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2023 Environmental Health Heroes announced by California Safe Schools Celebrating its 25th Anniversary

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- On Monday, December 4, 2023 at the California Endowment in historic downtown Los Angeles, California Safe Schools, a celebrated children's environmental health and environmental justice non-profit celebrated its 25th Anniversary with an event called "Your Life is Now" honoring seven trailblazing health and safety heroes and organizations.

At COP28 Renowned Climate Activist and founder of HBCU Green Fund, Felicia Davis, Unveils Empowering Global Youth Initiatives

ATLANTA, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Distinguished climate activist and founder of the HBCU Green Fund, Felicia Davis, took center stage at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, making groundbreaking announcements that underscore the organization's commitment to global climate action and youth empowerment.

New Book, ‘Sustainability in the Air’ to Offer Climate Change Hope, co-authored by Shashank Nigam and Dirk Singer

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Legacy Launch Pad Publishing proudly presents "Sustainability in the Air: The Innovators Helping the Aviation Industry Take Climate Action" (ISBN: 978-1-956955-80-4 [ebook]; 978-1-956955-81-1 [paperback]), co-authored by Shashank Nigam and Dirk Singer, respectively the Founder & CEO and the Head of Sustainability of aviation consulting firm SimpliFlying.
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Beyond Benign announces Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC) Launch

WILMINGTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ -- Beyond Benign, in partnership with sponsors and partners including the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute (ACS GCI), is excited to announce the launch of the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC): an online hub for everyone in the green chemistry community to share, connect, learn, and grow together.

‘MSITU: The Old-Growth Forest’ raises environmental awareness taking young readers on a magical journey into an old-growth forest

WASHINGTON, D.C. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Fostering their continued efforts to create innovative programs to lead the charge in building a more sustainable future, the HBCU Green Fund, founded by environmental leader, Felicia Davis, has launched a self-titled publishing brand. Their first release, "MSITU: The Old-Growth Forest," is written by three women in STEM, Spelman college students and alumna, Serena Echols, Imani Blue and Nia McKenzie, and illustrated by Niara Powell.

Aravenda, a Techstars and VIPC portfolio company, secures a spot as 1 of 11 companies in the 2023 Google for Startups...

FAIRFAX, Va. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Aravenda, a Techstars and VIPC portfolio company, has proudly secured a spot as 1 of 11 companies in the prestigious Google for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders. This significant accomplishment spotlights Aravenda's leadership in propelling innovation within the market of resale software, while simultaneously establishing a benchmark for sustainable practices in the resale market.

Sacramento River Trail and Rail Trail in California Inducted into Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Hall of Fame

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), the nation's largest trails advocacy organization, today announced that California's Sacramento River Rail Trail and Sacramento River Trail will be inducted to its iconic Hall of Fame.

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort has received LEED Gold certification, sustainability consulting firm VCA Green announced this week

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- After a massive renovation of an iconic resort that prioritized resource conservation, sustainable operations, and care for local culture, Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort has received LEED Gold certification, sustainability consulting firm VCA Green announced today.

California Safe Schools, Children’s Health Champion, Celebrates 25th Anniversary and 2023 Earth Day Heroes

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Founded by Robina Suwol in 1998, California Safe Schools (CSS) is a children's environmental health and environmental justice non-profit. CSS achieved national and international prominence by spearheading the Los Angeles Unified School District's (LAUSD) Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Policy, and for the past 25 years been a leader in protecting children's health and the environment.

Global Excellence Award (GEA) for 2023 won again by The Wilshire Foundation in New York

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Taylor Wilshire and the Wilshire Foundation have again won the Global Excellence Award (GEA) from the Consortium of International Social and Financial Responsibility (CISFR). This award highlights the Wilshire Foundation's outstanding success in creating sustainable solutions through partnership, innovation, and best practices in order to advance its mission of eradicating poverty by fostering development and promoting affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy for all.

Napa Winery, Domaine Carneros Celebrates Earth Day 2023: Adds PowerFlex Microgrid, Next Generation of Solar Power

NAPA, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Earth Day 2023 brings a vibrant green to the terrain and vineyards of Domaine Carneros as the 2022-23 winter rains have provided much needed relief from the past five years of drought in California. 2023 will mark a significant advance in the winery's record of sustainability when a new solar microgrid and battery system comes online.

