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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.

July 25th, 2008 | 0 comments | Read more
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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.

July 16th, 2008 | 0 comments | Read more
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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.

July 8th, 2008 | 0 comments | Read more
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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.

May 20th, 2008 | 1 comment | Read more
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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.

May 9th, 2008 | 0 comments | Read more
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Hotel Carlton becomes San Francisco’s First Solar-Powered Hotel

San Francisco’s Hotel Carlton, a renowned “green” property, has announced its latest eco-friendly achievement: to be the first hotel in the city to utilize solar power facilities in order to offset the property’s energy use.

April 10th, 2008 | 0 comments | Read more
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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.

April 3rd, 2008 | 0 comments | Read more
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An Upcoming Gaia at Anderson looks to earn LEED Gold in California

Gaia at Anderson, a new 122-room eco-friendly hotel is almost complete in the town of Anderson, just south of Redding, California. The project is costing Wen-I Chang, creator of America’sfirst LEED Gold certified hotel in Napa Valley (Gaia Napa Valley Hotel and Spa) a whopping $14 million.

February 28th, 2008 | 0 comments | Read more
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Conde Nast names Mauni Lani among ‘World’s Top Earth-Friendly Getaways’

The Big Island’s award-winning Mauna Lani Resort has been named one of the “World’s Top Earth-Friendly Getaways” by Conde Nast Traveler magazine in its January 2008 issue.

January 29th, 2008 | 0 comments | Read more

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.

November 6th, 2007 | 0 comments | Read more

Sugar Hill Harlem Inn Goes Solar

Jeremy Archer, owner of the five-room Sugar Hill Harlem Inn in Harlem, NYC, is in the final stages of installing solar panels on the 100 year old building’s roof.

October 22nd, 2007 | 0 comments | Read more

Retreat at TreeGap: an Eco-Journey

by Bonnie Alter
This lovely looking house is the starting point for an environmental and ecological journey. Megan Reynolds decided to give up her day job, move into her family’s house in Woodstock, New York, and turn it into a one room eco Bed and Breakfast. She has kept an ongoing “memoir in progress” of her [...]

September 9th, 2007 | 0 comments | Read more

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