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EMA Awards Hydrodec First Place Award for Environmental Achievement in Business

Posted on: Thursday, May 17th, 2012 at 3:23 pm

The Environmental Management Association (EMA) (http://www.emaweb.info) awarded its annual Environmental Achievement Award to Hydrodec North America LLC.  The announcement was made by EMA president Larry Russette at the annual awards ceremony at the Detroit Athletic Club.  (more…)


Hydraulic Fracturing and Oil and Gas Production

Posted on: Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 at 5:48 pm

As you may know, the Bridging Reductions to Energy Airborne Toxic Health Effects (BREATHE) Act, was introduced by Congressman Jared Polis (D-Colorado) on March 17, 2011. (more…)

Detroit: Bursting with Potential for Vibrant Neighborhoods LEED – Neighborhood Development Forum June 8 at HFCC

Posted on: Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 at 4:26 pm

Somewhere beyond the current financial challenges facing the City of Detroit, and all the media coverage of alternative energy, urban farming and sustainable building materials—lies the future and landscape of South East Michigan. (more…)


New Information about Air Emissions from Electricity Generation (eGRID and Power Profiler) Available Now

Posted on: Monday, May 14th, 2012 at 3:18 pm

Today EPA released a new edition of the Emissions and Generation Integrated Resource Database (eGRID), a comprehensive source of data on the environmental characteristics of virtually all electric power plants in the United States. EPA also released an updated Power Profiler, an easy-to-use application that helps people understand how their electricity use affects the environment. (more…)


White House Council on Environmental Quality, Mayor Bings Office and GreeningDetroit.com Round Table Meeting

Posted on: Monday, May 14th, 2012 at 2:59 pm

On Thursday, May 10th, 2012, The Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Administration Office, held a meeting at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, #401, 2 Woodward Avenue. (more…)


Founder & CEO of Wigs 4 Kids Nominated for Athena Award

Posted on: Monday, May 14th, 2012 at 2:34 pm

Wigs 4 Kids is proud to announce  Maggie Varney, Founder & CEO, has been nominated for the Athena Award through the Macomb Chamber. The Athena Award is presented to a woman —or man— who is honored for professional excellence, community service and for actively assisting women in their attainment of leadership skills. (more…)


Bill to Expedite Mining Threat to Great Lakes Region

Posted on: Monday, May 14th, 2012 at 2:01 pm

Great Lakes waters, lands and citizen’s rights are being threatened by recently introduced Federal legislation that will expedite mining of minerals.  This legislation (H.R. 4402) expedites mining exploration and mine permits on federal lands. (more…)


EPA, Dept. of Energy Launch Tools to Determine Solar and Wind Energy Potential on Contaminated Lands

Posted on: Monday, May 14th, 2012 at 1:56 pm

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have developed and launched two new tools designed to test underutilized sites and contaminated land for solar and wind energy potential. (more…)

Wayne County offers FREE Health Expo for the Uninsured

Posted on: Monday, May 14th, 2012 at 1:48 pm

In an effort to address the basic health needs of the uninsured, Wayne County will hold a free health and human services expo on May 16, 2012 at Cobo Center. All uninsured, or eligible low-income residents will have access to basic care services ranging from health, dental, and diabetes screenings to nutrition seminars, and on-site head start enrollment. (more…)


People, Planet and 101 Best & Brightest Sustainable Companies

Posted on: Friday, May 11th, 2012 at 3:12 pm

Compassion. Conviction. Concern with things beyond their front door. All these words describe Michigan’s greenest companies. (more…)