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Kim Vincent Joins New Day Underwriting Managers as Account Manager
Kim Vincent has joined New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of high-quality environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverage, as an account manager responsible for fulfilling the product and information needs of the company’s... - September 30, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Innovation Direct™ to Introduce Pre-Cooling Water Invention to Potential Licensees
An innovative and highly useful new product designed to serve an essential function in power plants, the Pre-Cooling Water, has been developed by Kevin G. Hall of Snowflake, Arizona. The invention's unique design and features enable it to help power plants conserve a substantial amount of water... - September 30, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Source Molecular Highlights Usefulness of MST in Stormwater Management
Source Molecular Corporation representatives attended the 10th Annual Conference of the California Stormwater Quality Association this month at the Hyatt Orange County, to promote Microbial Source Tracking technology for effective stormwater management. - September 29, 2014 - Source Molecular Corporation
Source Molecular Offers Improved Human Test
Source Molecular has been given a license by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to offer a modified and improved Human Bacteroidetes ID test to identify sources of fecal pollution. - September 29, 2014 - Source Molecular Corporation
EMLab P&K Enhances iPhone and Android Apps, Adding Environmental Lab Locations, Accreditations, and Chain of Custody
EMLab P&K’s mobile apps for iPhone and Android now enable clients to view EMLab P&K’s IAQ lab locations including directions and accreditation certificates. Clients can also manage multiple accounts with a single login and view project COCs. - September 29, 2014 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Kurt E. Yeager Appears in Times Square, Honored by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Kurt E. Yeager, of Aptos, California, has been recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Energy. In honor of his accomplishments and professionalism, Mr. Yeager's image was projected over Times Square, NY, on September 11, 2014. The event was set to promote PEER (see info below) and to celebrate Mr. Yeager’s accomplishments and progressive actions within his industry. - September 27, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
EMLab P&K’s San Diego Lab Celebrates 12th Anniversary, Supports San Diego County with Mold and Asbestos Analysis
EMLab P&K’s San Diego mold and asbestos laboratory celebrates twelve years of serving San Diego County. In over a decade, the San Diego laboratory has analyzed nearly 500,000 samples for mold and asbestos. - September 24, 2014 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
West Coast Commodities and Technology, LLC of Los Angeles Headed Up by Michael Itaev Has Landed a Humanitarian Development Project in Abidjan Off the Ivory Coast
The purpose of this humanitarian project will be to convert municipal waste and other feedstock, such as rubber, glass, plastics, and wood, etc. into energy. This will be done by analyzing the contents of the waste, designing equipment which will enable the separation of the waste through recycling facilities, and converting the waste via the use of a GPP into various types of energy which can be sold to the Government and its residents at a reduced cost. - September 23, 2014 - West Coast Commodities and Technology Co.
SynergY Founder Organizes Ambassadors of Peace Tour and Plants Trees for Peace
Standing Up for Peace and Biggest Climate Peoples Climate March in Dubai, UAE. - September 23, 2014 - SynergY
Waste King Announces Headquarters’ Move
Waste King - a specialist collections, clearance and recycling company that focuses on providing a service which is highly environmentally friendly – is moving its headquarters from the Frogmore Industrial Estate at Two Waters, Hemel Hempstead, to the Old Ministry Airfield, in... - September 23, 2014 - Waste King
New World Patented Green Tech Cuts Price of Diesel & Jet Fuel; Cleans 90% Power Plant Emissions
MasseReaction's World Patented Vertically integrated Photo Array Reactor (ViPAR™), is the world’s first algae photobioreactor capable of producing utility scale quantities of algal feedstock for the profitable production of industrial quantities of Drop-In Renewable Transportation Fuels. The ViPAR™ System is capable of capturing over 3 Million tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions in a micro land use footprint, and turning it into 600 million gallons of Drop-In Renewable Fuels. - September 20, 2014 - MasseReaction, Inc
Chupacabra on Display at Kingdom Zoo: Education Center
A unique project uses the popular mystery animal to reach kids. - September 19, 2014 - Children's Kingdom Ministries
NLRWorms' Experts in Demand as Speakers
Nature's Little Recyclers execs are in demand as speakers, being called on to lend their expertise to various “Green” programs around the Chicago area. On Sunday, 9/14, COO Dale Hubbard was featured as part of a composting workshop at the “Fall Harvest Green Metropolis Fair”... - September 18, 2014 - Nature's Little Recyclers
Keith Laguaite, PE, Joins McKim & Creed's Atlanta Office as Regional Manager
McKim & Creed, Inc., an engineering, geomatics and planning firm with offices throughout the South, announces that F. Keith Laguaite, P.E. has joined the company’s Atlanta office as regional manager. - September 18, 2014 - McKim & Creed, Inc.
