Environmental Resources

WASHINGTON, DC - April 5, 2007 - Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) wants to hear from its "green" guests! Log on to YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/Marriott, for a chance to win a six-day, five-night "eco-cation...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 3, 2007 "“ Viator.com, the leading online resource for researching and booking activities in 75 countries worldwide, has formed a partnership with Carbonfund.org to offset its company-related carbon emissions and help educate travelers about minimiz...

LOS GATOS, CA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 2007--Akeena Solar,Inc. , a leading designer and installer of solar power systems, has opened a new office in Bakersfield to serve the rapidly growing demand for solar power for residential and commercial customers in California's Cen...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 3, 2007 - As we enter the 21st century, political, environmental and cost issues are driving a renewed push to develop renewable fuels, but there is some concern that the projects necessary to change the country’s dependence on oil are not viable.

LONDON - April 2, 2007 - The Financial Times and IFC today announced the short list of banks nominated for the 2007 FT Sustainable Banking Awards. Selected from 151 entries representing more than 100 banks in 51 countries, the diverse nominees reflect the rising importance o...

BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 2, 2007--Every year, millions of Americans make New Year's resolutions to make positive changes in their lives. This Earth Day, Wild Oats Markets, Inc., a leading national natural and organic foods retailer, is encouraging consumers to ...

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...

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...

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...

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...