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NATIONAL COATINGS PROMOTES ENERGY EFFICIENCY AT WESTERN ROOFING EXPO IN LAS VEGAS |
 CAMARILLO, CA, May 28, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- National Coatings Corporation (NCC) will showcase their industry- leading, energy-saving roof and wall foams together with their flagship AcryShield brand of innovative and highly reflective roof coatings. |
PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL COATINGS CORPORATION ELECTED TO COOL ROOF RATING COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
| CAMARILLO, CA May 27, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- National Coatings Corporation (NCC) is proud to announce the election of Matt Kolb to the open Board of Director position at the Cool Roof Rating Council(CRRC). |
BIODIESEL VENTURE BRINGS ADDITIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY SUPPLY TO ARKANSAS |
 CROSSETT, AR, May 27, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- AP Innovations, Inc of Stuttgart, Arkansas, a recognized leader in the design and installation of biodiesel facilities, recently completed the opening of its 13th biodiesel plant in the U.S. Designed, built and installed for Pinnacle BioFuels, this plant marks the second plant that AP Innovations has installed in Arkansas. With its experienced training teams, AP Innovations had the plant in full capacity production in less than 7 days with product meeting all ASTM specifications. “The plant currently uses animal fat as the feedstock, but is equipped to handle a variety of different feedstocks to insure its adaptability to changing conditions and feedstock prices” said Mike Shook, an owner of AP Innovations. AP Innovations designed all provided project management for all the balance of plant items in addition to the responsibility of installing the processor and commissioning of the plant. |
NEW EBOOK SELLER, ECOBRAIN.COM, DRAWS ATTENTION TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF EBOOKS |
 PEORIA, IL, May 23, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- EcoBrain.com, the #1 seller of eBooks about the environment and environmentally friendly living from hundreds of top publishers is, for the first time, drawing attention to the dramatic environmental benefits of eBooks. Much press has been given to the increased popularity of eBooks recently, but little has been said about the environmental benefits of eBooks. Research shows that eBooks are on par with reusable water bottles and grocery bags in terms of their ability to give consumers affordable, green buying alternatives. Paper manufacturing practices are among the 3rd largest polluters of air, land and water. |
BIOBASED™ 1701S EARNS GREENGUARD CERTIFICATION |
 ROGERS, AR, May 21, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- BioBased® 1701s Insulation is the first spray polyurethane foam insulation to meet the stringent GREENGUARD Certification guidelines for indoor air quality. |
GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND RECOGNIZE BUSINESS LEADERSHIP IN ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION |
 SAN FRANCISCO, CA, May 20, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- With the support of Governor Schwarzenegger and distinguished CEOs, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) today launched its inaugural report “Innovations Review 2008: Making Green the New Business as Usual.” The report highlights the latest trends and best practices that demonstrate how environmental sustainability efforts are creating new markets, providing competitive advantages and saving companies millions of dollars. The report is a first of its kind, featuring business solutions that are replicable and ready for implementation across business sectors and industries today. [Editor’s note: Live event webcast at 10:30 a.m. PDT may be viewed at www.edf.org/InnovationsReview] |
ECO-FRIENDLY BATHROOM ACCESSORY HELPS REDUCE TOILET PAPER CONSUMPTION |
 BOULDER CITY, NV, May 20, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- With an estimated 20,000 sheets of toilet paper consumed per person per year in the United States, many environmental advocates are pushing for alternatives such as recycled paper and bidets to help curb toilet paper use. One such solution includes a unique personal rinse product that is designed to clean more efficiently than stand-alone bidets |
POWERMASTER CORPORATION SUES LILA YORK AND POWERMASTER ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, LLC |
 DENVER, CO, May 18, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- PowerMaster Corporation, a Colorado corporation (PowerMaster), recently sued Lila York and Powermaster Environmental Group, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (PEG). The lawsuit, filed in the Bexar County District Court, in San Antonio, Texas, includes claims for theft, conversion, trade secret misappropriation and tortious interference with business relations. The complaint alleges that, while working for PowerMaster, York misappropriated funds belonging to PowerMaster and certain intellectual property, including CAD drawings, manufacturing processes and other trade secrets related to the PowerMaster ReCyclone Mill. |
PETITION SEEKS A CANCER WARNING ON COSMETIC TALC PRODUCTS |
