Showing posts with label news. Show all posts
Showing posts with label news. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

2008 Florida Green News and Politics

Environmental News for Florida; the last 30 days

This Florida News briefing made possible from the sale of Green License Plates and EarthRehab

Florida has been a hot spot for Environmental News over the last 30 days. I would like to highlight and link to a few great moments.

June 24, 2008- Governor Crist tells US Sugar to pack their bags and buys back a section of the “River of Grass.”
The Sugar Deal

July 7-11, 2008- To kick off the 11th International Coral Reef Symposium, Governor Charlie Crist signed a bill to close all of the sewage pipes that pump 300 million gallons of untreated sewage into the Atlantic Gulf-stream. Ed Tichenor and Reef Rescue of the Palm Beaches get the hard won victory and credit.
The Sewage Deal

July 16, 2008- Surfrider Foundation and the City of Lake Worth join in a lawsuit to stop the useless Dredge and Fill projects that suffocate the Reefs.
The Dredge Lawsuit

July 16, 2008- Ciguatera Outbreak, 5 cases reported in Florida. Ciguatera is a disease caused when you eat reef fish that have consumed Harmful Algae Blooms.
The Ciguatera Outbreak

July 17, 2008- EarthJustice files a lawsuit for Clean Water Act enforcement in Florida vs. Harmful Algae Blooms.
The Clean Water Lawsuit

Help celebrate Environmental Victories and support Nature Research with the 100% Bright Blank Recycled Green License Plate by EarthRehab.Check out the photos.

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

2008 Green Events Calender for Florida WPB




January 2008 Florida ‘Going Green’ Eco-activist and Environmental Events Calendar by EarthRehab

January 1st - We welcome the International Year of the Reef 2008
http://www.iyor.org/
The ICRI International Year of the Reef 2008 is a worldwide campaign to raise awareness about the value and importance of coral reefs and threats to their sustainability, and to motivate people to take action to protect them….

January 21st- Proposed announcement date for the EarthRehab Coral Reef Initiative
http://greenreality.wordpress.com/category/coral-reef/

How important is this to you? Marine life including, turtles, Sharks, Tropical fish, Coral, Hurricane Sustainable wall, whales, dolphins, Etc. (not to mention our children and families that enjoy to swim in the Oceans)…..

February 25th- Radio interview with Evan Albright; the Green Living Hour which broadcast from 1-2pm, Hawaii time.http://www.cyberears.com/index.php/Show/audio/5232
William Djubin, Founder of EarthRehab will discuss with Evan Albright

* Why a Green License Plate and why now?
* Why would anyone conscious of sustainable living buy a vanity license plate?
* How was Earth Rehab Started?
* In 2007 what was EarthRehab involved in?
* EarthRehab collaborates with many organizations. How are you linked to them?
* Why is EarthRehab NOT non-profit?
* Two steps to save the planet
* What is EarthRehab’s plans for 2008?*

April 12 & 13- Join us at The Living Green Expo/ LA Convention Center (free admission)http://www.thegreenlivingexpo.com/Los_Angeles.html
EarthRehab will host a booth at the Expo with IYOR 2008 and explain the Green License Plate campaign to thousands.
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April 19th- Join us at ‘Kite Beach’ and ‘Corners’ in Juno for the Great American Clean-up 2008http://www.keeppbcbeautiful.org/gac08.htm
The local surf and kite board crowd of Jupiter and Juno will clean up Kite Beach to Corners.
BlueWater Surfing, Locals Surf Shop and EarthRehab collaborate to guarantee a great time.
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April 22nd- Celebrate EarthDay 2008 at the Beach with EarthRehab
More information to follow.
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July 7th – 11th International Coral Reef Symposium in Ft. Lauderdale
Any Ocean enthusiast should not miss this event, global climate change and effects on Oceans will be discussed