The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded $114 million in grants to 183 community groups for education and training, including numerous groups already involved in the government’s YouthBuild program. YouthBuild assists youths in obtaining high school diplomas or GEDs and occupational training in construction.
Safeway Inc., a nationwide supermarket chain, will now sell more locally grown produce and label it for customers to make conscientious selections.
Discovery’s Planet Green channel recently featured a Hypercar, designed and developed by the Rocky Mountain Institute. The Hypercar is designed to be an ultralight hybrid vehicle with low drag and exponentially more efficient than current passenger vehicles.
Green singles and members of the natural dating community have a new home online: EcoDater.com. EcoDater is an eco-friendly online dating site for green single men and women who care about living a natural, holistic lifestyle. Members include environmentalists, vegans and vegetarians, organic farmers, outdoor enthusiasts, yoga practitioners, activists and much more.
John Wright, owner of Southern RobotX, distributor of remote control lawn mowers, is introducing the hybrid remote control lawn mower. Besides reducing fuel consumption by 40%, the commercial models, such as the popular SRX22T commercial mower, increase productivity for lawn care professionals.
Sir David Attenborough, dedicated naturalist, was granted a lifetime achievement award in the Observer’s ethical awards competition. Attenborough has broadcasted programs for BBC on animals and nature for more than 50 years. He has also written and/or presented several environmental documentaries.
A lawsuit filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court on June 10 alleges that Disney used air conditioners with hazardous substances and disposed of air cooling water and chemicals into municipal drains since 1988, Courthouse News Service has reported.