 CHICAGO, IL, May 15, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- A coalition of public health experts, medical doctors and consumers organizations is petitioning the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration for labels on talcum powder products warning that frequent use is linked to ovarian cancer. |
STARTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CEO INTERVIEWED BY WALL STREET TRANSCRIPT |
 WILTON, CT, May 13, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Startech Environmental Corp. (OTC BB: STHK), a fully reporting, Award-winning Environment and Energy Company today announced that the Company’s president and CEO, Joseph F. Longo, was interviewed by the Wall Street Transcript on April 18, 2008. The 2400-word Interview, lasting about 35 minutes, is now available. The Interview has wide exposure and can be seen in print on www.TWST.com. |
AFTER RECALL, WHICH FERTILIZER IS SAFE? |
 SARASOTA, FL, May 12, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- After the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently ordered a national company to stop selling several fertilizers containing pesticides, consumers say they are confused about what products are both effective and environmentally preferred. |
FARM BILL CONFERENCE REPORT CALLED “MIXED BAG” |
| WASHINGTON D.C., May 8, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- The 2008 farm bill conference report appears to include important new investments in conservation, but will not do enough to meet the growing need to expand and improve conservation programs, or to reform our antiquated system of farm subsidies, according to Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). |
EPA MISUSING SCIENCE, JEOPARDIZING CHILDREN'S HEALTH, TESTIFIES EPA CHILDREN'S HEALTH PROTECTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER |
| WASHINGTON D.C., May 7, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- The senior leadership at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency “has repeatedly chosen to stray from the clear and science-based recommendations of expert advisory panels, public health organizations and advocates, and in some cases even its own career staff scientists, in order to make policies and decisions that fall short of adequately protecting children as well as the general public.” |
“STATE AND TRENDS OF THE CARBON MARKET 2008” |
 COLOGNE, GERMANY, May 7, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- The global carbon market grew to a whopping US$64 billion (€47 billion) in 2007, more than doubling over 2006, according to a new report from the World Bank highlighting the state and trends of the global carbon market. The European Union Emission Trading Scheme (EU ETS) also saw a doubling of both value and number of allowances transacted to the tune of US$50 billion (€37 billion). |
FORD EARNS AWARD FOR TURNING BROWNFIELD GREEN |
 ALLEN PARK, MI May 6, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Ford Motor Company's Fairlane Green retail and recreational development, today received the national Phoenix Award for excellence in brownfield development. |
INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL, LOCAL EXPERTS GATHER AT CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN FOR INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE FORUM |
 GLENCOE, IL, May 2, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Thought leaders from government, corporations, and non-profit organizations will gather at the Chicago Botanic Garden on June 5th as part of the Garden’s first International Climate Change Forum, a day-long long examination of issues relating to climate change and global warming that is part of the United Nations Environment Programme’s World Environment Day celebration. |
HUNDREDS OF CARBON REDUCING IDEAS DISPLAYED AT CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN'S "KNOWLEDGE AND ACTION MARKETPLACE" |
| GLENCOE, IL, May 1, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Homeowners interested in lowering electricity bills and gardeners interested in growing organic fruit and vegetables will find the Chicago Botanic Garden filled with these and hundreds of other carbon-reducing ideas at the Garden’s “Knowledge and Action” marketplace, June 5th. The activities are all part of the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) World Environment Day celebration, where visitors will find dozens of activities and displays underscoring the day-long event theme of “CO2, Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy.” |
NATIONAL COATINGS ANNOUNCES SUPPORT OF LOS ANGELES PRIVATE SECTOR GREEN BUILDING LAW |
| CAMARILLO, CA, May 1, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- National Coatings Corporation (NCC), announces their comprehensive product offerings that help earn multiple LEED points for compliance with the recently signed Private Sector Green Building Plan by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to help the city cut carbon emission by 80,000 tons by 2012. Villaraigosa stated that “the City of Los Angeles has the largest, most aggressive municipal green building plan of any large city in America. Now it’s time for green building to go private.” |
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