Blasting John Denver’s ‘Take me Home, Country Roads’ in the EPA HQ, activists said: “We’re sitting down so the EPA will stand up for Appalachia’s drinking water.” Appalachia Residents and Environmentalists Disappointed at EPA’s Decision to Approve Large Coal Permit Under New Mountaintop Mining Guidelines Read »
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Haynes and Boone, LLP has become the first Texas law firm to be awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® (LEED) Gold certification for commercial interior design by the U.S. Green Building Council. The One Victory Park office is also one of only a handful of law firms nationally to achieve the Gold interior designation. Read »
To meet the challenge posed by the U.S. DOE and climate experts to transition the nation to solid-state lighting, Qnuru and Visible Light Solar Technologies, today unveiled the Vector product line of 30 ENERGY STAR®-compliant, ETL-Classified (U.S. & Canada), LED Light Bulbs. Designed, assembled and tested in America, Vector LED Light Bulbs fit 95% of all existing commercial and industrial light housings, consume 85% less energy, provide daylight-quality illumination, and require one-fifth the maintenance support of conventional metal halide commercial lamps. Read »
Residents and business people in the towns affected by the BP Deepwater Horizon oil drilling disaster can now visit the Unofficial Mississippi Deep Water Horizon Resource (http://www.msgulfspill.com) to get information on the latest news, learn how to file claims, seek jobs or government assistance or simply volunteer. Read »
Jim Ellis Automotive Remarketing Director Bill McMorris creates device to protect the coastline from the oil spill. Read »
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. announces that three of its Oregon-based campgrounds have been named to the Top 10 Oregon Campground Locations, by Northwest Travel Tips. The awarded campgrounds include Seaside, Bend-Sunriver, and Mount Hood, which are part of Equity LifeStyle Properties’ portfolio of Northwest campgrounds. The campgrounds named to the Top 10 list were chosen based on a broad set of criteria, which includes: scenic features nearby; interesting attractions nearby that stimulated learning; amenities for adults and kids; clean and well kept; easy access; a peaceful environment; and safe and secure. Read »
"Me and Green", a children’s book about sustainability co-authored by Jacksonville entrepreneur Mary Tappouni and educator Catherine Burkee, has received a 2010 National Indie Excellence® Award in the Environment/Green category. Read »
Rechristened travel adventure introduces shrines of a mysteriously advanced ancient fertility culture, still standing on a Mediterranean island. Read »
The HunterExam.com Alabama Hunter Safety Course (http://www.hunterexam.com/usa/alabama/) is now available for students to complete a portion of their hunter education training from home in order to receive their Alabama Hunter Education Certificate. The Online Hunter Safety Course is fully narrated and interactive, delivering an optimal student experience. Read »
Teacher, author and composer Edward Weiss has novel way to combat emotional pressure Read »
