August 5, 2011

"Corroded natural gas pipeline welds under inspection near New York homes, highlighting dangerous safety violations in the Millennium Pipeline that threaten local communities and watersheds across the state. #PipelineSafety #GasLeaks #GreenLivingGuy"

Pipeline Safety Concerns for Communities in New York

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Federal regulators suspect that a major natural gas pipeline in New York may be riddled with faulty welds and have ordered the pipeline’s operator to take immediate protective action to prevent a tragedy, according to documents obtained by NaturalGasWatch.org.
The federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PMHSA) issued the order on July 6, in connection with a leak that was discovered in the Millenium pipeline, which runs between Steuben County and Rockland County in southern New York, in January.
During a routine surface patrol, Columbia employees noticed bubbles emerging from a creek located in a remote part of Tioga County, near the Schneider Road, and identified a leak that ultimately resulted in the release of more than 1.3 million cubic feet of natural gas into the environment. Federal regulators suspect that the Millenium natural gas pipeline in New York may be riddled with faulty welds after discovering a leak in the pipeline and reviewing construction records of the line, installed in 2007 and 2008

Healthy Home App for a Balanced Environment

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Healthy Home and Lifestyle experts Laura Forbes Carlin and Alison Forbes have created the “Easy Feng Shui with Augmented Reality” iPhone appto help guide you in creating a healthy home. Using an overlay technique known as “augmented reality,” users can use their iPhone viewfinders to literally look around a room, while the app shows them exactly which part of the room is represented, such as the love, wealth or health areas. By following the app’s suggestions, you can make adjustments to troubled areas and compensate for any issues.
Our homes are like our third skin—our actual skin being first and clothes being second. What we have in our homes, how we clean them, and how we decorate are all decisions that affect our lives on a daily basis. We need to take care of our homes just as we do our bodies.
To help you create the best possible healthy home, Carlin and Forbes offer the following must-haves for creating a healthy home:

Planet Dog hemp collection a photograph showcasing eco-friendly hemp dog leashes in natural earth tones, arranged on a wooden surface with greenery in the background to emphasize the sustainable nature of these products. The natural lighting highlights the organic textures of the hemp material - perfect for featuring sustainable pet products!

Planet Dog Expands Hemp Collection of Leashes

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Planet Dog http://www.planetdog.com has added Lil’ Hemp offerings to its popular collection of naturally dyed pure hemp collars, leashes and harnesses to accommodate requests from dog lovers with smaller canine companions. Because the company is committed to both the environment and improving the lives of dogs, Planet Dog is proud to offer little dogs an eco-friendly collar made from one of nature’s most abundant and strongest fibers.
Thanks to a nylon-reinforced plastic quick-release buckle and the durability of the fabric, Planet Dog’s hemp collars stand up to rigorous salt-water swims, mud puddle baths, snowy romps and the occasional roll in the sand. They are machine washable too.
According to company founder Alex Fisher, “The collection was inspired by everyone’s favorite pair of jeans – it’s what you would choose to wear if you were a dog.”

carbon nation documentary now on DVD and On Demand

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Critically acclaimed documentary carbon nation is available now on DVD at http://www.carbonnationmovie.com (worldwide shipping) and selected retailers including Walmart and Amazon.com. The film is also available on Video on Demand in 100 million homes in the U.S and Canada. Visit our website for a full list of carriers.
carbon nation is an optimistic, solutions-based, non-preachy, non-partisan, big tent film that shows tackling climate change boosts the economy, increases national & energy security and promotes health & a clean environment. carbon nation is a film that celebrates solutions, inspiration and action, making it appealing across the political spectrum.

Principal Solar, Inc. (PSWW) Launches World’s First Solar Energy Library

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Principal Solar, Inc (PSWW), a publicly traded renewable energy holding company which concentrates its resources on rapidly advancing the inevitable, worldwide utilization of solar power through a unique roll-up strategy, today launched the Definitive Solar Library, the world’s first online reference center dedicated exclusively to solar energy.
“Efforts to capture the power of the sun at a reasonable cost continue to evolve, positioning solar energy as one of the hottest topics around the world and creating the need for straightforward information and perspectives that improve upon the renewable energy exchange of ideas,” says Michael Gorton, CEO and president of Principal Solar, Inc. “By defining the issues, collecting and distributing information, the Definitive Solar Library will serve as a valuable educational outpost for leaders of government, business and academia. It will also be accessible to consumers who want to join the dialogue.”