PR-inside.com Press Releases Free Services http://www.pr-inside.com/ Copyright 08 pr-inside.com energy-environment Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) (Bozeman, Mont.) - In a winter where more wild buffalo have been killed than at any time since the 19th century in and near Yellowstone National Park, concerned local residents in the Bozeman area have formed Buffalo Allies of Bozeman - a new grassroots group taking action on behalf of the American bison. 'We believed we needed to build a community of action so that the slaughter we have seen this year, where over 1,600 animals have been killed, never happens again,' said Mel Schroeder, one of the members of Buffalo Allies of Bozeman. The theme of community is at the heart .. Tue, 13 May 2008 09:31:13 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/new-group-takes-a-grassroots-approach-r585363.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/new-group-takes-a-grassroots-approach-r585363.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Your fear of an earthquake in your own backyard is not entirely groundless, especially if you live on the West Coast, the East Coast or most anywhere in between. Our government's own U.S. Geological Survey says 'earthquakes are a national hazard'. Their experts state it clearly -- earthquakes pose 'a serious threat' in 46 of the United States. Federal experts in April 2008 predicted with 99% certainty that a magnitude 6.7 or larger earthquake will hit California within 30 years. They pegged the likelihood of an even more devastating 'major' quake -- 7.5 or greater - within that time at 46%. The .. Tue, 13 May 2008 08:38:39 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/earthquake-jitters-prepare-for-the-r585276.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/earthquake-jitters-prepare-for-the-r585276.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) London, United Kingdom. 12th May 2008 - Cooleststuff.co.uk are delighted to announce their new Eco friendly power switch designed to save consumers from costly standby power consumption. The Energy Sense ECO Switch: is a cost effective energy saving device that enable users to remotely switch off all devices that would otherwise be left on standby. Typically these devices include TV's, Video's, Stereos, Satellite boxes etc. The Energy Saving Trust published figures show that the average household wastes £37 per annum on standby power, many of which are the devices that this switch directly addresses. At an RRP of £8.99, these .. Mon, 12 May 2008 14:20:52 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/coolest-stuff-introduces-the-energy-sense-r583740.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/coolest-stuff-introduces-the-energy-sense-r583740.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) 'ASGi is embracing the opportunity our industry has been given to work closely with US agencies as they fill the gap of missing science, outside of the boundaries of our own industry's influence, to validate the safety and value of our existing solutions, ' states Annie Costa., Executive Director of ASGi. 'It's encouraging to have the support, driven by market demand.' To spite the recent flurry of negative press and announcements of CPSC and the EPA to begin studies of the claims there might be hazards associated with using artificial turf, market demand grows. ASGi members report that they continue to .. Sat, 10 May 2008 21:04:01 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/artificial-turf-installer-association-encouraged-r582412.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/artificial-turf-installer-association-encouraged-r582412.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Groups of four or more can arrange for special custom tours. http://www.wyemarsh.com/ecotours.html The eco tours are available for both novice and experienced canoeists. All of the tours are interactive and visitors help by paddling one of the spacious eight-person canoes into the most remote areas of the marsh. Wye Marsh naturalists will interpret the workings of wetlands and explain the problems associated with wetland management while keeping you up-to-date on the latest research undertaken by marsh. Visitors go behind the scenes into the world of woodland and wetland research by getting into the thick of things during the springtime when new .. Wed, 07 May 2008 21:43:29 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/ontario-travel-canoe-eco-tours-start-r577657.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/ontario-travel-canoe-eco-tours-start-r577657.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) A newsletter and poster illustrating structures along one of Ireland's longest stretches of coastline will be distributed to schools, museums and libraries throughout the county over the coming weeks. Detailed results of the two-year survey have also been published and made available to members of the public. The survey incorporated coastal structures from the Shannon Estuary to Aughinish Point in North Clare and from the Loop Head peninsula to the shores of Lough Derg. The surveyed structures included piers, slipways, batteries, lighthouses, Martello towers, boathouses and quays, as well as the bridges and locks of the Shannon Navigation and Hydro-Electric Scheme .. Wed, 07 May 2008 14:40:12 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/coastal-architecture-survey-results-form-r576691.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/coastal-architecture-survey-results-form-r576691.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) EquityGroups.com is proud to report they now host a comprehensive renewable energy stocks directory. The directory is sorted in two ways. It is sorted by exchange: Nasdaq, American Stock Exchange, New York Stock Ecchange, OTCBB, and Pink sheets. It is also sorted by renewable energy sector. President of Equitygroups.com, Jason Buchen, comments 'I am excited about our renewable energy section. It will give investors every opportunity to investigate, and communicate with other investors about renewable energy stocks. This is definitely the way of the future.' EquityGroups.com is a stock social network which allows members to research and discuss their favorite stocks. Additionally, .. Tue, 06 May 2008 06:30:26 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/equitygroups-com-creates-new-renewable-energy-r573468.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/equitygroups-com-creates-new-renewable-energy-r573468.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) The workshop, held in Thurles, County Tipperary, provided information and assistance to developers, as well as updates on recent policy developments in the area. Minister Killeen said, 'With the volatility of the price of oil and the challenges of climate change, we have all come to realise the necessity to develop our own indigenous energy supplies. Cleaner, less carbon intensive renewable energy is the power source of the future.' The Clare T.D. continued, 'We will continue to rely on onshore wind as the primary vehicle to meet our national renewable energy targets. Development of our wind resource will bring the jobs .. Fri, 02 May 2008 18:00:17 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/rural-communities-will-benefit-from-ireland-s-r569491.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/rural-communities-will-benefit-from-ireland-s-r569491.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) He added that coastal protection works are being undertaken at various locations throughout Ireland in response to the increasing threat posed by climate change. Minister Killeen's comments followed today's allocation, by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, of EUR3 million for important coastal protection works around the country in 2008. Ross in County Clare has received EUR180,000, the third highest figure allocated nationally. 'It is estimated that coastal erosion causes a loss of land area of between 160 and 300 hectares a year around the coast of Ireland', stated Minister Killeen. He continued, 'Furthermore, climate experts predict that our coastal defences are .. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:11:22 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/protecting-county-clare-s-coastline-from-r565190.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/protecting-county-clare-s-coastline-from-r565190.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) The popular Speciality Bars, which are intriguing combinations of loveliness, have been part of the Montezuma's range since its first production run in 2000. They have now been put into a twelve bar gift box that is totally recyclable, a project Montezuma's have been working on for many years. The packaging uses biodegradable materials, where possible and includes FSC certified cardboard, starch based materials for liners and product windows. Montezuma's have also used water-based inks and varnishes in place of traditional UV based products, which ensures the packaging breaks down faster. Helen Pattinson, co-founder of Montezuma's explains, 'The Speciality Bar Gift .. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:52:48 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/montezuma-s-packaging-is-going-green-r560944.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/montezuma-s-packaging-is-going-green-r560944.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) In early February, http://www.lovedevelopmentalabama.com [Love Development of Alabama] received the final approval for construction of the much anticipated project, Inspiration on Green Mountain. This is the first Green http://www.alabamahuntsville.net [Huntsville Alabama Real Estate] Development certified by the NAHB (National Association of Home Builder's) Standards. 'We understand there are limited natural resources available', stated Bob Spence, managing partner of Love Development. Their company recognizes the need to minimize the environmental impact by creating communities engineered as part of the natural environment. Deliberate care is being taken by the developer to create balance and harmony with nature. The project has multiple options for .. Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:32:39 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/huntsville-s-first-nahb-certified-community-r559544.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/huntsville-s-first-nahb-certified-community-r559544.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) It's the fuel of the future, and no, it's not solar, wind or thermal. It's GTL, or Gas to Liquids fuel - an essentially non-polluting energy source that can be produced from otherwise unusable and worthless 'stranded' natural gas, the type that is normally vented into the air as oil field waste. Coal and biomass can also be used to produce GTL, but they have not proven practical. GTL can be used alone as an Ultra Clean Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuel, or blended with other fuels for use in all types of engines and vehicles. This eco-friendly fuel produces lower overall emissions .. Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:38:58 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/future-fuel-gtl-is-the-r558369.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/future-fuel-gtl-is-the-r558369.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Addressing over 300 delegates at a Wood Energy Open Day, hosted by the County Clare Wood Energy Project, the Clare T.D. said that bioenergy would be central in the fight against climate change. The aim of today's event was to identify the opportunities open to those in the wood industry, particularly in bioenergy production. Minister Killeen said, 'We have an ambitious targets for bioenergy, such as the generation of 12% of our renewable heat by 2020 and I am confident that the work being done here today will play a role in delivering on that national target. Furthermore, our considerable forestry and .. