Archive for Environmental News
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October 19, 2009
Rip Curl announced a few weeks ago that former ASP world champion, Mick Fanning would surf in a new green wetsuit during the Billabong Pro Mundaka, in an effort to raise eco-friendly awareness for Enviroweek & the Rip Curl Planet initiative. Fanning signed on as an Enviroweek ambassador this year, hoping to help spread their eco-message [...]
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October 14, 2009
Many mortgage brokers, loan officers and realtors are become a Green Lending Specialist, or a GLS. Green lending is a national designation program for a mortgage lending professional who has attended the comprehensive 2-day training, successfully passed two exams and adopted the principles set out in the Green Lending Specialist Code of Conduct. FHA has come out with several energy [...]
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October 5, 2009
In environmental news, a recent Reuters article reported that President Barack Obama ordered that federal agencies on Monday to set a goal within ninety days for cutting their greenhouse gas emissions by 2020. A White House spokesman said, aiming to “lead by example” to fight climate change and reverse global warming. The White House said in a [...]
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September 28, 2009
“The Coastal Commission has sent a clear message to the County,” explained Linda Krop, chief counsel of the Environmental Defense Center. “A hard structure such as groin will rob downcoast beaches of sand, causing bluffs and beaches to erode.” According to EDC environmental analyst Brian Trautwein, “This decision is a victory for beaches and people [...]
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September 27, 2009
Grammy Award nominee Jason Mraz is giving his San Diego fans a free concert with donations going to green charities. The “I’m Yours” hitmaker is giving a free concert at the Cricket Wireless Amphitheater on October 11. The free show will start at 6 p.m. with Brett Dennen as special guest and Bushwalla as host.Fans [...]
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September 27, 2009
Three years ago, the Cardiff Chamber of Commerce stopped organizing a surfing competition and beach fair with renowned surfer Rob Machado because it had grown too big. This year, it’s back. A group of volunteers is reviving the event. The weekend festival, with its Cardiff King and Queen of the Reef, will be scaled down [...]