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U.S. embraces Copenhagen pact, Senators rework bill

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama Administration formally embraced the Copenhagen Accord on global warming on Thursday, a day after the president urged a fractious U.S. Congress to get to work on comprehensive legislation to stem the nation’s emissions….

[ More ] January 29th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Environment |

Drs. Foster & Smith Launches New Aquarium & Pond Supply Website

RHINELANDER, Wis., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire/ — Drs. Foster & Smith, the nation’s largest online pet supplier, has announced plans to launch a retail aquarium-and-pond-products-only website February 2, 2010. The site, www.FosterAndSmithAquatics.com, wil…

[ More ] January 29th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Environment |
 

Asian nations urged to shut private tiger farms

Privately run tiger farms are inhumane and fuel demand for the endangered big cat’s bones and skin, World Bank warns 13-nation tiger summitChina and other Asian nations should shut privately run tiger farms as they are inhumane and fuel demand for the endangered big cat’s bones and skin, the World Bank said today.The call came [...]

[ More ] January 28th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Environment, Nature |

Nestle Waters North America Announces New Corporate Headquarters

GREENWICH, Conn., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ — Nestle Waters North America Inc. today announced it will relocate its headquarters from Greenwich to Stamford, Conn., late in 2010. Nestle Waters, the nation’s number one bottled water company, has 475 employee…

[ More ] January 26th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Environment |
 

AVMA Supports Proposal Calling For More Wildlife and Zoo Veterinarians

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today announced its support of newly-introduced federal legislation that will help bolster the nation’s supply of veterinarians specializing in the …

[ More ] January 25th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Environment |

NAS Review Critical to Bay-Delta Restoration Efforts

DAVIS, Calif., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire/ — An elite panel of leading water, engineering, and environmental scientists from throughout the nation is set to meet for five days starting Sunday at the University of California at Davis to begin examining rules …

[ More ] January 23rd, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Environment |
 

Governor Rendell: Supporting a Low-Carbon, Green Economy Leads to Regaining Competitive Edge, Creating Jobs

Boosting Renewable Energy Use, Addressing Climate Change Important for Secure Economic Future
HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — With much of the U.S. still feeling the lingering effects of the recession, Governor Edward G. Rendell sai…

[ More ] January 22nd, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Environment |

A Modular Miracle for First-Time Home Buyers: ‘Starting Line Up’ Home Designs Deliver Big House Style for as Low as $100K

CAMP HILL, Pa., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire/ — Buying a new home on a budget can be difficult, and building a new home on a budget can be almost impossible – until now.
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Excel Homes, the nat…

[ More ] January 22nd, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Environment |

Mercury Solar Systems Partners with SunRun to Offer Affordable Home Solar Power in New Jersey

TINTON FALLS, N.J., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire/ — Mercury Solar Systems, one of the leading solar integrators on the East Coast, today announced that it has partnered with SunRun, the nation’s leading residential solar company, to deliver New Jersey homeowne…

[ More ] January 22nd, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Environment |

Irbaris Expands in North America

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 /PRNewswire/ — Top international carbon and climate change expert Irbaris expands its activities in North America with the opening of an office in the U.S. nation’s capital.  Headquartered in London, Irbaris has built a …

[ More ] January 21st, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Environment |