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:00:49 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/forests-and-farms-have-significant-role-r556908.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/forests-and-farms-have-significant-role-r556908.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) The Limerick Clare Energy Agency today said that the Government's launch of a Home Energy Saving Scheme had presented the people of Clare and Limerick with an ideal opportunity to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. The LCEA, along with Clare County Council and Limerick County Council, will administer the multi-million Euro Scheme, which is also being piloted in Dundalk and Tipperary. With an initial investment of €5 million, the regional pilot is designed to inform the rollout of the full scale €100 million national scheme envisaged in the Programme for Government. 'The aim of the Scheme is to encourage homeowners .. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:23:45 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/euro-per-year-energy-savings-offered-r555888.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/euro-per-year-energy-savings-offered-r555888.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) The aim of the pilot scheme is to inform the roll out from 2009 of the full scale €100million national scheme as set out in the Programme for Government. The pilot will be conducted in certain geographical areas, namely Limerick/Clare, Tipperary and Dundalk. ‘Regardless of what power source used, there is no cheaper option than not wasting energy in the first place', Minister Killeen said. The Clare T.D. continued, ‘This scheme will assist homeowners in counties Limerick and Clare, with the exception of Limerick City, in identifying where energy is being wasted and how to avoid it in the future. The degree .. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:10:25 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/minister-of-state-killeen-urges-clare-r555722.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/minister-of-state-killeen-urges-clare-r555722.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) It is told in the first person narrative by the author Dick Russell, a journalist who got his start at Sports Illustrated, who spent the better part of two decades using every available resource he could muster to call attention to the striped bass over-fishing crisis. Dick Russell began his crusade to save the bass in the early 1970s after falling in love with the fish years earlier when he caught his first. However, the story Russell tells begins long before his own involvement in the fish's epic journey. The first story takes place in the 1950s when Consolidated Edison, New .. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:03:19 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/striper-wars-an-american-fish-story-r554797.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/striper-wars-an-american-fish-story-r554797.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Mountain View, CA (PR-inside) April 23, 2008 -- Energy mandates will drive the convergence of ZigBee-based home automation and control applications with AMI (Advanced Meter Infrastructure) applications. Automated meters will work in both dimensions, saving significant reading costs for the utilities and offer structured rate formulations. At the same time AMI allows the consumer/user himself to drastically channel energy uses to precise need times and volumes. 'The ZigBee-enabled HVAC controller in a consumer's home will be able to connect wirelessly to the ZigBee-enabled power meter, creating a use case for the consumer that includes being able to monitor individual power .. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:41:41 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/zigbee-surfs-the-green-wave-for-r554111.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/zigbee-surfs-the-green-wave-for-r554111.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) (10 March 2008) Analytical Technology Inc. (ATi) announces that the Royal Mint has selected its Q45/72 pH/ORP monitor to improve the quality of its effluents and to better comply with Environment Agency regulations. The versatile Q45/72 system is designed for use in industrial and municipal applications and contains sensors specifically engineered to function normally in applications where conventional sensors typically fail. Effluents originating from metals manufacturing plants in the UK are strictly controlled by Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) guidelines set by the Environment Agency. These regulations aim to eliminate potentially toxic substances found in trade effluent by setting parameters .. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:04:36 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/the-royal-mint-improves-ph-control-r552836.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/the-royal-mint-improves-ph-control-r552836.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Gleann an Óir, Tullyvarraga, Shannon; Tuamgraney Development Association; The Burren Centre, Kilfenora; Obair Afterschool Project, Newmarket on Fergus; and Seanoirí Iaichtín Naofa, West Clare Resource Centre, Miltown Malbay, will participate in the All-Ireland competition, which aims to recognise and celebrate the vital contributions that community groups make to society Pride of Place, first piloted in the summer of 2003, came from the Local Authority All-Island Steering Forum - a forum that encourages strategic, sustainable approaches to cross border co-operation. Since 2003, the following communities and projects in Clare have taken part: Kilrush, Kilkee, Ennis, Labasheeda, Shannon, Sixmilebridge, Ballynacally, Scariff, O'Briensbridge/Montpelier, the .. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:34:58 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/clare-projects-nominated-to-participate-r551332.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/clare-projects-nominated-to-participate-r551332.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) I'm not all that big on celebratory days anyway. But it is noteworthy that this event has been around for almost 40 years now, and it had a positive effect. Environmental legislation was passed, awareness was raised, and an annual remembrance was institutionalized. The following excerpt was copied from Wikipedia: 'Earth Day proved popular in the United States and around the world. The first Earth Day had participants and celebrants in two thousand colleges and universities, roughly ten thousand primary and secondary schools, and hundreds of communities across the United States. More importantly, it 'brought 20 million Americans out into .. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:09:22 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/earth-day-r551187.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/earth-day-r551187.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) In celebration of Earth Day, Zipidee, an eco-friendly online digital media marketplace, is highlighting educational video content to help viewers incorporate ‘green' into their everyday lives. Zipidee shoppers can download helpful tips on sustainable living from environmental activists, green builders, and other experts. San Francisco-based Zipidee is green by the very nature of its business model. As an online digital media marketplace for video, audio, and eBooks, it reduces the need to produce physical CDs, DVDs, and books. Digital distribution also eliminates the need for shipping materials and conserves fossil fuels used for transport, greatly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Each .. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:17:46 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/eco-friendly-zipidee-celebrates-earth-r550010.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/eco-friendly-zipidee-celebrates-earth-r550010.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) While freshwater supply is finite, global water demand doubles every 20 years, at more than twice the rate of human population growth. Global Water Demand by Sector is roughly 69% by Agriculture (mostly irrigation), 23% by Industry and 8 % by Domestic use (household, drinking water, sanitation) Climate change and freshwater resources availability are intricately connected. Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani is located in the heart of the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan which is characterized by its massive rolling sand dunes, excessive heat of the order of 50 degrees centigrade in May and June with sand temperatures .. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:51:14 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/bits-pilani-rajasthan-focus-on-water-r549760.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/bits-pilani-rajasthan-focus-on-water-r549760.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon declared in a recent United Nations address: 'Too often, where we need water we find guns instead. Population growth will make the problem worse. So will climate change. As the global economy grows, so will its thirst. Many more conflicts lie just over the horizon.' Anticipating what might happen when this declaration comes true, the newly published novel by Andrew Wice - To The Last Drop - foreshadows what might happen when water reserves and resources decline in the immediate future. As written in this thrilling novel, when this critical resource dries up, governments may need .. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:46:45 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/impeding-global-water-crisis-depicted-in-r548995.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/impeding-global-water-crisis-depicted-in-r548995.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Kulmbach, April 2008. Glen Dimplex Deutschland GmbH impressively emphasizes its position as one of the leading German heat pump manufacturers. In the field of air-to-water heat pumps Dimplex presents the compact LIKI 14TE medium-temperature heat pump with integrated components for hydraulic integration as well as the LA 40AS low-temperature heat pump for outdoor installation with optimized COPs. The HPK 200S hydraulic tower with its fast and easy connection for outdoor air-to-water heat pumps completes the innovative appearance of the Franconian heat pump specialist. Generally, state-of-the-art heat pumps are becoming increasingly popular in Germany today. Compared to ground-source and groundwater-source heat pumps .. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:47:17 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/air-to-water-heat-pumps-on-the-upswing-r548092.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/air-to-water-heat-pumps-on-the-upswing-r548092.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Kulmbach, April 2008. The combination of high air humidity and a high room temperature can considerably affect the comfort and performance of the occupants. In such environments room air conditioners provide a dual enhancement: the room temperature is lowered within a short period of time and the indoor air is noticeably dehumidified - an added increase in comfort. Diverse applications for room air conditioners Room air conditioners are therefore a must for a pleasant working environment in offices, surgeries and chambers. What has become a comfortable standard in offices and most cars can also be a sensible choice for the home. Room .. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:46:55 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/dimplex-room-air-conditioners-provide-a-r548091.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/dimplex-room-air-conditioners-provide-a-r548091.