District of Columbia Environment News (United States)

Washington, DC: The Small Environmental Business Action Coalition, Inc. (SEBAC) and FEDMINE.US are pleased to name the U.S. Army as the 2010-2011 recipient of the Award for Excellence in Awarding Small Business Prime Contracts.

The Mid-Atlantic’s premier solar conference, MDV-SEIA Solar Energy Focus Conference, being held November 17 & 18 at the Marriott Hotel Metro Center in Washington, DC. Speakers include Dr. John Byrne, John Farrell, the Honorable Bill Ritter

Robert Schuda, an environmental litigator and regulatory attorney in the Los Angeles office of McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) has been appointed to the editorial board of the Environmental Forensics Journal.

The Environmental Markets Association is pleased to call your attention today to the successful execution of the first-ever emissions trade under the new Environmental Protection Agency Cross State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR).

Beginning in January 2012, top species conservation experts from around the world have determined the allocation of $US 3.3 million to 23 species conservation projects.

New easy-to-use tool provides a comprehensive and practical way to quickly and inexpensively transform your home into one that is healthy and eco-efficient

International Advisory Services Group, Ltd. today announced the launch of the AFV Insider, a new publication and data service covering the full range of alternative fuel vehicles.

Washington, DC: The Small Environmental Business Action Coalition, Inc. (SEBAC) and FEDMINE.US are pleased to name the U.S. Army as the 2010-2011 recipient of the Award for Excellence in Awarding Small Business Prime Contracts.

Assistive Technology Services Is The Company That Is Selling This Medical Alert. This Medical Alert System Is The Best On The Market And Lets Seniors Have Safety Without Any Monthly Fees.

The Mid-Atlantic’s premier solar conference, MDV-SEIA Solar Energy Focus Conference, being held November 17 & 18 at the Marriott Hotel Metro Center in Washington, DC. Speakers include Dr. John Byrne, John Farrell, the Honorable Bill Ritter

Robert Schuda, an environmental litigator and regulatory attorney in the Los Angeles office of McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) has been appointed to the editorial board of the Environmental Forensics Journal.

The Environmental Markets Association is pleased to call your attention today to the successful execution of the first-ever emissions trade under the new Environmental Protection Agency Cross State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR).

Portfolio consisted of firms with an environmental impact forecast. Returns were +30.686%.

McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP attorneys Bruce Brown and Todd Silliman helped secure a major victory for the state of Georgia in its long-running “water wars” litigation.

USPAACC's flagship event, CelebrAsian Business Opportunity Conference 2011, will provide small and minority businesses valuable access to contracts and effective tools to succeed in the current economy -- to be held on May 23-25 in Los Angeles.

National Action Plan to Be Used by Local Governments as a Framework to Develop and Implement Green Schools Initiatives Across the Nation

Successful federal contractors will share their strategies on doing business with the Federal Government on Tuesday, May 24, 8:00 - 9:00 am, followed by Federal Contracts Town Hall Meeting, 9:15 - 11:45 am, Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles.

McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) is pleased to announce that its blog, Climate Change Insights, has been named to the list of “Top 50 blogs for 2011” by the LexisNexis Environmental Law & Climate Change Community.

The annual P2Rx FunWalk is back after a year long hiatus. The P2Rx FunWalk is an annual event sponsored by the Pollution Prevention Resource Exchange (P2Rx). The event coincides with the National Environmental Sustainability Summit (NESS).

Communities are demanding high-performance schools: facilities that are safe, healthy, energy efficient, clean and sustainable. RossTarrant is designing greener schools in KY and using InsulBloc SPF insulation.

National Center for Sustainable Development in cooperation with the China CDM Fund and China Central Television launch the production of a documentary on global climate change “Warm and Cold, We Share Together, A Civilization Journey of Climate”

The National Pollution Prevention Roundtable (NPPR) is partnering with Clean Production Action (CPA) to present a Green Screen for Safer Chemicals training.

U.S. States’ overall public spaces quality from litter removals. BEST States include Washington, California, Maine. WORST include Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Nevada, Alabama, Indiana.

The National Pollution Prevention Roundtable (NPPR) along with its partners is bringing the National Environmental Sustainability Summit (NESS) to Detroit, Michigan. A gathering of leading environmental professionals in the area of sustainability.

