Environmental Resources
Conserving natural resources, landscapes and wildlife for use by future generations.
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05-02-10
High Level Forum Calls for Improved Targeting of Aid for Sanitation and Water, Donor Coordination, and Practical Solutions
Finance and Water Sector Ministers representing 18 countries met Friday with representatives of 13 donors, seven UN agencies and civil society for the First Annual High Level Meeting (HLM) of Sanitation and Water for All. The meeting, held at the World Bank, was hosted by UN...
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05-01-10
Nicor Gas Launches New Energy Efficiency Program
Starting today, May 1st, Nicor Gas customers will have the opportunity to save energy and money through the new Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program (EEP). The program offers rebates, ideas, and tools to help Nicor Gas residential and business customers use energy wisely.
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04-29-10
Suzlon global headquarters 'One Earth' receives 'LEED Platinum' certification
- New corporate HQ achieves top sustainability certification, making it one of the world's greenest
- Campus powered 100 percent by renewable energy
Pune/Washington, D.C.: Suzlon Energy L...
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04-29-10
Rainforest Foundation US Announces Partnership with J. Sabatelli Brazil Cosmetics
The Rainforest Foundation has its roots in Brazil, where it has worked with local partners to protect indigenous lands and forest resources for the past 21 years.
Founded by Sting and Trudie Styler after a trip to the Amazon in 1989, the Rainfo...
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04-28-10
Greensburg, Kansas' Third Anniversary of Devastating Tornado Begins with Green Dedication of the Greensburg Wind Farm
On Friday, April 30, 2010 residents of Greensburg, Kansas will witness a milestone in the town's recovery and its effort to become "the greenest town in America." Greensburg Mayor Bob Dixon will accept a plaque on the steps of the newly rebuilt City Hall, officially recogniz...
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04-28-10
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation to Plant 5 Millionth Tree in 2010 as Part of 50 Million Tree Pledge With Arbor Day Foundation and U.S. Forest Service
(Marketwire) - The Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation will plant its 5 millionth tree in 2010 as part of the 50 Million Tree Pledge, a private/public/nonprofit partnership between Enterprise, the Arbor Day Foundation and the U.S. Forest Service. For the fifth consecutive year ...
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04-28-10
FedEx Ground, BP Solar Dedicate Rooftop Solar System
FedEx Ground, the small-package shipping unit of FedEx Corp., and BP Solar today celebrated Earth Day by dedicating a large rooftop solar-electric system at the FedEx Ground distribution hub here. The companies were honored to share the occasion with Kim Guadagno, New Jersey...
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04-28-10
HumanityCalls.org Using Social Media to Drive Support for Environment
HumanityCalls.org today launched its initial fundraising tournament with $50,000 from eBay. For 8 weeks, a global community will vote on the top environmental nonprofits around t...
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04-27-10
Haiti Tree Planting Will Slow Post-Earthquake Floods
As if earthquakes and poverty were not enough, the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere is now facing seasonal rains that can bring flooding and tragedy. To help address this problem, Carbonfund.org today announced that its "Million Tree Challenge" campaign is redirectin...
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04-23-10
Thirty Scholarships Available to 2010 Aspen Environment Forum, July 25-28
The Aspen Institute and National Geographic are pleased to announce that 30 scholarships are available to attend the third annual Aspen Environment Forum, to be held on July 25-28, 2010 in Aspen, Colo. Applications and nominations must be received by April 30, 2010, and thos...