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) The compact design LIKI 14TE medium-temperature heat pumps with a maximum flow temperature of 65°C and integrated components for direct connection to the heating system are among the newly developed air-to-water heat pumps being presented by Dimplex this year. The same applies to the LA 40AS air-to-water heat pump for outdoor installation with two performance levels and optimised annual performance factor for buildings with a heat consumption of up to approximately 40 kW. Both devices have lower noise emissions due to the encapsulated compressor housing and low-noise ventilators. The new HPK 200S hydraulic tower is designed for quick and easy connection .. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:08:12 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/the-specialist-for-heating-and-cooling-r547909.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/the-specialist-for-heating-and-cooling-r547909.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) 'Earth Day raises environmental awareness once a year, but more and more consumers want to take the next step and make a meaningful and immediate impact every day.' says Scott Newman, CEO of US Markerboard. 'USMarkerboard-Green.com gives proper recognition to our green manufacturers and empowers consumers to make a real difference with just a few mouse clicks. On USMarkerboard-Green.com, every product you see is green and eco-friendly. So no matter what school furniture or markerboard you buy, you're doing your part to keep the Earth clean and your students healthy.' As part of its all-green classroom lineup, USMarkerboard-Green.com features an extensive .. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:15:06 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/leading-retailer-in-school-furniture-unveils-r545618.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/leading-retailer-in-school-furniture-unveils-r545618.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Over 50 families met with nappy suppliers who spoke about their products and their benefits for parents, babies and the environment. The new ‘Nappies Shouldn't Cost The Earth' leaflet was also in great demand. A real nappy is one that is washable and is used over and over again. Significant advances in real nappy technology mean modern parents need not return to washing nappies, safety pins and folding. According to Cllr Patricia McCarthy, Mayor of Clare, 'There have been quite a few follow-up calls and email enquiries since the event, so this is very encouraging. Modern mums and dads are conscious .. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:18:54 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/clare-families-discover-real-benefits-r545324.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/clare-families-discover-real-benefits-r545324.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Ecosystem Solar Electric Corp. (ESE) [ECOSY], today announced that the MOU with Solar MW Energy Inc. incorporates a NOI to retain the law firm HESLIN ROTHENBERG FARLEY and MESITI P.C. [ http://www.hrfmlaw.com ] in event of infringement. 'Heslin Rothernberg Farley and Mesiti, P.C. is devoted exclusively to helping clients protect and capitalize on their intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, trade dress, trade secrets and copyrights and when necessary, defend and enforce rights through litigation'. Since many proprietary prototype designs are virtually borne in the garage of a 'brain child' design inventor, authored in secrecy, vulnerable to infringement by conglomerates, there .. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:57:02 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/multi-fuel-electric-power-generating-facility-r544845.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/multi-fuel-electric-power-generating-facility-r544845.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) New York, NY-Apr 17-OurWeddingDay.com, the fastest growing online wedding planning resource in America, is the only wedding planning website offering brides the tools necessary to create the ultimate 'green' wedding from start to finish. With the use of online tools and resources, brides are able to integrate eco-friendly choices into their overall wedding plans. Culminating with a green ceremony, the planning process reflects the bride's devotion not only to the groom, but to the responsible choices that can lead to a greener planet. 'OurWeddingDay.com was designed to allow brides to plan every aspect of their wedding online. We are the ultimate .. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:03:54 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/brides-turn-to-online-tools-to-r543578.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/brides-turn-to-online-tools-to-r543578.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) The Monthly Market Review (or MMR) provides professionals in the ethanol industry with the latest industry news, conveniently sorted by region; comprehensive price analyses of both ethanol and its most important underlying commodities; monthly and bi-monthly market commentary by the major ethanol industry associations eBIO, the RFA and UNICA; and an in-depth analysis of one issue, development or major opportunity in the ethanol industry. The analysis section in March focused on the potential of cellulosic ethanol between 2008 and 2020. As of June, the MMR will become a monthly publication. For the next 7 issues the planned topics are: June: Plant construction, .. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:38:25 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/ethanol-statistics-now-offers-a-r541096.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/ethanol-statistics-now-offers-a-r541096.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) ASANSOL: Bengal is sitting on a treasure trove of compressed natural gas, and the first CNG outlets are already in place. If this is news to you, so it is for the transport department - although it is industries minister Nirupam Sen who inaugurated the first CNG dispensing station at Shamdi in Asansol, 260 km from Kolkata, on July 14 last year. In the last nine months, four CNG outlets have come up in Asansol. But, surprisingly enough, the government seems to be playing down this crucial breakthrough. The transport department continues to parrot its excuse that CNG is unavailable in Bengal, although .. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:14:36 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/bengal-is-sitting-on-a-treasure-r540310.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/bengal-is-sitting-on-a-treasure-r540310.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) 'We're thrilled with the success of the Summit and encouraged by the strong attendance and interest in wireless home control across Europe,' noted Mark Walters, chairman of the Z-Wave Alliance. 'Companies from 17 different countries were present. With over 20 sponsors at the Summit showing more than 100 new-to-market products, the Summit is a strong validation of the continued global growth of the Z-Wave ecosystem.' Home control and automation is rapidly emerging in Europe. According to the latest studies of renowned market analyst and consultant Parks Associates, demand for home control solutions such as lighting control, heating control, and remote home .. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:14:21 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/more-than-100-european-z-wave-products-r540307.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/more-than-100-european-z-wave-products-r540307.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) CWRA will receive a hearing of the full House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee at 11 AM today. In the survey, voters were informed the Congress is considering a measure that would expand the areas covered under the Clean Water Act, including to areas that are only intermittently wet. They were then provided brief arguments both for and against the measure and asked if they favored or opposed the proposal. 54% of those with an opinion opposed the measure, while 46% favor it. Among political independents, opposition was higher -- 56% opposed, 44% in support. 'The Clean Water Restoration Act would submit nearly every .. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:54:43 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/americans-reject-proposed-expansion-of-r540189.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/americans-reject-proposed-expansion-of-r540189.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Washington D.C.: The Oberstar/Feingold Clean Water Restoration Act, scheduled for a hearing in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Wednesday, would do more to threaten the cherished pastimes of hunters, fishermen and other outdoor enthusiasts than it would to ensure the cleanliness of our nation's water, charges the National Center for Public Policy Research in a new study. 'The study shows that under the Clean Water Restoration Act, a wide array of outdoor activities, including habitat creation and conservation, could be heavily regulated or restricted,' said David Ridenour, vice president of the National Center for Public Policy Research, which released the .. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:01:05 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/sportsmen-should-beware-the-clean-water-r539380.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/sportsmen-should-beware-the-clean-water-r539380.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Clare County Council, in conjunction with its partners, is currently developing the second Heritage Plan for County Clare, covering the period 2009-2013. The Clare Heritage Office will formally launch the public consultation process at a major heritage conference next week at the Temple Gate Hotel in Ennis. The event will feature presentations on such issues as funding, community heritage, built heritage, natural heritage, networking and communication, and the effectiveness of the Clare Heritage Plan since its introduction in 2003. 'It is imperative that the new Heritage Plan reflects the needs and views of all of the people of County Clare', stated Ms. .. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:25:28 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/public-asked-for-input-into-new-r538585.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/public-asked-for-input-into-new-r538585.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) The public is invited to celebrate Earth Day on April 24, as the City hosts its seventh annual Earth Day Fair - a daylong affair that is expected to be the largest environmental-friendly event in South County. An inland city, San Juan Capistrano is taking the lead in promoting the importance of caring for the environment by enlisting more than two dozen organizations and groups to participate. The fair will feature an array of new and returning exhibitors including the City's stormwater, recycling, historic preservation and water conservation programs. Organizations such as the Dana Point Ocean Institute, Earth Friendly Moving, Ortega .. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:55:50 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/san-juan-capistrano-on-april-r538473.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/san-juan-capistrano-on-april-r538473.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Midland, Ontario. The Wye Marsh continues to provide leading environmental education to Ontario and Simcoe County residents. The 42nd annual PITCH-IN CANADA WEEK is April 21st to the 27th of 2008. The campaign's theme is OPERATION: 'Clean Sweep'. One of Wye Marsh's main objectives to accomplish this year is to clean up, restore and beautify the environment by clearing away litter and other garbage from rural and wilderness area. Join us on Earth Day for 'Team-up to Clean-up' at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, in partnership with Georgian Bay Islands National Park. We ask that everyone meet in the Wye .. