Environmental Resources
Conserving natural resources, landscapes and wildlife for use by future generations.
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12-22-09
Showcasing Its Commitment to the Environment and Its Customers: Caterpillar Ships First Revolutionary D7E Track-Type Tractor
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today presented the keys of the first innovative AC electric drive track-type tractor in the industry to long-time customer, TJ Lambrecht. The revolutionary electric drive system developed for track-type tractors gives the D7E an unmatched combin...
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12-21-09
Note to Investors: Energy Efficiency Measures Can Enhance Value of Real Estate Portfolios
Much is said about pollution from cars and industrial smokestacks, but 38 percent of all carbon emissions in America come from powering our buildings, and much of that energy is wasted.
But a new report, "Energy Efficiency in Real Estate Portfo...
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12-17-09
Air & Waste Management Association and Water Environment Federation Present Odors and Air Pollutants Conference
The Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) and the Water Environment Federation (WEF), in cooperation with the North Carolina Water Environment Association, will present "Odors and Air Pollutants 2010," March 21-24, 2010, in Charlotte, NC.
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12-16-09
Vivienne Westwood and Anvil Knitwear, Inc. Collaborate on Sustainable T-shirt to Stop Deforestation
Vivienne Westwood and Anvil Knitwear joined forces to launch a limited edition T-shirt today to support the efforts of rainforest nations at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen to stop deforestation.
"I am so glad to have...
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12-14-09
Subaru Will 'Share the Love' With Habitat for Humanity for Subaru Build Day
WHAT:
Subaru Build Day will allow volunteers from Subaru's Los Angeles zone office the opportunity to help build a home with a Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles partner Family. The home being build is one of the first LEED certified (Leader...
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12-11-09
IMF Headquarters Buildings Earn LEED(R)-EB Gold Certification as Part of IMF Sustainability Initiative
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Headquarters 1 and Headquarters 2 buildings received the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) for Existing Buildings Gold certification plaques on December 4, 2009. Peter Templeton, Pr...
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12-11-09
Global postal industry sets 20% carbon reduction target by 2020
Copenhagen, 11 December 2009-The postal industry today became the first services sector to set a global emissions target for its industry when the International Post Corporation (IPC), which represents the world's leading post operators, today announced that 20 member postal...
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12-08-09
E.L. Haynes Public Charter School Third Graders to Interview National Park Service Director on National Parks and the National Park Trust’s "Where’s Buddy Bison Been?" Educational Program
WHO: National Park Trust (NPT), the National Park Service (NPS) and E.L. Haynes Public Charter School
WHAT: NPS Director Jon Jarvis to be interviewed by E.L. Haynes third grade students about NPT's Buddy Bi...
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12-08-09
Ocean Power Technologies Executes Memorandum of Understanding with State of Oregon
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPTT and London Stock Exchange AIM: OPT) ("OPT" or the "Company") announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU", or "Agreement") with the State of Oregon. The purpose of the MOU is to set forth an approach for developin...
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12-07-09
Photography Exhibit Showcases Vanishing Landscapes
The fusion of art and the environment takes place at the Port of New Orleans from December 1 - 16, 2009 with Matthew D. White's exhibit, The End of the Great River. The showing of White's work features fine art images of the vanishing landscapes of the lower Mississippi Rive...
