Articles in Environment News
Environmental Sampling Identifies Heroin and other Drugs
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health reports that over 605,000 Americans abused heroin in 2009. This staggering number shows the significant level of abuse of this Schedule I substance as listed by the Controlled Substances Act. Heroin is a highly addictive drug and one of the most rapidly acting of the opiates. On the street it goes by names such as Big H, Black Tar, Chiva, Hell Dust, Horse, Negra and Smack to name a few. This illicit drug can be injected, ... Read the full story
MEGAJOULE Validates Wind Farm Production Estimates
During 2011 MEGAJOULE has completed its first comprehensive validation program for Wind Farm preconstruction estimates. The estimated average annual wind farm energy production and corresponding uncertainty, from previous wind assessments, was compared with the actual production from a number of wind farms. Resulting statistics can be used to assess the reliability of estimates. The validation was based on 12 Wind Farms located in Portugal with a total of 45 ... Read the full story
BlueTech Forum on Technology Applications for Planet Earth
Michael T. Flynn, Head of Water Technology Development Laboratory at NASA Ames Research Center is a featured speaker at the 2012 BlueTech Forum May 30th in San Francisco and will present NASA’s seminal research on advanced life support and closed water systems for deep space exploration. NASA is at the forefront of researching advanced life support and closed water systems for deep space exploration, and for expanding the frontiers for long-term human colonization ... Read the full story
Jewelers Announce New “Green” Diamond Initiative
John Laughter Jewelers, the leading diamond engagement ring jeweler with locations in Asheville and Waynesville, NC, today announced the introduction of their “green” diamond initiative. John Laughter Jewelers traditionally has provided their clients with some of the top name brands in the industry and has recently announced the introduction of their own privately branded line of custom diamond jewelry. They are now introducing their “green” diamond ... Read the full story
Green Energy Barrier Appoint New Los Angeles Insulation Dealer
Green Energy Barrier is proud to introduce their new dealer in Los Angeles, providing radiant barriers and all types of green insulation in California homes. Green Energy Barrier is the most cost effective solution available for insulating attic. Regardless of whether you choose to install a radiant barrier or not, you are still paying for it. The reason for this, is that during summer and even into the winter, heat gain and loss within your home results in thousands ... Read the full story
Orbus Continues Environmental Protection Efforts
The Orbus Exhibit & Display Group, one of North America’s leading trade suppliers of display, exhibit and event solutions, met its 2011 ISO 14001 environmental objectives and set new goals for 2012 in its continued effort to become more environmentally responsible. In 2011 the company achieved the following goals: - Eliminated all use of foam packing materials - Used 100% recycled plastic to manufacture Orbus’ OC-Hop, OCP-Elite trade show cases - Used 50% ... Read the full story
SGS to attend EWEA 2012 Wind Energy Event in Copenhagen
SGS will be attending EWEA 2012 in Copenhagen, Denmark as one of over 400 exhibitors. The services offered by SGS Renewable Energy will be presented throughout the exhibition at stand E-C79. EWEA 2012, held at the Bella Center, is Europe’s premier wind energy event, combining a comprehensive, high-quality conference with a first class exhibition and incomparable networking opportunities. The four-day event provides an exciting opportunity for SGS to demonstrate ... Read the full story
IKEA and SoCore Energy to Highlight Expansion of Corporate Solar Power Strategies
On Thursday, March 29 at 11:00 a.m Pacific / 2:00 p.m. Eastern, Mark Gaspers, U.S. Energy Manager at IKEA North America, will join AltaTerra Research to share his experience helping IKEA deploy 31 MW of solar across 85 percent of U.S. based stores by the end of 2012. The online briefing, “Corporate Solar Power Strategies: How Leaders are Moving from Experimentation to Scale,” will also feature Pete Kadens, President of SoCore Energy, who will provide insights ... Read the full story
Ted Turner Makes Major Donation to Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International
Philanthropist and environmentalist Ted Turner announced tonight his contribution of $1 million to the Atlanta-based Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International (Fossey Fund), geared toward helping to save endangered gorillas in eastern Congo. In making his announcement, Turner expressed pride that the Fossey Fund is based in his hometown of Atlanta (at Zoo Atlanta), and praised the work the organization does in Africa through the Karisoke Research Center in Rwanda, ... Read the full story
Green Asset International Inc Launched
Green media executive Cheryl Shuman announced today the formation of Green Asset International Inc. (GreenAssetInc.com). Green Asset plans to target for acquisition cutting-edge medical and social media companies, with a focus on consolidating those sectors. Green Asset will target for purchase profitable and successful companies that need more capital to reach their full potential. Cheryl Shuman brings 25 years of experience working with media, celebrities, marketing ... Read the full story
