Environmental Resources
Conserving natural resources, landscapes and wildlife for use by future generations.
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03-11-09
NESEA Recognizes Vermont Residence For Zero Net Energy Use
BOSTON, MA,- March 11, 2009-The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) presented a $10,000 cash award to the owners of a Charlotte, Vermont residence for achieving 12 months of zero net energy use and winning NESEA's Zero Net Energy Building Award. The award was pr...
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03-11-09
Keep America Beautiful and Anheuser-Busch Award Grants to Support Local Environmental Projects
STAMFORD, Conn. March 11, 2009 - Six Keep America Beautiful (KAB) affiliates were selected from a nationwide field of more than 40 entries for the 2009 Keep America Beautiful/Anheuser-Busch Environmental Grant Program, it was announced today. The KAB/Anheuser-Busch Environme...
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03-11-09
AT&T to Deploy More Than 15,000 Alternative-Fuel Vehicles
DALLAS, TX March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Through an initiative that highlights the growing demand for cleaner domestic vehicles, AT&T* today announced plans to invest up to $565 million as part of a long-term strategy to deploy more than 15,000 alternative-fuel vehi...
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03-10-09
Australia's Epic Drought, a Warning of Global Water Scarcity: "The Biggest Dry"
- The Biggest Dry: Climate change and drought sweep Australia's Murray-Darling Basin
- "A diabolical problem emerging for the world," experts say
- Imaginatik's Idea Central: Have your say - ...
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03-10-09
Green Gets Real"¦Current Economic Environment Subduing Green Enthusiasm But Driving Practical Action
NEW YORK, NY - GfK Roper Consulting, a division of GfK Custom Research North America, today announced results from its 2008 GfK Roper Green Gauge(R) study, revealing that consumers are not only more aware of green issues, but are finding practical ways to be eco-friendly whi...
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03-09-09
The Walt Disney Company Announces Significant Long-Term Environmental Goals
BURBANK, Calif., March 9, 2009 -- The Walt Disney Company today announced a landmark set of strategic environmental goals and challenging 3 to 5 year targets to reduce emissions, waste, electricity and fuel use, and its impact on water and ecosystems.
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03-09-09
Wrigley Advances Sustainability Commitment: Earns LEED(R) Gold Green Building Certification for Global Innovation Center in Chicago
CHICAGO, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company's Global Innovation Center (GIC) in Chicago has received LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), marking a significant achievement in the company's commitment to global sustainability.
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03-06-09
Save the Planet and Win Teams up With the Berkeley Daily Planet to Fight Global Warming
BERKELEY, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/06/09 -- Save the Planet and Win, a sustainable social network dedicated to raising carbon awareness worldwide, is helping neutralize the carbon footprints of readers of the Berkeley Daily Planet, a free independent newspaper published wee...
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03-05-09
National Park Trust Presents Renowned Director, Ken Burns, with the 'American Park Experience' Award
- March 5, 2009 - Acclaimed director, Ken Burns, became the co-recipient of the National Park Trust's first 'American Park Experience' Award for his work on the new documentary series: The National Parks, America's Best Idea. The Award was presented at an intimate set...
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03-05-09
Lexus and Scholastic Announce Winners of the Lexus Eco Challenge #3
TORRANCE, Calif. - March 5, 2009 - Hundreds of communities across the country learned about climate change, energy conservation and ways to protect the environment thanks to the work of participants in this year’s Lexus Eco Challenge, an educational program and contest that ...
