Eco-friendly whale watching
Pacific Whale Foundation president Greg Kaufman recently presented at a naturalist workshop in Provincetown, Massachusetts - sharing direct experiences with modeling eco-friendly behaviors for its guests and using eco-friendly products.
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Travelers tense on the brink of swine flu pandemic
While global health officials are meeting to determine the best strategies to deal with the swine flu virus, travelers can find up-to-the-minute information on individual policies and screening procedures related to the prevention of the swine flu, as well as learn some “best practices” on how to prevent the spread of the virus.
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Green Globe Certification extends its reach across the world
Expanding the recognition of the Green Globe Certification Program, its founding company Green Globe International is working along with AAA, Travelocity and British Airways to promote a worldwide symbol for sustainability.
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Hawai gone Green: The untouched 'Garden Island' of Kauai
With 97% of its land undeveloped, mountainous rainforest, Kauai’s 43 miles of beaches have shielded this small, pristine land in the middle of the Pacific since the island’s formation. It is a true Polynesian paradise, and the 58,000 permanent residents would like to keep it that way.
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Penn State's new environmental event inspires action
The popular university’s symposium “Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream” will encourage and foster community discussions on environmental sustainability and social responsibility.
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Celebrate 'Earth Month' at the Bronx Zoo
The Bronx Zoo is hosting an 18-day Earth Expo during the month, showcasing companies and organizations that offer green products, services and information - like Sustainable playground maker KOMPAN and Tiki Barber’s “Tiki Recreation” - to help consumers adopt greener practices.
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Getaway to Yosemite by Rail
There are obvious benefits of traveling by rail. In commemoration of this past Earth Day and Clean Air Month, SFRTA (in partnership with Comcast) is giving away a 4-day, 3-night getaway for two to the beautiful Yosemite National Park.
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Hotels get challenged to Go Green
AH&LA is challenging hoteliers across the country to practice association guidelines to benchmark eco-friendly operations. The AH&LA Green Guidelines Challenge allows hotels to identify themselves as eco-friendly according to the association’s 11 green criteria.
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New 'GreenHotels' Directory launches
The GreenHotels Directory is a new and complete online reservation system designed for travelers seeking environmentally-friendly hotel accommodations; launched by a partnership between Environment News Service and ARES Travel Network. The site enables travelers to instantly locate and make online reservations at hotels offering responsible conservation features.
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JetBlue pledges to do 'One Thing That's Green'
By making small changes to daily habits, everyone can help make the world a greener place. With a goal of inspiring 22,000 individuals to make pledges, the “One Thing That’s Green” initiative is part of JetBlue’s “Jetting to Green” environmental commitment.
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Grand Teton Lodge touts its "green cred"
The Grand Teton Lodge Company shares how it has turned unique circumstances into environmental success through its achievements in renewable energy, waste reduction and cooperative partnerships in the second edition of its Envision Sustainability Report.
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The Climate Project partners with 'Cool the Earth' to teach kids about global warming
Al Gore’s Grassroots Organization, “The Climate Project”, is partnering with with Bay Area non-profit, “Cool the Earth”, to educate and motivate kids K-8 to preserve the environment and reduce global warming.
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New iPhone App offers translation tools to travelers
Don’t travel alone: take along a “native speaker” and turn your iPhone or iPod Touch into a mobile talking translator.
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New National Children's Museum inspires children to change the world
Scheduled to open in 2013, the National Children’s Museum will be a world-class cultural and educational center dedicated to engaging children and empowering them to make a difference.
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Six Flags fights kids' cancer with 'A Walk in the Park'
Six Flags Friends and Cure Kids Cancer have teamed up to raise awareness and funding for pediatric cancers through its “A Walk In The Park” program - a unique walk-a-thon at all domestic Six Flags properties April 26 through July 26 offering local neighborhoods a distinct, interactive setting to participate in a global cause.
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