Section: Agriculture
Food Insecurity Grows: Central New York food banks struggle to keep pace with ... - Syracuse.com (blog)
2011-12-04 14:50:07
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Syracuse.com (blog) Food Insecurity Grows: Central New York food banks struggle to keep pace with ... Syracuse.com (blog) Food prices have spiked, rising 6 percent during the past year, according to federal statistics. Some of the jobless have lost their unemployment benefits, which only made up part of their lost wages to begin with. Those with jobs see their own pay ... and more »
Meet the food speculators - New Internationalist (blog)
2011-12-04 14:50:07
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Meet the food speculators New Internationalist (blog) Viewed as the cut-throat cowboys of the finance industry, they bet aggressively on falling or rising food prices , hoping for big bucks. Like bank traders, they can use computerized, high frequency algorithmic trading to make gains from minuscule ...
Veterans sowing seeds of farming success - USA Today
2011-12-04 14:50:20
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USA Today Ve terans sowing seeds of farming success USA Today By David Purdy, Gannett Army veteran Jeff Hafner checks on the growth of lettuce at his organic farm near Panora, Iowa. By David Purdy, Gannett Army veteran Jeff Hafner checks on the growth of lettuce at his organic farm near Panora, Iowa. ... and more »
MU embarks on first nationally funded research of organic farming - Columbia Missourian
2011-12-04 14:50:20
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MU embarks on first nationally funded research of organic farming Columbia Missourian BY Sraavani Pere COLUMBIA The use of cover crops to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases is the focus of the first nationally funded research at MU on organic farming . The th ree-year project at MUs Bradford Research and Extension Center will focus ...
Shock waves from MF Global collapse felt on farms - Boston.com
2011-12-04 14:50:47
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Shock waves from MF Global collapse felt on farms Boston.com Amy Klobuchar at an Senate Agriculture Committee hearing. She said his situation shows how the firms $6.3 billion bad bet on European bonds is being felt in small towns across America. Klobuchar, a Minnesota Democrat, said afterward that recovering ... and more »
Project Bread Reports Over 700000 Residents at Risk for Hunger - Patch.com
2011-12-04 14:50:55
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Project Bread Reports Over 700000 Residents at Risk for Hunger Patch.com Bring more solutions for food insecurity into the mix, including food co-ops, community dinners, cooking and nutrition classes, market-based solutions, which engage local grocers, and urban agriculture . Develop a better understanding of the diversity ...
Organic Can Feed the World - The Atlantic
2011-12-05 20:12:44
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Organic Can Feed the World The Atlantic My hope is that we can finally put a nail in the coffin of the idea that you cant produce enough food through organic agriculture , Perfecto told Science Daily at the time. Too bad solid, scientific research hasnt been enough to drive that nail home ...
FAO IFAD and WFP Reach 22 million People with Massive EU Investment in ... - Food Ingredients First (press release)
2011-12-05 20:12:57
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FAO, IFAD and WFP Reach 22 million People with Massive EU Investment in ... Food Ingredients First (press release) Summary:The combined effects of high food prices in 2007-2008 and the global financial and economic downturn pushed milli ons of people into poverty and hunger. By the end of 2008, when the number of undernourished people neared one billion, ... and more »
Hidden Lands - Ensuring Transparency in Acquisition and Allocation (AfDB) - AllAfrica.com
2011-12-05 20:12:57
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Hidden Lands - Ensuring Transparency in Acquisition and Allocation (AfDB) AllAfrica.com Food prices also rose, contributing to civil unrest in Africa and elsewhere. Foreign land investment is highest by far in Africa, said Dr Josu Dion, Director, Food Security and Sustainable Development Division, Economic Commission for Africa, ... and more »
Food bowl nears the tipping point - Stock and Land
2011-12-05 20:12:57
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Food bowl nears the tipping point Stock and Land You will see upward pressure on food prices . You will see a number of towns in serious decline. Whats harder to determine, is just which crops will decline in production, which food manufacturers will close and which towns will feel the brunt. ... and more »
Agriculture Making a Comeback in the US Economy - Investment U
2011-12-05 20:12:57
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Agricultu re Making a Comeback in the US Economy Investment U The past three decades have experienced infrequent increases in food prices . And these spikes were not across the board. More commonly, there was an isolated spike in a specific commodity. What we see now is an increase in price across the agricultural ... and more »
Changing farming practices bring major shift to U.S. agriculture - Southwest Farm Press
2011-12-05 20:13:11
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Public Service Changing farming practices bring major shift to U.S. agriculture Southwest Farm Press Consolidation trends have continued through the adoption of further labor-saving innovations, such as GE seed varieties, which hav e improved the efficiency of crop farm management. Changing production practices, including adoption of labor-saving ... Policy, management and research key to production FarmersWeekly Food for the Future Public Service On the Need to Revamp the Agricultural Sector Middle East North Africa Financial Network AllAfrica.com all 5 news articles »
Without a reliable system farmers are choking on harvests - China Daily
2011-12-05 20:13:11
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Without a reliable system, farmers are choking on harvests China Daily BEIJING - Wang Jianyun is a typical smallholder farming in the suburbs of the Chinese capital. This year he harvested 20000 kilograms of cabbages, a good harvest by any standards. But its going to be a cold winter for this ... and more »
Beef farmers look to gain foothold in China - Yorkshire Post
2011-12-05 20:13:11
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Yorkshire Post Beef farmers look to gain foothold in China Yorkshire Post Yorkshire beef farmers could be set to benefit from a new market into China, thanks to massive demand for high-welfare meat in the country. Experts at the National Beef Association (NBA) say that the country is currently experiencing massive demand for ...