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:05:31 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/toronto-welecomes-wye-marsh-reptiles-to-r538095.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/toronto-welecomes-wye-marsh-reptiles-to-r538095.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: DT Regula, Promotions Director, at 619 312 7456 pressinfo@nwpassage.com Rick Sweitzer: Bringing the Heat on the Ice Live from the North Pole April 14th, 2008 (Wilmette, IL) And he wants to take your audience with him. Find out the lowdown on today's arctic conditions live from the ice, get a taste of what it's like to be traveling by ski and dogsled across one of the most unspoiled regions of the earth, and discover if you too have what's called 'Polar Fever' - that burning desire to experience the vast icy expanses of the Far North. Rick Sweitzer, a pioneer .. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:21:55 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/rick-sweitzer-bringing-the-heat-on-r536432.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/rick-sweitzer-bringing-the-heat-on-r536432.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) NAFA Fleet Management Association has been invited to a special meeting with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide fleet perspectives on pending regulation for mandatory reporting of greenhouse gases. The proposed rule will be issued in September and will include fleets. The meeting will take place on April 16, 2008. Representing NAFA and all fleets will be NAFA President Gayle Pratt; NAFA Past President Patsy Brownson, CAFM; NAFA Secretary Marvin Fletcher, CAFM; and past chair of NAFA's Fuels and Technology Advisory Council Rick Teebay. 'NAFA is pleased to be given the opportunity to speak with the EPA regarding the pending regulation .. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:17:16 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/epa-asks-nafa-to-represent-fleets-r535649.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/epa-asks-nafa-to-represent-fleets-r535649.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Because you see these snakes only rarely, you become somewhat habituated to the fact that they exist in your location, but it is always in the back of your mind. You think about where you put your hands and feet, where you sit down to have your lunch, where you go to the bathroom, and how you pick up a backpack that has been on the ground for several hours. But we know that humans actually do get bitten by poisonous snakes. I have had two colleagues receive serious bites from snakes, and it is not pleasant. You spend days .. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:46:44 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/what-s-a-snake-bite-between-friends-r535140.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/what-s-a-snake-bite-between-friends-r535140.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) 2008 China Solar Grade Wafer or Ingot Industry Research Report Hard copy price: USD 2500 PDF copy price: USD 2500 Both (hard+PDF) copy price: USD 3000 Pages: 257 Tables and figures: 207 Published date: Apr 11, 2008 Publisher: QY Research Group Contact: Mr zhang dong 8610-64836516 86-13811796901 sales@qyresearch.com Summary According and#12298;2008 China Solar Grade Wafer or Ingot Industry Research Reportand#12299; data, 2007 China solar wafer shipment was 1049.7MW increased 146.8% than 425.4MW in 2006. 2008 China solar wafer shipment will reach 2092.6MW increase 99.4% than 2007. and China solar wafer shipment will keep high increasing in the coming years as great demand of China cell or module manufacturers. 180um .. Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:16:12 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/grade-wafer-or-ingot-industry-research-r533986.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/grade-wafer-or-ingot-industry-research-r533986.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Novato, California (April 8, 2008) - Kedzie Press and Eco-Libris announce the launch of the Kedzie Million Tree-A-Thon a new green initiative that aims to plant a million trees for a million books to be sold by Kedzie Press by the end of 2009. Starting April 2008, all titles published by Kedzie Press will appear with the Eco-Libris logo, signifying that one tree has been planted with the purchase of that book. Kedzie Press titles published prior to April 2008 will be stickered upon sale via the Kedzie Press website. Kedzie Press is already well renowned for the highest standards of .. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:33:12 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/kedzie-press-and-eco-libris-launch-new-r532547.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/kedzie-press-and-eco-libris-launch-new-r532547.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Padova (Italy) - It is a newly established company, founded by Franco Traverso accounted as the pioneer of the photovoltaic sector in Italy, which purpose is to become a major player in the photovoltaic market segment by producing high quality solar-grade polysilicon in Italy: 2,500 tons/year ('3Q 2009 - 1st Phase'), 5,000 tons/year ('end of 2010 - 2nd Phase). Particularly interesting is the high level sustainability of Silfab project: • All the material and energy stream are highly recycled and recovered, with an environmrntal impact towards zero. Several related Projects are on-going; their development was driven by the availability of wasteheat .. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:48:37 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/silfab-is-a-newly-established-company-r532057.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/silfab-is-a-newly-established-company-r532057.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) NYC car wash Broadway Bridge Wash and Lube (http://www.broadwaycarwash.com) announced today it's first Earth Day celebration on April 22, 2008 to promote the dramatic impact proper car maintenance can have on carbon reduction and cost savings at the gas pump. By promoting simple practices like how replacing a clogged air filter or keeping your tires inflated to the proper pressure can cumulatively improve your gas mileage up to 13%, Broadway Bridge hopes to give consumers useful tips they can use tomorrow to begin reducing climate change. In addition, this New York City car wash will also donate 2 dollars to the .. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:41:29 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/nyc-car-wash-creates-earth-day-r530198.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/nyc-car-wash-creates-earth-day-r530198.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Without a doubt, I will miss my relationship with students more than any other aspect of my academic career. Many of those young people have become life-long friends, and now they are not so young themselves anymore. Because of the nature of the courses I taught, I got to know most of them pretty well, and at one time I knew all of their names. There have even been a couple of marriages between students who met in my course. I actually thought the day might come when a child of one of my former students would appear at Cornell .. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:37:05 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/drtom-retires-from-his-day-job-now-r528618.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/drtom-retires-from-his-day-job-now-r528618.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Minister of State and Clare T.D. Mr. Tony Killeen welcomed the allocation and described it as an important contributory factor to the revitalisation of the rural West Clare townland. He explained, 'The allocation of funding for the improvement of vital infrastructure such as sewerage services enables individual housing developments to proceed. In this case, thirty three households will benefit from the scheme improvements with savings of €7,784 per household.' 'The allocation of €256,825 will enable a total value of works amounting to €356,868 to be carried out. The remaining amount will be paid by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local .. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:38:57 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/group-sewerage-scheme-funding-to-benefit-r527592.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/group-sewerage-scheme-funding-to-benefit-r527592.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) 'I am honored to be appointed to this task force,' said Trucksess. 'As a committed partner in promoting environmental sustainability, Green Earth Fuels applies best practices in product quality, scalability, and streamlined logistics to alternative feedstock development and processing. I am pleased to share our expertise with this critical task force.' According to the National Biodiesel Board (NBB), the Task Force will oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive sustainability roadmap for the U.S. biodiesel industry that will: • Quantify and maximize the environmental and social benefits of biodiesel • Ensure that biodiesel produced and sold in the U.S. comes from sustainable .. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:32:24 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/nbb-to-leverage-industry-experience-and-r526556.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/nbb-to-leverage-industry-experience-and-r526556.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Clearwater, Florida and London, UK: Printer control firm, Software Shelf International (SSI), wants those companies that still haven't fully embraced the green movement, yet are looking for the best way to be part of it, to know that a solution is at hand. Print Manager Plus, the print management tool developed by international company, Software Shelf, regulates and restricts printing across a network, thereby making enormous savings in printer paper and ink cartridges. 'As a consequence, the benefits extend far into the environment,' says Danny Byrnes, SSI director based in the company's Clearwater head office. 'Reducing the amount of paper your company .. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:06:24 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/print-manager-plus-by-software-shelf-r525007.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/print-manager-plus-by-software-shelf-r525007.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Engineered for high performance and reliability, this brand new analyzer combines Oxford Instruments' patented PentaFET® detector technology guaranteed fast analysis and lower detection limits for all elements of interest. Legislation imposes severe restrictions on land quality. The importance of identifying heavy elements in soil is increasing, as is the need to pre-sort contaminated soil to minimise landfill costs. This analyzer defines the extremities of ‘hotspots' in seconds. Powerful user programmable software delivers highly accurate Go/No-Go decisions. The X-MET5000 will identify material type and automatically chooses the best analysis method. This rugged and reliable tool is IP54 (NEMA 3) approved for superior dust .. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:58:24 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/oxford-instruments-launches-a-new-r524993.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/oxford-instruments-launches-a-new-r524993.