Latest News & Press Releases - Health & Safety

Ex-Im Bank Provides $48.6 Million in Financing for U.S. Green-Technology Exports to Biogas Project in Brazil

Thu, 31 May 2012 00:49:57 GMT

�WASHINGTON, May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --�FirmGreen Inc., a small renewable-energy company based in Newport Beach, Calif., and other U.S. green-technology suppliers are benefiting from a $48.6 million loan from the Export-Import Bank of ...

Clean Coal Technologies Engages Trilogy Capital Partners to Lead Financial Communications and Investor Relations Initiatives

Wed, 30 May 2012 23:49:46 GMT

Clean Coal Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: CCTC) (PINKSHEETS: CCTC), an emerging cleaner-energy company utilizing patented technology to convert raw coal into a cleaner burning fuel, today announced the engagement of Trilogy Capital Partners to lead its financial communications and investor relations initiatives. Trilogy is a New York-based financial communications firm providing strategic communications and investor relations support for dynamic and fast growing companies. Trilogy's m...

SERVPRO(R) Offers Fire Prevention Tips to Homeowners

Wed, 30 May 2012 23:49:44 GMT

Safety is important all the time, but each year the National Safety Council designates June as National Safety Month to help focus the public's attention on critical safety issues. In support of this national awareness event, SERVPRO� reminds homeowners to review all of the safety tips from the National Safety Council, including tips on preventing home fires. "While most homeowners take at least ...

WAC Lighting Showcases Future of Solid State Lighting With Two New Organic LED Luminaires

Wed, 30 May 2012 23:49:44 GMT

Creating a symbiosis of eco-friendly nanotechnology and modern aesthetics that simply inspires, WAC Lighting continues to push boundaries with two new Organic LED luminaires that transform the future of lighting into a unique platform for today. WAC, a global manufacturing leader of decorative and architectural lighting, introduces the Vela Organic LED chandelier with a matching OLED wall sconce. "Designed and engineered to stimulate curiosity and aesthetic appeal among the design...

Fire Debris May Spread Asbestos

Wed, 30 May 2012 23:47:51 GMT

If a fire occurs in a building constructed between 1935 and 1970 near your home, you may want to avoid spending time outside in your yard and call an asbestos remediation professional immediately. The deadly asbestos fibers, which may have been released by the fire, can spread in the air and settle on nearby properties, putting you and your neighbors at risk. A recent incident in Scotland highlighted how serious a problem it can be. A Glasgow neighborhood has been told to limit use of...

Counterfeit Version of the Drug Adderall Being Sold Online, Warns FDA

Wed, 30 May 2012 22:50:55 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cautioning consumers and physicians against purchasing counterfeit versions of Adderall, the pharmaceutical used to treat attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. The LA Times reports that counterfeiters are selling fake versions online and taking advantage of the drug’s currently limited supply caused by manufacturing problems. Adderall is increasingly being used by people without the afo...

Covenant Security Services and the Department of Homeland Security Partner to Provide Nationwide Training on Active Shooter Awareness and Response

Wed, 30 May 2012 22:49:48 GMT

�Covenant Security Services (CSS) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have entered a strategic partnership to create a National Security Seminar and Exercise Program focused on Active Shooter awareness and proper response. The Active Shooter program addresses the importance of having an incident management plan for an active shooter or hostage situation at a critical in...

Chevron Faces Shareholder, Union and Community Revolt at Annual Meeting, says Rainforest Action Network

Wed, 30 May 2012 21:49:51 GMT

�Today, more than 150 protested at Chevron's annual shareholder meeting, joining a unique group of union members, shareholders and community leaders. Every year, Chevron faces opposition at its shareholder meeting, but today's drew a larger and more diverse crowd galvanized by the oil giant's year of legal problems, oil spills and fines for reckless practices. "CEO Watson's fraudulent omission of the current liabilities the company is facing in Brazil, ...

EvergreenHealth Wins National Award for Environmentally Responsible Healthcare for Third Year in a Row

Wed, 30 May 2012 21:49:50 GMT

�EvergreenHealth was recently honored for the third year in a row with the 2012 Partner for Change Award from Practice Greenhealth, recognizing the organization for its outstanding environmental achievements and focus on sustainability within the healthcare sector and Eastside community. As recipients of this award, EvergreenHealth displayed commitment to recycling at least 15 percent of its total waste, concentrated efforts for mercury elimination and successful implementation of poll...

Fasha Mahjoor, Phenomenex CEO, Appointed to Outward Bound’s 25 Strong Chairman’s Group

Wed, 30 May 2012 20:50:03 GMT

Fasha Mahjoor, founder and CEO of Phenomenex, a global leader in the separation sciences, has been appointed as one of �Outward Bound Trust�s 25 Strong Chairman�s Group members.� This newly formed team will meet in early June at Buckingham Palace with Outward Bound�s Chairman, HRH Duke of York, Prince Andrew. Helping over a million young men and women realize their potential through outdoor physical challenges and train...

Alcoa Bauxite Mine Reforestation Done in a Natural Way

Wed, 30 May 2012 20:50:03 GMT

Alcoa (NYSE:AA) is using a new, natural method for reforestation at its Juruti bauxite mine in Brazil that is efficient, cost effective and sustainable. The technique is based on the theory o...

Research and Markets: Analyzing Renewable Energy in the United States - President Obama Calls for Doubling the Amount of Renewable Energy Being Used in the Next Three Years

Wed, 30 May 2012 19:49:53 GMT

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/cxrcwn/analyzing_renewabl) has announced the addition of the "Analyzing Renewable Energy in the United States" report to their offering. There is no doubt that the United States is a torch bearer in the renewab...