Smarter Investment in Agriculture Needed to Help Africa Feed Itself - MarketWatch (press release)
2011-12-05 20:13:11
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Smarter Investment in Agriculture Needed to Help Africa Feed Itself MarketWatch (press release) Decades of increasing intensification of farming to support the rapidly growing population combined with a succession of one-size-fits-all treatments have deprived the soil in much of Africas farmland of nutrients, leaving it less fertile and less ... and more »
Natural Versus Organic: Are You Really Getting What You Think? - Patch.com
2011-12-05 20:13:22
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Natural Versus Organic: Are You Really Getting What You Think? Patch.com Unlike in Europe, food producers do not have to list whether GMO foods have been used and the pushback from US industry to do so is huge. The Cornucopia Institute recently completed a third-party research study of natural and organic cereals. ...
Industrial-Sized Rooftop Farm Planned for Berlin - Spiegel Online
2011-12-05 20:13:49
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Spiegel Online Industrial-Sized Rooftop Farm Planned for Berlin Spiegel Online It is hardly a logical spot for a farm, but three Berliners have earmarked a massive former factory roof for an unusual urban agriculture venture. The sustainable set-up will produ ce both vegetables and fish for local residents and could ... Industrial-Sized Rooftop Fish Farm and garden Planned for Berlin to prove ... Next Big Future all 5 news articles »
Urban farm project aims for Bangkok sustainability - Bangkok Post
2011-12-05 20:13:49
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Bangkok Post Urban farm project aims for Bangkok sustainability Bangkok Post The 50-million-baht urban agriculture project aims to develop a 10-rai plot in Rat Burana into an integrated urban farm with a commercial area and community market. The plot, which houses an old textile factory, was abandoned farmland once fertile with ...
Sustainability Fact
Multiparty elections are now held in 140 of the world\'s 195 countries.
Section: Aquaculture
Questions and answers on the new European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) - IEWY News
2011-12-04 14:40:23
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FIS Questions and answers on the new European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) IEWY News It will underpin the social dimension of the reformed CFP and will create added value for the on-land side of the policy, through, inter-alia, support to the development of aquaculture and to sustainable and inclusive territorial development. ... New maritime and fisheries fund proposed FIS all 3 news articles »
Malaysias seafood sector going for Asia Australia US - Malaysia Star
2011-12-05 20:14:07
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Malaysia Star Malaysias seafood sector going for Asia, Australia, US Malaysia Star GEORGE TOWN: The local seafood export business has shifted its focus to Asia, Australia and the United States due to the scarcity of European Union (EU)-approved aquaculture farms and fishing vessels in Malaysia. ...
Sustainability Fact
esertification is responsible for the degradation of 73 per cent of global rangeland.
Section: Architecture & Construction
Analysis: Think green - Construction Week Online
2011-12-04 14:46:19
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Construction Week Online Analysis: Think green Construction Week Online Unfortunately, most projects think about including green during the construction stage. If you construct a building and then try to make it green , then it will cost a lot that is why people think green buildings are more costly. ... and more »
American Liberty Hospitalitys New Embassy Suites Houston-Downtown Earns ... - PR.com (press release)
2011-12-04 14:46:19
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American Liberty Hospitalitys New Embassy Suites Houston-Downtown Earns ... PR.com (press release) The urban high-rise hotel has earned prestigious, LEED Silver certification for its sustainable design, construction and operation as recognized by the US Green Building Council. It is the first LEED-certified hotel in downtown Houston, ... and more »
Prefab Buildings: Can Cross Laminated Timber Be Used for LEED? - Green-Buildings.com
2011-12-05 20:14:30
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Prefab Buildings: Can Cross Laminated Timber Be Used for LEED ? Green-Buildings.com The University of Utahs Integrated Technology in Architecture Center is working on a new model of CLT, called interlocking cross-laminated timber (ICLT), which incorporates this beetle kill and will be available in the US in the next 3-5 years. ...
University of British Columbia Claims Credit for North Americas Greenest ... - ThomasNet Industrial News Room
2011-12-05 20:14:30
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University of British Columbia Claims Credit for North Americas Greenest ... ThomasNet Industrial News Room Designed by architecture firm Perkins+Will, the new $37 million, 60000-square-foot, four-st ory building exceeds LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum and Living Building Challenge standards. Not satisfied with a net-zero project ...
Santa Rosa Utilities Field Office: A model of sustainability - North Bay Business Journal
2011-12-05 20:14:30
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Santa Rosa Utilities Field Office: A model of sustainability North Bay Business Journal According to Mark Adams, principal and project manager for this project with TLCD Architecture , This new building cluster was constructed using concrete block masonry and steel frame construction with recyclable and insulated steel panel siding. ... and more »
Architect Balmori eyes sustainable Chinese cities - China.org.cn
2011-12-05 20:14:37
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China.org.cn Architect Balmori eyes sustainable Chinese cities China.org.cn She was particularly impressed by the scale of tree-planting in China, and also commented on a number of landscape and architecture projects which focused on sustainability . However, Balmori fears that, with the astonishing speed of Chinas ...
Future Proofing Schools Design Ideas Competition: winning portable classrooms ... - Architecture and Design
2011-12-05 20:14:37
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Architecture and Design Future Proofing Schools Design Ideas Competition: winning portable classrooms ... Architecture and Design ... sustainable design and landscapeintegration. The winning design idea from architecture firm Architectusproposed a computer app with a suite of modules to be selected and organizedby each client group to suit their needs and location. ...
Sustainability: The New Imperative for the CFO - Business Finance Magazine
2011-12-05 20:14:52
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Sustainability : The New Imperative for the CFO Busines s Finance Magazine CFO attitudes also differ among industry sectors, even sectors that appear to face comparable sustainability issues. Respondents in the construction and automotive sectors see a weak link between sustainability strategy and performance, ... and more »
Beech Street Center in the LEED To Sustainability - Patch.com
2011-12-05 20:14:52
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Beech Street Center in the LEED To Sustainability Patch.com Moreover, Schafer said, the committee wanted the Beech Street Center to be an example for other buildings to be energy efficient such as the newly opened Wellington School that built similar principles into its construction . We didnt sp end the money ...