To Fight Climate Change this Spring Break, HBCU Green Fund Atlanta University Fellows Plant Trees in African Village

ATLANTA, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- A group of HBCU Green Fund Fellows from Atlanta University Center recently dedicated their spring break embedded in an African village on the border of Senegal and Mauritania building a tree shelter, planting trees and digging a well in their ongoing efforts to help the vulnerable communities that are most impacted by the effects of climate change, but contribute the least.

Approximately $140M will be available for both metro and statewide grants to aid Minnesota habitat restoration, protection and enhancement

SAINT PAUL, Minn. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council (LSOHC) Saturday issued its annual Call for Funding Request from the Outdoor Heritage Fund. Approximately $140 million will be available for both metro and statewide grants to aid Minnesota habitat restoration, protection and enhancement.

Waste Free in ’23: Innovative Process Recycles All Types of Plastic Waste Utilizing Profitable Micro-Recycling Centers

NAIROBI, Kenya /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Today, Nairobi non-profit Slums Going Green and Clean (SGGC) announced the success of its open-source Waste Free in '23 initiative utilizing profitable micro-recycling centers. In January 2023, two centers recycled five tons of mixed plastic waste with plans to increase their recycling capacity to 15 centers and 75 tons of waste per month by the end of 2023.

EnergyCAP’s newest solution, CarbonHub, serves as the central repository of all carbon emissions related data, sustainability reporting, and tracking performance

BOALSBURG, Pa., /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- EnergyCAP, a leading provider of energy and sustainability enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, today announced the launch of CarbonHub, a new solution that offers financial-grade carbon accounting and sustainability reporting.

California Ranks #1 in 2022 Scorecard of US States for Water Efficiency and Sustainability Policy

SACRAMENTO Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Today the Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE) released the 2022 U.S. State Policy Scorecard for Water Efficiency and Sustainability (Scorecard), which ranked each U.S. state based on its adoption of laws and policies that advance water efficiency, conservation, sustainability, and affordability. California was the top-ranked state in the nation and in the Colorado River Basin region, scoring 72.5 out of 89 possible points.

Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE) releases 2022 U.S. State Policy Scorecard for Water Efficiency and Sustainability

CHICAGO, Ill. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Today the Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE) released the 2022 U.S. State Policy Scorecard for Water Efficiency and Sustainability (Scorecard), which ranked each U.S. state based on its adoption of laws and policies that advance water efficiency, conservation, sustainability, and affordability. California was the top-ranked state in the nation, followed by Texas, Arizona, Georgia, Washington, New York, Nevada, New Hampshire, Colorado, and Minnesota.

‘The American Outsider’ by Activist-Writer Homa Pourasgari Exposes Inhumane Slaughter of Dolphins

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Linbrook Press announces a new novel, "The American Outsider" (ISBN: 978-0977978038), authored by Homa Pourasgari, scheduled to be released January 23, 2023. It's a story about the inhumane slaughter and torture of dolphins in Taiji, Japan, and addresses the complex nature of the Japanese culture. It's written for anyone who cares about animal welfare and who hopes to make a difference.

HBCU Green Fund and Center for Environmental Justice Cites Small Progress Toward Climate Justice, Commit to Helping Young African Students

WASHINGTON, D.C. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- In an effort to increase diversity at the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, the HBCU Green Fund and the Harambee House/Citizens for Environmental Justice (HH/CFEJ) partnered to lead a delegation of 27 persons from the United States, Africa and the diaspora to participate in the global summit touted as "COP Africa."

After, Inc. Outlines its Commitment to Sustainability for 2023 in Warranty Marketing Industry

NORWALK, Conn. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- After, Inc. announced today its ongoing commitment to a sustainable future, detailing its multi-year strategy and initiatives on its website. Given its history as a post-sale technology and solutions partner to the world's top manufacturers and retailers - and its recent purchase of Accentf(x) Marketing with its Lettershop facility - After is now one of the largest multi-channel Warranty Marketing and Database Management providers in the country.

Underwriting a Greener Future: New Energy Risk Publishes Sustainability Report, Adds Two Key Hires

AVON, Conn. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- New Energy Risk (NER), a wholly-owned division of Paragon Insurance Group, today announces the release of its annual Sustainability Report and two key hires to support its goal of "Underwriting a Greener Future." The report details the climate, sustainability, and environmental impacts of NER's client portfolio.

