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93ha subdivision gets green light

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 19:43:59 +0000

93ha subdivision gets green light
South Island developers who want to build a subdivision for up to 2000 houses plus retail stores have welcomed an Environment Court decision, saying they should start earthworks in spring.

GREEN ART: Crews are setting up for the Des Moines Arts Festival while keeping the environment in mind

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:43:10 +0000

GREEN ART: Crews are setting up for the Des Moines Arts Festival while keeping the environment in mind
You’ll find it a little difficult to get around downtown Des Moines the next few days as crews shut down roads around Western Gateway Park to set up for the Des Moines Arts Festival. The three day event gets underway Friday morning. Organizers expect thousands of visitors from all over the country for the award winning festival celebrating arts and culture. People running the show say they also …

GREEN ART: Crews are setting up for the Des Moines Arts Festival while keeping the environment in mind

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:43:10 +0000

Green party’s Elizabeth May wants cuts to climate science reversed

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:42:54 +0000

Green party’s Elizabeth May wants cuts to climate science reversed
OTTAWA – Green party Leader Elizabeth May says the Harper government is gutting its ability to deal with climate change by laying off key researchers at Environment Canada.

Wullar lake reduced to a patch of green

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 19:43:07 +0000

Wullar lake reduced to a patch of green
New Delhi, Jun 2 (PTI) Wullar lake in Kashmir, once Asia”s largest fresh water lake is now reduced to “a patch of green” and a concerned Government has intiated efforts to revive it within 5 to 10 years.Noting that wetlands across India are under great threat, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh today cited the case of Wullar lake and said the Government has launched a very major initiative for …

Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel Continues to Implement Green Initiatives

Mon, 16 May 2011 19:43:29 +0000

Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel Continues to Implement Green Initiatives
Meeting planners and hotel guests alike continue to support hotels that show a commitment to sustainability, and the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel continues to implement programs that show a commitment to the environment.

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Going green for Earth Day

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 19:44:42 +0000

Going green for Earth Day
WAUSAU (WAOW) — Saving money and saving the environment: a win-win situation no matter what day it is. But especially on Earth Day, people find ways to make a difference in their lives and in their communities.

Earth Day: A call for ‘a billion acts of green’

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:43:28 +0000

Earth Day: A call for ‘a billion acts of green’
The annual effort to raise public awareness about the environment and inspire actions to clean it up marks its 41st anniversary on Friday, coinciding with the Christian Good Friday and Judaism’s celebration of Passover.

Green groups push native forest message

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:42:51 +0000

Green groups push native forest message
Three signatories to Tasmania’s forest peace deal have launched television and radio advertisements calling for an end to logging in native forests.Environment Tasmania, the Wilderness Society and …

Practically Green: Discard items, find new stuff at swap meet

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:42:53 +0000

Practically Green: Discard items, find new stuff at swap meet
Buying something used is better for the environment than buying new.