The Prefab Housing Renaissance - Construction Digital
2011-12-05 20:14:52
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The Prefab Housing Renaissance Construction Digital More prominently, though, the turn towards sustainability and environmental consciousness has done the most to highlight the strengths and potential of prefab. Moving construction to an indoor factory does three things first, it dramatically cuts ...
Dubai hotels glitzy and green - The National
2011-12-05 20:14:52
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The National Dubai hotels glitzy and green The National Industry experts speaking in Abu Dhabi yesterday were also calling for mass tourism to be made sustainable , rather than focusing on a niche eco-tourism market. Sustainable tourism doesnt have to be niche, said Ruth Holroyd, the group head of ... and more »
Siemens Accepting Applications for Sustainable Community Awards - Nations Cities Weekly
2011-12-05 20:15:03
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Siemens Accepting Applications for Sustainable Community Awards Nations Cities Weekly For the fif th year, Siemens, an NLC Corporate Partner, is sponsoring The Siemens Sustainable Community Awards in partnership with the US Chamber of Commerce Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC). Nominations for the 2012 awards will ...
e-Mobility a BMW sustainability initiative for 2012 - Bizcommunity.com
2011-12-05 20:15:03
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e-Mobility, a BMW sustainability initiative for 2012 Bizcommunity.com Finally, in a public-private partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health, BMW will construct an HIV and AIDS clinic in the Nyavini district. The clinic will also provide basic health care to the community , which is situated some 50km from ... BMW Announces Sustainability Initiatives at COP17 Justmeans all 3 n ews articles »
Gender Key To Sustainable Forests - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
2011-12-05 20:15:03
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Gender Key To Sustainable Forests Scoop.co.nz (press release) New evidence from forest communities around the world reveal that wherever forest management recognizes the differing needs and capacities of men and women, multiple human and environmental benefits have been obtained. Women have important primary ...
Green building on the rise - Sustainable Industries
2011-12-05 20:15:11
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Sustainable Industries Green building on the rise Sustainable Industries Green building will continue its rebound globally in 2012 in spite of ongoing economic difficulties in most developed economies. What were seeing is that more people are building green each year, and there is nothing on the horizon that will stop this ... and more »
Stevenson First LEED Gold EB High School in Nation with Assist from Siemens - Sacramento Bee
2011-12-05 20:15:11
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Stevenson First LEED Gold EB High School in Nation with Assist from Siemens Sacramento Bee 5, 2011 -- /PRNewswire/ -- In 2007 Adl ai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Ill. set a goal to achieve US Green Building Councils LEED Certification. With the help of Siemens Building Technologies Division, Stevenson recently achieved this goal ... Making sustainability stick Knoxville News Sentinel Campus News in Brief CMU The Tartan Online all 16 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
At least 90 percent of the price of a bottle of water is for things other than the water itself, like bottling, packaging, shipping and marketing.
Section: Biodiversity
Invasive species Cast Away in Fiji - Surfbirds News
2011-12-04 14:42:53
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Surfbirds News Invasive species Cast Away in Fiji Surfbirds News Most documented extinctions , and present causes for decline among Pacific island birds, are the result of invasive alien species like rats and goats, said Elenoa Seniloli of BirdLife International. To deal with these threats, the National Trust of ... and more »
Millions to benefit from plan to save forests - BuaNews Online (press release)
2011-12-04 14:43:08
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Millions to benefit from plan to save forests BuaNews Online (press release) Emile Frison, Director General of Biodiversity International, said the programme would also have a strong focus on biodiversity . The genetic diversity of the forest trees that people make use of ...
Genome Center to develop superior plants animal breeds much faster - Manila Bulletin
2011-12-04 14:43:08
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Genome Center to develop superior plants, animal breeds much faster Manila Bulletin With its universal use, the PGC has six other programs aside from agriculture Biodiversity for Drug Diversity and Bioenergy, DNA Sequencing and Genotyping Facility, Bioinformatics Core Facility, ...
Food for the Future - Public Service
2011-12-05 20:15:34
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Public Service Food for the Future Public Service People rely on biodiversity in their daily lives, often without realising it. Of some 270000 known species of higher plants, about 10000 to 15000 are edible, and about 7000 of them are used in ... Policy, management and research key to production FarmersWeekly 5 »
Dead pine forests very much alive - Vancouver Sun
2011-12-05 20:15:34
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Dead pine forests very much alive Vancouver Sun The Forest Practices Board, a provincial watchdog agency, confirms that a post-beetle-epidemic pine forest is not a biological desert and can provide greater biodiversity than a mature lodgepole ... »
Tallest mountain peaks bear the brunt of climate change - BioScholar News
2011-12-05 20:15:34
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Telegraph.co.uk Tallest mountain peaks bear the brunt of climate change BioSchola r News Rich in biodiversity , the region is home to some 25000 plant and animal species, and contains a larger diversity of forest types than the Amazon. Yet despite an abundance of natural resources in ... Worlds tallest peaks most vulnerable to climate change Hindustan Times 70 »
Sustainability Fact
Green building operating costs decrease 13.6% for new construction and 8.5% for existing building projects.
Section: Biofuels
The magician that makes low-cost biofuels - VietNamNet Bridge
2011-12-04 14:49:19
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VietNamNet Bridge The magician that makes low-cost biofuels VietNamNet Bridge VietNamNet Bridge Bui Van Cu, a chemistry specialist in Binh Duong province, has successfully mixed ethanol into petrol in order to create biofuels . In an effort to ease the reliance on the natural resources, minimize the environment pollution and ...
