Edison International Introduces Edison Insights

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 14:40

Southern California Cities Plug Into Charge Ready EV Program

Thu, 04/06/2017 - 13:15

Southern California Edison has launched its Charge Ready program to expand access to electric vehicle charging in its service territory, beginning with construction of the first charging stations in the cities of Lynwood and Ontario.

Cox and The Trust For Public Land Launch Arizona’s 2017 Cox Conserves Heroes Awards Program

Mon, 04/03/2017 - 10:00

Local judging panels, comprised of civic and environmental leaders, will select three finalists who then compete to be named Arizona’s 2017 Cox Conserves Hero. The winner, chosen through an online public vote, will receive $10,000 to donate to his or her selected nonprofit beneficiary. The two finalists each will receive $5,000 for their nonprofits of choice.

Great American Cleanup Project Benefits Martin Nature Park in Oklahoma City

Fri, 03/31/2017 - 15:25

Oklahoma City's Martin Nature Park recently received a facelift as city, state, nonprofit and private industry teamed up to celebrate the Great American Cleanup, during Oklahoma’s Arbor Week.

Delos™ and Overbury and Morgan Lovell Form Strategic Alliance to Integrate Health and Wellness Into the Built Environment

Fri, 03/31/2017 - 11:15

Delos™, a wellness real estate and technology firm, today announces a strategic alliance with Overbury PLC and Morgan Lovell PLC, two of the United Kingdom’s foremost office design, fit out and refurbishment firms, to accelerate the transformation of indoor environments into spaces that promote human health and wellness. As part of the new relationship, Overbury and Morgan Lovell will demonstrate a commitment to supporting the continued global reach of the WELL Building Standard™ (WELL), which is the world’s first building standard focused exclusively on the effects of the built environment on human health and wellness.

National Keep America Beautiful Initiative Reports 60 Percent Reduction of Cigarette Litter in Participating Communities

Tue, 04/04/2017 - 10:15

Keep America Beautiful today announced an average 60 percent reduction in cigarette litter in communities that implemented its Cigarette Litter Prevention Program in 2016, a 10 percent increase over the 2015 program results. The Cigarette Litter Prevention Program, now it its 15th year, is the nation’s largest program aimed at reducing cigarette litter.

How Cities Prioritize Public Greening Initiatives

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 09:15

How much of an impact can one million trees make? What about approximately $3.2 billion worth? According to a recent study from The Nature Conservancy, a global conservation organization, an investment in tree planting in 245 of the world’s largest cities could improve the health of millions by helping to reduce pollution-related deaths and lowering overall city temperatures.

Ohio Employers Urge Lawmakers to Oppose Clean Energy Rollback Bill

Thu, 03/30/2017 - 11:00

As the Ohio House of Representatives prepares to vote on HB 114, major businesses and investors representing more than 30,000 employees, call on lawmakers to vote against the bill, a proposal that they say would dismantle the states renewable energy and energy efficiency standards and create prolonged uncertainty for the business and investor community.

A Good Fit: Challenges and Opportunities in the Drive for Workplace Wellness

Mon, 04/03/2017 - 09:05

A recent CBRE report on workplace wellness finds that every year up to $227 billion is lost to employee absenteeism (when you’re out sick) or presenteeism (when you’re in the office, but not feeling well enough to work at your typical clip).

LA 2024: Smartest, Greenest Olympics Bid Ever

Thu, 03/30/2017 - 12:00

AEG’s StubHub Center leads the way in sport and green innovation as the location of the Green Sports Park in Los Angeles’ bid to host the 2024 Summer and Olympic Paralympic Games.