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NWEI Makes it to the Final Round...

Posted by ep-admin on Wednesday, 23 September 2009 in Environmental Heroes

The Northwest Earth Institute is a contender in the Tom's of Maine Community Projects contest. From over 2,000 entries 50 finalists have been selected and a public vote will select the winners. Read more about the details here, and vote early & often for the Northwest Earth Institute's project....

Earth Protect Announces Winners of Membership Drawing!

Posted by ep-admin on Tuesday, 22 September 2009 in Beauty and Fashion

Earth Protect announces the winners of the membership drawing of the prizes provided by Marty Stevens Heebner of Rebagz. The Magnolia Tote was won by Earth Protect user "earthling" and the book, Altered Shoes - A Step By Step Guide To Making Your Footwear Fabulous, was won by Earth Protect user "pa...

Serious Whaling

Posted by ep-admin on Friday, 11 September 2009 in Animals

New Zealand and Australia claim they have created a way to do scientific research on whales without killing them. This is in response to Japan's major whaling operations that kill up to 1,000 whales per year. More information can be found at the environment section of The NZHerald.

Chinese solar plant expected to be the biggest

Posted by ep-admin on Tuesday, 08 September 2009 in Solar

Field of panels would eventually be slightly larger than Manhattan From: AP First Solar Inc. said Tuesday it has received initial approval from the Chinese government to build what may become the largest solar field in the world. First Solar, which makes more solar cells than any other company, sa...

Chinese Children Killed by Pollution

Posted by ep-admin on Monday, 31 August 2009 in Earth Violators

There was a horrifying report in The Denver Post on Aug 21 that told of 1,300 children being poisoned by pollution from a manganese-processing plant. This occurred just days after emissions from a lead smelter in another province sickened hundreds. The people are protesting but this tiny article on...

Global Peace Day

Posted by ep-admin on Monday, 31 August 2009 in Peace

Global Peace Day Sept 21, 2009 We invite You to Mark, Create and Take a STAND Globally for PEACE. To Celebrate with us together FREELY & UNIQUELY as ONE VOICE in Your Own Way... ~The Global Ceasefire between All United Nations Countries. To acknowledge All people who bring peace to the world, ...

Assault on Public Lands

Posted by ep-admin on Tuesday, 18 August 2009 in Mining

In the April/May 2008 issue of National Wildlife magazine senior editor Roger Di Silvestro tells us how, because an antiquated 1872 law, hard rock mining companies are able to obtain leases on public lands at ridiculously low cost and extract minerals from those lands at huge profits, and leave behi...

GRIEF NOT ANGER

Posted by ep-admin on Thursday, 06 August 2009 in Arts and Entertainment

This poem has been written by me on the Earth Day 2009 in grave concern to our mother EARTH. Hoping for wide publicity by all. Chaarvi Murari P-3 Kalpi Road, Gwalior , India Like a dead corpse I lie, and you gnaw away and feedLike those feathery demons,Who just know hunger and greed.Don’t steal, b...

Ocean & Climate Change Film Hits US TV Sept. 26: A Sea Change News

Posted by ep-admin on Sunday, 02 August 2009 in Ocean/Seas/Coastlines

So much great news to report about A Sea Change. In June, the film received the Grand Prize, Feature Documentary, at the FICA International Environmental Film Festival in Brazil. We are honored, and delighted that this story of a Norwegian-American is meaningful around the world and across the lang...

A study report on Environmental education and communication program for children in villages, India

Posted by ep-admin on Wednesday, 29 July 2009 in General Environment

I. Introduction Recent times have witnessed a global concern for the environment. Protection of environment has posed not only a major challenge but also a social and moral responsibility in the present society. In point of fact, the subject of environment has interested the general public and caug...

TenHabits.org

Posted by ep-admin on Monday, 27 July 2009 in General Environment

Right now you can do one thing – to celebrate Earth Day, to change your life and to make our world greener. It’s simple and you don’t have to spend money or wait for other people to get their act together. Go to www.tenhabits.org and pledge to change one habit for six months. You’ll see ten straigh...

Shark-infested wedding for Singapore activists

Posted by ep-admin on Monday, 27 July 2009 in Animals

A Singaporean couple has tied the knot in a shark-infested tank to highlight the plight of the animals which die to fulfill the increasing Chinese taste for shark-fin soup. "We wanted to do something different and help raise consciousness of the environment," said the bride, Juliana Khoo, after she...

The Truth About Sharks

Posted by ep-admin on Monday, 27 July 2009 in Animals

With Shark Week beginning on August 2 right around the corner and the Shark Conservation Act of 2009 on the legislative table, shark conservation has been at the center of many ocean advocacy groups. Including Oceana, the largest international organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation, who...

EarthWorks Expo Offers Expanded Workshop Schedule

Posted by ep-admin on Thursday, 23 July 2009 in Green Products/Services

When EarthWorks Expo www.earthworks2009.com returns for the third year to the Denver Merchandise Mart (Aug. 22-23), it will offer attendees a comprehensive workshop schedule, two keynote presentations and 150 exhibitors showcasing Earth-friendly products and services. EarthWorks Expo’s 42 workshops...

TapIt Water creates a network of bottle-filling stations

Posted by ep-admin on Wednesday, 22 July 2009 in Clean Water

TapIt is a water bottle refilling network. It was founded to give New Yorkers free access to clean sustainable water on the go, and is now expanding nation wide. Café owners sign up as ‘partners’ to provide water to the public. The public can find ‘water on the go’ with TapIt’s search and mapp...

Prison Turns Inmates Green

Posted by ep-admin on Wednesday, 24 June 2009 in Sustainable Development

Get ready for this one – the latest "green" training is happening in prison. Instead of simply containing inmates for their wrongdoings, the Stafford Creek facility in Aberdeen, Washington is teaching individuals how to become contributing members of society. The Sustainable Prisons Project – a col...

Drugs We Did Not Mean To Take in Water We Use

Posted by ep-admin on Wednesday, 17 June 2009 in Clean Water

Antibiotics, Antimicrobials And Antifungals In Waterways "Rivers, creeks, lakes, estuaries, basins, sea waters and wells have been reported to be contaminated by several of these compounds," says Dr. Sauve, adding that a previous review by the scientific team also demonstrated that pharmaceuticals ...

From Coal to Copenhagen: An Opportunity for Leadership

Posted by ep-admin on Wednesday, 17 June 2009 in Climate Change

This April, the roots of leadership were laid in the Climate movement. From Powershift to the FTN Town Hall Campaign, young people across the country moved into positions of leadership, and engaged their community and policy makers on our vital clean energy future. A sea change in the quality ...

Italians reducing plastic bottle consumption

Posted by ep-admin on Monday, 15 June 2009 in Clean Water

Italian officials are reducing the amount of plastic trash by encouraging people to drink the potable tap water instead of bottled water. This strategy has already made a difference in reducing the amount of overall plastic trash in Italy from 288 tons of plastic trash a month a year ago to 261 tons...

Solar Panels of the Future

Posted by ep-admin on Wednesday, 10 June 2009 in Solar

The TV – Apparently TVs can be employed for other purposes than indulgent entertainment. The thin covering on flat screen TVs that protects the appliance from moisture may just be the latest breakthrough in solar energy; this film can be used to create contemporary solar panels that are easier to i...