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$54 MILLION: MARYLAND FLY ASH, CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT WINS COURT APPROVAL |
BALTIMORE, MD, December 31, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Hassan Murphy, managing partner of The Murphy Firm, announced today that Judge Alfred Nance, Circuit Court Baltimore City, has approved the multimillion-dollar settlement of the firm's class action suit against Constellation Power Generation, a subsidiary of Constellation Energy, on behalf of residents of Gambrills, MD. The litigation claimed that Constellation contaminated residents’ water supplies and endangered lives by dumping coal ash in a sand and gravel quarry near their homes in Anne Arundel County for more than a decade. The approved settlement totals $54 million. |
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EPA'S NEW SPCC AMENDMENTS OFFER MORE EXEMPTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SAVINGS |
 OLD SAYBROOK, CT, December 18, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- On December 5, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Requirements Rule Amendments. The amendments become effective on February 3, 2009.
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COLORADO SENATOR KEN SALAZAR TO BE NEXT SECRETARY OF INTERIOR |
ROCKVILLE, MD, December 17, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- National Park Trust (NPT) applauds the announcement of the intention to nominate Colorado Senator Ken Salazar as president-elect Obama’s Interior Secretary. Senator Salazar supported NPT when he was a member of the Honorary Congressional Committee for National Park Trust’s 2008 Bruce F. Vento Public Service Award honoring Senator Harry Reid.
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ECO- AND WALLET-FRIENDLY TIPS FOR A GREEN HOLIDAY SEASON |
WOODSTOCK, N.Y., December 15, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- This year, with the economy in a down swing, shopping and preparing for the holidays may be more challenging than ever. Luckily, there are many ideas for saving money this holiday season that will not only help save money, but also help to save the Earth. |
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NEW AFTERMARKET AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY IS FIRST TO PASS EPA GUIDELINES FOR INCREASED FUEL ECONOMY IN INDEPENDENT LAB TESTING, WHILE DRAMATICALLY REDUCING CO2 EMISSIONS |
| AUSTIN, TX, December 12, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Independent labs have tested more than 100 aftermarket automotive devices and fuel additives following the rigorous EPA 511 Protocol, a test created to evaluate claims to reduce automobile exhaust emissions and/or improve fuel economy. Each and every one has failed to meet the EPA’s guidelines for “significant and repeatable” results… until now. |
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LEADING SUSTAINABILITY GROUPS HOST ORGANICOLOGY |
PORTLAND, OR, December 11, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- From February 26 to 28, 2009, the organic food and farming sector will gather in Portland to study and discuss a sustainable food future during a three-day conference called, Organicology. Organicology will offer intensive workshops, networking, a trade show and key notes from a diverse array of the world’s foremost food and farming experts. The first-time event is presented by Oregon Tilth, Organic Seed Alliance, the Food Trade Sustainability Leadership Association, and Organically Grown Company and will be held at the Doubletree Lloyd Center.
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OBAMA-BIDEN TRANSITION INSPIRES GREEN WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT NATIONAL EVENT TOUR |
ORLANDO, FL, December 10, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Road trips will never be the same, and as the Obama-Biden campaign proved, unprecedented victories can be attained with the right message, outreach, and organization. While the president elects’ campaign promises seem lofty, one of America’s top green event producers believe they can help make the change to a sustainable economy a reality. Green Cities™ will have its first regional launch as Green Cities Florida this March 10-12, 2009 in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center. |
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HUSBAND & WIFE TEAM AUTHOR GREEN HOMEBUILDING BOOK |
| KENNETT SQUARE, PA, December 10, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Learning about and building a green and sustainable home was a life-changing event for green homeowners Avrim and Vicki Topel. The experience inspired the couple to help others understand the concepts behind such homes by writing a book. Written for newcomers and professionals alike, GREEN BEGINNINGS: The Story of How We Built Our Green & Sustainable Home shares the husband and wife authors’ experience learning about, planning and building a USGBC LEED Silver home to help others understand green homes and green homebuilding.
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FORD, LEAR EARN ACCOLADES FOR INNOVATIVE USE OF SOY FOAM IN SEAT CUSHIONS |
DEARBORN, MI, December 8, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Ford Motor Company’s commitment to being a ‘green’ automaker goes beyond improving fuel economy and reducing carbon emissions. Ford also is leading the industry in its award-winning use of environmentally friendly, soy-based foam in seat backs and cushions. |
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THE ALTERNATIVE ENERGY ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES THREE POINT PLAN TO STIMULATE AMERICA'S ECONOMY |
PALM BEACH, FL, December 5, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- The Alternative Energy Association, Inc., a Florida-based non-profit organization has announced its Three Point Plan to stimulate the American economy, reduce our dependence on foreign oil and create millions of new jobs.
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VROOM VROOM VROOM CAR RENTAL SITE ANNOUNCES CARBON OFFSET INITIATIVE TO MAKE THE INTERNET GREEN |
LAS VEGAS, NV, December 4, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- GreenLogo.com, a new program to offset carbon dioxide emissions for the Internet was introduced today by Vroom Vroom Vroom, an eco-friendly car rental site that recently made its U.S. debut.
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THE OBAMA CANCER PLAN |
| CHICAGO, IL, December 2, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Obama is the first President-elect to develop a comprehensive cancer plan, besides doubling cancer funding. While the plan reflects strong emphasis on oncology, no reference is made to cancer prevention. |
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USGBC AWARDS LEED SILVER CERTIFICATION FOR HOME IN SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA |
KENNETT SQUARE, PA, December 1, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- The United States Green Building Council has awarded its LEED For Homes Silver designation to a home in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. The USGBC is the nation’s preeminent authority for green and sustainable construction, and its Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design program is its official certification program that awards designated status and recognition to homes that meet its stringent design and construction criteria. By using environmentally acceptable and reclaimed and recycled products, LEED-certified homes offer significantly lower operating costs in terms of energy usage and maintenance as well as increased health benefits. They also minimize site disturbance and support communities where they reside by using local materials and labor. |
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