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New Orleans responds to man-made disaster
After Katrina, the greatest economic factor keeping New Orleans “alive” was its fishing and tourism industries. Now, the community is bracing for the negative economic impact of the oil disaster will have on local businesses.
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Green is the way to go for today’s top hotels
New research is proving that the “green scene” is here to stay, and well worth every penny. As more and more properties dive head-first into the green travel market, the best and brightest will continue to fan the flames of competition to deliver top-quality, sustainable options to travelers.
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Eco cabins in Australia go carbon neutral
Hidden Valley Cabins are officially the first 100% carbon neutral “ecolodge” in Queensland, Australia, serving as a role model for the tourism industry in their commitment to environmental improvement for over 20 years.
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New educational tour promotes sustainable consumerism
The launch of the coast-to coast 2009 National Clean Air Green Tour is aiming to educate consumers on the latest advances in sustainability, giving participants hands-on experience with well-known brands that support environmental awareness.
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Solar training boot camps provide green jobs and much-needed expertise
The solar Energy industry is exploding with opportunity, with an expected 400,000 job openings in 2009 alone. But while the prospects for a stable and progressive career in the solar energy industry are phenomenal, the launch of a formal training institute will help many fulfill their goals of joining the booming industry.
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Cool green gear: Samsung's solar-powered 'Blue Earth' cell phone
Samsung has released “Blue Earth”, the world’s first solar-powered full-touch phone, this week at Barcelona’s Mobile World Congress 2009. Under the slogan “The Blue Earth Dream: Eco-living with SAMSUNG mobile”, Samsung is enhancing its commitment to protect the environment through the design of eco-friendly products.
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Famous Napa vineyard goes green
Sterling Vineyards, a landmark Napa Valley winery, has just announced that its famed aerial tram is converting to solar energy. Each year the, celebrated tram carries more than 200,000 visitors to the Sterling Vineyards winery perched 300 feet above the town of Calistoga.
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Johnny Depp plans to bring solar-hydrogen power to his personal Caribbean paradise
The “Sweeney Todd” star is aiming to bring some Earth-friendly elements to his 35-acre Caribbean island abode.
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Fresno Yosemite International Airport celebrates largest solar airport installation in the country
Fresno Yosemite International Airport along with WorldWater & Solar Technologies Corp. commemorate the opening of the largest solar airport installation to date in the U.S.
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Denali National Park unveils new green visitor center
The Eielson Visitor Center, a new tourist-resource within Denali National Park and Preserve, opens its doors to the public with a grand opening on August 12. Visitors can enjoy a scenic view of Mt. McKinley, as well as adjacent nature trails and interior park exhibits.
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REI stores going solar
Recreational Equipment Inc., better know to travel-consumers as REI, is taking steps to make its establishments environmentally friendly.
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Green Energy: What is it?
As part of many “green” initiatives within the travel industry, the transition to “green power” tends to play a major role. Fortunately, innovative programs around the world make it possible for all environmentally conscious travelers as wells as travel busniesses to support renewable energy directly by participating in the “green” power market.
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First fully carbon neutral Ecolodge leads the way says Ecotourism Australia
“The Solar Eco Cabins and Interpretive Centre at Hidden Valley Cabins are an inspiration for the tourist industry and the community to follow, ” Stephen Pahl, CEO of Ecotourism Australia, said today.
“Hidden Valley Cabins is Australia’s first fully carbon neutral resort and tour business, and they have recently achieved Advanced Ecotourism Certification”, said Stephen.
CNN Spotlight on Airline Emissions
In today’s political “climate” (no pun intended), air travel has become an adversary of environmentalists, labeled as “the world’s fastest growing source of greenhouse gases,” spewing more than 600 million tons of CO2 annually. However, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), air travel only makes up 3% of greenhouse emissions.
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Giant sea turtles swimming up to safe haven in Panama 
New adventure travel site launches to help “Book the Adventure of a Lifetime” 
San Francisco welcomes new shark exhibit in name of conservation 
Boeing helps Haiti rebuild, schools are top priority 
‘Freedom to Travel’: How will an ease on Cuba travel restrictions affect the industry? 
Sustainable hotel brand Adoba helps ‘Move America Forward’ with William Shatner 
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