Archive for the 'GENERAL' Category

Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Accidents

According to accident lawyer, William D. Kickham in Boston, an unexpected consequence of electric vehicles is accidents with pedestrians at slow speeds.  We are used to the noise of internal combustion. Electric and hybrid vehicles make little or no noise at speeds under 15 mph.  Hybrid vehicles’ gasoline engines start at 15 mph. Most accidents [...]

North Dakota and Alaska Job Growth

Today Congress voted to extend unemployment benefits. However, North Dakota and Alaska are the only states that have created jobs since the beginning of the recession. Most of these jobs are government ones, both federal and local. Some of the jobs in these states are green.  Hybrid diesel-electric buses are produced by the Motor Coach [...]

Spain: Wins Soccer World Cup; 4th Largest Wind Power

Jul 12, 2010 – Congratulations to Spain on winning its first World Cup yesterday after a full month long competition.  Spain is the 4th biggest producer of wind power, after the US, Germany & China.  The largest producer of wind power in Spain is Iberdola [25.5% of capacity], followed by Acciona [20.9%] and NEO Energia [...]

Delray Beach, FL-Holistic Health Fair and Garden Awareness Day

Date:     Wednesday, July 28th Time:    1:00 pm- 4:00pm Where: 802 NE. 1st Street Corner of Atlantic Blvd. &  the Intracoastal, Delray Beach, Fl Phone:  561-243-7350 Educational workshops & programs – Entertainment – Organic clothing line fashion show – Nature Photography Exhibits – Introduction to Yoga & Tai Chi – Organic TEAS from Barbara the Tea [...]

Ft.Lauderdale, FL-Business Opportunity & Go GREEN Wellness Presentation

Join us on Monday, July 12th at 7:30pm in The Westin-Ft. Lauderdale Presenters are Ed Bestoso and Kim Cherveny Westin Hotel 400 Corporate Drive Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33334 Call 856-663-5300 for directions RSVP to Abby at firstena52@bellsouth.net  to reserve your seat.

Greenbuild 2010 in Chicago November 17-19

November 17-19, 2010 Greenbuild 2010 McCormick  Place West Chicago, IL Greenbuild is a perfect opportunity to meet with green building colleagues, network with leading industry professionals and learn from international representatives from around the world. The convention will have seminars and exhibitors. For a schedule of events, list of exhibitors and registration, please visit greenbuildexpo.org.

Green Events in Wisconsin during July 2010

Eco Fair 360 July 16 – 18 Walworth County Fairgrounds Elkhorn, WI Speakers, workshops, entertainment, demonstrations, food, beer and wine. Workshops include: Making a LEED Certified Home affordable on Saturday, July 17 at 3:00 pm. For workshops, entertainment and event details, please visit ecofair360.com.

BOCA RATON, FL – GOING GREEN NETWORKING EVENT

It is everyone’s responsibility to reduce our carbon footprint at home, in business, and for our environment.  It is easier than you think to go green more effectively without changing your lifestyle or your budget! There is a networking event next week not to be missed.  It is for professionals that want to learn more [...]

“Greening of Our Economy: Clean Energy Careers” Webinar, June 24, 2010: 7:30-8:30 pm Eastern

“The Greening of Our Economy: Clean Energy Careers” Webinar and Discussion Thursday, June 24, 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Eastern Time Many of you have already registered but for those of you who haven’t, there is still time to sign up for the upcoming informative, online interactive discussion on careers in clean energy and sustainability.  Across every [...]

BOCA RATON, FL – GOING GREEN NETWORKING EVENT NEXT WEEK

It is everyone’s responsibility to reduce our carbon footprint at home, in business, and for our environment.  It is easier than you think to go green more effectively without changing your lifestyle or your budget! There is a networking event next week not to be missed.  It is for professionals that want to learn more [...]

GO GREEN MORE EFFECTIVELY AND SAVE!

It is everyone’s responsibility to reduce our carbon footprint at home, in business, and for our environement.  It is easier than you think to go green more effectively without changing your lifestyle or your budget! There is a networking event next week not to be missed.  It is for professionals that want to learn more [...]

World’s Largest Airship

The world’s largest airship was inflated recently.  Nasa will carry the first payload.  See the video from CNN for more.

Real Estate Agent Posts Wanted

If you are a real estate agent or real estate developer and have green properties, you may post them on this website. Green properties can have solar heat, solar electric power, geothermal energy, wind power, green building materials, LEED certification,  or  any other green feature. Please contact us. Our email address is LMerker@greenenergyforearth.com. You will [...]

EARTH DAY! 4Oth ANNIVERSARY.

Apr 22, 2010 – Happy Earth Day.  Remember that all your efforts to support green energy and this website supports the goals of Earth Day and helps the earth!

Cleantech Forum XXVII – Paris, France

Cleantech Forum XXVII – Paris, France April 26-28, 2010 Themed “Towards a new normal: taking resource efficiency to scale in the 2010s,” Cleantech Forum XXVII Paris at Le Méridien Etoile over April 26-28th, 2010 will host 500 clean technology leaders, including investors, corporations, policy-makers, entrepreneurs and CEOs from around Europe – and beyond. The agenda [...]