Land & Mineral Owner’s Symposium: CEO Jonathan Grammer to Speak on Carbon Capture in Texas

DALLAS, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Jonathan Grammer, CEO of U.S. Carbon Capture, will present on the issue of Carbon Capture and Storage to Texas land and mineral rights owners November the 18th in Austin, Texas. The presentation will be part of the 7th Annual Land and Mineral Owner's Symposium hosted by Austin law firm Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody.

HBCU Green Fund Virtual Climate Change Collection Kicks Off with Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield

WASHINGTON, D.C. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield urged activists to come together to achieve climate justice during her opening message to nearly 500 people logged on from around the world for today's kick-off of the PRE-COP27 Virtual Climate Change Collection hosted by the HBCU Green Fund's Sustainable Africa Future Network.

Former President of the Republic of Colombia, Ivan Duque, announces Concordia Amazon Initiative at the 2022 Concordia Annual Summit

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Ivan Duque Marquez, Former President of Colombia, today announced the Concordia Amazon Initiative on the Metropolitan Stage of the 2022 Concordia Annual Summit. The leading global affairs platform commenced its 12th annual convening on Monday, September 19 and it is being held through Wednesday, September 21, alongside the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Dr. Jill Biden to speak on the Metropolitan Stage at the 2022 Concordia Annual Summit

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden, will speak on the Metropolitan Stage on the first day of the 2022 Concordia Annual Summit, September 19, at the Sheraton New York Times Square during the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly

Climate Change Solutions in Texas: Encore Green Environmental LLC Roll Outs Beneficial Use of Produced Water for Agriculture

MIDLAND, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Encore Green Environmental LLC (EGE), announce their immediate plans to treat produced water for beneficial use with Texas agriculture partners, with NOMAD EXCEL water technology developed specifically to assist in drought conditions. EGE is proud to announce today that their years of dedication to this goal has not been in vain.

Grasslands and You: 2022 Social Media Campaign Promotes Importance of Grasslands in the Americas

FORT COLLINS, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The Central Grasslands Roadmap community of organizations is embarking on an 8-week social media campaign called "Grasslands and You" that enlists the collective, coordinated voices of individuals and organizations to spread the word about the importance of grasslands and the benefits they provide. The announcement comes from Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, one of the Roadmap partners.

Climate Change and other UN Sustainability Goals addressed with AI Brainstorming

CAMBRIDGE, U.K. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- A new series of techniques and stratagems aimed at achieving a sustainable future for the Earth is being pioneered by researchers as well as students from Oxford, Harvard, Cambridge, and Stanford. Called Metaversing, it differs from what is commonly known as the 'Metaverse' in that it starts from a serious consideration of what planet and people need most right now, rather than from considering future uses of technologies like AR and VR in and for themselves.

2022 Continental Youth Symposium in Uganda: US Climate Activist, Illai Kenney, Urged Young Leaders to Unite Globally for Climate Justice

WASHINGTON, D.C. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Determined to encourage unity across the African Diaspora, expand their global network of youth working to advance climate justice and to promote the upcoming PreCOP27 Africa Virtual Summit, the HBCU Green Fund sent a small delegation to participate in the 3rd African Peer Review Mechanism Continental Youth Symposium in Kampala, Uganda last week.

Praxis Drilling & Completion and KYield partner for Offshore Aquaculture and Renewable Energy Production

RIO RANCHO, N.M. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- KYield, Inc. announced today a strategic alliance with Praxis Drilling and Completion, LLC, for the purpose of converting offshore oil and gas platforms to sustainable food and energy production. The KOS is a data-centric AI OS with embedded governance, security, prevention, and automation.

Vertically integrated electric vehicle infrastructure company, EV RANGE INC., Reduces Central California Range Anxiety

SOLEDAD, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- EV Range, Inc., the leader in zero emission vehicle charging station management software solutions and installation services today announced the launch of new fast chargers for electric vehicles in Soledad, California. The EV market is quickly moving from early adopters to the mass market with EVs becoming a person's primary and only vehicle.

Primed for Growing Opportunities in Clean Energy, Students Complete HBCU Green Fund’s Fellowship

ATLANTA, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- After successfully completing a rigorous fellowship that exposes students to opportunities in clean energy and sustainability, Serena Echols was awarded an internship assisting a community in Florida that was exposed to contaminated groundwater. One of twelve students selected by the HBCU Green Fund to participate in their inaugural Atlanta University Center (AUC) Fellows Program.