Slot-1 Achieves Net Zero Carbon Emissions & Celebrates Electric cars on Record Breaking 100% Electric Vehicle Tour
Alt. recording artist Rick Denzien inspires others to engineer their own jail break from fossil fuel on the “No Gas EV-olution” music tour. - September 16, 2014 - Slot One Entertainment, Inc.
Sept. 22 - Grand Opening of Imagine Energy Trailer in Des Moines
I-Renew Unveils the Imagine Energy Trailer at Annual NH3 Fuels Association Conference - September 16, 2014 - Iowa Renewable Energy Association
The International Seakeepers Society Will Conduct a Weeklong Expedition Off the Coast of Miami with CARTHE and Fleet Miami to Study Ocean Monitoring Devices
September 15- 19th, 2014 The International SeaKeepers Society will work with researchers from the Consortium for Advanced Research on the Transport of Hydrocarbon in the Environment (CARTHE), based at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science, and Fleet Miami in... - September 15, 2014 - Fleet Miami
OCA Calls for Thorough Investigation to Identify Origin of Unidentified Fumes: Concern Raised About Health Effects on Children
The Office of The Children’s Advocate (OCA) has taken note of reports of unidentified fumes detected in the corporate area. The OCA acknowledges the response by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), the... - September 14, 2014 - Office of The Children's Advocate
Support the Worms at "An Evening With The Worms"
Support NLRWorms by buying a ticket. - September 12, 2014 - Nature's Little Recyclers
LifeSpan Environmental Effect Finder Available to the Public
Use the free tool to discover the environmental impact of recycling electronics such as PCs and laptops. - September 11, 2014 - LifeSpan
Waste Management Awards OKC Beautiful with Think Green® Grant
Eight communities nationwide receive grants of $10,000 to support local projects. - September 10, 2014 - OKC Beautiful
Solar Power Fuels Business Expansion for Milholland Solar & Electric a Certified Disabled Veteran Owned Business Enterprise
Milholland Solar & Electric (DVOB) after 24 years in San Diego responds to significant growth and a vigorous Solar Marketplace by relocating a majority of its operations to new larger facilities in El Cajon, CA. - September 09, 2014 - Milholland Solar & Electric
Free Urban Vermiculture Open House
Come down and see the worms. - September 09, 2014 - Nature's Little Recyclers
Climate-KIC’s US Start-Up Tour Gives Europe’s Brightest Cleantech Start-Ups a Crash Course in Entrepreneurship
The Start-up Tour to Silicon Valley and the Boston area plays a crucial role in the growth of a global community of cleantech entrepreneurs and innovators and coincides with the release of Climate-KIC’s "Future of Cleantech" report which highlights new opportunities for investors and calls for greater cross border collaboration and "co-opetition" to help climate innovators and entrepreneurs reach their potential. - September 08, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Mark A. Chertok, Esq. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Mark A. Chertok, Esq., of New York, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Mark A. Chertok, Esq. Mr. Chertok has over 40 years of experience in the field of law. He is Vice... - September 05, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
MuLondon Earns Humane Company Seal of Approval
MuLondon Skincare Pledges to Support Only Humane Charities That do Not Fund Animal-Based Research - September 04, 2014 - MuLondon - Natural Organic Skincare
City Adds NLRWorms to "Seed Chicago" Program
Urban Vermiculture pioneers, Nature's Little Recyclers, were very pleased to be informed that they've been selected to take part in the Seed Chicago crowd-funding program. Seed Chicago is an initiative of Mayor Emanuel’s Plan for Economic Growth & Jobs, developed through a partnership... - September 04, 2014 - Nature's Little Recyclers
