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North Florida Land Trust Has Facilitated the Expansion of Fort George Island Cultural State Park
Conservation property identified for land swap enables cleanup of contaminated land in St. Johns River. - February 23, 2019 - North Florida Land Trust
Pool Shark H2O Receives Center for Disease Control Certification
Pool Shark H2O Inc.’s patented web application, which helps commercial pool managers ensure water quality, safety and compliance to health department regulations, has been awarded certification from the Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC). This certification confirms that Pool... - February 22, 2019 - Pool Shark H2O, Inc.
Grand Canyon West Has No Tie to Grand Canyon National Park Uranium Story
Grand Canyon West, owned by the Hualapai Tribe, is not connected in any way with recent news stories regarding uranium exposure at Grand Canyon National Park -- which is located across the state of Arizona, more than 100 miles away. - February 20, 2019 - Grand Canyon Resort Corporation
California Solar Solutions Pioneer, Sun Light & Power, Installs a New 905kWp Solar Array at San Francisco International Airport
The project represents Sun Light & Power’s ability to deliver large, complex projects in challenging environments. - February 19, 2019 - Sun Light & Power
Drew Rothman of RT New Day to Address Wood-Frame Construction Trends & Challenges at CLM Annual Conference
Drew Rothman of RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice will address the wood-frame construction boom and the challenges confronting today’s contractors at the 2019 CLM Annual Conference to be held March 13 – 15 at the Orlando World... - February 14, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Tampa HVAC System Inspector Achieves Prestigious Certification Held by Only 200 People Worldwide
Local contractor Christopher Thome of Tampa Air Systems, Inc. has successfully completed the examination process to be named a Certified Ventilation System Inspector (CVI). The certification, which is administered by NADCA - the HVAC Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Association - is recognized worldwide as the hallmark of the HVAC industry’s most qualified and reliable inspection professionals. Christopher Thome is now one of roughly 200 CVI-certified professionals in the world. - February 13, 2019 - Tampa Air Systems
18K Property Disaster Into Dream Home: HGTV Faces of Design Editors Pick
Stefania Skrabak of Art Home Garden turns an 18K disaster property purchase into a countryside escape, leading to the HGTV Faces of Design Editor's Pick for 2018. - February 13, 2019 - Art Home Garden
Accomplished American Filmmaker, Dwight H. Little to Direct Tiger Heart; a Revealing Project Centered Around Tiger Poaching, to be Filmed in India in 2019
Most known for directing Hollywood blockbusters Marked for Death, Rapid Fire, Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home, Murder at 1600, Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers and Anaconda 2; Little has also found success directing highly acclaimed US television series such as 24, Sleepy Hollow, Prison... - February 12, 2019 - Roaming Rickshaw Films
Seven Hotel and Elephant Gin Afternoon Tea with Sheldrick Wildlife Trust - Southend-on-Sea
“The question is, are we happy to suppose that our grandchildren may never be able to see an elephant except in a picture book?” - David Attenborough The Seven Hotel is proud to announce, in conjunction with the amazing Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Elephant Gin, an exciting new... - February 12, 2019 - Seven Hotel
House Yacht Living Showcases Next-Generation Floating Home, Arkup #1 with Extravagant 5-Night Private Showing on Star Island
Miami Yacht Show, Feb. 14-18, 2019 House Yacht Living (HYL) is proud to present the very first 75 ft., fully sustainable, floating villa/livable yacht ever created. This is one of the most technologically advanced vessels ever created on land or sea. Fully solar-electric, mobile and... - February 11, 2019 - House Yacht Living LLC
Daniela Compton Joins RT New Day as Account Administrator
Daniela Compton has been named an account administrator within RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice. She is responsible for providing the company’s executives with ongoing sales, account management, claims and policy servicing... - February 05, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Food Waste Weekend - Thou Shall Not Waste Food
Religious Leaders of All Faiths - Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Others - to Give Sermons on Food Waste and Hunger the Weekend of September 6-8, 2019. - January 31, 2019 - AmpleHarvest.org
Best Buy Employees Begin 2019 Volunteering with Keep Irving Beautiful; Store 205 Associates Complete Third Beautification Project
