Fuel Cells Provide Clean, Reliable Backup Power for New York State Fair (U.S.A.) http://www.earthtalk.org/archives/fuel-cells-pr... Plug Power Inc., which is a leader in providing clean, reliable on-site energy products, has installed four GenCore(R) fuel cell systems at the New York State Fairgrounds to provide backup power for key communications infrastructure, including a public address (PA) system that is critical in emergency response situations.
First School in Connecticut (U.S.A.) to Install a Clean, On-site Power System http://www.earthtalk.org/archives/first-school-... UTC Power, a United Technologies (NYSE:UTX) company, today announced that Branford High School in Branford, Connecticut, has selected a UTC Power PureComfort(R) tri-generation system to provide on-site power, cooling, and heating at the 1,200-student facility.
Georgia (U.S.A.) Encourages Electric Consumers to Opt Out of Carbon Creating Electricity Generation http://www.earthtalk.org/archives/georgia-usa-e... Georgias first renewable energy program, Green Power Electric Membership Corporation (EMC), recently welcomed Okefenoke REMC as its newest member, bringing to 36 the total number of participating electric cooperatives throughout the state of Georgia.
Editorial 7: Misguided People Are More Concerned About Profit Than Life (U.S.A.) http://www.earthtalk.org/archives/editorial-7-m... For some reason, there seems to be a public relations effort to convince, at least, the American public that the current Global Warming/Climate Change (GW/CC) issue is not a real and potentially pending disaster. The last time I looked, it was every Americanââ¬â¢s right to express their opinion and that keeping a firmââ¬â¢s earnings up was the proper thing to do.
Unprecedented Campaign to Solve Climate Crisis Launched by Alliance for Climate Protection (U.S.A.) http://www.earthtalk.org/archives/unprecedented... Since solving the climate crisis is such an important issue facing civilization and requires immediate long term action now, the Alliance for Climate Protection launched a multi-year, multi-faceted campaign today designed to engage the American public and ignite a movement to address the problem.
Global Leaders Say Sustainable Business Growth is Key to Their Future (U.S.A.) http://www.earthtalk.org/archives/global-leader... Corporate responsibility is becoming a more critical strategic issue for business, according to the results of a survey released today at the Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) annual conference in San Francisco. Eighty-two percent of respondents at the event â⬠the leading global gathering of private sector Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) executives and policymakers, focused on corporate responsibility â⬠say they are optimistic that companies around the world will make corporate social responsibility (CSR) a core business strategy in the next five years.
Seeking Oil and Gas? Disregard Environmental Laws (U.S.A.) http://www.earthtalk.org/archives/seeking-oil-a... A report released at the beginning of November detailed how the U.S. oil and gas production industry, which had grown significantly with thousands of new oil wells in the Rocky Mountain region during the last decade, has enjoyed loopholes in federal laws that allow it to pollute the land, air, and water, and release toxic substances into the environment.
Cities to Have Easier Access to LED Technology (U.S.A.) http://www.earthtalk.org/archives/cities-to-hav... Lemnis Lighting, creator of sustainable Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting solutions, has been selected by the Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI) to be a supplier of LED light bulbs. CCI has created a network of providers through which cities around the world may purchase energy efficient technologies at lower prices. Vendors chosen for the program have met rigorous environmental and technical standards.
When Demand for Oil Exceeds Supply, then What? (U.S.A.) http://www.earthtalk.org/archives/when-demand-f... This week, the price of crude oil is trading at a shocking $96 a barrel. By years end, analysts predict petroleum will reach $100. And its not going to stop there. The world weve created runs on oil.
Encouraging Children to Tackle Climate Change (U.S.A.) http://www.earthtalk.org/archives/encouraging-c... Kids ranked the environment as one of their top issues in the upcoming presidential elections, according to a recent Scholastic News online poll.
Small Business Makes AmericaGreat! http://www.daddyhealth.com/americasbestcompanie... Small business association dedicated to help small business owners stay in business, grow their business and make more money.
