Environmental Resources
Conserving natural resources, landscapes and wildlife for use by future generations.
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09-15-09
First LEED-EB Certified Building Recertifies at Gold Level
The National Geographic Society Headquarters, located in Washington, D.C., has officially received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Existing Buildings (LEED-EB) Gold Recertification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The 2009 recertification makes...
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09-15-09
IFC Launches Review of Its Social and Environmental Standards, Disclosure Policy
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, today begins a review and update of its standards on social and environmental sustainability and its disclosure policy, which are part of IFC's longstanding commitment to sound environmental management and social development.
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09-14-09
Kohl’s Department Stores Named EPA Green Power Partner of the Year
September 14, 2009 "“ Kohl's Department Stores (NYSE: KSS) will be named Green Power Partner of the Year during the annual Green Power Leadership Awards held Monday, Sept. 14 in Atlanta, Ga. Co-sponsored by the U.S. Environm...
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09-14-09
Center For Resource Solutions Announces 2009 Green Power Leadership Award Winners
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09-11-09
EuroCharity's President signs Copenhagen Communiqué on Climate Change
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09-11-09
Rumsey Engineers Receives 2010 ASHRAE National Technology Award for First Net Zero Building in U.S.
Rumsey Engineers announced today that they are the recipients of the National ASHRAE First Place 2010 Technology Award for the IDeAs Z' Building, the first net zero energy commercial office building in the U.S. ASHRAE (the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-C...
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09-10-09
Water Pollution, Scarcity Top China's Environmental Challenges Says New Circle of Blue / GlobeScan Global Public Opinion Survey
- Water pollution seen as top environmental priority, exceeding climate change
- Chinese respondents do not feel empowered to address water problems
- Government considered most responsible for providing clean water
- China poll is pa...
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09-08-09
Actor Dominic Scott Kay Becomes NPT’s First Buddy Bison(TM) Ambassador
National Park Trust is pleased to announce that teen actor, Dominic Scott Kay, has agreed to become National Park Trust's first Buddy Bison Ambassador. NPT Executive Director, Grace Lee says, "We are very excited that Dominic recognizes the importance of our vision that 'Eve...
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09-03-09
LEED-EB Gold is Earned for Hines’ One Overton Park
One Overton Park, located in Atlanta, Georgia, owned by Franklin Street Properties and managed and leased by Hines Management, has officially received LEED-EB (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Existing Buildings) Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Buildi...
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09-02-09
Sundance Channel Premieres Third Season of Isabella Rossellini's Innovative Series "Green Porno," Online, On-Air and at Toronto Film Festival
Sundance Channel today unveiled plans for its multi-platform third season premiere of the network's critically acclaimed and Webby Award-winning short film series, "Green Porno," from iconic actress Isabella Rossellini. The series, which focuses on the reproductive habits of...
