National Action Plan to Be Used by Local Governments as a Framework to Develop and Implement Green Schools Initiatives Across the Nation Washington, D.C. – May 13, 2011 – ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability USA is proud to join The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in unveiling Local Leaders… Read More
ICLEI USA Joins U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and American Institute of Architects (AIA) in Releasing National Report for Greening America’s Schools
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Dr. Clement’s Tips on Boosting Immunity for Asthma and Allergies
May 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
THE HIPPOCRATES HEALTH INSTITUTE DIRECTOR, DR. CLEMENT OFFERS QUICK TIPS TO BOOST IMMUNITY WITH THE POWER OF A RAW VEGAN DIET DURING NATIONAL ASTHMA & ALLERGY AWARENESS MONTH Food is medicine: Allergy and asthma sufferers looking for natural alternatives to combat uncomfortable symptoms and decrease trips to the pharmacy can simply increase trips to the vegetable… Read More
Prosper by championing environmental stewardship
February 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
We serve to help our members grow, gain recognition, and prosper by championing economic prosperity, stewardship of our lands, and quality of life. The EcoChamber will help you accomplish the goals that are most important to you. We will help you gain recognition for your environmental leadership, boost your business, raise your impact, and lift… Read More
The Global Green Chamber of Commerce
February 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Connecting you with knowledge, resources, partners and customers to help ensure your business thrives in the global green economy.
EcoChamber
February 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The EcoChamber is the first global green chamber of commerce dedicated to helping organizations create and implement sustainable business practices while counseling them on how to make sound and profitable business decisions driven by the new “Green Economy.” Become a green business with your green certification to help you save money and our environment at… Read More
Organic vs. Conventional
September 30, 2010 By 26 Comments
This is a very concise post by the Organic Trade Association which debunks many of the myths surrounding the benefits of organic foods. For those who have doubts, this can help clarify. The Organic Trade Association (OTA) would like to bring readers’ attention to important information that is not presented in this blog. Several studies… Read More
Measuring the smart-grid effect
February 5, 2010 By 8 Comments
by Candace Lombardi: Good old-fashioned guilt and frugality might go a long way toward helping the U.S. reduce its carbon footprint. Converting the U.S. electricity grid to a series of smart grids would have a significant impact on carbon emissions from utilities mainly because the shift would tend to change people’s usage habits, according to… Read More
American Superconductor Lands $70 Million Chinese Contract for Wind Turbine Electrical Control Systems
February 4, 2010 By 5 Comments
American Superconductor Corporation announced recently that it has received an initial order for full wind turbine electrical control systems from China’s Shenyang Blower Works (SBW) that is worth approximately $70 million. According to the agreement, the systems will be deployed in the 2 megawatt (MW) doubly fed induction wind turbines that were co-developed with AMSC… Read More
Turn your office expense reports into toilet paper
February 3, 2010 By 6 Comments
If you’ve ever dreamed of sticking all that paperwork on your desk where the sun don’t shine, a Japanese machine can turn it all into toilet paper for you. Appropriately named White Goat, this device designed for the office can take regular letter-size paper or shreds, including that sales report you cursed until you were… Read More
Huge hydroelectric dam approved in Brazil's Amazon
February 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil granted an environmental license on Monday for the construction of a controversial hydroelectric dam in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. The $17 billion project on the Xingu River in the northern state of Para will help the fast-growing Latin American country cope with soaring demand for electricity but has raised… Read More