Breathe California of Los Angeles County Announces 2014 Breath of Life Awards Gala + Psomas as Breath of Life Award Honoree
Breathe California of Los Angeles County (BLA) is pleased to announce the 2014 Breath of Life Awards Gala, scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2014 beginning at 6pm at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The 2014 Breath of Life Honoree is Psomas. - August 27, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles
Exclusive Strathmore’s Who’s Who Global Podcast with Dr. Gilbert Gordon
Strathmore’s Who’s Who is pleased to announce the worldwide release of their exclusive podcast with the renowned Dr. Gilbert Gordon. - August 27, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Audubon Nature Institute President and CEO Ron Forman Takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Responding to a challenge from Audubon Nature Institute staff, President and CEO Ron Forman and members of the organization’s executive management team took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge in a big way Tuesday morning, standing beneath the giant White Gator inside Audubon Zoo’s Cool Zoo... - August 26, 2014 - Audubon Nature Institute
LifeSpan Fifth Year Honoree in the Inc. 500|5000
LifeSpan Ranks No.4,697 on the 2014 Inc. 500|5000 with 52% Three Year Growth. - August 23, 2014 - LifeSpan
SGS Launches the First IRCA Approved CPD ISO/DIS 9001 and ISO/DIS 14001 Introductory Courses
SGS is the first professional learning and development organization to offer ISO 14001:2015 (DIS) and ISO 9001:2015 (DIS) introductory training as one-day IRCA Approved CPD courses, and the only organization to obtain this status for both. - August 23, 2014 - SGS
The IFRM is Proud to Introduce Another Strategic Alliance Montana Prescribed Fire Services, Inc
Montana Prescribed Fire Services, Inc. Mr. Charles Bushey and staff will assist IFRM around the world with contact education centered around Wildland Fire management. This support will bring much value to our Global partners. - August 23, 2014 - International Fire Relief Mission
Advanced Film Solutions, Tampa Exhibiting Energy Security Window Film at Florida's Largest Home Show, August 29-September 1, 2014, Florida State Fairgrounds
Tampa Bay's premier window film installation company, Advanced Film Solutions has announced that they will be exhibiting August 29th through September 1, 2014, at Tampa Bay Florida's Largest Home Show. This four day event is an incredible opportunity for Tampa homeowners to checkout the latest thin film coating technologies designed to lower home energy costs, earn TECO Rebates and strengthen glass against burglary. - August 19, 2014 - Advanced Film Solutions
Viewpoints Industry TV to Report on Gas Eruptions on an Upcoming Segment
Viewpoints Industry TV will examine the possibility that our planet is experiencing some flatulence. - August 19, 2014 - Viewpoints Industry TV
Millions of Plants to be Planted by Dera Sacha Sauda on Independence Day
Dera Sacha Sauda, the social welfare & spiritual organization based in Sirsa, Haryana (India), has consistently conducted simultaneous Tree Plantation Drives across the world, every year on 15th August, since past 5 years. On the occasion of the National Independence Day and the birthday of the... - August 16, 2014 - dera sacha sauda
Mary Davis Recently Honored in the Field of Environmental Education. Who Better to Teach About Sharing Nature with Children at Sheldrake Environmental Center?
This fall, recently honored Mary Davis will start teaching Sheldrake's Volunteer Environmental Education Training Program. - August 13, 2014 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
Zeitgeist Movement Advocate to World Boldly: "It Makes Sense."