Running on e: Ethanol subsidies are losing traction - The Virginian-Pilot
2011-12-04 14:49:26
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EarthTechling Running on e: Ethanol subsidies are losing traction The Virginian-Pilot Its a clear, colorless liquid known as ethanol . But its fortunes are sputtering. For more than 30 years, the federal government has offered tax credits and imposed a tariff to stimulate US production of ethanol , nearly all from corn. ... Study: U.S. Biofuels Policy A Fail EarthTechling all 2 news articles »
Area plant makes bio-resins for plastics - Sioux City Journal
2011-12-04 14:49:26
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Area plant makes bio-resins for plastics Sioux City Journal Laurel BioComposite employee Clark Maxon positions a belt conveyor at the northeast Nebraska companys pilot plant, which turns an ethanol byproduct into a bio-friendly product for the plastics industry. The conveyor moves material from the dewatering ...
Navys Big Biofuel Bet: 450000 Gallons at 4 Times the Price of Oil - Wired News (blog)
2011-12-05 20:15:41
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AFP Navys Big Biofuel Bet: 450000 Gallons at 4 Times the Price of Oil Wired News (blog) The Navy just signed deals to buy 450000 gallons of biofuels arguably the biggest purchase of its kind in US government history. The purc hase is a significant step for Navy Secretary Ray Mabus plans to transform the service into an ... Biofuels win two, lose one. San Francisco Chronicle (blog) Navy, Agriculture Departments to Purchase Biofuels For Fleets Fox News Navy to Demonstrate Biofuel Use During Exercise Department of Defense AFP - MarketWatch (press release) - Hoosier Ag Today all 98 news articles »
U.S. Biofuel Camelina Production Set to Soar - OilPrice.com
2011-12-05 20:15:41
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U.S. Biofuel Camelina Production Set to Soar OilPrice.com The US biofuel industry has long been stymied by the lack of USDA federal crop insurance, leaving only the most adventurous farmers willing to plant r enewable energy crops. Biofuel sources currently under development include algae, jatropha and ... USDA Announces New Insurance Pilot Program GardenNews.biz (press release) all 2 news articles »
Group seeks classification as advanced biofuel for energy beets - Farm and Ranch Guide
2011-12-05 20:15:41
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Group seeks classification as advanced biofuel for energy beets Farm and Ranch Guide Theres lots to be excited about with energy beets, Gustafson said, adding that this type of sugarbeets cannot be used for food, and are an advanced biofuel because of their low carbon footprint. One of the major goals of the energy beet team is to ...
Core Biofuel produces fuel derived from wood - Biofuels International
2011-12-05 20:15:41
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Core Biofuel produces fuel derived from wood Biofuels International Canadian company Core BioFuel has produced a wood-to-fuel process to create high-octane, benzene-free, drop-in petrol. The fuel will be produced from dimethyl ether and Larry Melnichuk, vice president of process design and development at Core says the ... and more »
Biomass is the next biofuel land grab on tropical forests warn campaigners - The Ecologist
2011-12-05 20:1 5:41
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Biomass is the next biofuel land grab on tropical forests, warn campaigners The Ecologist Corporate plans for the coming green economy will transform the earths biomass, including grasses, woodchip and algae into the next generation of biofuels . Weve already started using it to create biofuels , but thanks to technological advances well ...
More market analysis required for corn stover marketing - Pork Magazine
2011-12-05 20:15:41
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More market analysis required for corn stover marketing Pork Magazine This in effect provides a price ceiling for agricultural feedstocks for biofuels . Not recognizing that leads one to overestimate the impact of energy prices on biofuel production. Corn farmers promoted ethanol as a new market for an abundant crop, ... and more »
Fuel From Waste? - Science AAAS
2011-12-05 20:15:41
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Fuel From Waste? Science AAAS Most biofuel makers today use microbes to synthesize ethanol from either cornstarch or sugar produced from sugarcane. That has raised widespread concerns over food security because corn and sugarcane grown for ethanol compete with valuable agricultural ...
Navy Jet Fumes To Smell Like Fried Chicken - U.S. News & World Report
2011-12-05 20:15:41
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Navy Jet Fumes To Smell Like Fried Chicken U.S. News & World Report While the Navy fleet alone uses more than 1.26 billion gallons of fuel each year, this biofuel purchase is significant because it accelerates the development and demonstration of a homegrown fuel source that can reduce Americas, and our militarys, ...
BioJet Fuel Struggles to Balance Profit with Sustainability - Scientific American
2011-12-05 20:15:41
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CBC.ca BioJet Fuel Struggles to Balance Profit with Sustainability Scientific American The US Federal Aviation Administration is giving out $7.7 million in contracts to such jet biofuel makers. Everybody wants a solution to oil, says Jigar Shah, CEO of the Carbon War Room, an organization founded by Virgin Airlines founder Sir Richard ... Stand Up For Climate Justice - London Demotix all 1,809 news articles »
Getting positives in the news - Ethanol Producer Magazine (blog)
2011-12-05 20:15:51
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Ethanol Producer Magazine (blog) G etting positives in the news Ethanol Producer Magazine (blog) Top on the list of things its done to green the fleet: The county has implemented ethanol -based E85 in all of its flex-fuel vehicles and ethanol -based E20 in remaining traditional gas vehicles. Monroe County also utilizes biodiesel (B5 and B20) in ...
US Biodiesel Industry Smashes Previous Production Record for 2011 Despite ... - CleanTechnica
2011-12-05 20:15:58
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US Biodiesel Industry Smashes Previous Production Record for 2011 Despite ... CleanTechnica After coming off a disappointing year in 2010 for US biodiesel production, the industry in 2011 has come roaring back to life, smashing all records, including the most recent record in 2008, the US Biodiesel Board recently announced. ...
