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ENVIRONMENTAL WATCHDOG HONORED WITH $250,000 HEINZ AWARD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT |
 PITTSBURGH, PA, September 9, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- The founder and director of the Kentucky Resources Council, dubbed the “watchdog of the environment” in the Bluegrass state, has been selected to receive the 14th annual Heinz Award for the Environment, among the largest individual achievement prizes in the world.
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ECOBRAIN CONTINUES ECO-FRIENDLY EDUCATION WITH NEW TITLES FOR ALL LEVELS OF STUDY |
 STONE MOUNTAIN, GA, August 27, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- EcoBrain.com, the only online bookstore focused on green living and environmental education, helps educators and students green their education experience.
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"GREEN CHECKUP" CAMPAIGN FOCUSES ATTENTION ON VEHICLE MAINTENANCE |
 MCLEAN, VA, August 22, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- High gas prices have just about everyone searching for ways to save on gas and improve fuel economy.
To help motorists save money at the gas pump and—at the same time—cut greenhouse gas emissions through proper vehicle maintenance, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has created a check list of Green Maintenance Tips, which can be found at a new Web site for consumers, www.GreenDrivingUSA.com.
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ATLANTIC STATES ENACT NEW MEASURES TO STOP SHARK FINNING |
 WASHINGTON, D.C., August 22, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) enacted new rules last night requiring sharks caught in state fisheries from Maine to Florida to be “landed whole” with their fins naturally attached. The ASMFC is the 15-state entity responsible for coordinating the conservation and management of shared coastal fishery resources in state waters.
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RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FDA AND NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE FOR COSMETICS RELATED ESCALATING CANCER RATES |
 CHICAGO IL, August 18, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- In November 1994, the Cancer Prevention Coalition and the Center for Constitutional Rights submitted a Petition to the FDA calling for “Cancer Labeling of Talc Products.” Talc products are regularly used by up to 17% of women for genital hygiene. |
PULPWATCH.ORG REVEALS THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY IN THE PULP AND PAPER INDUSTRY |
 ASHEVILLE, NC, August 14, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- A new website launched by an international coalition of NGOs brings together GoogleMaps technology, environmental risks and manufacturing data on pulp and paper mills to reveal their practices and rate their performance on social and environmental criteria. The website will be a tool for paper purchasers to find information easily on how a pulp mill is performing and identify social and environmental risks associated with those operations, no matter where they are in the world. |
MALUA WILDLIFE HABITAT CONSERVATION BANK LAUNCHES IN SABAH, MALAYSIA |
 KOTA KINABALU, August 13, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/- The Eco Products Fund, LP, a private equity fund jointly managed by New Forests Inc. of Washington, D.C. and Equator Environmental, LLC of New York City, and the Government of Sabah in Malaysia today launched the Malua Wildlife Habitat Conservation Bank (Malua BioBank, www.maluabiobank.com), a first-of-its-kind business model for rainforest conservation.
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EVERYONE PRINTS BLACK... NOW WE CAN PRINT "GREEN" |
 STANDISH, ME, August 12, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- PRC Technologies, a division of Print Recovery Concepts Inc., announced today an environmental breakthrough in printing for offices, public schools and colleges. This summer, PRC will offer the first laser printer cartridges using toner powder derived from soybeans. PRC reports they will supply cartridges for the most popular laser printers under the SoyPrint brand at prices comparable to brand name versions currently available. Soy ink has been available for some time but this is the first soy toner cartridge for laser printers.
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ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOLUTIONS STRUGGLE TO GAIN TRACTION |
 HOUSTON, TX, August 12, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Concerned about high energy prices, many Americans are demanding increased implementation of alternative energy solutions such as wind power, ocean wave electricity and solar energy. However, despite the calls for change, many of these technologies have not been implemented on a broad scale, mainly due to politics and the overwhelming influence of special interest groups.
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NATIONAL COATINGS PRODUCTS A590 OUTSHINES ALL OTHER GREEN ROOFING PRODUCTS! |
 CAMARILLO, CA, August 12, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- National Coatings Corporation (NCC) superior technology results in yet another leap forward in ultra high reflective coatings. |
FDA REMAINS ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL ON THE DANGERS OF SUNSCREENS, BESIDES OTHER COSMETICS AND PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS |
| CHICAGO, IL, August 7, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Since 1978, sunscreens have been regulated and labeled by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the basis of their SPF (Skin Protection Factor). On August 23, 2007, the FDA proposed new regulations for more informative labeling of sunscreens. However, almost a year later, they still remain pending. In response to FDA’s inaction, and mounting concerns on the unreliability of the SPF, Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal wrote to the FDA on July 24 criticizing its failure to regulate the sunscreen industry, and prevent it from making “dangerously misleading claims” on the safety and effectiveness of its products. |
NATIONAL COATINGS PRODUCTS MEET NEW ASHRAE WALL AND ROOF INSULATION REQUIREMENTS |
| CAMARILLO, CA, August 6, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- National Coatings Corporation (NCC) demonstrates continued responsiveness to the changing industry and consumer demands in the insulation marketplace.
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EMMA'S TREE-PLANTING INITIATIVE SURPASSES 10,000 TREES |
 NASHVILLE, TN, August 6, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Emma[R], the email marketing and communications service, announced it has planted 10,000 trees so far in 2008, thanks to the success of its Five Trees program.
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