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) and the City of Irving Parks and Recreation Department welcomed associates from Irving Best Buy Store No. 205 to the Georgia Farrow Recreation Center on Jan. 23. Volunteers participated in a beautification project by adding a fresh coat of paint to the interior of the... - January 27, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Mississippi Arbor Day Tree Giveaways and Sales 2019
Arbor Day in Mississippi is Friday, February 8, 2019. The following week is Tree Planting Week, designated by Governor Phil Bryant's Arbor Day/ Tree Planting Week Proclamation. As a public resource, the Mississippi Forestry Commission reached out to their natural resource partners to compile a... - January 26, 2019 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Keep Irving Beautiful Visits Heritage Senior Center on MLK Day - Staff Speaks with Seniors about Environmental Programs
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) paid a visit to the Heritage Senior Center during Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 21. The group spoke with the members and staff about KIB programs, clean public spaces, and methods to take care of the environment. KIB staff distributed blue recycling bags that are... - January 26, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
To Save New Orca Calf, Earth Law Center with Ocean Defenders Seek Rights for the Southern Resident Orcas
A coalition of groups (NGO’s, community groups, scientists, lawyers and indigenous peoples) unveiled today their Declaration on the Rights of the Southern Resident Orcas (http://legalrightsforthesalishsea.org/petition), urging all levels of government to recognize the inherent rights of the Southern Residents. This recognition has renewed urgency with a new calf born to the Southern Residents who have not produced a surviving offspring in three years. - January 25, 2019 - Earth Law Center
Primary Gravity Harvesting Emerges as a New Alternative Energy Source, Experts Say It Will Overtake Municipal Solar by 2050
Alternative energy pump, designed for construction, firefighting and military use. Device is powered by moving weight, such as vehicles or large livestock. Demos offered in Alexandria, VA. Targeting city officials, construction contractors, military contractors, etc. - January 24, 2019 - Gravitational Systems Engineer
Mountain Life Companies Wins Home of the Year Award from Green Builder Magazine
The latest real estate development from The Mountain Life Companies has earned the highest of recognition from Green Builder Magazine as winner of The Green Home of The Year. Green Builder Media’s annual Home of the Year and Sustainability Awards recognize the industry’s most authentic, advanced, beautiful, sustainable projects and the professionals who design and construct them. - January 22, 2019 - The Mountain Life Companies
Russell Fishing and Grieve's Guide Service Join Forces to Create Russell's Wilderness Outfitters
After 30+ years of "running the Rogue" in drift boats, Vernon Grieve is now working with Dustin Russell for 2019 and beyond. - January 21, 2019 - Russell Fishing
Asia Plywood Company Celebrates 55 Years in Plywood Manufacturing
Asia Plywood Company Sdn. Bhd., founded in 1964, is one of the longest running mills in West Malaysia and leading manufacturer of Malaysian Plywood. It celebrates its 55th year in plywood manufacturing. The company started out as a small sawmill in the mid-60's, supplying the local markets for the... - January 21, 2019 - Asia Plywood Company
Pharmaceutical Microbiology UK CONFEX Takes Place in Less Than a Week
SMi reports: Registration will close in less than week, as the countdown begins for the 8th Annual Pharmaceutical Microbiology UK Conference. - January 17, 2019 - SAE Media Group
Keep Irving Beautiful Celebrates 2018 Accomplishments - Nonprofit Continues to Serve Irving for 26 Years
In 2018, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) celebrated its 26th year as the local affiliate of Keep America Beautiful and Keep Texas Beautiful. It was a busy year, filled with activities made possible by the dedication of thousands of volunteers who contributed their time and talents to making Irving a... - January 11, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Convention for the Rights of the Pacific Ocean Issues Statement
Today, the Convention for the Rights of the Pacific Ocean, a group of environment and ocean experts from 8 countries who met in Auckland, issued a Statement which recognizes and acknowledges our kinship with the Ocean, and our responsibilities to the Ocean. - January 10, 2019 - Earth Law Center
A New Method to Decontaminate Groundwater by Junfeng Su and Team from Oasis Publishers
