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Renovated Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh opened for public

Posted by DeshRaj on 07/10/2009

After a green makeover, the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh is all set to welcome its visitors via the John Hope Gateway. The £15m renovation has transformed it to a center of sustainability, since a wind turbine and solar panels power it....

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Westin, Marriott Target Energy Efficiency, Water Savings

Posted by Environmental Leader on 06/10/2009

What’s on the mind of most hotels no matter their size? Energy efficiency and environmental improvements. Hotels, running the gamut from the family-owned Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada to hotel chains such as Colorado’s Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa and the Marriott Courtya ...

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$14,500 grant enables Stanwood students to power greenhouses with solar panel

Posted by DeshRaj on 06/10/2009

Making the best possible use of a $14,500 grant from the Snohomish County Public Utility District and the Bonneville Environmental Foundation, the Stanwood High Schools agriculture department has installed a solar panel in the agriculture compound.

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25 national parks most threatened by climate change

Posted by Naveen on 06/10/2009

According to a new report released by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Rocky Mountain Climate Organization (RMCO), climate disruption is said to be the greatest threat ever to the national parks in the USA. There are 25 national parks...

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U.S. Postal Service Earns Top Environmental Award

Posted by Environmental Leader on 01/10/2009

The U.S. Postal service has won the first Environmental Achievement of the Year award presented by Postal Technology International magazine, thanks to several sustainable initiatives including a recycling program, green facilities and a fuel-efficient vehicle program.The Post Service’s mail ...

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