Grasslands Roadmap: Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Announces Summit to Conserve North America’s Central Grasslands

FORT COLLINS, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- More than 200 organizations across eight sectors representing Mexico, Canada, the U.S., and Indigenous Nations, came together for two days in May for a multi-national summit to commit to conserve North America's Central Grasslands. Hosted by the Grasslands Roadmap Planning Committee, the announcement comes from Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, one of the convening summit partners.

Director of Land Jonathan R. Grammer will speak on the campus of Texas Tech University on the growing business of Carbon...

DALLAS, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- U.S. Carbon Capture announces that Director of Land Jonathan R. Grammer will speak on the campus of Texas Tech University June 1 on the growing business of Carbon Capture in the State of Texas. The engagement, part of a larger convention addressing the state's energy grid, comes just months after Exxon Mobil announced its estimates of a foreseeable $4.5 trillion market for carbon capture and storage by 2050 as companies race to achieve net-zero.

California Safe Schools Announces 2022 Earth Day Hero Honorees and 24th Anniversary

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- California Safe Schools (CSS) celebrates 7 honorees for their extraordinary achievements empowering youth and protecting the Earth. "CSS wants to honor our phenomenal 2022 Earth Day Champions. We thank each of them for their enormous and selfless contributions. They all make our world a better place," Robina Suwol, California Safe Schools, executive director, said.

Encore Green Environmental and Wyoming’s Carbon Asset Network announce Climate Wellness through Soil Health effort

CHEYENNE, Wyo. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Mayor Patrick Collins, members of the Cheyenne City Council, Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce, Encore Green Environmental and Wyoming's Carbon Asset Network (CAN) have jointly announced a celebration of commitment to work on "Climate Wellness through Soil Health" Friday, April 22, 2022 at the Cheyenne Botanical Gardens, 3 p.m.

California Safe Schools, a nonprofit org, celebrates the implementation of No Idling signs near 50 school hotspot sites

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- California Safe Schools (CSS) today celebrates the implementation of "No Idling" signs near 50 school "hotspot" sites to eliminate diesel exhaust that can have immediate health effects especially for sensitive receptors like school children. Diesel exhaust contains toxic substances such as arsenic, benzene, formaldehyde and nickel that can contribute to mutations in cells that have progressed to cancer.

Danielle Keogh, co-founder, 444, LLC, launched nationwide tour interviewing businesses within the functional ingredient sector

SEATTLE, Wash. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Danielle Keogh, co-founder, 444, LLC, launched a nationwide tour where she interviewed businesses within the functional ingredient sector. She says that Brandon Pitcher continues to carve the path for sustainable living. 444, LLC will incorporate the culinary art of functional beverage and expert mixology to manufacture functional beverage mixers.

Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council announces Approximately $100M Available for Wildlife Habitat Projects

SAINT PAUL, Minn. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council (LSOHC) last week issued its annual Call for Funding Request from the Outdoor Heritage Fund. Approximately $100 million will be available for both metro and statewide grants to aid Minnesota habitat restoration, preservation and enhancement.

Concordia Lexington Summit 2022 in KY to hear from Gov. Beshear, Mayor Gorton, Secretary Raimondo, and The Temptations

LEXINGTON, Ky. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Concordia, a leading global convener that hosts the largest and most bi-partisan summit in New York during the United Nations General Assembly, is hosting its first-ever U.S.-focused summit on April 7-8 in Lexington, Kentucky, focusing on the future of technology, trade and environmental sustainability.

Second Annual BIPOC Climate Justice Dialogue Hosted by the HBCU Green Fund and other environmental groups

WASHINGTON, D.C. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Environmental justice leader, Mustafa Santiago Ali, will discuss the progress made on the implementation of the Biden-Harris Administration's Justice40 initiative with White House Advisor Gina McCarthy during the Second Annual BIPOC Climate Justice Dialogue. Hosted by the HBCU Green Fund and other environmental groups, the two-day virtual event is open to the public and will take place April 7 - 8, 2022.

Rubicon CEO Nate Morris Discusses National Security Implications of e-Waste

LEXINGTON, Ky. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- A growing threat to America's national security is the improper disposal of electronic waste, said Rubicon Chairman & CEO Nate Morris in remarks this week to Princeton University's Center for Policy Research on Energy and the Environment.