Former Howrey partner will focus on environmental, energy and complex litigation

Exceptional Voyage to Last Great Wilderness on Earth Will Explore the Preservation of Antarctica; Promote Recycling, Renewable Energy and Sustainability Efforts to Combat Climate Change

The Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA) – the voice for the household and institutional products industries – will host its annual Mid-Year Meeting on May 3-6, 2011 at the Chicago Marriott Downtown.

Mid-Atlantic Area Environmental Professionals Look Forward to Advanced Mold Diagnostic Solutions & Information

The Center for International Environmental Law today released a report, “Fossilized Thinking: The World Bank, Eskom & the Real Costs of Coal-Based Power Projects,” which examines the Bank‟s $3 billion loan to support a South African project.

The amicus curiae brief emphasizes the devastating impact on the local environment and on the human rights of the people that depend upon that environment. Moreover, the investor failed to adequately assess the environmental impacts of the mine.

Building on a common interest and approach to global climate change, a delegation comprised of ICLEI USA local government leaders and sustainability experts will visit to attend The New Delhi International Conference on Cities and Climate Change.

EMBARGOED FOR JAN 11, 2011 New data from national survey :press briefing by phone. CONTACT- Kenny Lull, Manager of Communications, National Association of School Nurses, (240) 247-1628

Advocates release results of a nationwide survey of school nurses, urge US EPA to complete congressionally mandated environmental health guidelines for the states. Survey shows 40% of 350 nurses say children impacted; no agencies help.

Blue Planet Scuba, a new scuba diving organization that opened in Washington, DC (Dupont Circle) in October, announced today the first program of “carbon neutral” scuba travel opportunities for DC, Maryland, and Virginia divers.

Save Their Life - Protect a Senior You Love - Provide Help At The Touch Of a Button

Claybourne Clarke has joined Garvey's Environment and Natural Resources practice.

US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation (USPAACC) led a delegation of industry leaders, business owners and corporate executives on its 2010 Asia Trade Mission to Taipei, Chongqing, Shanghai & Beijing, from September 12 - 22.

Yale University's Female Students Learn the Language of Leadership from Top Communications Expert

Frederick R. Anderson, a partner in the Washington office of McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, has received the 2010 Award for Excellence in Environmental, Energy, and Resources Stewardship from the American Bar Association.

Leading design firm partners with Center for Green Urbanism on eco-interior design scheme. DSI to host environmental design discussions at Center’s Grand Opening October 15.

Press Conference + Interior Design Discussion + Art Reception + Live Entertainment

The 2010 Most Valuable Pollution Prevention (MVP2) awards presented by the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable (NPPR) celebrates the successes of innovators in the areas of pollution prevention and sustainability.

Today the Chairman of the Environmental Markets Association (EMA), Thad Huetteman, urged for regulatory certainty at EPA's Public Hearing Proposed Rule: Implementation Plans to Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and Ozone.

Five Steps to Transform a Garden Into a "Green" and Eco-friendly Landscape

Environmental Markets Association responds to the recent release of the US EPA’s proposed Transport Rule

Spring release planned for book about old growth forests

The National Center for Sustainable Development (NCSD) announced the visit to Washington, D.C. of Madame He Bangjing for talks with the NCSD Board of Trustees to enhance promotion of bilateral cooperation towards low carbon economic development.

With interest focused on the liability of BP to pay for harm resulting from its oil spill, little attention has been focused on the potential monetary liability of the federal government under the Federal Torts Claims Act [FTCA] .

At the BP spill hearings, Republican Parker Griffith noted that "the greatest environmental disaster in America has been cigarettes," and he's certainly correct with regard to many measures such as loss of life, and the cost to the American economy.

Graduate students in Yale’s School of Environmental Studies visited Washington, DC’s top leaders on environmental issues this week. But, highlight of their trip was meeting with a top media and public speaking trainer.

Environmental Markets Association warns that a delay could undermine cap-and-trade.

Peace X Peace features social change adventurer Katie Spotz, the youngest person ever to row solo across an ocean, in its newsletter’s April edition, “Peace is Green.” Spotz completed her trip in 70 days, 5 hours, and 22 minutes.

Nation's largest union, the National Education Association's Health Information Network (NEA HIN) releases "What's Your IEQ? A Road Map to School Indoor Environmental Quality"

55 events in 24 states and Canada by 25 sponsors celebrate how to clean clean up our schools: CA, WA, OK, MO, FL, MS, AL, GA, NC, KY, OH, MI, MD, DC, PA, NJ, NY, CT, MA, ME, DC