Environment

HNBA Commends the Confirmation of Ignacia S. Moreno as the Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) applauds the Senate confirmation of Ignacia S. Moreno as Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the United States Department of Justice. Ms. Moreno has been an active member of the HNBA and served as its General Counsel during the 2008-2009 bar year.

Generation for Change Foundation Joins Environment America on The Road to Copenhagen

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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 17th, the road to Copenhagen and the UN Conference on Climate Change winds through Hollywood and an evening of entertainment and awareness. A diverse crowd of celebrities, local leaders, and young professionals will gather at Boulevard 3, where Generation for Change Foundation (G4C Foundation), a new non-profit organization with a rich history of grassroots...

New Hot Tub SmartControls - Smart for the Environment and Your Wallet

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IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ SmartControls, an innovative line of hot tub control systems developed by Newport Controls, LLC, are now available for shoppers in the market for a new hot tub, or for owners who simply want to upgrade their existing hot tub.

Dell Children's Becomes World's First LEED Platinum Hospital With Assist From Siemens

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BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Unique among its peers, Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas is the first healthcare facility in the world to achieve a LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Platinum Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). In close collaboration with healthcare provider Seton Family of Hospitals, the Building Technologies Division...

Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. Joins U.S. Environmental Protection Agency WasteWise Program

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TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. (TMS) announced today that it has joined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) WasteWise program. As the first national voluntary solid waste reduction program, WasteWise encourages organizations to reduce municipal solid waste through waste prevention, recycling and buying or manufacturing recycled products.

• US: TMS joins EPA's 'WasteWise' program - Just Auto

Greentech International Advisors Updates the Market on Magnum's Recent Positive Events

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BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Greentech International Advisors, Inc updates the market on Magnum D'Or Resources, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MDOR - News). Greentech spokesperson commented, "History has been made right in front of our eyes and we are thrilled to be a part of it. Furthermore, Magnum has continued to execute as previously announced on all ends. They are not only talking...

AK Steel's Coshocton Works Receives Certification for Environmental Restoration Efforts

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WEST CHESTER, Ohio, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AK Steel's (NYSE: AKS) Coshocton, Ohio Works has received "Wildlife at Work" certification from the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring and enhancing wildlife habitat. The certification recognizes the company for its ongoing environmental restoration efforts at the plant.

SC Johnson Makes Commitment to Clinton Global Initiative

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RACINE, Wis., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- In its continuing initiatives around Doing What's Right, SC Johnson, A Family Company, recently announced its first commitment as part of its involvement in the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI). Founded by former President Bill Clinton in 2005, CGI brings world leaders from a variety of backgrounds together to create partnerships that result in innovative and measurable...

Energy Conversion Devices Announces Final Results of Its Tender Offer

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ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) (Nasdaq: ENER), a leading global manufacturer of thin-film flexible solar laminate products for the building-integrated and commercial rooftop markets, today announced the final results of its tender offer (the "Offer"), which expired at 12:00 midnight ET on Tuesday, November 10, 2009.

Axion Power(TM) Announces Dates of its Third Quarter 2009 Results and Conference Call

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NEW CASTLE, Pa., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Axion Power International Inc (OTC Bulletin Board: AXPW), announced plans to release its third quarter 2009 results on Monday, November 16, 2009. The Company will hold a conference call that same day at 11:00 am ET. Interested parties should call 800-299-9086 (domestic) or 617-786-2903 (international), with passcode 57321346 to access the call. You...

396 Alhambra Reaches Green Gold

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CORAL GABLES, Fla., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- 396 Alhambra has attained LEED Gold-level Pre-Certification, a unique distinction shared by only a few projects in South Florida.

EasyTurf Vice President Recognized at Women Who Mean Business Awards

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SAN DIEGO, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Patricia Hartman, Executive Vice President at EasyTurf, Inc., was recently honored as one of San Diego County's "Women Who Mean Business" by the San Diego Business Journal for her achievements in business and community service. The annual award ceremony recognizes dynamic women business leaders and role models for their contributions to business and social...

Boise Inc. Announces Secondary Offering of 17 Million Shares of Common Stock

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BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boise Inc. (NYSE: BZ) today announced plans for a secondary offering of 17 million shares of common stock. Pursuant to the offering, all of the shares will be sold by the selling stockholders, Boise Cascade Holdings, L.L.C., and trusts affiliated with Jason Weiss, one of Boise Inc.'s directors. All proceeds of the offering will go to the selling stockholders....

EnOcean Alliance Reaches Milestone Toward Becoming an International Standard

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SAN RAMON, Calif., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The EnOcean Alliance, an international consortium of 120 companies from the building sector, announces the publication of its first global, open specification for energy-harvesting wireless sensors. Productized in the form of EnOcean Equipment Profiles (EEP), Alliance standardization guidelines ensure interoperability among devices of various manufacturers....

Sustainable Spaces Changes Company Name to Recurve

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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Sustainable Spaces, a San Francisco-based provider of home performance services that help homeowners and builders create healthy, energy-efficient homes through green energy remodeling, today announced that after five years of impressive growth and innovation in the Bay Area, the company is rebranding in preparation for national expansion. Effective November 13,...