Press releases

2007 Antarctic Ozone Hole Smaller But Not Recovering

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:26:15 -0700

GENEVA, Switzerland (ENS) - The Antarctic ozone hole this year is relatively small, but its size is not a sign of ozone recovery, the World Meteorological Organization, WMO, said Oct. 18.

America's Rivers of Filth

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:22:54 -0700

WASHINGTON, DC, October 12, 2007 (ENS) - Billions of gallons of polluted wastewater spilled unchecked into America's waterways in 2005 as more than half the country's industrial and municipal wastewat

America’s First Presidential Forum on Global Warming Webcast LIVE from Los Angeles Tomorrow

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:40:21 -0800

Event Sponsored by Grist and PRI’s Living On Earth

Bipartisan Climate Bill Squeaks Through Senate Panel

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:20:13 -0800

By J.R. Pegg

BP to Pay Largest Criminal Fine Ever for Air Violations

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:45:53 -0700

Washington, D.C. - Oct. 25, 20097 - Today, BP Products North America, Inc.

California Bans Hazardous Chemical in Plastic Baby Toys

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 21:27:14 -0700

SACRAMENTO, California, October 17, 2007 (ENS) - Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed legislation to prohibit the manufacturing, sale and distribution of vinyl toys and childcare products that co

California Flood Protection Enacted, Drinking Water Voted Down

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:52:47 -0700

SACRAMENTO, California, October 15, 2007 (ENS) - California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed legislation that will strengthen flood protections in California by creating the framework for the

Clean Transportation Funding Furthers City of L.A.’s Goal to Convert to an all Alternative-Fueled Fleet

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:42:50 -0700

DIAMOND BAR, Calif.

Cleanup of Abandoned Coal Mines Could Become Cheaper

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:36:11 -0800

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, November 2, 2007 (ENS) - The high cost of treating the acid mine drainage that has damaged more than 6,000 miles of Pennsylvania streams has kept many companies from entering

Company Begins R.A.W. Campaign With Goal to Reduce Waste and Greenhouse Gases

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 16:19:04 -0700

Every day across N.

Company Launches First Ever Commercial Enzyme Product for Cellulosic Ethanol

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 11:30:46 -0700

Accellerase™ 1000 is launched at the Cellulosic Ethanol Summit in Washington, DC

Congress to Consider Global Warming Wildlife Survival Bill

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 11:17:43 -0700

WASHINGTON, DC (ENS) - Calling global warming the single greatest threat to the world’s natural environment, U.S.

Congressmen Would Keep Off-Roaders Off Roadless Areas

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:32:27 -0800

WASHINGTON, DC, November 2, 2007 (ENS) - On Oct.

Connecticut Water Quality Trading Program Wins Blue Ribbon Award

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:40:50 -0800

HARTFORD, Connecticut, November 2, 2007 (ENS) - An innovative program to reduce discharges of nitrogen from sewage treatment plants into Long Island Sound has earned the state of Connecticut the first

Deceptively Named 'Clean Water Restoration Act' Would Expand, Not Restore Federal Powers

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 17:06:16 -0700

Washington, D.C. - A letter signed by over 100 people representing diverse interests and millions of Americans was Oct.

Decoding the Mysteries of the Gulf Dead Zone

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:36:05 -0700

AUSTIN, Texas (ENS) - Off the coast of Louisiana and Texas this summer, an area of deep water covering 7,900 square miles in the Gulf of Mexico was declared hypoxic.

DNA Fin-Printing Project Identifies Salmon Populations

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:52:34 -0800

SEATTLE, Washington (ENS) - A $4.1 million effort just launched by the University of Washington's School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences aims to gather genetic information for thousands of Pacific Rim

Dow Chemical to Negotiate River Cleanups

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 11:09:28 -0700

CHICAGO - Dow Chemical Oct. 18 agreed to negotiate with U.S.

Dow Chemical's Dioxin Find Piles on More Eco-Trouble

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:33:54 -0800

CHICAGO, Illinois (ENS) - Operating on its own work plan, which has not been approved by either the federal or state authorities, Dow Chemical Nov.

Drought-Stricken Southeast Governors May Agree to Cut River Flow

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:45:25 -0800

WASHINGTON, DC, November 2, 2007 (ENS) - The governors of Alabama, Florida and Georgia meeting with federal officials in Washington Nov. 1 to address water scarcity issues heard a U.S.

Eco fashion shoppers can now find environmentally friendly, fair trade clothing at organic clothing website FashionandEarth.com,

adesbarats — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:09:39 -0800

Emyvale, PE – November 20, 2008 – Organic clothing website FashionandEarth.com has launched its first lineup of women’s eco fashions, a range of stylish and comfortable eco clothing for Fall. Shoppers can now browse and buy high-quality affordable eco-friendly and organic clothing online all in one spot, from casual weekend clothes like the ever-popular yoga pant to eco-friendly career wear that’s suited for the office. The eco fashion website also offers free shipping for purchases and returns anywhere within North American.

Eco Zen Boutique Announces "Greened Opening" of Eco Shopping Site

ecozenboutique — Wed, 28 May 2008 23:30:28 -0700

For Immediate Release

Eco Zen Boutique Announces “Greened Opening” of Eco Shopping Site

Eco Zen Boutique at the "Greenest County Fair On Earth"

ecozenboutique — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:58:47 -0700

Summer is here... and so is the "Greenest County Fair on the Planet".

Eco-Friendly Clothing Site to Assess Carbon Footprint for Entire Company

adesbarats — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:35:58 -0700

Eco Friendly Clothingsite FashionandEarth.com submits to independent carbon footprint analysis in efforts to establish baseline working toward zero impact.

Ecolect Launches First Free Online Sustainable Materials Library

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 11:24:45 -0700

PROVIDENCE, RI/SAN FRANCISCO, CA, October 19, 2007 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Live from the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design/Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) CONNECTING '07