ENN: Press Releases

Utility Commission Chief’s New Power Line Proposal Would Thwart Governor’s Greenhouse Gas Goals

Bending to pressure from San Diego Gas and Electric, California Public Utilities Commission President Michael Peevey on Tuesday introduced a third proposed decision in the Sunrise Powerlink transmission line proceeding that would allow construction of the power line without any restrictions.

American Honda Motor Co. Certifies Five Green Buildings in U.S. This Year

– American Honda Motor Co., Inc. has certified five new green buildings under the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards this year as part of an effort to further reduce the environmental impact of Honda’s operations and products in the U.S. One of these facilities – Honda’s Data Center in Longmont, Colo. – is the first LEED Version 2.2 Silver certified data center in the country. Data centers are considered difficult to certify because of their large energy consumption.

RUN CARS ON GREEN ELECTRICITY, NOT NATURAL GAS

Having a fleet of natural gas–powered vehicles (NGVs) would simply replace U.S. dependence on foreign oil with a dependence on natural gas, another fossil fuel.

‘Green’ Honesty is the Best Policy

Twice as many top U.S. companies have publicly released sustainability data on their environmental, social and governance activities in 2008 compared with three years earlier. Ethics outweighed economics for the first time as the primary reason for such disclosures, according to the KPMG International Survey on Corporate Responsibility Reporting.

Sustainable Chefs Herald the Holidays With Eat Well Guide and Consumers Union

Eat Well Guide, Consumers Union and some of the world’s top sustainable food chefs have launched a campaign to inspire those who don’t yet have the local food bug to experiment this holiday season.

Gift to Oil Industry Rushed Into Federal Register Before Bush Leaves Office

Ignoring the wishes of two governors and numerous members of Congress, the Bush administration announced today final regulations for a commercial oil shale program affecting almost 2 million acres of public lands in Colorado, Utah and Wyoming.

Optibike Partners With Renesas Technology to Provide Efficient, Green Electric Transportation

With the expectation of President-Elect Barack Obama’s alternative energy plans in the near future, Optibike and Renesas Technology are teaming up to provide the world with the next generation of eco-friendly transportation options.

REEEP-ing the Benefits of Climate Change

A global public-private partnership that helps facilitate renewable energy projects around the world has issued a call for project proposals.

Rainforest Alliance President Pushes for Coffee's Green Revolution

The Rainforest Alliance, an international, nonprofit conservation organization, works with people whose livelihoods depend on the land, helping them transform the way they grow food, harvest wood and host travelers.

Environmental Protection Agency Warned to Address Ocean Acidification or Face Lawsuit

The Center for Biological Diversity today notified the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of its intent to file a lawsuit against the agency for its failure to respond to the threat of ocean acidification.

Expanding Marine Protected Areas to Restore Fisheries

The appetite for seafood is outgrowing the sustainable yield of oceanic fisheries. Today 75 percent of fisheries are being fished at or beyond their capacity. As a result, many are in decline and some have collapsed.

Conservation Groups Take First Step in Lawsuit over Illegal Cuts in Critical Habitat for the Endangered San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat

Conservationists on Wednesday filed a formal notice of intent to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over the agency’s slashing of critical habitat for the San Bernardino kangaroo rat.

Credit Crunch Proves Bitter Sweet for the World Land Trust

According to Third Sector (17 September), the main news source for Charities, a third of all charities have been forced to make staff redundant due to the slowing economy.

Sustainable Brands International Set to Convene at Eco-Innovation Jewel, the Fontainebleau Miami Beach

Sustainable Life Media, (SLM) is putting the finishing touches on Sustainable Brands International (SBi), at the same time the venerable Fontainebleau Miami Beach in Miami Beach, FL is preparing to reopen after a $1 billion renovation.

Clean Coal - The Devil Lies in the Details

There’s been a lot of talk about "Clean coal technology" during the election campaign in the United States.

PA IPM Fall Newsletter now available

The PA IPM News Fall 2008 edition is now available as a downloadable PDF file from Web site

Climate Change and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Considerable scientific uncertainty exists concerning the direction and extent of climate-induced change on a local and regional basis. This presents significant challenges for restoration and ecosystem management.

Court Rules Against Fanita Ranch; Santee Project’s Future Uncertain

A San Diego Superior Court judge ruled today that the sprawling Fanita Ranch project proposed on the northern edge of Santee, Calif., violated state law by failing to deal with the fire-safety risks posed by the project.

WASHINGTON, D.C., HOSTS THE 2008 JANE GOODALL INSTITUTE GLOBAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS CELEBRATION

Renowned primatologist Jane Goodall, Ph.D., DBE, took time out of her world tour to stop in Washington, D.C., for the second annual Jane Goodall Institute Global Leadership Awards Celebration on Friday, November 7 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.

World Urban Forum Opens in China

The Fourth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF4) opened this week in Nanjing, China.

New Jersey Voters Approve Funds for Open Space, Despite Poor Economy

In New Jersey, voters approved 14 of 22 county and municipal measures generating $191 million in conservation funding. New Jersey more open space ballot measures than any other state.

Christmas Tree Pests Target of New Project

A new Penn State research project is helping six Pennsylvania Christmas tree growers keep invasive pests at bay while reducing pesticide use.

Essentia introduces new Natural Memory Foam mattresses made PURE and simple.

Essentia is pleased to announce it has broadened its natural memory foam horizon to feature a new, sensibly priced model to its existing mattress collection.

THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY HOSTS 15th ANNUAL CONFERENCE in MIAMI

The 15th Annual Conference of The Wildlife Society (TWS), the largest gathering of wildlife professionals on the North American continent, will run from November 8th through the 12th in Miami, Florida.

Appeal Court Invalidates Controversial Mountain Subdivision; County Violated General Plan, State Law, Fire Safety

Three appellate justices upheld Superior Court Judge John P. Wade’s ruling that the County General Plan was “unambiguous” in requiring that an evacuation route be completed before approval could be granted.