Hog Island, Famed Audubon Camp of Maine, To Reopen 2010 Summer Classes in Ornithology for Adults & Teens
November 17, 2009
New York, NY — The National Audubon Society will reopen its legendary Hog Island Camp for four adult ornithology sessions and one teen bird studies session during the summer of 2010. Dr. Steve Kress, Audubon’s VP for Bird Conservation, will direct the sessions. He will be joined by some of the country’s top ornithologists who [...]
Groups file federal appeal against Vogtle reactors
October 29, 2009
Today organizations concerned with the high costs and environmental risks posed by Southern Company’s plan to build two new nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle near Augusta, Ga. announced their filing of an appeal in federal court to stop the proposed expansion. The groups’ appeal calls upon the court to review the site permit and work authorization issued earlier this year by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for the new reactors at Plant Vogtle.
Support Organic Heroes in Fight Against Climate Change At Green Festival
October 13, 2009
Richmond, BC and La Farge, Wis. – Oct. 12, 2009 – Thanks to tremendous consumer involvement, Nature’s Path Organic Foods and Organic Valley presented a check for $50,000 to the Rodale Institute for outreach to farmers as an organic solution to global climate change. The check was presented at a special event during the Washington, DC Green Festival, the nation’s [...]
CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY URGES CONGRESS TO ADDRESS IMPACTS OF AGRICULTURE IN CLIMATE CHANGE BILL
October 13, 2009
While The Center for Food Safety applauds this development and the fact that global warming is finally being seriously addressed in Congress, the organization laments that the draft version still does not sufficiently address the significant impact agriculture has on climate change, and the significant potential it could have in reversing current destructive climatic trends.
KYLIE KWONG TO LAUNCH TRUST ORGANIC
October 9, 2009
Renowned Australian chef Kylie Kwong will launch Trust Organic – A Fortnight of Awareness featuring Organic Standards and Climate Change in Sydney tomorrow. To celebrate the launch the Organic Federation of Australia will host a delicious organic breakfast at Novotel Sydney on Darling Habour. At the event, Standards Australia will also release the Australian Standard [...]
Planeterra Foundation in Tibet: Bring Eye Clinics to Remote Villages
October 8, 2009
Toronto, Canada - In recognition of World Sight Day on Oct. 8, 2009, nonprofit Planeterra Foundation (http://www.planeterra.org/) announces a donation drive and a video contest to assist the global issue of avoidable blindness and visual impairment.
The World Health Organization has stated that one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce poverty is to restore sight, [...]
USCAP Says Climate Bill an Investment in Future
August 28, 2009
Washington, D.C. – The following is a statement from the U.S. Climate Action Partnership (USCAP) regarding the costs associated with climate change legislation:
The United States faces a real and increasingly urgent need to transform its energy economy. Delay is no longer a viable option and enacting responsible climate and energy legislation will create economic opportunities [...]
$61.8 Mil Plan: Mississippi Coast Restoration
March 2, 2009
Funding to help restore and protect states shoreline environments
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Interior Department’s Minerals Management Service announced today the approval of Mississippi’s Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP) Plan, calling it a major step forward in providing $61.8 million to the state of Mississippi in the coming year, representing the first two years of funding under [...]
Shut down the “h” Warehouse in Los Angeles
September 7, 2008
Organizations call for shutting down the “h” Horowitz Warehouse in South Central Los Angeles
South Central Los Angeles, CA — Although, in a highly unusual move, the Los Angeles City Planning Dept. waived an Environmental Impact report on Ralph Horowitz’ behalf, the Farmers were able to force the Deputy Advisory Board of the City Planning Dept. [...]
GIVE on Water Supply Act 2008
September 7, 2008
GIVE supports emergency Water Supply Act of 2008
Corona, Calif. – The Green Institute for Village Empowerment, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting issues of sustainability, supports the compromise water legislation proposed Friday by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
The Safe, Clean, Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2008 is a $9.3 billion bond [...]