The research papers, titled, “Efficient autotrophic denitrification performance through integrating the bio-oxidation of Fe(II) and Mn(II),” “Comparison of denitrification performance by bacterium Achromobacter sp. A 14 under different electron donor conditions” and... - January 09, 2019 - Oasis Publishers
New Discovery of an Effective Agent Fighting for the Removal of Oil Spills from the Water's Surface by Dr. Peng Cheng from Oasis Publishers
Peng-Cheng Ma’s research is titled, “Bio-based oil gelling agent for effective removal of oil spills from water surface.” The International Tankers Owners Pollution Federation Limited (ITOPF) maintains a database of oil spills from tank vessels, including combined carriers,... - January 08, 2019 - Oasis Publishers
Brilliant Research on an Interesting Practice in Plant Factories with Artificial Lighting by Dr. Toyoki Kozai from Oasis Publishers
Dr. Toyoki Kozai’s research is titled, “Opportunities and Challenges for the Plant Factory with Artificial Lighting (PFAL)” (or vertical/indoor farming). Dr Kozai graduated from Chiba University, Japan in 1967. He obtained a Master’s degree in 1969, and a PhD degree of... - January 08, 2019 - Oasis Publishers
M2 Materials Significantly Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
As the world divests away from fossil fuels, it will certainly find more environmentally friendly ways of producing and harnessing energy in the future. However, companies like M2 Materials are making a positive impact now. How? They have made changes in their manufacturing processes that have resulted in a massive reduction of emissions. - January 04, 2019 - M2 Materials
North Florida Land Trust Has Acquired Hundreds of Acres in Their Preservation Portfolio
More than 600 acres of environmentally sensitive land will be preserved in Putnam County. - December 29, 2018 - North Florida Land Trust
Total Distribution, Inc. Receives a 2018 "Supply & Demand Chain Executive" Green Supply Chain Award
Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the executive's user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, has selected Total Distribution, Inc. as a recipient of an SDCE Green Supply Chain Award for 2018. The Green Supply Chain Award recognizes companies making green or... - December 28, 2018 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Timucuan Parks Foundation Has Added Two New Members to Its Board of Directors
Katie Mitura and Kathy Stark have joined the board of directors. - December 28, 2018 - Timucuan Parks Foundation
Timucuan Parks Foundation Presents Awards to Supporters of Preservation Parks
Awards presented during the 26th Annual Environmental Awards Ceremony. - December 27, 2018 - Timucuan Parks Foundation
President Signs 2018 Farm Act; Agricultural Hemp Reclassified as Farm Crop; Maui Plantings to Begin in 2019
The Hawaiian Island of Maui, with three growing seasons to expedite research and abundant vacant land and water left from the end of Sugar Production just two years ago, is a particularly fertile location to facilitate the return of Hemp to our society. The Maui Hemp Institute for Research and Sustainability is dedicated to agricultural and product research here, which will benefit the world. - December 22, 2018 - Maui Hemp Institute
Councilmember Rishi Kumar at Elon Musk's Loop Tunnel Opening
Councilmember Rishi Kumar was present at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Elon Musk’s first tunnel in Los Angeles for the Boring Company. - December 21, 2018 - Rishi Kumar for Congress 2020
Bento Lunch Box Company Discusses the Advantages of Eco-Friendly Plastics
Kangovou, a bento lunch box company, recently released a blog discussing the top advantages of using eco-friendly plastics, such as those used in their bento lunch boxes. These advantages can benefit both the environment and your family's health in several ways, and you may want to consider... - December 21, 2018 - Kangovou
Designing Vibrant Urban Streets – an Empirical Research Study on Auto-Oriented US Region by Reid Ewing from Oasis Publishers
Streets have been a major gathering area for people from all walks of life over the ages. In the modern world, streets are becoming important points of gathering for social, business, or personal reasons. So, it becomes necessary to understand the factors that affect street life in specific... - December 19, 2018 - Oasis Publishers
Centennial Woods Reclaimed Wood Products Earn GREENGUARD Gold Certification for Supporting Healthier Indoor Environments
Centennial Woods, LLC, the leading producer of reclaimed wood from snow fences in Wyoming, has earned UL Environment’s GREENGUARD Gold Certification for their sustainable, carbon-negative reclaimed wood products. Products that have achieved this certification are proven to meet some of the... - December 17, 2018 - Centennial Woods LLC
Spout Taps William Sarni for Chief Strategy Officer Adding Expert Thought Leadership to Executive Team