59-year old David Wayne, degreed electrical engineer, master certified marine and radio technician, scuba divemaster and sailboat owner, didn't start out with intentions to make a difference, he just got fed up. This past weekend, David pulled into his mooring just west of Regatta Pointe Marina, Palmetto FL on his Island Packet 31-foot sailboat, freshly wrapped with bold end-to-end TZM (The Zeitgeist Movement) graphics, and new name to match: Zeitgeist Ambassador. - August 11, 2014 - The Zeitgeist Movement
What Would You Like to Know About Sharks? Ask the Shark Experts.
More than 50 of the world’s top shark experts are allowing themselves to be auctioned to raise funds for shark conservation. Being auctioned are dinners (or lunches) with each. It is a unique opportunity to “talk shark” face-to-face, one-on-one, with a real authority on sharks! - August 11, 2014 - Shark Research Institute
SteriPEN Wins Guides Choice Award
SteriPEN the leader in handheld UV portable water purification systems is presented a Guides’ Choice Award from the American Alpine Institute. - August 09, 2014 - Hydro-Photon, Inc.
Odyne’s Joe Dalum Presents an Understanding of Fleet PHEV Options for Medium and Heavy-Duty Trucks at Plug-in 2014
Presentation Helps Answer the Question: Is a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle System a Good Fit for Your Truck Fleet? - August 07, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Heidi Burke Named Account Manager at New Day Underwriting Managers
New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of high-quality environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverage, has named Heidi Burke as account manager. She is responsible for providing detailed commercial insurance information and support to... - August 07, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
The Rain Barrel: Some Things Old, Become New Again
As Americans are becoming more conscious of water use, along with the spread of droughts across the United States, rain barrels are becoming an essential part of the residential landscape. But where do rain barrels come from? Collecting and storing rainwater to use for later use has been in... - August 07, 2014 - The Rain Barrel Depot
Missouri Research Consortium Receives $20 Million Grant from National Science Foundation to Study Impacts of Climate Variability
The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is part of a state-wide collaborative research project that was awarded a five year, $20 million grant by the NSF. - August 07, 2014 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Balkan Plumbing Acquires R. D'Attile Sewer & Water Main Contractors Client Base
Balkan Plumbing, the Richmond Hills, N.Y. sewer and water main specialists, announced today that that the company has acquired the client base of R. D'Attile Sewer and Water Main Contractors. - August 07, 2014 - Balkan Plumbing
At Sheldrake, Summer Isn't Over Yet and Fall is Already Planned
What to do this year in late summer and fall. - August 06, 2014 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
The World’s Only DNV “Clean Design” Certified 5 PPM Bilge Alarm is Here
Announcing the New TD-107 5.0™ Oil In Water Monitor from Turner Designs Hydrocarbon Instruments available from NAG Marine. - August 05, 2014 - Turner Designs Hydrocarbon Instruments
Innovation Direct™ to be at Helm of Presentation of Green Machine Invention to Potential Licensees in Industry
An innovative new product designed to serve as a highly beneficial tool with which to recycle, the Refill Machine, has been developed by Joseph Clephane of Steilacoom, Washington. The invention's unique design allows its users to easily and effortlessly engage in an essential recycling task. The... - August 03, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Nashville Church of Scientology: Extending the Gift of Happiness on International Day of Friendship
Members of the Nashville Church of Scientology commemorated United Nations International Day of Friendship with a community cleanup on July 29, 2014. - August 02, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
ETR Laboratories Names Lab Manager
Environmental Testing and Research Laboratories is pleased to announce that Ramakanth Ananthoji, PhD, has assumed the position of Laboratory Manager. Ananthoji comes to ETR Laboratories with a broad level of experience including leadership, management and technical work in both a laboratory and... - August 01, 2014 - Environmental Testing and Research Laboratories, Inc.