TODAY'S BUSINESS NEWS
Excellence In Green Building Awards & Grants Announced
WASHINGTON, D.C.--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has awarded its first annual awards and grants recognizing and...
Millipore Announces Major, Multi-year Environmental Effort
BILLERICA, MA -- Millipore Corp. unveiled a goal on Wednesday to reduce its carbon footprint by 20 percent during the next five ye...
Report: Green Builidng Makes Gains, But Lacks Leader
OAKLAND, CA-- Although all of the largest U.S homebuilders have made some efforts to green their work, none has fully embraced...
Pepsi Reduces Plastic in Half-Liter Non-Carbonated Beverage Bottles by 20%
PURCHASE, N.Y.-- Pepsi is introducing its lightest 500mL flavored non-carbonated beverage bottle yet.
Nike Leads Pack of Companies Improving Climate Performance
NEW YORK-- Companies such as Nike, Google, Anheuser-Busch and Levi Strauss have taken strides in reducing greenhouse gas...
eBay Unveils Green Building; Solar Installation
SAN JOSE, CA-- eBay Inc. today announced the opening of an environmentally friendly building on its North Campus in San Jose.
Washingtonian Magazine and Washington Business Journal Present First Green Awards to The Tower Companies
BETHESDA, MD-- Washingtonian Magazine has named The Tower Companies Corporate Leader in Green Building for "being green-building...
Emissions Trading Experts to Lead Workshops at the 2nd Carbon Trading Conference in New York
NEW YORK--Imtiaz Ahmad, Executive Director of Morgan Stanley's Carbon Trading group will present on the infrastructure of carbon...
Pure Eart. Completes Acquisition of Nycon, Introduces Green Reinforcing Fiber for Use in Concrete
TREVOSE, PA-- Pure Earth, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Nycon, Inc. and changed its name to New Nycon,...
Gore's VC Company Closes $683 Million For Green Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- An investment company headed by Nobel Prize winner Al Gore has reportedly closed a new $683m fund for...
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IN THIS ISSUE:
NEW YORK HOUSE MAGAZINE
Greener Urban Neighborhoods
With the launch of its Smart Environmental Efforts campaign, the Brooklyn neighborhood of DUMBO plants a seed.
Live/Work
Biodegradable bath acccessories, a steel origami table, reclaimed furniture.
When It Rains, It Pours
How to prepare and protect your home from bad weather ahead.
Area Spotlight
AREA
Central Valley: Catskills Gateway
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Born to Be Green
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GREEN EVENTS
> Ongoing—WATER: H2O = LIFE (New York City)
Examine the most vital liquid on Earth through a
series of exhibits featuring live animals, a historical
look at damages to aquatic ecosystems, and ways
to protect the quality of our water at the American Museum of Natural History.
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> 5/13—Municipal Art Society
Moynihan Station: What Needs to Happen Next?(Manhattan). The construction of Moynihan Station is the single most critical civic project planned for New York City this decade.
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> 5/28—Municipal Art Society
The Heart of the City (Manhattan). Architectural historian, Francis Morrone will discuss the role of Grand Central Terminal in the success of Midtown Manhattan.
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> 5/31—Municipal Art Society
Finding Your Way: Penn Station Vs. Grand Central(Manhattan). Walking tour led by David Koenig, New Jersey Transit's historic preservation specialist, will compare Penn Station to Grand Central.
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