Virginia Environment News (United States)

The nation’s largest lawn, landscape, and interiorscape association, the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET), offers homeowners tips for improving indoor air quality through the use of indoor plants.

Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc. (WEG) employees carried out several food drives and adopted multiple families for various local charities during the holiday season.

As most of us know, the sun is set to annihilate us. Well, while we're still abundant with life and not ash, how about we put that giant ball of flame to work? It's gonna kill us in a couple billion years or so. Why not make the most of it now?

A new home planet has been on many scientist agendas, as the sun ages, it will become a Red Giant, and thus it is predicted that it will engulf the earth in about 4.7 billion years. .

Hurricane Wind Power Wind Turbine Technologies LLC Licenses Tactical Handbook as a Distributor of its wind power products. Survivalist turn to wind power in light of the present state of the economy

Hurricane Wind Power wind turbine technologies LLC of Virginia announced today that their VAWT or Vertical Axis Wind turbine will go into production immediately. They will be available in early 2011 for purchase

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Hurricane Wind Power Wind Turbine Technologies LLC of Virginia Releases Hurricane Wind Generators. The line is custom built to customer specs based on wind zone

Hurricane Wind Power Wind Turbine Technologies LLC of Virginia releases the Legend series of Generators for wind turbine made in Louisville USA

Hurricane Wind Power Wind Turbine Technologies LLC of Virginia has released a new micro hydro generator that uses its dual rotor technology to bring big power to rural areas

An environmental research contest challenges high school students (grades 9-12) to conduct innovative research on our changing planet using the latest geospatial tools and data. $3,500 in cash awards available. More @ strategies.org/thachercontest

CitiWood Urban Forest Products is changing the world and your home one tree at a time. Using trees that are already down or coming down, CitiWood creates unique furniture without wasting our precious natural resources. Being unique comes naturally!

GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Receives the Award for Achievement in Inauguration

CEIL’s podcast series discusses GOVgreen’s transportation session

Ford Fusion Hybrid, Chevrolet Volt and Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell vehicle on display at GOVgreen Conference and Exposition

Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc. employees believe in giving back throughout their local communities by volunteering with local schools to educate youth about the environment and their impact upon it.

In continuing with their pledge to be leaders in the environmental consulting market, two employees of WEG have earned designation as a Master Stormwater Practitioner (MSP) to better serve their clients.

Call for Speakers and Presentations is now posted at www.greenitdc.com

Keynote speaker for GOVgreen Conference and Exposition will hold a press conference on November 10, 2010.

Green Government Podcast series features an interview on sustainability within the transportation sector

CEIL's Green Government Podcast series previews GOVgreen education sessions

The National Conference Center has completed Green Seal compliance monitoring evaluation and determined that it continues to comply with the requirements of the Green Seal Standards for Hotel & Lodging Properties - Silver (GS-33, 2008).

American Community Properties Trust (“ACPT”) recently acquired the Laserfiche ECM solution from Unity Business Systems to assist them in their day to day business processes and to make enterprise information readily available.

Webinar on Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution" on Oct 12, 2010

Carl Zeiss Sports Optics and Rockjumper worldwide birding adventures announce an exciting new partnership resulting in Rockjumper's professional tour leaders using the latest generation of binoculars and spotting scopes from Carl Zeiss.

JJ McMoon plans to ride his bike from Virginia Beach to Venice Beach, sand-to-sand, in 60 days, stopping along the way to talk to innovators, researchers, and inventors who are working on alternative energy solutions.

SEED will be completing construction of one of McLean’s first LEED homes this month. Fairfax County has only seen one of the coveted LEED certified homes, making this house an icon of quality construction.

Olga Dominguez, Assistant Administrator for the Office of Strategic Infrastructure at NASA, spoke to CEIL about NASA's green operations and strategies.

Between now and October 1, 2010, Northern Virginia residents can vote on essays submitted by area rescue leagues, animal shelters, and related charities. The charity that submits the winning essay will receive a grant of $1500

Consumers who researched shutters preffered DuraShutter Ultra for providing several benefits yet at a lower price. Eco-friendly Durawood is more durable and dependable than natural wood for it does not dent scratch and chip.

Recycling plastics from farm waste into fuel may help farmers lessen the environmental impact of their operations.

Manassas, Virginia-based Southland Insulators rescued Mother Earth in 1998 - before “going green” was popular. President Jerry Palmer instituted a recycling program to dramatically reduce the waste generated through insulation projects.

When has awareness of the fragile beauty of our coastal regions ever been more important? A new book, The Quiet Voice of the Outer Banks, by author and artist Christaphora Robeers celebrates all facets of delicate and often endangered coastal life.

GOVgreen's most recent affiliate is U.S. Green Building Council - National Capital Region Chapter. USGBC-NCR membership includes architects, engineers and contractors working with federal, civilian and military agencies.

This webinar is designed to show you how to manage Business Continuity with Virtualization.

Join us for a Webinar on Evaluating and selecting a world class Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution on August 31, 2010 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT. Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now.

Robert Kennedy, Jr., key environmental advocate, will speak at GOVgreen Conference and Exposition taking place this November 9 - 10 in Washington, DC.

CEIL's podcast series features an interview with the Team Leader for DOI's Environmental Management and Integration Team to discuss agency goals defined in its strategic sustainability performance plan.

This is a terrific business priced to sell quickly. This is an opportunity to purchase a Nationally Branded disaster restoration business at a great price.

Transform Your IT Department and Your World Join us for a Webinar on August 18, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now.

Join us for a Webinar on Evaluating and selecting a world class Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution on August 17 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now !

The Danville Green IT Economic Summit 2010 has announced Virginia Secretary of Commerce & Trade, Jim Cheng and Virginia Secretary of Technology, Jim Duffey, as the keynote speakers at this year’s event.

DoD’s Washington Headquarters Services(WHS) Sustainable/LEED program manager discusses how WHS’ building renovation programs for the Pentagon and National Capital Region will improve environmental sustainability and meet the mandates of EO 13514.

The Danville Green IT Economic Summit will take place at the IALR Research Center in Danville, VA on August 25, 2010.

The Metro DC Utilities Blog has launched to provide timely information and insight from professionals in the Washington, DC area who are involved in roads, bridges, sewers, water treatment, gas lines, transit, and electricity.

GOVgreen programming will showcase federal leaders involved in greening the government, with FREE sessions designed specifically for government professionals.

The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET), the national association of lawn care and landscape professionals, has announced that its 14th Annual Renewal & Remembrance project at Arlington National Cemetery will be held on Monday, July 19, 2010.

Dr. Dorothy Robyn will be featured keynoter at November event.

The Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership's podcast highlights USPS' green initiatives and projects that will meet the mandates of President Obama's Executive Order 13514.

The Danville Green IT Economic Summit will take place at the IALR Research Center in Danville, VA.