Read Top Environment Headlines and Articles from http://www.environmentprnews.com en-us http://www.environmentprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/02/south-texas-waterquality-concerns-from-eagle-ford-shale-fracking-261139.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT South Texas is home to the Eagle Ford Shale rock formation that has vast, rich concentrations of energy deposits. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/02/detroits-cobo-center-hosted-the-2012-north-american-international-auto-show-under-new-induction-lighting-261062.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT EverLast Lighting Fixtures Impress North American International Auto Show Guests in Detroit http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/02/eagle-ford-shale-brings-injuries-and-potential-for-new-wealth-260936.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Eagle Ford shale is arguably the most important economic variable in South Texas. However, worker safety may be compromised in the pursuit of profits. Learn more about potential accidents and what injured workers are entitled to after an accident. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/02/carlsbad-mayor-cdod-county-officials-respond-to-brc-report-260933.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Carlsbad and Eddy County officials say Southeast New Mexico's salt beds should play a key role in the country moving forward with the BRC's suggestions. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/02/why-modern-homeowners-are-trading-in-curtains-for-blinds-260990.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Lately, people begin to realize that it is better to use blinds instead of curtains, simply because the blinds are more practical. This is because blinds can be maintained easily compared to curtains. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/02/how-to-love-your-dog-believe-it-or-not-260963.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Children want to show love to dogs by giving hugs and kisses, but many dogs don't like this. Doggone Safe offers suggestions for safe ways to love your dog that the dog will appreciate this Valentine's Day. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/2/cambridge-whos-who-names-sandy-carpenter-professional-of-the-year-in-energy-consulting-260895.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Sandy Carpenter celebrates three decades of success in the energy industry http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/2/frank-r-ipsen-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-project-management-services-260930.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT At Taystar Inc., Frank Ipsen Provides Clients with Product and Project delivery Assurance http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/02/cutting-edge-fuel-solutions-from-sierra-help-boaters-protect-critical-engine-parts-while-meeting-government-regulations-260553.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Sierra hoses and fuel/water separating filters offer boaters protection from the effects of ethanol-blended fuels on their engines. The Sierra Fuel and Water Separating Filter will effectively filter debris down to the 10-micron level. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/02/eforce-becomes-philadelphias-first-certified-estewards-recycler-260507.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT eForce Compliance announced today that its Philadelphia electronics recycling operation has been certified to the e-Stewards Standard for Responsible Recycling andamp; Reuse of Electronic Equipment . http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/02/new-york-city-salon-cuts-energy-costs-by-74-percent-with-led-lighting-technology-260549.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT OSRAM Opto Semiconductors and Phoster Industries transform New York's Salon Ziba with energy-efficient LED lighting technology. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/02/ecotech-institute-to-sponsor-green-jobs-showcase-at-green-schools-national-conference-in-denver-february-2729-260621.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Jobs Showcase Brings Together Industry and Education to Focus on a Greener Future http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/02/energetix-announces-free-clinical-webinar-quotbioenergetic-veterinary-medicine-top-10-conditionsquot-260337.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Marie Lance, DVM, CVCP shares her personal insights and successes with integrating BioEnergetic medicine into her full service animal hospital. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/2/johnny-federico-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-engineering-260638.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Johnny Federico plans to continue to provide the service TEP customers have come to know over the years http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/02/wildlife-surveys-just-got-a-whole-lot-easier-260239.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Wildlife Sightings (www.junponline.com) is proud to announce new wildlife survey data management services for conservation organizations and individuals. No more technical barriers to managing and publishing your wildlife survey data. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/02/lee-enterprises-launches-new-rin-verification-program-260286.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT World's Largest Biodiesel Consulting Group Also Adds Glycerin Expert http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/02/improved-hcl-and-hf-analyzers-from-lgr-enable-power-plant-compliance-monitoring-to-new-epa-standards-260410.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Ultra-precise analyzers for measurement of trace levels of hydrogen chloride (HCl) and hydrogen fluoride (HF) gases. Ideal for monitoring power plants for compliance with the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) recently announced by the EPA. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/02/new-brightwater-plan-1-home-by-pardee-offers-great-room-ecofriendly-living-in-masterplanned-pacific-highlands-ranch-260118.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Plan1 at Brightwater is spacious and elegant, featuring an inviting entry and gracious formal dining room/library. These new coastal-close homes have a wealth of energy-saving features and options and are priced from the mid $800,000s. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/02/ein-news-announces-launch-of-cheniere-energy-daily-report-260628.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT EIN News, a leading media monitoring company focused on political, business and industry news, has added Cheniere Energy Daily Report to its Company Daily Reports news division. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/02/busch-systems-supports-united-way-with-a-recordbreaking-campaign-260075.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Busch Systems, a leading manufacturer of recycling, waste and compost containers, is a long time supporter of United Way of Greater Simcoe County and has topped their previous contributions with a record 2011 campaign. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/01/the-plaza-group-launches-specialized-petrochemical-trading-desk-operation-259919.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Plaza Group Trading is a newly launched subsidiary of The Plaza Group that will facilitate transactions for large quantities of petrochemicals on behalf of its partners. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/01/nc-beautiful-announces-2012-windows-of-opportunity-grant-recipients-259936.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Ten North Carolina schools selected to receive educational funds to promote environmental stewardship in the classroom http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/01/atlanta-perimeter-hotel-announces-the-gas-card-package-for-guests-to-enjoy-259413.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Holiday Inn Express andamp; Suites Perimeter hotel near Dunwoody, GA announces a special package. With the Gas Card Package, travelers can receive a $25 gas gift card with stay. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/01/sunstone-homes-launches-quotplanet-forwardquot-concept-in-tampa-bay-area-to-raise-awareness-of-attainable-green-housing-259720.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Second affordable green home to be unveiled Thursday, February 2nd. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/01/require-high-scores-on-sustainable-manufacturing-practices-when-buying-a-wood-stove-259490.htm Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT With over 158 years of practice and a documented track record of environmentally-responsible manufacturing processes, Morso Energy Efficient Wood Stoves demonstrate sustainable principles. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/01/ifp-energies-nouvelles-ifpen-and-avantium-intensify-collaboration-in-advanced-high-throughput-research-259030.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Today Avantium and IFPEN announced intensifying the collaboration for further deployment of Avantium' s Flowrence technology in IFPEN' s High Throughput lab. Avantium's advanced technology and application knowledge were key in this decision. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/01/former-senator-domenici-dr-james-conca-join-list-of-confirmed-speakers-for-carlsbad-nuclear-summit-259387.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Carlsbad Department of Development announced that former state Senator Pete Domenici and Dr. James Conca will be speaking at the National Nuclear Fuel Cycle Summit taking place April 2-5, 2012 in Carlsbad, New Mexico. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/01/from-plastic-bottles-to-fashion-apparel-the-latest-in-sustainable-clothing-from-jackpot-sustainable-fashion-259206.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT 9 1/2 recycled plastic bottles = 1 dress. That's the future when it comes to sustainable clothing production from the Danish Fashion Brand, Jackpot. Material recycling is currently the most environmentally friendly type of production on the market. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/01/tulsa-expo-square-provides-enhanced-lighting-for-the-26th-annual-chili-bowl-259227.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Induction Lighting Makes a Big Impact on National Racing Event in Oklahoma http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/01/growers-secret-enhances-growth-opportunities-in-2012-with-new-vice-president-of-product-management-259253.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Agriculture expert Chuck Schiller is newest addition to Grower's Secret's executive team http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/01/rhodia-and-avantium-to-jointly-develop-biobased-polyamides-258964.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Rhodia, of the Solvay Group, and Avantium announced today that they have entered into a partnership to jointly develop a range of new bio-based polyamides for various applications. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/01/cranfill-sumner-amp-hartzog-places-25-attorneys-among-2012-super-lawyers-honors-259311.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT 25 Cranfill Sumner andamp; Hartzog attorneys recognized in the January 2012 issue of Super Lawyers magazine. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/01/tag-smart-energy-society-presents-securing-the-grid-smart-grid-vulnerability-258898.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Tim Weidenbach of Landis+Gyr, Ward Pyles of Southern Company, and Tobias Whitney of General Electric will participate in a TAG Smart Energy society cyber security panel Feb. 13. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/01/fftsolutiontm-used-to-assist-in-oil-spill-cleanup-259222.