Renaissance Lighting, a pioneering innovator of LED architectural lighting, will introduce the world's highest-quality commercially available 4-inch solid-state LED downlight at LIGHTFAIR International from May 28-30. (PRWeb May 21, 2008) Read the full story at
From autism to environmentalism to politics, top experts reveal groundbreaking work in the science of influencing behavior (PRWeb May 21, 2008) Read the full story at
Mains Associates now provides access to a science knowledge base highlighting NASA's research contributions to challenges in the biosciences related to space exploration. Many of these results can also benefit the ultimate funders of this research, the public. (PRWeb May
According to a new study conducted by Harris Interactive®, consumers are unaware of 12 everyday activities, including entering a sweepstakes, having a baby, getting married or filling out a warranty card, that can compromise the security of personal information. This
GreenHome.Huddler.com has launched a contest to encourage individuals to share their opinions of sustainable technologies and products. $2,500 worth of "green goodies," including organic personal care, recycled messenger bags, and portable solar chargers, will be given away as prizes. (PRWeb
Hurrah! At last some good news for Pacific tuna. Eight Pacific Island nations have signed an agreement to stop foreign fishing fleets taking their tuna. Our ship the ">Esperanza has been in the Pacific for the last 7 weeks confronting
Greenpeace and the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Center for Biological Diversity have launched a new legal challenge against the US Department of the Interior following its listing of the polar bear as a threatened species. Sadly the decision
NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service) Sandy Sutherland looks through the lens of the microscope at tiny sections of fish earbones, known as otoliths, each showing annual bands of growth. She carefully counts the bands to determine the age of the
The practice of carrying out Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports is gaining ground in Pakistan, experts say, although questions about their quality remain. EIAs evaluate the biological, cultural, socioeconomic and environmental impacts of projects on the environment.
After months of development sustainable business expert and environmental agency Envirowise is calling on UK businesses to try its new web-based environmental impact measurement tool.
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center) A satellite that will help scientists better monitor and understand rises in global sea level, study the world's ocean circulation and its links to Earth's climate, and improve weather and climate forecasts is undergoing final preparations
Finally, some good news for tuna stocks and a first step towards protecting the Pacific Commons for future generations! Eight Pacific island countries have taken the most significant action ever to combat overfishing in the region.
Get Prepared for Another Season of Theatrical Antics, Wild Costumes and the Most Fun You May Ever Have on Two Wheels: Tour de Fat, New Belgium Brewing's traveling celebration of all things bicycle, rolls through 11 cities this season, spreading
Tree problems are common between neighbors. Debris, tree hazards or damage and, roots breaking up sidewalks are just a few of the typical disputes that can stress neighborly relations. Lou Giroud, ISA Certified Arborist and President of Giroud Tree Service,
The iPee™ is a new, revenue-generating portable restroom device that offers event-goers a clean, odorless and environmentally-friendly alternative to the standard portable restrooms normally provided at large events.The iPee™ offers event organizers an innovative and revenue-generating opportunity to cater to
What could be the first national standard for sustainable agriculture in the United States--- the Sustainable Agriculture Practice Standard for Food, Fiber, and Biofuel Crop Producers and Agricultural Product Handlers and Processors (SCS-001) Draft Standard for Trial Use---was re-announced in
Berkey's Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning says a clear trend is developing, as North Texas homeowners turn increasingly to tankless water heaters to save on utility bills and comply with tougher local energy standards. Data from Google Trends correlates; Dallas
Urine-filled containers are tossed onto North American highways by the millions every month. These containers, regularly referred to as "Trucker Bombs", is degrading to professional truck drivers. There is a solution -- The iPee! (PRWeb May 21, 2008) Read the