Environmental, social, and governance-focused New Energy Risk acquired by Paragon Insurance Holdings

AVON, Conn. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Paragon Insurance Holdings, LLC, a national MGA based in Avon, Connecticut, announces today the acquisition of New Energy Risk (NER), an insurance solutions provider to a wide range of energy technologies and related infrastructure projects and technologies that accelerate the energy transition.

HBCU Green Fund recently announced a partnership with the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs

ATLANTA, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The HBCU Green Fund recently announced a partnership with the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) that increases their capacity to train, mentor and identify internships in energy and STEM industries for students at the Atlanta University Center (AUC). A Department of Energy grant to RICE provides resources for the AUC Energy Project, including a fellowship program exposing students from various majors to emerging opportunities in renewable energy and sustainability.

Virginia Environmental Film Contest 2022 Announces Winners as Part of Annual Film Festival

RICHMOND, Va. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The Richmond Environmental Film Festival (RVA EFF) announces its 12th annual showcase of over 20 free local and national films selected to raise awareness of environmental issues and offer solution-oriented messages of hope that inspire action towards promoting planet health and environmental justice.

Third-party risk management platform, Certa Integrates with EcoVadis to Help Company Reach ESG Goals

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Today, the leading third-party risk management platform, Certa, announced its official partnership with the world's most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, EcoVadis. The integration will allow Certa customers to see the EcoVadis ratings of their third-party suppliers at a glance within one integrated platform.

Carbon Asset Network appoints Wurtz & Associates Legal Counsel for Blockchain Smart Contracts

CHEYENNE, Wyo. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Carbon Asset Network (CAN) announces that Oklahoma-based Wurtz & Associates will provide oversight and facilitation of the blockchain-based "smart contracts" related to the recently revealed initiative by CAN. Through an innovative protocol, this process tokenizes land resources for carbon sequestration and protection of the soil and water resources.

Carbon Asset Network (CAN) and Ember Labs partner: Blockchain Meets Agriculture to Improve Soil and Air Quality

CHEYENNE, Wyo. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Two innovative Cheyenne-based companies, the agricultural Carbon Asset Network and blockchain consultancy group Ember Labs have joined forces to create the new pathway for carbon sequestration and improving air quality by using the power of blockchain. This new model is designed to be a private enterprise alternative to Cap and Trade methods, which have not proved successful since its inception in 2009.

Coalition For A Safe Environment Submits Request for EPA to Take Over Carson Hydrogen Sulfide Chemical Leak Investigation

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The Coalition For A Safe Environment a 20-year old non-profit environmental justice organization headquartered in Wilmington, California after conducting its own independent investigation of potential sources of the toxic Hydrogen Sulfide Gas Leak in Carson is requesting that the federal U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) take over the investigation.

Share International USA says Sharing Resources is the Key to COP26 Success

BERKELEY, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- World leaders meet in Glasgow beginning October 31 for the United Nations COP26 Climate Change Conference, to address the conclusions of the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report: that human activities have unequivocally warmed and damaged the planet. Share International attributes 80 percent of the warming to human actions, and says sharing resources to mitigate the inevitable consequences is key to solving climate change.

Water Treatment Nomad Units Being Transformed to NOMAD Excel by Encore Green Environmental and G-Force

FT. WORTH, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Encore Green Environmental names Texas based G-Force to re-furbish the legacy Nomad water treatment technology units to become the improved NOMAD Excel™. Encore Green is an agriculture company dedicated to applying by-product water to beneficial use for agriculture and carbon sequestration.

Carbon Direct invests $17.7M for 7% stake in Calix Limited (ASX: CXL) LEILAC business

SYDNEY, Australia /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Multi-award-winning Australian technology company Calix Limited (ASX: CXL) ("Calix" or the "Company") is pleased to announce global decarbonisation investor Carbon Direct Capital Management has invested €15m for a 6.98% equity stake in Calix subsidiary, the LEILAC Group, which is dedicated to the commercialisation and ongoing development of Calix's LEILAC CO2 capture technology.

After years of meaningful development, Talon International is proud to announce the launch of its innovative Ghost Net Products

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- After years of meaningful development, Talon International is proud to announce the launch of its innovative Ghost Net Products. The company successfully developed a solution to improving marine habitats by collecting and recycling the surplus of plastic waste that has consumed our beloved oceans.

