Posted by Editor at Jun 26th, 2008 in Green Trends
The global campaign to eradicate malaria in the 1950s and ’60s successfully vanquished the disease from the United States and Europe and substantially reduced it in others – in India and Sri Lanka…
Posted by Editor at Jun 24th, 2008 in Green Design
MAMMOTH LAKES, CALIF.—In celebration of continued commitment to the environment, Mammoth Mountain Ski Area (MMSA) has announced the completion of the first registered Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) building in the Town of…
Posted by Editor at Jun 12th, 2008 in Green Design
NATIONAL REPORT—Summer-like weather is here and there is nothing better than kicking back on the beach or close to a pool. Why not kick back on some recycled plastic? There are a number of U.S.-based…
Posted by Editor at Jun 10th, 2008 in Green Trends
Ecological resources have factored into many national conflicts–either through competition for scarce resources or greed to exploit plentiful ones. But some scholars see another role for the environment: fostering peace. Resources managed jointly…
Posted by Editor at May 20th, 2008 in Green Design
NIANTIC, CONN.—INNCOM International, a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of guestroom automation systems for the international lodging industry, has unveiled a new design-centric energy-management solution made of recyclable glass that controls room temperature, lighting and…
Posted by Editor at Apr 30th, 2008 in Green Design
WINDSOR, U.K.—InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has unveiled its online, futuristic solar-powered Innovation Hotel. The concept includes an outline of the latest technology in energy and water conservation and recycling. Among the green features of the…
Posted by Editor at Apr 21st, 2008 in Green Design
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.—Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced that its newest brand, ELEMENT hotels, will require all hotels brand-wide to pursue the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED certification. With its first hotel debuting…