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT FFT-SolutionTM, A new green, toxin free, cost efficient oil dispersant has been used to assist in the oil spill remediation at a mid-atlantic naval facility. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/01/solamon-announces-plans-for-largest-caribbean-solar-farm-jamaican-parishes-to-be-evaluated-258832.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Solamon announces plans for largest Caribbean Solar Farm; Jamaican parishes to be evaluated http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/01/echola-systems-introduces-new-lowcost-smart-power-distribution-unit-in-desktop-form-factor-258714.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Go Green and Save! using Echola Systems smart PDUs. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/01/halfprice-rebate-on-frontier-lump-charcoal-at-bjs-wholesale-club-florida-258917.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Frontier brand of outdoor cooking products will be, for a limited time, offering a special half-price rebate on Frontier 100% Natural Hardwood Lump Charcoal purchased at BJ's Wholesale Club locations throughout Florida. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/01/zager-plumbing-amp-solar-inc-set-to-install-solar-at-office-headquarters-258994.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Zager Plumbing andamp; Solar, Inc. gets ready to kickoff 2012 with the installation of a 10kW grid tied photovoltaic system at its office headquarters located in Deerfield Beach, FL. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/01/tulsa-lawn-care-company-converting-to-propanepowered-equipment-258561.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Locally-owned Tulsa lawn care company LawnAmerica has recently converted most of its spray engines to run on clean-burning propane. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/01/canary-labs-solidifies-leadership-in-energy-industry-258544.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Sales and marketing veterans added to focus on oil, gas and electric markets. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/01/noxel-corporation-noxl-the-futurepositive-and-agile-corporation-257994.htm Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Noxel Corp. (Nevada), announced that it has received confirmation from FINRA for its name change from Innosuisse Corp. to Noxel Corp. at OTC Markets, symbol NOXL, effective Jan 13, 2012. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/01/protech-industries-receives-approximately-35-million-in-fire-protection-contracts-258311.htm Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Pro-Tech Fire Protection Systems Corp, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pro-Tech Industries, Inc., has announced receiving additional new contracts totaling approximately $3.5 million for its fire protection contracting business. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/01/nicaraguas-renewable-energy-revolution-underway-258323.htm Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Nicaragua is setting a new course towards energy security, reducing its dependence on foreign oil from 80% to 6% within a decade, becoming an international leader in renewable technologies by 2016. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/01/directtomouth-products-in-stick-packs-lifting-much-more-than-the-energy-market-258105.htm Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Brand managers and packaging professionals looking for a jolt to existing or envisaged product lines should be paying close attention to a 'new' twist in stick packaging: direct-to-mouth (DTM) dosing. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/01/ecofriendly-party-launches-the-first-super-bowl-quotwatching-the-game-ecofriendly-green-menu-couponquot-257794.htm Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The only environmentally friendly online party planning service www.ecofriendlyparty.com teamed up with 5 inspiring green companies to bring big savings to Super Bowl party hosts. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/01/2012-energy-star-requirements-for-gas-and-oil-furnaces-gets-tighter-257599.htm Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The EPA announces changes to it's requirements for the Energy Star program regarding HVAC products including Gas and Oil Furnaces for 2012. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/01/the-spencer-institute-for-coach-education-offers-green-living-and-family-health-trends-predictions-for-2012-257597.htm Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT With its ongoing focus on greener, cleaner living, The Spencer Institute recently offered its predictions for 2012 green living trends. The 2012 green trends focus on food, lifestyle and a greener economy. Family health a big concern. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/01/renewable-energy-specialists-solare-werkstaetten-uk-ltd-launch-new-website-257509.htm Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Solare Werkstaetten UK Ltd, a renewable energy consultancy has officially launched their new website at www.solareuk.co.uk. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/01/as-londons-tower-bridge-using-leds-for-olympics-lighting-ever-led-lights-hot-sell-257683.htm Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT EDF Energy has received a formal approval to install new system with energy efficient LED technology; the cabling system will illuminate the 800-foot bridge. The 25 year old legacy system will replace by new lighting. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_articles/2012/01/as-lithium-prices-stagnate-at-yearend-2011-lithium-demand-recovers-so-trus-supplydemand-and-price-forecast-affirmed-no-change-in-outlook-2020-257699.htm Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The average price of lithium carbonate for 2011 was unchanged over 2010 at US$4,300 t and there was little sign of upward pressure entering 2012. Basic lithium chemical prices are being kept in check mainly by over-supply. Prices stable long term.