The key addition of industry recognized thought leader to the executive leadership team serves to more quickly and purposefully solve for critical water issues across the globe. - December 13, 2018 - Spout
Justin Wright Joins RT New Day as Account Administrator
Justin Wright has been named an account administrator in RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice. He is responsible for supporting the company’s sales, account management, claims and policy servicing activities. “We are committed to... - December 13, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
WAFA Announces the Winners of the 2018 Water Air Food Awards
These “silent heroes” beat the odds to provide their communities with clean water, air, and food. The world needs to hear from them! - December 13, 2018 - Water Air Food Awards
PINC Receives a 2018 Supply & Demand Chain Executive Green Supply Chain Award
Leader in digital yard management recognized as role model for supply chain green initiates by leading publication. - December 12, 2018 - PINC
T-REX Named to JMP Securities' Prestigious Efficient Fifty List for the Second Year in a Row
T-REX's managed data services and software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform recognized by JMP Securities for driving unparalleled efficiency in renewable energy finance. - December 11, 2018 - T-REX
Outdoor Afro Welcomes Ashley Williams, Global Marketing Director of KEEN, to Its Board of Directors
Outdoor Afro, a national non-profit whose mission is to create and inspire Black leadership in nature, just announced its newest board member, Ashley Williams, Senior Director, Global Marketing KEEN, Inc. (KEEN). KEEN and Williams have been long-standing supporters of Outdoor Afro. Williams has... - December 11, 2018 - Outdoor Afro
Marines and Navy to Bring Equipment to Catalina Island for Airport in Sky Runway Repair Project
Marines are bringing equipment to Catalina Island in preparation for an innovative project to repair the main runway at the Island's only airport and train for deployments to islands and other remote destinations to build or repair airfields and other infrastructure. - December 11, 2018 - Catalina Island Conservancy
Emission Reduction Project Earns Green Supply Chain Award
Source One, a Corcentric Company, accepts Supply and Demand Chain Executive’s 2018 Green Supply Chain Award. - December 10, 2018 - Source One, a Corcentric Company
A New Research in Analysing Gender Using AI and Societal Bias by Dr. Londa Schiebinger from Oasis Publishers
Londa Schiebinger is the John L. Hinds Professor of History of Science at Stanford University and founding Director of “Gendered Innovations in Science, Health and Medicine, Engineering, and Environment. She is a leading international expert on gender in science and technology and an elected... - December 08, 2018 - Oasis Publishers
Keep Irving Beautiful Partners with YMCA Seniors for America Recycles Day
On Nov. 15, a seniors group at the Irving Family YMCA partnered with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) during the annual America Recycles Day (ARD). KIB supplied blue recycling bags, which the seniors filed with recyclable materials and delivered to the YMCA. KIB staff weighed the bags and recorded the... - December 07, 2018 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Husky Brings to Market Two Environmentally-Friendly Products to Their Family of Products at the Same Time That Their Technical Service Engineer Adds to His Family
Husky Corporation is a leading manufacturer of equipment for the petroleum dispensing industry, and has developed a product for oil spills: Oil Baron and Oil Baron Plus. - December 06, 2018 - Husky Corporation
Breakthrough Research on Precise Modeling of Denitrification by Dr. Yongqiu Xia from Oasis Publishers
Periphytic Biofilm, comprised of algae, bacteria and nutrients, is widespread in shallow water-sediment system. However, it is unclear for its roles in N cycle, especially in the most complex denitrification process. This restricts the simulation of denitrification rate and N budget... - December 06, 2018 - Oasis Publishers
Daniel Wilhelm Named Account Manager at RT New Day
Daniel Wilhelm has been named an account manager in RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice. He is responsible for supporting new business and marketing efforts as well as coordinating the renewal process for clients from solicitation to quoting... - December 04, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation at Sonoma Community Center - Local Community Center Goes Solar & Saves
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of an 87 kW DC solar installation at Sonoma Community Center in Sonoma, CA. The photovoltaic (PV) system is expected to offset over 70% of their utility bills, helping the Center save over $26,000 in electrical costs every year. - December 04, 2018 - SolarCraft