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) A small digital camera is mounted on the meter to read energy usage. Modstroem customers are able to view their home's energy use on a website. Thanks to Z-Wave, the control of devices to reduce energy is possible through the same wireless technology and the same gateway that is used for the energy monitoring. Furthermore, by avoiding having to replacing the electricity meter, Modstroem enjoys a much simpler rollout and thereby enables accelerated adoption of its new service. 'With its undisputed strength in interoperability and its range of available products, Z-Wave does not only provide for the simple communication from .. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:43:41 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/z-wave-helps-to-reduce-energy-consumption-r524977.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/z-wave-helps-to-reduce-energy-consumption-r524977.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Harrisburg, PA (April 8, 2008): Bonin Architects and Associates, PLLC., an architectural firm specializing in timber frame, structural insulated panels, and sustainable design, will be on hand at the Log and Timber Home Show, Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg from April 18-20. Jeremy Bonin, AIA NCARB LEED AP will be presenting the workshop 'Designing Your Timber Frame Home' Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 5:00 PM. All workshops are free with show admission. 'Designing Your Timber Frame Home' Log and Timber Home Show, Harrisburg, PA Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 5:00 PM Jeremy Bonin, principal partner of Bonin Architects and Associates, is an award-winning .. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:11:45 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/for-immediate-release-green-architect-jeremy-r524414.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/for-immediate-release-green-architect-jeremy-r524414.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Today we had that meeting. The weather was a bit cold and rainy, and the soil was soft and soggy, but we trekked along for about three hours and discussed what individuals can do if they are fortunate enough to own or manage their own forests. There are tens of thousands of private landowners in the northeastern U.S. who own forestland, and many of them want to know what they can do to improve the stand for future timber production, to increase biodiversity, to make a few bucks selling the timber, or just to create a more aesthetically pleasing landscape. .. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:29:44 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/rethinking-your-options-in-managing-your-r523894.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/rethinking-your-options-in-managing-your-r523894.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Bird migration has always fascinated me. I have been more interested in why birds migrate, then in how they do it. The answers to the how question are truly astounding, and there are many good summaries of this. (Of course, much of the early pioneering work on this topic was done at Cornell University by Bill Keeton, who used homing pigeons as his model. And the Germans Kramer, Sauer, and Wiltschko). Depending on the species, they might use visual landmarks like rivers during the day, or they use the sun's location, or they navigate at night by orienting to the .. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:59:04 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/eastern-phoebes-and-our-front-porchlight-r523808.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/eastern-phoebes-and-our-front-porchlight-r523808.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) That is according to Minister of State and Clare T.D., Tony Killeen who has received confirmation from the ESB that it is not going to adopt a proposal to build a gas-fired generating plant. 'The ESB's announcement has consequences not only for the environment but for the local economy', stated Minister Killeen. He added, 'For almost thirty years Moneypoint has acted as one of the largest employers in West Clare and has played a major part in the development of vibrant communities in the area. This announcement by the ESB that it is planning to invest in a clean coal-fired generating plant .. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:48:44 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/esb-move-to-clean-coal-to-r523299.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/esb-move-to-clean-coal-to-r523299.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) 'Schools understand the growing importance of going green. But it's hard to pick out the green from the regular products when you visit traditional retail websites,' explains Scott Newman, CEO of US Markerboard. 'We wanted to save consumers time and effort in searching for green products while recognizing the manufacturers who spend the time and money to develop entire green product lines. On USMarkerboard-Green.com, every product you see is green and eco-friendly. As a result, you find what you need right away, and you feel secure in knowing your school furniture keeps the Earth clean and your students and employees .. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:25:34 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/leading-retailer-in-school-furniture-unveils-r517044.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/leading-retailer-in-school-furniture-unveils-r517044.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) According to a recent U.S. Government Accountability Office survey, 36 states anticipate water shortages by the year 2013. Foremost Groups Inc. realizes the severity of this problem and has been focusing on producing products that aid in water conservation. In response to these expected water shortages, Foremost is producing new low-consumption and Dual Flush water-saving toilets. The company believes that creating and maintaining a healthy and strong environment should be a priority. A standard toilet can account for 25% of water usage within the average home, and a leaky fixture can waste up to 200 gallons of water a day. By .. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:37:39 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/foremost-groups-inc-introduces-new-r516942.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/foremost-groups-inc-introduces-new-r516942.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) CHARDON, Ohio, April 2, 2008 - Fairmount Minerals Ltd. in Chardon, Ohio is supplying financial support, materials and technical assistance to manufacture and deliver 1,000 sand filters to Kenya, Mexico, Nicaragua and Peru this year that will prevent water-borne diseases such as typhoid, cholera, dysentery and parasitic infections. Fairmount decided to become involved with providing safe drinking water because the company has an expertise in that field, Fairmount CEO and President Chuck Fowler said. The company's partner in the project is the Aqua Clara Foundation, a non-profit, faith-based group in Holland, Mich. that is focused on developing inexpensive systems to .. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:05:45 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/fairmount-minerals-and-aqua-clara-help-r516266.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/fairmount-minerals-and-aqua-clara-help-r516266.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Our company is specialized in research and development in the field of environmentally sound technologies. Our CO2 Emission Reduction Technology called Clear Air, can be quickly implemented in the different fields of application including smoke stacks, and land-sea-air transport. CO2 emission reduction is done in-situ with an optimal reduction of 99.9%. This solution has not secondary polluting effect. Clear Air is an effective and relatively cheap technology, mounted behind the CO2 source. For example in a car mounted on the exhaust system it is capable to reduce the CO2 emission from 40% even up to 99.9%. In the case of .. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:19:35 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/solution-for-the-immediate-reduction-of-r516156.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/solution-for-the-immediate-reduction-of-r516156.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) It outlined that it was continuing to implement a series of measures aimed at further improving and intensifying the monitoring of local drinking water supplies, some of which were included by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on a Remedial Action List for Public Drinking Water Supplies. The list includes twelve separate schemes across County Limerick, which featured in an EPA report on drinking water quality issued earlier this year. However, Limerick County Council has already introduced corrective actions for the majority of schemes. 'Limerick County Council has forwarded specific ‘Actions' items in respect of each item raised by the EPA to both .. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:38:59 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/limerick-county-council-committed-to-r516044.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/limerick-county-council-committed-to-r516044.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Midland, Ontario Tay Township: Laurie Schutt, Executive Director at Wye Marsh says, 'With the concern about the decline in last year's bee population, the pollination theme takes on even more significance in 2008.' According to the Canadian Wildlife Federation's web site, *Pollination is one of the most important ecological processes on the planet. *The basic transfer of pollen from the male parts of a plant to the female parts is vital for reproduction of about 90 percent of the seed-producing plant species in the world. *Pollination creates fertile seeds, and fertile seeds contain the promise of renewed life, year after year, .. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:38:37 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/ontario-travel-to-wye-marsh-during-r515875.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/ontario-travel-to-wye-marsh-during-r515875.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Trondheim, Norway, 02 April 2008 - The Board of Directors of SKM Market Predictor, the Scaent Group's recently acquired Norwegian subsidiary, held a meeting during the last week to discuss and review the SKM development strategy and future prospects within new target markets. The meeting was attended by Scaent Group's representatives including the Business Development team, Marketing and PR personnel. The session concluded with the development of a framework strategy document for the SKM expansion beyond Scandinavia. The framework document covers the introduction of the product to the new target markets, including: Germany, the Baltic Countries and most importantly Russia, where .. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:49:41 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/the-board-of-directors-of-skm-r515752.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/the-board-of-directors-of-skm-r515752.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) 'I believe this need to diversify feedstocks could benefit the New Mexican biodiesel industry, and also those in neighboring states, that are not well-suited to growing soybeans,' said U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. 'There are some oil-rich crops, like camelina and jatropha, that are appropriate for arid regions, grow on marginal land, and do not compete with the food supply, that could become important energy crops going forward.' Typically blended with petroleum diesel for use in diesel vehicles, biodiesel is the fastest growing alternative fuel in America. As a renewable, clean-burning, alternative .. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:50:57 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/state-academic-environmental-and-r513417.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/state-academic-environmental-and-r513417.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) SAN JOSE, Calif. (April 1, 2008) - For 15 years DBIA has offered its members the latest in design-build education and networking opportunities. These include offering an abundance of information through its Web site at www.dbia.org, its bookstore, designation programs, chapter events and its monthly journal Design-Build DATELINE. DBIA is the only membership organization that brings together architects, engineers, public and private owners, as well as general and specialty contractors, manufacturers and suppliers. DBIA also includes students, college and university faculty, legal professionals and financial experts, among many others. At Rosendin Electric, a 100 percent employee-owned electrical contractor, Sorley is .. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:35:39 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/rosendin-electric-leader-becomes-dbia-r512840.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/rosendin-electric-leader-becomes-dbia-r512840.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) A series of ‘Real Nappy Days' will take place in counties Limerick, Kerry and Clare, which holds its event at Dunnes Stores Foyer in Ennis on Wednesday, 9 April from 11am-3.30pm. A real nappy is one that is washable and is used over and over again. Significant advances in real nappy technology mean modern parents need not return to washing nappies, safety pins and folding. Research shows that by using real nappies parents can save over EUR1000 on the cost of keeping a baby in disposable nappies and at the same time protect the environment by diverting a huge amount of .. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:50:37 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/real-nappies-cut-baby-costs-by-r510817.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/real-nappies-cut-baby-costs-by-r510817.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) The analysis identifies roughly three development stages prior to commercial-scale production: (1) Basic discovery and RandD, (2) Product development and (3) Pilot/Demonstration plants. Figure 1 visualizes the funding gap that has developed over the last few years. Nicknamed by Edenspace CEO Bruce Ferguson as the 'Valley of Death' for cellulosic ethanol, this funding gap could slow down the introduction of lower-cost production technologies. Additional funds, both public and private are needed to develop new crop feedstocks, new enzymes, new fermentation organisms, and new by-products corresponding to DDGS from grain ethanol. Besides the discussion of potential funding gaps, the analysis section of .. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:30:04 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/cellulosic-ethanol-development-is-partly-r510760.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/cellulosic-ethanol-development-is-partly-r510760.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Leading oil storage tank manufacturer Harlequin, has launched 2 brand new additions to the companyand#8217;s unique range of stone effect Polyrock Bunded Oil Tanks and available for order online at TankDepot.co.uk. Available in both granite and sandstone effect colourways, the arrival of a Low Profile option to the range, brings the total number of Polyrock Bunded Oil Tank models offered to twenty, available in a choice of 5 different capacities, from 1,000 litres to 2,000 litres. Irrespective of colourway, the new models benefit from the same 'added value' specification as all other models in Harlequin's ever-growing Bunded Oil Tank range. Standard .. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:34:06 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/options-offer-uk-oil-tank-installers-r508632.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/options-offer-uk-oil-tank-installers-r508632.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Mr. John Gormley, T.D., today officially marked the completion of the project at a ceremony held in the Heritage Centre at Lough Gur. The ¤6 million project included a comprehensive programme of works on 18 privately sourced group water supply schemes across the county. The Lough Gur Group Water Scheme is the biggest scheme involved in the DBO project serving a total of 555 domestic houses, 120 farms and 61 other properties, including land and commercial/amenity activities. The 17 other group schemes which have benefited from the project include: Baggottstown, Ballinvreena, Ballybricken, Ballyduff, .. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:44:07 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/improvements-to-drinking-water-quality-in-r508223.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/improvements-to-drinking-water-quality-in-r508223.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Eighteen hours apart and on opposite sides of the world they will throw the levers that turn off the lights above their cities' great bridges, as the event sweeps through 35 nations at eight o'clock local time tonight. In San Francisco, Mr Bautista will turn off the lights above the Bay Bridge, the busiest in the US. It will signal the 60-minute shutdown across the city, from the Golden Gate Bridge, to City Hall and at least 70 buildings in San Francisco's financial district, as well as other tourism landmarks. In Sydney, the darkened Harbour Bridge will be joined by the Opera .. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:44:08 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/actorvist-asks-you-to-turn-out-r508097.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/actorvist-asks-you-to-turn-out-r508097.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) London, UK - Greenworks, part of Graham The Plumbers Merchant, specialise in eco friendly technology for UK builders, plumbing and heating engineers, architects and home owners and have just launched a new interactive water conservation section to their website. Currently water is being wasted by millions of homes and businesses, with many experts agreeing that more sustainable technologies are needed urgently to stop limited finite water resources running out. As such the UK Government intends to tackle this issue with its 'Code for Sustainable Homes'. The criteria set out in the 'Code for Sustainable Homes' initiative establishes a national standard .. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:29:03 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/the-new-water-conservation-section-on-r507914.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/the-new-water-conservation-section-on-r507914.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Minister Killeen said that landowners based along a stretch of the river between Ennistymon and Inagh had expressed concern to him that flooding problems had been caused by a lack of maintenance of the river channel. and#8220;While rejecting any suggestions of a link between incidences of flooding and lack of maintenance, Clare County Council has agreed to remove trees and scrub from the riverbank in the near futureand#8221;, explained the Minister. He continued, and#8220;The local authority is conducting a survey of the Inagh Drainage District to identify how best to spend the limited funding available. It says that it will seek advice .. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:55:26 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/minister-of-state-killeen-seeks-drainage-r506013.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/minister-of-state-killeen-seeks-drainage-r506013.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Vogelbusch GmbH, which is based in Vienna (Austria), today announced that it has applied for a patent for an efficient fermentation process for the high-yield extraction of bioethanol from materials containing hemicellulose. Working in partnership with the Institute of Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering at Graz University of Technology, the company has succeeded in extracting significantly more ethanol from this raw material than other processes. The new process aims to boost the ecological and economic efficiency of bioethanol production from alternative raw materials such as wood waste. Although the extraction of bioethanol from these types of raw materials is, in principle, .. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:45:18 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/vogelbusch-optimises-important-aspect-of-r504397.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/vogelbusch-optimises-important-aspect-of-r504397.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Under the Federation House Commitment, jointly developed by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) and resource efficiency experts Envirowise, the first 21 signatories have pledged to review their on-site water use and take action to reduce this wherever possible. Envirowise offers businesses of all sizes and sectors a wide range of free, independent and practical environmental advice. The signatories are: apetito; Birds Eye Iglo; Britvic; Cadbury Schweppes; Coca-Cola Enterprises; GlaxoSmithKline; Kellogg Marketing and Sales Co; Kraft Foods UK; Mars Snackfood; Müller Dairy (UK); Nestlé UK; PepsiCo UK; Premier Foods; Tate and Lyle; UIN Foods; Unilever UK; Uniq; United Biscuits; Warburtons; Weetabix; .. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:41:02 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/twenty-one-of-the-uk-8217-s-leading-food-r503859.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/twenty-one-of-the-uk-8217-s-leading-food-r503859.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Every year thousands of people in Clare come together to organise clean up events in their communities as part of the 10th National Spring Clean Campaign. Participation in the campaign is open to individuals, schools, businesses and community groups, including Tidy Towns committees, residentsand#8217; associations, development associations and sporting organisations. and#8220;We are fortunate enough to live an extraordinarily beautiful county, so it is important that we respect it by ensuring it is clean and tidy for residents and visitors alikeand#8221;, commented Mayor of Clare, Cllr. Patricia McCarthy. She continued, and#8220;National Spring Clean in its 10th year, it is a good opportunity .. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:38:37 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/council-urges-public-to-help-clean-r503853.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/council-urges-public-to-help-clean-r503853.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS, the electronics industry market research and knowledge network, announces the availability of a new report entitled '2008 Global and China Thin Film Solar Cell Industry Market Report'. In 2004, the German Government Subsidy brought a great expansion of the global solar energy industry. Strong demands for the solar energy led to a solar grade polysilicon shortage and a very high profit margin for the global polysilicon manufacturers. In 2007, a great success of First Solar in the U.S. brought a new era within the thin film solar cell industry. As one of the major players in the thin .. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:28:45 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/a-new-report-now-available-at-r503822.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/a-new-report-now-available-at-r503822.