Released on: July 17, 2008, 1:14 pm

Press Release Author: Sbrown/AccessDiscounts

Industry: Agriculture

Press Release Summary: Recent outbreaks of salmonella in imported produce drives more consumers to consider residential light solutions for grow lights supporting locally grown produce

Press Release Body: (Milpitas, CA) July 16, 2008 - http://www.AccessDiscounts.us - a leading supplier of grow lights, residential lighting and commercial lighting, today announced the rising interest in grow lights in response to recent salmonella and e.coli outbreaks linked to raw tomatoes, fresh cilantro, jalapeño peppers, bulb onions and scallions.

According to the CDC, 1090 persons infected with Salmonella Saintpaul with the same genetic fingerprint have been identified in 42 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada since April. With the increasing number of people reporting illnesses and the expanded list of produce under investigation, more consumers are looking for alternative solutions in produce, including growing their own produce at home.

Access Discounts offers a wide selection of residential lights, commercial lighting and horticulture lighting sources such as LED Grow Master Grow Lights that aide in the growth and development of produce and plants. Ensuring the growth quality, produce that is organic, pesticide and bacteria free is handled best by individuals growing their own produce.

“Tomatoes have always been an ideal home grown produce and now more than ever is the time to consider growing produce at home,” stated Christina Roush, spokesperson for Access Discounts. “Between rising gas prices and salmonella scares, it’s not only more cost effective, but you can rest assure that the foods you grow will be healthier alternatives to imported produce that is handled and exposed to a number of types of bacteria, pesticides, fertilizers and other harmful substances,” Roush concluded.

Grow lights are available in different styles including LED lights, which provide better color and improved light over comparable light sources as well as save energy for both lighting needs and cooling costs. LED Grow Master grow lights use 33 times less energy than comparable metallic vapor lights. According to the EPA, this savings is equivalent to planting a 1/2 acre of trees per year.

In addition to the health benefits of growing produce locally, grow lights reduce energy costs and are safer to use around children and pets and have a far lesser fire hazard. LED Grow Master Grow Lights are ideal for plants and help reduce the chance of root damage. Made in the USA, all grow lights provided by AccessDiscounts.us are of the highest quality. With discounted prices, shoppers can benefit from not only the back end reduced costs provided by LED grow lights, but they can benefit with the upfront savings the online retailer offers. Access Discounts aims to provide customers efficient, effective and quality residential lighting solutions. For more information on grow lights, please visit http://www.AccessDiscounts.us.

About Access Discounts
AccessDiscounts.us provides a wide selection of grow lights, residential lighting and commercial lighting of the highest quality. Leveraging the close relationships developed with top lighting manufacturers, Access Discounts is able to provide the very best in lighting solutions at affordable prices. As a leading supplier of lighting fixtures for horticultural lighting, indoor and outdoor lighting, Access Discounts strives to bring quality lighting to customers nationwide. Founded in 2002 with headquarters in Milpitas, CA AccessDiscounts.us offers lights, lighting fixtures and accessories for residential, commercial and horticulture lighting needs. For more information, please visit http://www.AccessDiscounts.us.

Web Site: http://www.accessdiscounts.us

Contact Details: Press Contact
Name: Christina Roush
Title: General Manager
Email: support1@accessdiscounts.com
866-647-0624

Press Release Summary:Auburn – The Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) will host a “Symposium on Climate Change” Wednesday, December 5, at the Miners Foundry in Nevada City, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This one-day conference will feature in-depth discussions with experts about solutions to the potential impacts and implications of climate change in the Sierra Nevada region.

Press Release Body: SIERRA NEVADA CONSERVANCY HOSTS SYMPOSIUM ON CLIMATE CHANGE

Implications of Climate Change in the Sierra and How the Region Can be Part of the Solution

Auburn – The Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) will host a “Symposium on Climate Change” Wednesday, December 5, at the Miners Foundry in Nevada City, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This one-day conference will feature in-depth discussions with experts about solutions to the potential impacts and implications of climate change in the Sierra Nevada region.

“By hosting this symposium in and about the Sierra, the SNC intends to bring a regional focus to the larger issue of climate change,” said SNC Executive Officer Jim Branham. “We hope the symposium will be the beginning of a regional dialogue among local decision-makers and others about community-based adaptations and other creative ways of addressing the impacts and implications of climate change in the Sierra and beyond.“

Dr. Daniel R. Cayan, a research meteorologist in the Climate Change Division of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) at the University of California, San Diego, and in the Water Resources Discipline of the U.S. Geological Survey, will provide a plenary overview of climate change impacts on the Sierra region. The region is particularly important, as it is the source of nearly two-thirds of CaliforniaРІР‚в„ўs water, most of which is stored in the form of snowpack.

Following the plenary session, government, academic, business and non-profit experts will lead workshops about potential climate change implications for water management, water supply, fisheries, recreation, habitat, vegetation and fire. Sierra-specific tools and community strategies for addressing anticipated impacts will also be discussed.

“As Gov. Schwarzenegger said recently in a speech before the United Nations, the role of government in climate and environmental issues is to lead and to provide ‘action, action, action,’” said Branham. “We hope our first symposium will encourage individual, government and community action to address the critical issue of climate change.”

Local, state, federal and regional decision-makers, land managers, non-profit organizations and others interested in the effects of climate change on Sierra resources, communities and economies are encouraged to attend the symposium. To register, participants can visit the SNC Web site at www.sierranevada.ca.gov and click on the “SNC SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION NOW OPEN” box. Conference expenses are being covered through generous donations from a variety of sponsors. However, space at the symposium is limited, so those interested in attending are advised to register early.

The SNC was created by legislation signed into law in 2004 by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. The organization covers 25 million acres in all or part of 22 California counties and initiates, encourages and supports efforts that improve the environmental, economic and social well-being of the Sierra Nevada region, its communities and the residents of California.

Web Site: http://www.sierranevada.ca.gov

Contact Details: Kerri Timmer (530) 823-4670 or the Sierra Nevada Conservancy 11521 Blocker Drive, Suite 205 Auburn, CA 95603 | Phone: (530) 823-4670 | Fax: (530) 823-4665