US Navy Buys Biodiesel - Farm Futures
2011-12-05 20:15:58
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Fox News US Navy Buys Biodiesel Farm Futures Today, US Navy Secretary Ray Mabus and US Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the Defense Logistics Agency signed a contract to purchase 450000 gallons of advanced drop-in biofuel, the single largest purchase of biofuel in ... Navy to Demonstrate Biofuel Use During Exercise Department of Defense Defense to purchase advanced biofuel UPI.com all 98 news articles »
ISU Discovery G enetically Increases Algae Biomass by More Than 50 Percent - CleanTechnica
2011-12-05 20:16:06
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ISU Discovery Genetically Increases Algae Biomass by More Than 50 Percent CleanTechnica The breakthrough comes from expressing certain genes in algae that increase the amount of photosynthesis in the plant, thus leading to more biomass. There is no doubt in my mind that this brings us closer [to affordable, domestic biofuel ], said ...
Japans Tipping Point: Renewable Energy from Wind Water Biomass and More... - ScienceBlogs (blog)
2011-12-05 20:16:13
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ScienceBlogs (blog) Japans Tipping Point: Renewable Energy from Wind, Water, Biomass , and More... ScienceBlogs (blog) Here I will cover Japans wind turbines, hydro-power, biomass , energy efficiency efforts, transit, food, lifestyle changes, and new feed-in tariff legislation. Wind power accounts for only 0.37 percent of Japans electricity, despite its potential to ... UK green energy projects fall by wayside in dash for gas The Guardian Energy task force points out potential Mankato Free Press all 17 news articles »
Energy Spotlight: Days Creek schools amp up bio-based energy - NRToday.com
2011-12-05 20:16:13
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Energy Spotlight: Days Creek schools amp up bio-based energy NRToday.com As a result, in two years, we switched from burning fuel oil to biomass for heat, she said. And during a Nov. 3 ribbon-cutting ceremony, the community celebrated its success. Infrastructure costs were minimized by using an existing building to house ...
Sustainability Fact
Removing trees deprives the forest of portions of its canopy, which blocks the rays of the sun during the day and holds in heat at night.
Section: Biogas
Recirculating farms offer many benefits - MyCentralJersey.com
2011-12-04 14:48:29
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Recirculating farms offer many benefits MyCentralJersey.com Since the water is naturally cleaned and recycled, less water is needed to grow food than many other farming methods require. A well-designed farm can replace just 1 percent of their water daily, simply to compensate for waste removal and evaporation. ...
Landfill upgrade for Chilliwack gets $3.5 million - BCLocalNews
2011-12-04 14:48:49
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Landfill upgrade for Chilliwack gets $3.5 million BCLocalNews By Jennifer Feinberg - Chilliwack Progress Better air quality is coming down the pipe for Chilliwack with a $3.5 million boost from the federal gas tax fund to build a methane extraction system at the Bailey landfill . The new system will help create ...
Toxins released in Indiana on rise - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
2011-12-04 14:48:49
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Toxins released in Indiana on rise Fort Wayne Journal Gazette In the meantime, it burns methane gas from the landfill for electricity, which saves about $1 million a year. The company is looking to increase its use of landfill methane , Basel said. The plant has also reduced the amount of volatile organic ...
Prices may kill biogas project - Auburn Citizen
2011-12-04 14:48:55
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Prices may kill biogas project Auburn Citizen ... known collectively as Cayuga Renewable Energy . He detailed a two-fold project: first, the farmers would design and build on-site digesters at a combined (private) cost of about $13.5 million. Second, the biogas would be cleaned and delivered via a ...
Pungent power - Times LIVE Times LIVE Pungent power Times LIVE It is here that the biodegradable waste is eaten by [naturally occurring] bugs that ultimately end up farting lots of methane when they break everything down. It is the methane that we capture by inserting pipes into the landfill . ... and more » Chiquita Landfill Plans to Expand Footprint by 50% - SCVNEWS.com SCVNEWS.com Chiquita Landfill Plans to Expand Footprint by 50% SCVNEWS.com Jesus Vega runs the new power plant at the Chiquita Canyon Landfill . It turns methane gas into electricity for the cities of Burbank and Pasadena. The landfill property is situated north of State Route 126 from Wolcott Way to Chiquito Canyon Road, ... and more » Dufferin faces a DEEP dilemma - Orangeville Banner Dufferin faces a DEEP dilemma Orangeville Banner Landfills can run out of methane deposits over time as the fermentation or rotting process slows down. As a result, Taylor said some municipalities are injecting biosolids and other items into their landfill sites to recover more methane and sell ... Community Heat and Power - environmentalres earchweb (blog) Sydney Morning Herald Community Heat and Power environmentalresearchweb (blog) The major feedstocks for electricity generation are methane ( biogas ) produced from fermented liquid manure and locally grown energy crops. Heat is produced as by-product from electricity generation in a 700kWe biogas fired CHP plant and in Winter from ... Clean energy powers a revolving door to K Street Washington Examiner all 74 news articles » Sustainability Fact All of the rain forests in the world could completely vanish in a hundred years at the current rate of deforestation. Section: Carbon Accounting A risk based approach for verification of CO2 storage capacity estimation - Carbon Capture Journal A risk based approach for verification of CO2 storage capacity estimation Carbon Capture Journal Methodology for Development of Geological Storage Estimates for Carbon Dioxide: Appendix B, in Capacity and Fairways Subgroup of the Geologic Working Group of the DOE Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnerships. US Department of Energy. 