Vermont Environment News (United States)

Yampu Tours announces a new line of Sustainable Tours with promotional rates for Rainforest Alliance Week

John Bramley, Recently Retired Windham Foundation CEO to be Honored with Annual Lecture Series. Inaugural Lecture on July 21 to feature Darby Bradley, former President of The Vermont Land Trust

Social Media Impacts Global ReLeaf Tree Planting from Woodchuck Cider Partnership for 2nd Year and Woodchuck Cider Facebook Fans Responsible for 13,618 Trees to Be Planted in California

Dr. Margaret Smiechowski, North America's foremost expert on Himalayan salt, is pleased to announce that her latest salt cave design is set to be revealed on March 29th.

For Architects, Contractors & Home Builders in NH and VT - On October 7th, come enjoy food and drink while learning about the latest products and meeting with experts in the fields of solar, alternative energy and spray-foam insulation.

Brighter Planet and 350.org have teamed up to provide seed funding for climate action projects associated with the 10/10/10 Work Party.

American Forests to Plant 8,432 Trees in Honor of Woodchuck Cider Facebook Page Earth Week Campaign

Biomass Energy Project Will Meet 90% of Heating Needs at National Life Group Headquarters in Vermont

This innovative program allows businesses and individuals to raise money for schools' technology funds by recycling small electronics.

Entitled Prefabulous + Sustainable, the book details some of the best prefabricated green homes in the country, and includes a passionate foreword by environmentalist, actor and director Robert Redford.

Environmental company plans to support clean energy advocates in Copenhagen

Subject: Next Commission meeting and Report on the Intervale

— Brighter Planet's Crowd-Powered Microgrant Program Helps Communities Turn Good Ideas into Real World Solutions —

We are very proud of our association with Dr. Ostrom and her orthodoxy-shattering work demonstrating that communities can democratically govern themselves to preserve the environment. See: www.thesolutionsjournal.org

— Brighter Planet joined by Alice Waters, Bill McKibben, and Gary Hirshberg To Invite Sharing of Low Impact Food Experiences —

Brighter Planet Project Fund to Help Communities Turn Good Ideas into Real-World Solutions

Stealth Green: the most energy efficient homes in Vermont clothed in classic New England architecture.

Highlands Construction received a Home Energy Rating of 65 and qualified for the highest standard of Five Stars Plus from Efficiency Vermont for their green building standards at Haystack Highlands townhomes in Wilmington, VT.

We must create a new environmental ethic, where improving the rights and opportunities of women is valued, and this is exactly what Population Media Center is doing.

The First Social-Network-Ready Web Service for Measuring, Tracking, and Sharing Environmental Efforts

The Largest Green Building Campus in Vermont Honored with LEED Certification

Kilawatt Technologies was recently invited to present to the Department of Defense, Pentagon’s Sustainability Group located in Washington D.C regarding the company's success in reducing energy consumption and GHG by 15%-25% annually.

Cycle the Tower of Power at The ECHO Center, Saturday April 25th from 10-1, Earth Weeks and MudFest Celebration at The ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, Free with admission

Tune In and Save the Planet by Putting Truth on Your Side Sneak Peak and a few Hard Truths Available Today

Initially started as a school project about Earth Day and raising environmental awareness has evolved into a rapidly growing business for the Emmons family, who created the "Greenfoot™" car magnet. An Earth Day lesson with real life application

What we don't know about renewable energy can hurt us. What we learn about renewable energy can make this economy turn around very quickly. Keeping wind and solar and cutting way back on oil consumption will gives us an economy we all can afford.

Company to use Kilawatt’s products to reduce customer’s building energy costs by 20%-25%. Partnership brings innovative energy savings products to Boston and Massachusetts Market.

Kilawatt Technologies is pleased to announce a special promotion helping organizations manage energy costs, track energy use, and greenhouse gas emissions, available to new subscribers of one of Kilawatt’s e-tracking plans.

McWebmasters, LLC. announced the launch of a new classified ad web site to buy and sell fuel efficient cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs.

Many companies are interested in achieving LEED certification for their existing buildings and LEED has become the standard for measuring energy and environmental sustainability. This free webinar explores how and where your business should begin.

A revolutionary new initiative is providing tools and resources for homeowners to generate their own electrical power, saving hundreds of dollars and helping the planet in the process.

Highlands Construction Manager from Wilmington, VT achieves NAHB Green Builder Certification

America’s Leading Fair Trade Greeting Cards Both Economically and Environmentally Sustainable

Green Mountain Power Highlights Environmentally Sustainable Initiatives Over the Past Year and Beyond