Environmental Resources
Conserving natural resources, landscapes and wildlife for use by future generations.
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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 ...
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03-04-09
Carbon TradeEx America 2009 Speakers List Featuring Leading Experts in Carbon Finance & Climate Policy
Chicago/London/Cologne, February, 2009
Carbon TradeEx America, a unique forum bringing together top players from the global carbon finance community, today released the names of some of the speakers who will feature prominently in this pa...
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03-04-09
For Third Consecutive Year, Pella Corporation Earns National Energy Honor
PELLA, IA. - March 4, 2009 - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) have awarded Pella Corporation a 2009 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award for continued leadership in protecting the environment through energy efficiency. Pella...
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03-04-09
InterfaceFLOR is First Carpet Company in North America to Receive Third Party Verified EPD: Landmark Step Forward for Transparency in the Industry
LaGrange, GA - InterfaceFLOR, LLC, (www.interfaceflor.com) the world's leading manufacturer of modular carpet, today was confirmed as the first North American carpet manufacturer to receive a third party verified Env...