18p. Durban climate talks: Forests are not for carbon stocks -- climate justice ... - Links Interna tional Journal of Socialist Renewal Links International Journal of Socialist Renewal Durban climate talks: Forests are not for carbon stocks -- climate justice ... Links International Journal of Socialist Renewal 2) Performance-based payments for forest carbon storage address only one presumed driver of forest loss: the lack of proper economic valuation of the role of forest carbon storage in overall carbon sequestration . This approach fails to address other ... and more » Global carbon emissions rise 49 percent since 1990 - Mongabay.com Telegraph.co.uk Global carbon emissions rise 49 percent since 1990 Mongabay.com In the past two decades (since the reference year for the Kyoto Protocol : 1990), emissions have risen an astounding 49 percent. Released as officials from 190 countries meet in Durban, South Africa for the 17th UN Summit on Climate Change to discuss ... Explosion in carbon emissions The Age Nature Climate Change Nature.com New Study Shows CO2 Emissions Higher Than Ever in 2010 Decoded Science Click Green - Newswise (press release) - Next Big Future all 52 news articles » Study: Philippines among countries most affected by climate change - Inquirer.net Study: Philippines among countries most affected by climate change Inquirer.net Scientists said that a 2-degree-Celsius increase in global temperatures would cause extreme weather events that would be disastrous to many countries. The Durban summit also aims to have an agreement post- Kyoto Protocol and establish a Green Climate ... and more » Namibia vulnerable to climate change tries carbon trading - AFP AFP Namibia vulnerable to climate change, tries carbon trading AFP Under the Kyoto Protocols Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), Namibia can sell credits generated by reducing the methane output to companies in the rich world that need help meeting emissions-cutting targets. The sale of those credits is estimated at ... and more » Greenpeace attacks Dairys carbon footprint - TVNZ Stuff.co.nz Greenpeace attacks Dairys carbon footprint TVNZ Chief executive of Greenpeace, Bunny McDiamird, told TV ONEs Breakfast if Fonterra are so sure about their carbon footprint they should release information on it. This report shows that palm kernel itself has a very very high carbon footprint . ... Dairys carbon footprint under fire again Stuff.co.nz Report shows palm kernel carbon footprin t Voxy Greenpeace aims at Fonterra over PKE 3News NZ all 13 news articles » SA cities get green light; litter abounds - Fin24 SA cities get green light; litter abounds Fin24 Although 60% of the global economy is generated by cities, cities cause up to 70% of the global carbon footprint . It is estimated that Africas funding need for infrastructure is about $93bn a year and Proebstl warns that a huge burden will be ... How Africas cities score Citizen all 2 news articles » Dars $85m deal at crossroads as deforestation worsens - IPPmedia Dar`s $85m deal at crossroads as deforestation worsens IPPmedia Scientists say one days deforestation around the world is equivalent to the carbon footprint of eight million people flying to New York from London. Reducing those catastrophic emissions can be achieved most quickly and most cheaply by halting the ... and more » Geologists awarded $11.5 million to test CO2 storage - University Daily Kansan Geologists awarded $11.5 million to test CO2 storage University Da ily Kansan They call it carbon sequestration . The technique has also been used in the US for many years to increase oil production in wells. Petroleum industry representatives involved in the project say it could become a regional industry. ... and more » PNNL talks climate wind and carbon at AGU - EurekAlert (press release) PNNL talks climate, wind and carbon at AGU EurekAlert (press release) Scientists from the Department of Energys Pacific Northwest National Laboratory will present research related to climate change, wind power, carbon sequestration and more at the 2011 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, which runs Monday, Dec. ... and more » < p>Africa: COP17 - Africa Must Not Betray Africa in Durban - AllAfrica.com Africa: COP17 - Africa Must Not Betray Africa in Durban AllAfrica.com Climate-smart agriculture has the potential to increase sustainable productivity, increase the resilience of farming systems to climate impacts and mitigate climate change through greenhouse gas emission reductions and carbon sequestration , says ... and more » Ditching Kyoto called bad for Canadas reputation - Calgary Herald Ditching Kyoto called bad for Canadas reputation Calgary Herald By Dina OMeara, Calgary Herald December 5, 2011 6:23 PM Albertas energy industry had mixed reactions to Ottawa not committing to the second phase of the Kyoto Protocol on climate change, with some concerned it would hinder the countrys reputation ... Top UN Climate Official Blasts U.S. Climate Policy: Americans Must Realize ... - ThinkProgress ThinkProgress Top UN Climate Official Blasts U.S. Climate Policy: Americans Must Realize ... ThinkProgress Figueres did tell Climate Progress she expects the approval of the Green Climate Fund, the approval of a technology-transfer mechanism, and is pushing very hard to create a second commitment period under the Kyoto protocol . Aside from Kyoto, which the ... and more » Clashes on Durban streets as COP17 gets serious - Mail & Guardian Online Clashes on Durban streets as COP17 gets serious Mail & Guardian Online The 12-day Durban conference is eyeing a deal which secures the future of the Kyoto Protocol , set to be cast into limbo just a year from now. It also would seek to coax China, the United States, India and Brazil into a new treaty on emissions curbs. ... and more » Carbon footprint cut at 60% of capitals hotels - gulfnews.com gulfnews.com Carbon footprint cut at 60% of capitals hotels gulfnews.com Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, Secretary General of Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi (left) and Shaikh Abdul Aziz Bin Ali Al Nuaimi, known as the Green Shaikh, at The World Green Tourism Conference and Exhibition in Abu ... and more » How the water sector can shrink its carbon footprint - The Guardian (blog) The Guardian (blog) How the water sector can shrink its carbon footprint The Guardian (blog) Once wastewater treatment works can start exporting significant amounts of energy and new generation high efficiency pumps are installed, the carbon footprint can really be shrunk, along with operating costs. Dr David Lloyd Owen is a senior adviser and ... Kenya: Farm exporters get guidance on carbon rules - FreshPlaza Kenya: Farm exporters get guidance on carbon rules FreshPlaza In recent years, the development and implementation of standards such as Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) has gained momentum. A number of initiatives already exist at both the public and private level, and international standards are starting to emerge. ... Low-carbon computing - Malaysia Star Malaysia Star Low-carbon computing Malaysia Star Some of the companys carbon footprint were eliminated by retiring up to 10 company servers, and decreasing the need for business travel as well as the purchase of redundant (backup) hardware and software. Among Diverseys most significant initiatives ... and more » F1: McLaren Mercedes becomes the worlds first ever carbon- neutral Formula One ... - Motorsport.com Daily Mail F1: McLaren Mercedes becomes the worlds first ever carbon-neutral Formula One ... Motorsport.com However, even the most carbon-efficient business finds it difficult to fully offset its carbon footprint while still engaging in its normal operating procedures. At Vodafone McLaren Mercedes, weve implemented a number of state-of-the-art solutions and ... CARBON NEUTRAL INVESTMENTS HELPS VODAFONE MCLAREN MERCEDES BECOME WORLDS ... 