Pioneer of Industrial Water Treatment Honored: Encore Green Environmental Names Water Treatment Unit for Delzon Elenburg

GRANBURY, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Encore Green Environmental names their first water treatment unit based on the NOMAD technology in honor of Henry "Possum" Elenburg for his pioneering work in treatment of industrial water. In the early 2000's Elenburg conceived that energy industry by-product water could be treated and put to uses instead of simply disposing of it into the ground or though evaporation.

Wahoo Bay in Pompano Beach to Test SEAHIVE Shoreline Protection System

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Scientists, government officials and citizens concerned about climate change and sea level rise will soon have a new source of data when Wahoo Bay in Pompano Beach launches. This underwater marine park will become a global incubator for the ocean's ecosystem and will test the SEAHIVE™ marine and estuarine shoreline protection system, a research project funded by the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis (IDEA) in collaboration with FDOT.

#SCALEYOURIMPACT presented by Entertainment for Change and community platform, I Weigh on July 8th

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Entertainment for Change™ (EFC) exists to amplify youth voices and create a new kind of leader that is empowered to make the social and environmental change necessary for a sustainable future. For Americans who came of age during the Great Depression, habits that formed during that period never fully left them, even decades after the economy had recovered and the world had shifted gears.

Synergy for Ecological Solutions made first grant to Carbon Asset Network’s landowner member, Hellyer Ranch

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The nonprofit Synergy for Ecological Solutions made their first grant to Carbon Asset Network's landowner member, Hellyer Ranch. This grant will enable the ranch to execute a customized plan for greater soil health developed by both Hellyer and Carbon Asset Network's certified professional agronomist, Neal Fehringer.

Encore Green Environmental (EGETL) announces purchase of water treatment technology equipment formerly known as NOMAD

CHEYENNE, Wyo. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Encore Green Environmental Technologies & Licensing (EGETL) announces the purchase of water treatment technology equipment formerly known as NOMAD from XRI/Fountain Quail.

Scientology Network’s ‘Meet a Scientologist’ television series celebrates the work of agricultural engineer Peter Vajda

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Scientology Network's "Meet a Scientologist" television series celebrates the work of agricultural engineer Peter Vajda, the Church of Scientology International announced today. For Vajda, this year's Earth Day theme, "Restore Our Earth," is a passion and way of life as it focuses attention on regenerating the world's ecosystems through natural processes, emerging green technologies and innovative thinking.

Appalachian Gap Distillery Becomes Country’s First Climate Neutral Certified Distillery in 2021

MIDDLEBURY, Vt. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- In response to the urgency of the climate crisis, Appalachian Gap Distillery is delighted to announce that it is officially Climate Neutral Certified. All of its brands -- AppGap, Split Spirits, and Vermont Creemee Liqueurs -- proudly share the certification.

Author and activist Samantha Joule Fow announces new book: Be Decent: Environmental Activism 2.0

DENVER, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Author and activist Samantha Joule Fow, CEO of Denver-based Axiom Communications, Inc., has published a groundbreaking new book that reveals how anyone and everyone concerned about the environment can use green technology to help address everything from litter to extinction. "Be Decent: Environmental Activism 2.0" (ISBN: 978-1735682815) is available now.

Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council issues annual Call for Funding Request from the Outdoor Heritage Fund

SAINT PAUL, Minn. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council (LSOHC) last week issued its annual Call for Funding Request from the Outdoor Heritage Fund. Approximately $100 million will be available for both metro and statewide grants to aid Minnesota habitat restoration, preservation and enhancement.

BIPOC Climate Justice event: U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry, Rep. Alma Adams, and Sen. Ed Markey address national climate goals

WASHINGTON, D.C. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- After an introduction by U.S. Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry, environmental justice leader, Mustafa Santiago Ali, will discuss the Biden-Harris Administration's approach to climate justice with White House Advisor Gina McCarthy during a panel discussion at the day-long virtual BIPOC Climate Justice event, HBCU Green Fund announced.

Deliberately Considerate™, a digital publication recognizing people trying to change the world, announces new edition

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Sugarpeel announces newest Deliberately Considerate™ digital publication recognizing people trying to change the world for the better, featuring Native American Oren Lyons, Faithkeeper of the Onondaga Nation and international advocate for our Mother Earth, and Indigenous rights.

World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit: EarthOptics Wins the AGCO Challenge

RALEIGH, N.C. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The AGCO Challenge at the eighth World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit was this: New sensing, measurement and edge computing technologies to monetize soil insight and carbon sequestration. And, EarthOptics rose to the occasion.

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