Environmental Resources
Conserving natural resources, landscapes and wildlife for use by future generations.
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03-30-07
Green Mountain Power and AARP Proposal for Low-Income Pilot Program Approved
COLCHESTER, Vt.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 30, 2007--Green Mountain Power (NYSE: GMP) and the AARP today announced that the Vermont Public Service Board has given approval to a low-income Pilot Program, which would provide a discount on monthly energy charges to eligible lo...
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03-29-07
Comprehensive New Standard for Forestry-based Carbon Projects
PANAMA - March 29, 2007 - Futuro Forestal and CO2OL-USA announced today that they are the first private forestry services company worldwide to achieve certification under the new, comprehensive, Carbon Forestry Project Standards promulgated by the Climate, Community & Bi...
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03-28-07
Alcoa Embraces Decision on Vatnajokull National Park
REYDARFJORDUR, ICELAND & NEW YORK, NY - Alcoa Inc., today announced it embraces the decision of Althing (Parliament of Iceland) to establish Europe's biggest natural reserve. The Vatnajökull National Park will cover a total of 15,000 square kilometres (just under 6,000 s...
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03-28-07
IFC and ICF Win UN-Habitat Environmental Award for Wetland Conservation Project
DUBAI - March 28, 2007 "“ IFC, the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, and the International Crane Foundation were honored today with the UN-Habitat/Dubai Municipality "International Award for Best Practices to Improve the Living Environment," for their joint wetland...
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03-28-07
Akeena Solar Establishes Advisory Board
LOS GATOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 28, 2007--Akeena Solar, Inc. (OTCBB:AKNS), a leading designer and installer of solar power systems, announced the formation of its advisory board with the appointment of Joe Abrams, consultant, and Steve Westly, CEO and founder of Th...
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03-28-07
HP to Reduce its Global Energy Use 20 Percent by 2010
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 28, 2007--HP (NYSE:HPQ)
today announced it has set a goal to reduce its global energy use by 20 percent by 2010.
To accomplish this reduction below 2005 levels, HP will deliver energy-efficient...
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03-28-07
Throwplace.com Seeks Recyclers and Refurbishers to Claim Free Merchandise
March 27, 2007 - Since its launch three years ago, thousands of users from coast-to-coast have posted new and used merchandise on Throwplace.com for give-away to interested takers. As members post more and more outdated ...
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03-28-07
Waste Management and Charley Hoffman announce formation of the Green Glove Charity - Benefits Keep America Beautiful
HOUSTON, TX - March 27, 2007 - In his debut on the lush green lawn of the Redstone Golf Club during the 61st annual Shell Houston Open, PGA golfer Charley Hoffman will sport a green golf glove to represent both his new sponsor, Waste Management, and the formation of his Gree...
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03-26-07
Icestone will be Featured on PBS' "This Old House" in First Ever Green Renovation
Dear Friends of IceStone,
We are thrilled to share with you that IceStone will be featured on PBS' "This Old House," the Emmy-nominated home improvement television show (please refer to regional schedule below).
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03-23-07
Precious Woods is Awarded the Trophée de l'Économie Positive 2007
Precious Woods has won the "Established Businesses" category of the competition "Trophées de l'économie positive". The prize was awarded for Precious Woods' pioneering achievements in the sustainable management and use of tropical forests.
The ...
