Archive for March, 2008
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EcoLogo: Defend yourself against “Greenwashing”
A recent study by TerraChoice Environmental Marketing found that up to 99.9% of products make unwarranted claims - including misleading statements, false labeling, and unsubstantiated promises that seem to “ride the wave” of society’s newly blooming eco-friendly consciousness.
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Lawsuit files that Uranium Drilling to Threaten Grand Canyon
Several environmental groups are challenging the approval of up to 39 new uranium drilling sites, operated by British firm VANE Minerals, within only a few miles of Grand Canyon National Park’s southern border. The suit claims that the Forest Service violated the National Environmental Policy Act, Administrative Procedures Act, and Appeals Reform Act when it [...]
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Saying “I Do” in the presence of Mother Nature with RockResorts’ New Green Wedding Intiative
RockResorts, the luxury hotel chain with a deep commitment to eco-friendly accommodations, announced its plans for a Green Weddings initiative to begin this Summer 2008. For couples exchanging their vows at one of the nine RockResorts properties throughout the country, celebrating the momentous occasion means beginning one’s married life with a commitment to the planet [...]
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Natural Habitat Adventures unveils the world’s first hybrid safari vehicle
On March 17th, a new era in safari transportation will emerge in Boulder, CO. Natural Habitat Adventures is self-proclaiming to be “the world’s first 100% carbon neutral travel company”, stating that they “offset all of the greenhouse gas emissions” from their trips and operation.
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China’s Yangshuo Mountain Retreat an Eco Hotel
In a country where the economy has been growing at an average of 9% over the past 3 years and one that receives more than 70% of its power through burning coal, the words Eco and China are not often associated with each other.
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Kimpton’s Hotel Palomar opens its doors to Los Angeles in Spring 2008
Back in February, GoBeyondGreen.org featured a story on Kimpton Hotels’ efforts to be “green” with its EarthCare program, noting the hospitality company’s plans for a Los Angeles property. Well, this coming Spring, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants will debut its latest project, Hotel Palomar Los Angeles. Located in Los Angeles’ upscale Westwood neighborhood, adjacent to Beverly [...]
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Xanterra’s Zion Lodge named Sustainable Hotel of Year
In recognition of its many environmental programs, the historic Zion Lodge in Zion National Park was named the Sustainable Hotel of the Year at the recent HotelWorld Global Hospitality and Design Award Ceremony and Expo in Las Vegas.
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Madagascar Retains 15 Million Acres as Nature Reserve
In an effort to preserve wildlife and ecosystems in the region, as well as booster tourism revenues, the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar has reduced the destruction of its protected forests eight-fold. Madagascar, which is the world’s fourth largest island, is home to hundreds of species of various wildlife and vegetation. Conservationists are aiming to [...]
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Bush Administration Sued for Not Protecting Endangered Species in National Forests
On March 11, environmental groups throughout the U.S. challenged the federal government’s decision to exclude all national forest land from a recent endangered species ruling in federal court. The suit was filed by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Center for Biological Diversity, Northwoods Wilderness Recovery, Michigan Nature Association, Door County Environmental Council (DCEC) and [...]
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Riviera Maya, Mexico gets a new Eco-Friendly Hacienda Tres Ríos this Summer
Hacienda Tres Ríos will be opening its doors and welcoming guests on July 2, 2008. The luxury, eco-friendly resort covers 326 acres of beautiful land, enjoying surroundings of the sea, fresh water canals and tropical vistas with rivers, an estuary, ten cenotes (fresh water springs) and a private one-mile stretch of sandy white beach.
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Early Recovery of Nature-Based Tourism Good for Kenya and Good for Biodiversity Says UNEP Head
Tourism can play a key role in restoring economic activity and employment in Kenya and in doing so play its part in bringing peace and stability to the East African country, the head of the UN Environment Program (UNEP) said today. Achim Steiner, UNEP’s Executive Director was speaking on the eve of his departure to [...]
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Green Skies Conference in May 2008 in Orlando, Florida
Green Skies, a green-aviation consulting firm, aims to shine a light on how the aviation industry can reduce and/or recycle waste. The Green Skies annual convention will focus on goals and solutions for lessening the amount of trash produced by airlines. Green skies would like to see a 100% recycle rate by 2018 which would [...]
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I booked a hotel with TravelWorm in October 2008. They charged by credit card but did not pay the hotel. ...
diane hill | January 1st, 2009
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alex | December 29th, 2008
Green Energy Summit is unique in that it endeavours to identify practical steps that will be of interest to decision ...
gillberk | December 27th, 2008
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Jessica Brock | December 19th, 2008
