TODOS SANTOS, Mexico — Clamshell containers on supermarket shelves in the United States may depict verdant fields, tangles of vines and ruby red tomatoes. But at this time of year, the tomatoes, peppers and basil certified as organic by the Agriculture Department often hail from the Mexican desert, and are nurtured with intensive irrigation. Growers…
Little progress has been made in restoring the Everglades and the fragile ecosystem continues to be degraded as projects with the greatest potential benefits are put off, a congressionally mandated report released Thursday found. The fourth biennial review by the National Research Council says that while notable progress in the construction of restoration projects…
6/21/12 If you read green news, you’ve heard of “fracking.” If you follow progressive politics, you’ve heard of fracking. If you know much about modern energy production, you’ve heard of fracking. If you’re an environmentalist, you’ve probably protested fracking. But those descriptions don’t apply to the 63% of Americans who’ve never heard of, or aren’t…
U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce Special Edition: Spotlight on China Trip 2013 A Journey Through China: The Trip Of A Lifetime From April 8 to April 16, 2013 the U.S. Green Chamber will be embarking on an unforgettable expedition through the heart of China. Network with influential CEOs and top executives Tour the world’s most enchanting…
Monday April 8, 2013 – Tuesday April 16, 2013 Map and Directions | Register Description: Join us for a nine-day excursion through some of China’s most exciting cities! Day 1, April 8, 2013 Los Angeles, Beijing Travel to Los Angeles International Airport for an early morning flight to Beijing. Your adventure begins as you fly…
Romney’s attempts to attract a Conservative base may drive the future of America’s domestic and foreign policies. Republican presidential hopeful, Mitt Romney, now dismisses the very reforms he brought into law as Governor of Massachusetts. His campaign has placed all bets on a platform that seeks approval from a very conservative audience. “He who controls…
Mass appeal wins votes, not the truth. Massachusetts Governor, Mitt Romney, professed a surprisingly different set of core values compared with those of the Romney who would be President. As governor, Romney aggressively supported the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and championed renewable energy. He also worked to close aging coal-fire power plants, and readily…
Thor Renewable Energy, Inc., a Singapore based company, has set its sights on Central Florida. It hopes to open a new biodiesel manufacturing plant in Palm Bay that will create 70 new jobs and promote the alternative fuel sector in the area. The company already has a Technology Research and Development plant at the Melbourne…
The Amway Center, Orlando’s new state of the art event center and home of the Orlando Magic, is LEED Gold certified and serves as a model for event centers around the country. Completed in 2010, this facility features low-flow plumbing, storm water recycling systems, an insulated reflective roof to reduce heating costs, high efficiency air…
Louisiana and South Carolina are the latest states to pass Benefit Corporation Legislation. With the addition of these states, a total of 9 states have now passed this legislation (California, Hawaii, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Vermont and Virginia – five other states and Washington D.C. have introduced the legislation), thus beginning the shift of…