Largest Coal Ash Dump Site In U.S. to Be Target of Suit Charging Extensive Violations of Federal, State Pollution Laws

Wed, 30 May 2012 19:49:51 GMT

�The largest coal-ash pond in the United States � the 1,700-acre Little Blue Run impoundment site in Pennsylvania and West Virginia for FirstEnergy's Bruce Mansfield Plant � is the focus of litigation to be filed by Little Blue Regional Action Group, formerly known as Citizens Against Coal Ash, along with attorneys from Environmental Integrity Project and Public Ju...

Premier Holding Corp. Shareholder Letter From Chief Executive Officer Kevin Donovan

Wed, 30 May 2012 19:49:47 GMT

Premier Holding Corp. (OTCBB: PRHL) (the "Company") announced today its Shareholder Letter from Kevin Donovan, chief executive officer and president of Premier Holding Corp., and for the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, WEPOWER Ecolutions Inc. ("WEPOWER"), an energy service company (ESCO) and integrator of clean-energy solutions, in meeting their strategic global initiatives. Since joining the board of directors of Premier Holding Corp. (PRHL.OB) and recently appoint...

Toyota Leads the Way in Green Buildings

Wed, 30 May 2012 18:50:17 GMT

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc's. (TMS) recently completed Kansas City Regional Technical Training Center in Kansas City, Mo. has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification.� The technical training center is located at the region sales office and provides offices, classrooms and training...

Appliance Recycling Centers of America (ARCA) Launches Second Year Contract for Conserve & Save� Refrigerator and Freezer Recycling Program in Southern Minnesota

Wed, 30 May 2012 17:49:49 GMT

�Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARCI) has been selected for a second year to provide services for the Conserve & Save�Refrigerator and Freezer Recycling Program sponsored by the Triad in southern Minnesota. The Triad consists of three southern Minnesota utilities: Austin Utilities, Owatonna Public Utilities and Rochester Public Utilities. The program, which saw an overwhelming response from...

EIA Fall Technical Seminar Sponsored by Legends Environmental Insurance Services

Wed, 30 May 2012 17:05:59 GMT

On October 12th, environmental professionals from across the country will converge just outside of Washington, DC for the Sixth Annual EIA Fall Technical Seminar. The event is taking place at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, Virginia. The Environmental Information Association, with its beginnings as the National Asbestos Council, has spent over a quarter of a century at the forefront of providing the environmental industry with the inf...

Ingeo™ Products Sold in Germany are First to Receive Dual, Complementary Third-Party Sustainability Certifications

Wed, 30 May 2012 16:50:25 GMT

NatureWorks announced today that packaging made from Ingeo� biopolymer and sold in Germany by Danone is the first to achieve certification from both the International ...

GlyEco Completes Definitive Agreement with MMT Technologies, Inc.

Wed, 30 May 2012 16:49:59 GMT

�GlyEco, Inc. (OTCBB: GLYE) said today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets of glycol recycler MMT Technologies, Inc. of Lakeland, FL. As previously disclosed, overall terms of the acquisition were defined in a Preliminary Agreement dated March 22, 2012. GlyEco currently expects the transaction to close by June 30, 2012...

REC Takes Eco-Friendly to the Next Level with New Solar Modules

Wed, 30 May 2012 15:50:05 GMT

Europe�s largest solar module producer, Renewable Energy Corporation (REC), has today launched the REC Peak Energy Eco� a new solar module produced with lead-free soldering. An innovative step in manufacturing has enabled REC to remove all the lead normally required in the soldering process, which has significantly cut the lead content in the module. The result is an even more environmentally-friendly product with the same high outpu...

Nansulate� Energy Saving Coatings by Industrial Nanotech, Inc. Featured in Sustainable Manufacturing Publications

Wed, 30 May 2012 14:49:55 GMT

Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets:INTK), an emerging global leader in nanotechnology based energy saving and sustainable solutions announced today that their patented Nansulate� coatings for equipment and building energy efficiency have been featured in two recent green/sustainable manufacturing focused publications. The current May/June issue of Green Manufacturer Magazine contains a Nansulate� customer case study for reduction of exterio...

Research and Markets: Fundamentals of Materials for Energy and Environmental Sustainability

Wed, 30 May 2012 13:50:07 GMT

Dublin - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3lbkn5/fundamentals_of_ma) has announced the addition of the "Fundamentals of Materials for Energy and Environmental Sustainability" report to their offering. How will we meet rising energy demands? Wh...

Europlasma: 2011 "Document de reference"

Wed, 30 May 2012 13:50:01 GMT

Filing of French �Document de R�f�rence 2011 �Europlasma announces that its French "Document de R�f�rence 2011" was filed with the French Financial Markets Authority (Autorit� des March�s Financiers - AMF) under the number R. 12-021 dated 29/05/2012.The French Reference Document can be obtained on demand at Europlasma head office, 471 route de Cantegrit Est, BP23, 40110 Morcenx, France.The do...

RegScan, IPAA Launch Oil and Gas Development Suites For Gulf of Mexico States

Wed, 30 May 2012 12:49:54 GMT

�RegScan and the Independent Petroleum Association of America proudly announce that their award-winning IPAA Environmental Compliance System now includes coverage in the Gulf of Mexico region.Suites for onshore oil and gas development are now available for the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, OklahomaandTexas...

Albeo Technologies LED High Bay Fixture Recognized with Multiple Awards at Lightfair International 2012

Wed, 30 May 2012 12:49:53 GMT

Albeo Technologies Inc., a leader in solid-state industrial and commercial LED lighting, announced that its H-Series High Bay LED fixture won three prestigious awards at Lightfair International 2012; two 2012 ...