environmental protection

Determining Cash for Clunkers Eligible Vehicles

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:16:46 -0500

The hope of many drivers in USA is to know if their old vehicles are eligible for Cash for Clunkers program under the EPA ruling. You may or may not have the complete list of the qualification criteria. However, if a driver knows how to determine the criteria for the government rebate, he or she already know what vehicles are eligible for Cash for Clunkers program.

Obama Conference To Focus On Health Insurance, CO2

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:37:15 -0500

Barack Obama holds Tuesday 23 June, his fourth press conference at the White House since he took office. It will focus on two major themes: health insurance reform and the reduction of greenhouse gases. The conference, held in the gardens of the White House, will begin with an introductory statement at 12:30PM and will be followed by an hour of questions and answer session with journalists.

Surveillance To Protect Beaches In NY, NJ

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 29 May 2009 09:07:59 -0500

New effort by EPA will use various means to protect beaches in New York and New Jersey to ensure the public may have safe and healthy beach vacations during the summer holiday season.

United States vows to catch up on climate change

mattwion — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:33:23 -0500

After eight years of the Bush Administration's refusal to address global warming, the Obama administration has vowed to be a friend to science and fight climate change at every level. The latest committment of the administration is to "catch up on climate change."

UN Program Spotlights Recycle Bank

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:11:08 -0500

Ron Gonen of Recycle Bank is named 2009 United Nations Environment Program Champion of the earth. The founder and CEO of Recycle Bank Gonen is one of 7 environmental leaders in the world honored today in Paris.

People Are Recycling And Buying 'Green'

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:50:38 -0500

A study by the environmental organization Green Seal finds that four out of five Americans are buying "green," environmentally friendly, but often more expensive, products despite the economic recession. But, the study also shows that consumers are uncertain which products are really "green."

Eiffel Tower, Pyramids Go Dark For Earth Hour

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 19:26:53 -0500

The world landmarks ranging from The Eiffel Tower to the Egyptian Pyramids and from the Greek Acropolis to the Sydney Harbor go dark for the Earth Hour.

Barack Obama Turns America Toward Combating Climate Change

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:23:09 -0600

President Obama today emphasized that the United States must end its dependence on foreign oil.

Obama Declares Fight on Global Warming Today

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:04:20 -0600

Elections have consequences, and this one couldn't come too soon. Today, President-Elect Barack Obama surprised the Bi-Partisan Governors Global Climate Summit in Los Angeles Tuesday with taped remarks in which he proclaimed the science of global warming "beyond dispute" and pledges to be a leader in the White House who will fight global warming.

Energy Conservation Tips for the Kitchen

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:40:09 -0600

Now that the election is over, it’s time to move on to other things. My own personal obsession is the environment and conserving energy and water, reducing our carbon footprint and so on. This story will share some helpful energy conservation tips that are very much needed ahead of this Holiday Season.

E.R. Response to 60 Minutes Report November 2008

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 21:04:20 -0600

Executive Recycling is a respected and law abiding business that recycles computers and electronic parts in a responsible and lawful way. Our company has reviewed the recent report of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the 60 Minutes story on E-Waste and we agree on the dangers of unregulated disposal of electronic and computer waste.

To protect the environment, biofuel standards are needed

harminka — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:44:28 -0500

The United States lacks the policies needed to ensure that cellulosic biofuel production will not cause environmental harm, says a distinguished group of international scientists.