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) The cost of going green by reducing their carbon footprint has just become dramatically easier to afford for commercial building owners and operators in Dubai, says an award-winning energy conservation company. The pay back period for investing in intelligent energy and cost-saving solutions that can substantially cut electricity consumption for major buildings, has been slashed by 40%, as a result of a new electricity tariff introduced this month in Dubai. Total facilities management company Farnek Avireal cites City Tower 2 on Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road where it has won a contract to reduce the electricity consumption of the building's refrigeration and air .. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:31:19 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/cost-of-going-green-slashed-r501368.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/cost-of-going-green-slashed-r501368.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) For example, 4ecotips reports that there is a major upswing in renewable energy production. In 2007, global wind generating capacity is estimated to have increased by 28%, while grid-connected solar photovoltaic capacity rose by 52%. In fact, Mohamed El-Ashry, chair of the Renewable Energy Network for the 21st Century (REN21) is quoted in 4ecotips.com as having said: and#8220;So much has happened in the renewable energy sector during the past five years that the perception of some politicians and energy-sector analysts lag far behind the reality of where the renewables industry is today!and#8221; 4ecotips.com also reveals that the UK is witnessing the rise .. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:28:58 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/the-fight-against-global-warming-is-r501357.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/the-fight-against-global-warming-is-r501357.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) In the words of Kermit the Frog, 'it's not easy being green.' NAFA realizes that although it may not be easy, it's necessary in today's eco-conscious world. Continuing with their own initiative to go green, NAFA has established a new annual award, the Green Fleet Awards. Inspirational and cutting-edge, this Award will recognize outstanding achievement to reduce energy consumption, vehicle emissions and increase overall fleet efficiency. The Green Fleet Awards, the first-ever for NAFA, will honor individuals who have implemented pioneering, innovative and creative programs to help with their company's overall 'going green' initiative. While many companies are introducing eco-friendly programs, .. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:05:11 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/nafa-to-recognize-those-who-are-r500141.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/nafa-to-recognize-those-who-are-r500141.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Claremont, NH (March 24, 2008): Bonin Architects and Associates, PLLC., a national architectural firm specializing in timber frame design and sustainable (green) designs, announces the start of a new post and beam / timber frame blog which will focus on post and beam and timber frame design, structural insulated panels, as well as building costs and energy efficient material options. (http://timberframeblog.blogspot.com/) Jeremy Bonin, principal partner of Bonin Architects and Associates, is an award-winning architect and the author of TIMBER FRAMES: Designing Your Custom Home, (available on amazon.com) an invaluable tool to help homeowners become fully involved in the design of their .. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:02:17 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/green-architect-jeremy-bonin-creates-blog-r500131.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/green-architect-jeremy-bonin-creates-blog-r500131.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) I stand by the 2,500 scientific expert reviewers who signed off on the IPCC 3-volume report last year, which was written by more than 800 contributing authors from over 130 countries, and which shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize with Al Gore. The report concluded that we have met the enemy and it is us. Realize that about 30 billion tons of CO2 enter the atmosphere each year due to human activities, in addition to vast quantities of sulfur dioxide, nitrous oxide, and methane. It would be astounding to me if that did not have an effect on earthand#8217;s climate. .. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:19:40 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/global-climate-change-r500046.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/global-climate-change-r500046.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) In recent years, world-wide electricity and heating costs have sky-rocketed, particularly in Europe. Heaters and radiators are Germanyand#8217;s biggest energy consumer, yet essential for home comfort. According to the Heizspiegel, the independent body for heating cost comparisons in Germany, fuel oil costs have risen by 44.3 percent since 2000 and gas costs by 57.8 percent. According to a German independent watchdog agency electricity costs have also risen by an average of 50 percent since 2000. An increasing number of Germans are looking to deal with the drastic price rises through economy. 73 percent of those questioned by the polling institute .. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:11:44 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/modern-home-control-z-wave-based-solutions-r495944.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/modern-home-control-z-wave-based-solutions-r495944.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) The funding will be distributed by the local authority under its Architectural Conservation Grants Scheme, which supports the repair and conservation of buildings on the Record of Protected Structures. According to Minister Killeen, and#8220;The conservation of our historic buildings makes our towns and villages more attractive to tourists and locals alike and can often act as a catalyst for further heritage projects in an area, as it enhances local awareness in our built heritage.and#8221; and#8220;I am very happy to announce this funding for Clare County Council, an increase of over 20% on last yearand#8217;s allocation. This allocation will support the conservation .. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:54:14 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/clare-county-council-receives-funding-under-r493456.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/clare-county-council-receives-funding-under-r493456.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) 1) Lazy Susan Thanks to the soul who invented this little item! They're cheap, and help keep spices, bottles, and condiments neatly arranged and at your fingertips. Use them in the pantry, in cabinets, on the kitchen table - they're absolutely life savers when it comes to staying organized. 2) Plastic Basket for Lids Plastic containers - a double edged sword! One the one hand they keep me organized and save tons of time in the kitchen, especially. But searching through ten thousand lids that don't fit can drive a person nutty. I use a plastic basket for all .. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:52:52 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/top-ten-items-to-keep-your-r493056.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/top-ten-items-to-keep-your-r493056.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) The worldwide production of cellulosic ethanol will amount to at least 16.5 billion gallons in 2020, if the targets set in the United States, China, Europe, Japan and Brazil are achieved. Based on currently proposed and signed legislation, the United States would account for over 63.9% of that market, while the EU and China would account for 10.4 and 11.5% respectively. Although Brazil doesnand#8217;t have any official legislation on cellulosic ethanol, it is included based on UNICA estimations of market penetration, which amount to around 2.1 billion gallons (12.9%) in 2020. Japan would account for only 1.3% based on currently .. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:47:59 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/worldwide-cellulosic-ethanol-production-in-r489073.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/worldwide-cellulosic-ethanol-production-in-r489073.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) The cost of business travel likely to increase when considering fuel price fluctuations, the possibility of road tolling and workplace parking charges, the need for implementing a structured environmental action plan has never been greater. Why not attend one of these environmental events and help the world for generations. Envirowise recommends organisations consider the following practical measures to reduce environmental impact in 2008: and#8226; Consider if travelling to a meeting is absolutely essential and#8211; could time and effort be saved by arranging a teleconference instead? and#8226; Investigate web conferencing and#8211; a web interface can have many benefits, not least it can be .. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:08:21 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/did-you-know-8230-that-by-r488811.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/did-you-know-8230-that-by-r488811.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) and#8220;The Z-Wave Alliance is thrilled to announce FAKRO as its newest principal member,and#8221; said Mark Walters, vice president of the Z-Wave Alliance. and#8220;This addition solidifies Z-Waveand#8217;s global lead as the standard in interoperable wireless home control, and strengthens our presence in the emerging Eastern European market.and#8221; FAKRO is the second European company to join the Z-Wave Alliance as a principal member and member of the Board of Directors. FAKRO has a strong customer base in the Ukraine and Russia and is growing globally. FAKROand#8217;s support provides Z-Wave with an advantage in the rapidly growing European market. Since the companyand#8217;s launch in .. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:35:30 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/fakro-joins-the-z-wave-alliance-as-r484236.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/fakro-joins-the-z-wave-alliance-as-r484236.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) The regeneration of the seawall at Kilkee, an educational newsletter on Lough Derg's ecosystems and a survey of the old cemetery at Drumcliffe are among the projects in receipt of funding from The Heritage Council. Welcoming the funding allocation, Congella McGuire, Heritage Officer, Clare County Council, said, and#8220;I am delighted that eight separate community groups have been afforded the opportunity to enjoy, record, conserve, restore and celebrate the distinctive qualities of their local heritage, their community and their environment.and#8221; Ms. McGuire added, and#8220;The work carried out on these projects in 2008 will complement the wonderful range of projects that have already .. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:20:32 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/eight-clare-heritage-projects-receive-funding-r479914.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/eight-clare-heritage-projects-receive-funding-r479914.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) INCOM RISK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE MEETS THE NEEDS OF GLOBAL MINING AND ENERGY COMPANIES Incom® reports a recent upsurge in the purchase of risk management software systems by the booming mining and energy sector. Incom CEO David Watson said today and#8220;There is convergence of huge growth and profitability in these sectors, with major increases in the value-at-risk due to risks involving critical third party rail and port infrastructure, natural hazards, stock exchange compliance, reputation, workplace safety and the environment.and#8221; In the last few months Incom has supplied systems to Ok Tedi Mining (Papua New Guinea), Eesti Energia Power (Estonia), Monash Energy and ERM .. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:13:36 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/incom-risk-management-for-mining-and-r479408.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/incom-risk-management-for-mining-and-r479408.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Minister of State Killeen said that the commencement of work on the first phase of the EUR26m Flood Relief Scheme was a significant moment in the townand#8217;s history, as it heralded the delivery of a solution to a centuries-old problem. He explained, and#8220;Major flood events have taken place in the County Capital on and off throughout the centuries. We have seen parts of the town centre flood in more recent years, including 1989, 1994, 1995, 1999 and, to a lesser extent, in 2004. Without the development and implementation of a flood relief plan there is no doubt that the town .. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:29:48 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/ennis-flood-relief-scheme-to-help-r478252.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/ennis-flood-relief-scheme-to-help-r478252.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Today, Ethanol Statistics launches its newest product: The Ethanol Statistics and#8211; Monthly Market Review (MMR). The MMR is a new publication in the ethanol industry, aimed at business and financial professionals that wish to be informed about the latest developments in their market. Recognizing the international context of the ethanol industry, the MMR covers the latest developments in the all important regions, from the United States and Brazil, to Europe, Asia and Africa. Key features that return every issue are: Ethanol news Ethanol price analyses Analysis section: monthly focus Market Commentary The MMR is focussed on analysis, instead of raw data. In .. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:06:05 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/receive-a-free-issue-of-the-r477882.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/receive-a-free-issue-of-the-r477882.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Your simple action of switching off the lights for one hour, combined with millions of others doing the same thing, will deliver a powerful message to the citizens and leaders of the world about the need for action on climate change. What is Earth Hour? A global event created to symbolize that each of us, working together, can make a positive impact on climate changeand#8212;no matter who we are or where we live. Starting at 8 pm local time on March 29, 2008, individuals, communities and businesses around the world will 'turn off the lights' for one hour. Where Will .. Sun, 09 Mar 2008 10:41:18 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/actorvist-and-world-wildlife-fund-ask-r476503.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/actorvist-and-world-wildlife-fund-ask-r476503.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) The event is the largest international platform for Government, private sector and NGOs to address the challenge for developing renewable energy technologies. The conference is hosted by the US government and was addressed by President Bush. There was also senior representation from the US Departments of State for Energy, Agriculture, Commerce and the Environment Protection Agency. Ministerial level delegations from more than 100 countries addressed the key drivers of developing global renewable energy production and use including debates on Market Adoption and Finance; Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development; Technology, Research and Development and National and Local Government policy initiatives. While attending the .. Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:45:54 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/minister-killeen-represents-ireland-at-r474859.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/minister-killeen-represents-ireland-at-r474859.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Clare County Council's Conservation Officer said that a newly introduced grant aid scheme ensured that a number of traditional farm buildings, which contribute to the visual landscape and are of historical and architectural value, would be maintained into the future. The Heritage Council will operate the Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme for REPS4 farmers, on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. 'There is a significant gap in awareness when it comes to our agricultural heritage despite its fundamental impact on the socio-economic development of this county throughout the last number of centuries', explained Mr. Risteard Ua Cróinín. He .. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:05:41 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/repairing-farm-outbuildings-in-clare-r471590.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/repairing-farm-outbuildings-in-clare-r471590.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Ethanol production from cereals in Europe and the United States would be seriously affected by any legislation that prohibits ethanol feedstock production in the Brazilian Cerrado. That is what Marcos Jank, President of Industry Association UNICA says in his bi-monthly market commentary on Ethanol Statistics. 'More recently, there's been a focus on the environmental impact of biofuels feedstock production because of land use change,' he writes. 'It would obviously make no sense to jeopardize the existence of sensitive biomass by encouraging the growing of palm trees in peat lands or the cultivation of sugarcane in the Amazon rainforest for biofuel .. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:40:02 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/unica-ban-on-ethanol-production-in-r469658.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/unica-ban-on-ethanol-production-in-r469658.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) The developments include the provision of information hubs at various locations throughout the Burren, designated viewing points for tourists, an information booklet for hospitality businesses in North Clare and South Galway, new car parking facilities at the world famous Poulnabrone Dolmen and a website dedicated to enabling people to discuss Burren-related issues. The Burren Connect Project was established in 2006 with funding from the Fáilte Ireland Development Scheme Fund, in partnership with Clare County Council, Shannon Development, National Parks and Wildlife Service, National Monuments Service and Burrenbeo. The reporting structure of the project is to a Steering Committee, made up of .. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:34:14 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/exciting-new-initiatives-outlined-for-r469492.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/exciting-new-initiatives-outlined-for-r469492.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) In a continued effort to save the whales, Actorvist has been sponsoring endangered animals and is currently set to give away power saving software for your PC. Those joining Actorvist can add their voice to many worthwhile causes around the world, from Endangered Animals and Global Warming to Social Justice and Human Rights Issues. Actorvist has partnered with EnergyStar, an outstanding organization which is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. World Wildlife Fund leaders in conservation and .. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:40:20 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/actorvist-helping-save-the-whales-r467692.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/actorvist-helping-save-the-whales-r467692.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Hong Kong, March 3, 2008, (PINKSHEETS:BZTG.pk) (ISIN:US12428P1030) (Assistant professor Michael Goodisman studies the social dynamics of yellow jackets, which includes multiple sex partners, extreme cooperation and a caste system). Colonies exhibit extreme cooperation and caste system Michael Goodisman could be called the Maury Povich of the yellow jacket world. In his laboratory, Goodisman determines the paternity of yellow jackets to study family dynamics within a colony. Even though only one family lives within a colony, each yellow jacket queen mates with several males, creating a complex family tree. 'Social insects such as yellow jackets have been described as one of the greatest achievements .. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:13:34 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/social-networking-bee-style-r467360.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/social-networking-bee-style-r467360.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) The granting of the Frontier Exploration Licences follows a detailed evaluation of applications received under the Porcupine Licensing Round. Licences over areas totalling 4,963 square kilometres are being offered to Island Oil and Gas and Supernova Ireland Resources BV; Providence Resources, Sosina Exploration and Challenger Minerals; and ExxonMobil, Providence Resources and Sosina Exploration (2 licences). Minister Killeen said that he was encouraged by the keen level of interest shown in participating in the exploration of Ireland's offshore and the experience of the companies involved, all of which are currently engaged in existing exploration licences. 'I hope that the licences awarded will lead .. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:01:07 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/minister-of-state-killeen-awards-oil-r467326.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/minister-of-state-killeen-awards-oil-r467326.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) The news follows the signing of a EUR234k contract between the local authority and Ballinasloe-based contractor Mota Engil Ireland Construction Ltd. 'A permanent lifeguard station will be of great benefit to swimmers, surfers and all beach users', explained Mayor of Clare, Cllr. Patricia McCarthy. She added, 'Lahinch is now a very popular resort for surfers and Clare County Council is determined to further improve services for all users. The provision of a permanent lifeguard station is a key first element of the proposed infrastructural improvements to the popular Blue Flag beach.' Mr. Liam Griffin, Civil Defence and Water Safety Officer with Clare .. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:42:45 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/one-of-ireland-s-most-popular-beaches-r466688.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/one-of-ireland-s-most-popular-beaches-r466688.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) New research by scientists at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Chesapeake Biological Laboratory questions the long-held belief that a lack of predators and competitors was the primary cause for the increase of skates and dogfish observed in Southern New England's George's Bank following overfishing of commercially important species in the 1980's. In an article appearing in the journal Ecological Applications, researchers Michael Frisk, Thomas Miller, Steve Martell and Katherine Sosebee argue that the increase of winter skate on George's Bank was the result of a migration to the area from adjacent - or connected - waters. This hypothesis .. Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:05:45 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/researchers-offer-new-theory-for-dogfish-r465877.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/researchers-offer-new-theory-for-dogfish-r465877.htm