3D Car Shows McLaren goes carbon neutral crash.net all 53 news articles » Going green the smart way - Times of India Going green the smart way Times of India Take for instance smart grids whereby electricity companies use ICT to reduce losses, prevent outages and provide customers with real-time information to manage their own carbon footprint . According to the World Energy Council, production and use of ... and more » Why the Pacific Carbon Trust Draws Political Heat - TheTyee.ca Nature.com (blog) Why the Pacific Carbon Trust Draws Po litical Heat TheTyee.ca Not only would government help to reduce BC emissions, it would create jobs, in new fields of employment like carbon accounting , carbon brokerage, carbon auditing and carbon trading. By offsetting government emissions, the folks at PCT would become ... Hot export of 2010: Carbon emissions SmartPlanet.com (blog) How the financial crisis barely dented carbon emissions Nature.com (blog) 2010 Carbon Emissions from Fossil Fuels Set Record High Ecology Global Network The Daily Telegraph - The Australian all 268 news articles » How clean and green is coal seam gas? - The Canberra Times How clean and green is coal seam gas? The Canberra Times (The reason methane is less powerful in 100 years than over 20 is that it has a much shorter life in the atmosphere than does carbon dioxide.) Applying this updated estimate of the warming potential of methane, together with accounting for the ... Timber plantations are not forests - The Earth Times The Earth Times Timber plantations are not forests The Earth Times Environmentalists and indigenous people campaigned vociferously for years against the social and environmental abuses, this was only heeded under the climate change agenda when the carbon emissions from deforestation became a hot item, accounting for ... and more » Resource Efficiency vs. Carbon Reduction - Environmental Leader Environmental Leader Resource Efficiency vs. Carbon Reduction Environmental Leader Full scope emissions accounting also provides the right framework for material efficiencies, allowing emissions from energy and materials to be quantified side-by-side. Explore how to optimize material use and how to economically close the materials ... Climate Change: Buying and selling pollution who gains? - The Africa Report Climate Change: Buying and selling pollution, who gains? The Africa Report By Khadija Sharife In late 2010, the carbon offset scheme REDD: the United Nations Collaborative Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries), was caught red-handed in Liberia. ... and more » Sustainability Fact Experts estimates that we are losing 137 plant, animal and insect species every single day due to rainforest deforestation. Section: Child Labor 2011: Childrens Rights a Year in Review - NL-Aid 2011: Childrens Rights a Year in Review NL-Aid I wish I could write and say that 2011 was the year that we abolished child trafficking, child marriage, prevented children dying from preventable childhood diseases and illness, found an end to child labor and saw education implemented for all ... When Gingrichs Big Thoughts Backfire - New York Times New York Times When Gingrichs Big Thoughts Backfire New York Times Speaking on Monday at the Union League Club in New York, Newt Gingrich addressed his remarks two weeks ago about truly stupid child labor laws. By TRIP GABRIEL Ideas erupt from the mind of Newt Gingrich bold, unconventional and sometimes troubling ... Newt Gingrich spreads falsehoods about food stamps The Star-Ledger - NJ.com all 9 news articles » House Republicans Pass Anti-regulation Bill to Save Jobs - The New American House Republicans Pass Anti-regulation Bill to Save Jobs The New American Michael Lipsky, distinguished senior fellow at Demos, wrote in a recent op-ed for The Hill: Child labor laws, building codes, antitrust laws, many public health measures, workplace safety and wage laws, labor rights, environmental and consumer ... and more » Sustainability Fact It is estimated that we spend 80-90% of our time either in the built environment, or on it in vehicles. Section: Cleaner Coal My View: Gasification plant stands apart from the rest - Indianapolis Star My View: Gasification plant stands apart from the rest Indianapolis Star Indiana Gasifications $2.5 billion plant to be built in Rockport uses advanced technology to convert coal and water into pipeline-quality natural gas and liquid CO2, with the CO2 transported by pipeline to the Gulf Coast to be used for enhanced oil ... Sustainability Fact Every year, Americans use approximately 1 billion shopping bags, creating 300,000 tons of landfill waste. Section: Climate Change Fiscal Crisis Failed to Curb Global Warming Emissions - LiveScience.com Telegraph.co.uk Fiscal Crisis Failed to Curb Global Warming Emissions LiveScience.com However, it now appears that benefit namely, putting the brakes on greenhouse gas emissions, and, as a result, global warming never fully materialized, according to an analysis of two important sources of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. ... Climate research bolsters action call to UN talks BBC News Dire warming as carbon emissions surge The Canberra Times New Study Shows CO2 Emissions Higher Than Ever i n 2010 Decoded Science The Australian - Telegraph.co.uk - The Age all 52 news articles » Global warming could devastate Florida but many unconcerned - Owen Sound Sun Times CBC.ca Global warming could devastate Florida, but many unconcerned Owen Sound Sun Times There are many places on earth where the effects of global warming and climate change could be economically, socially and environmentally catastrophic, depending on the severity of such things as rising sea levels, drought, ... Man-made cooling could rescue the planet from global warming _ or help destroy ... Washington Post Salvaging The Mythology Of Man-Caused Global Warming Forbes Global Warming Hype Is Poor Excuse In Climategate Politics Bayoubuzz WCTV - Human Events all 205 news articles » Three-quarters of climate change is man-made - Nature.com Three-quarters of climate change is man-made Nature.com Greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide have contributed around 0.85 C to global warming since the 1950s, Swiss researchers have found. Their findings, which are strikingly similar to results produced by other attribution methods, ... and more » Washington Post Edits Out Climate Change from Its Sea-Level Rise Story - ThinkProgress Washington Post Edits Out Climate Change from Its Sea-Level Rise Story ThinkProgress By Climate Guest Blogger on Dec 3, 2011 at 12:39 pm The Washington Post flunked Climate Science Reporting 101 this week, fumbling an opportunity to remind its readers about the threat global warming poses right here, right now. ... and more » The Edge of Earth - The Cutting Edge The Cutting Edge The Edge of Earth The Cut ting Edge ... on early Earth were simply not conducive to the formation of this type of atmosphere, but rather to an atmosphere dominated by the more oxygen-rich compounds found within our current atmosphere including water, carbon dioxide, and sulfur dioxide ... Scientists Say Young Earths Atmosphere Much Like Todays Voice of America Ancient Zircons Help Reveal Early Earth Atmosphere Universe Today all 38 news articles » Getting the World Ready to Adapt to Climate Change - GreenBiz.com (blog) GreenBiz.com (blog) Getting the World Ready to Adapt to Climate Change GreenBiz.com (blog) The brainchild of Dr. Juan Jose Daboub, they opened their doors roughl y a year and a half ago, based on Dr. Daboubs assessment that urgent action must be taken on a global level with regard to climate change adaptation. As CEO, Dr. Daboub and his ... Africa Should Lead Climate Adaptation AllAfrica.com all 3 news articles » Sleepwalking into climate catastrophe - Victoria Times Colonist Sleepwalking into climate catastrophe Victoria Times Colonist A few years back, a lot of people really seemed exercised about climate change . There was talk of cutting back emissions that were heating up the planet, setting targets, sequestering carbon and taxing it and doing so before irreversible tipping points ... L etting a serious crisis go to waste Hindu Business Line all 2 news articles » Sierra Leone protects climate by saving its largest forest for the world - Surfbirds News Surfbirds News Sierra Leone protects climate by saving its largest forest for the world Surfbirds News As the worlds richest countries once again play brinksmanship at the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change , in Durban, Sierra Leone has embraced the vital role tropical forests play in preventing climate change by conserving its most important ... and more » Environment: Antarctic mosses stunted by climate change - S ummit County Citizens Voice Environment: Antarctic mosses stunted by climate change Summit County Citizens Voice There arent many green plants growing on Antarctica, but the few mosses that take advantage of freshwater icemelt are showing signs of being affected by human-caused climate change . PHOTO BY BOB BERWYN. Moss growing near freshwater runoff on Dundee ... To Sell Climate Change Talk Energy Security - PolicyMic Heads in the Sand - The Atlantic Wire The Conversation Heads in the Sand The Atlantic Wire Which is why Barrassos reaction when a reporter recently asked his views on climate change was so telling. On his way to the weekly Senate GOP luncheon in the Capitol building, Barrasso paused in an empty hallway to ch at. When a reporter said, ... Bill Hare The Conversation all 2 news articles » Threatened by climate change - Himalayan Times America Magazine (subscription) Threatened by climate change Himalayan Times Though there has to be more researches on the mountains to find out the realities of climate change, the thing agreed upon globally by the scientists is that the melting of the glaciers in the Himalayas is at a higher rate than in the past, ... US Inaction on Climate is Criminal, Activists Say Inter Press Service Climate Change: A Life Issue America Magazine (subscription) all 393 news articles » US sees little new in China greenhouse gas cut pledge - Reuters Sydney Morning Herald US sees little new in China greenhouse gas cut pledge Reuters By Jon Herskovitz DURBAN (Reuters) - The United States is sceptical that Chinas comments it could support a legally binding deal to cut its own greenhouse gas emissions marked a breakthrough in troubled climate talks, an Obama administration official ... AP Interview: Top UN official confident rich nations will renew Kyoto ... Washington Post International climate policy shouldnt punish growth Calgary Herald all 569 news articles » Concept of Scientific Geo-engi neering to artificially cool the Earth is ... - TheRandomFact.com TheRandomFact.com Concept of Scientific Geo-engineering to artificially cool the Earth is ... TheRandomFact.com To be a little more blunt: the 20-year UN negotiating process to take decisive action to curb greenhouse gas emissions, which are mainly derived from burning fossil fuels and which is responsible for climate change, has failed. ... Scientific fixes come to fore as climate talks stall Irish Times Geoengineering Could Save Earth -- or Destroy It ABC News Damage limitation Gulf Daily News all 217 news articles » Himalayan region faces g rim future - Times of India Telegraph.co.uk Himalayan region faces grim future Times of India Remember the embarrassing controversy a few years ago about whether or not Himalayan glaciers are retreating due to global warming ? Finally, the foundation for a thorough scientific study and monitoring has been laid, with the release of three key ... Global warming signs are visible in the Himalayan region GroundReport Himalayan glaciers are melting, says IPCC research Telegraph.co.uk Worlds tallest peaks most vulnerable to climate change TruthDive Hindustan Times all 70 news articles » Unusual winter weather may be connected to rapid Arctic climate change report ... - Washington Post (blog) msnbc.com Unusual winter weather may be connected to rapid Arctic climate change, report ... Washington Post (blog) Its often said that the Arctic is the proverbial canary in the coal mine of global warming , an overused expression that applies in this instance, since the profound changes occurring there as a result of the warming climate are a ... Holiday calendar: Santas shrinking domain msnbc.com (blog) Connecting Ice And Air Chemical & Engineering News So Long Polar Bears: Climate Change Fanatics Now Promoting Gorillas and Tigers Town Hall The E arth Times all 14 news articles » When the heats on fish can cope - PhysOrg.com ScienceAlert When the heats on, fish can cope PhysOrg.com The discovery, by researchers at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, James Cook University and CSIRO sheds a ray of hope amid the rising concern over the future of coral reefs and their fish under the levels of global warming expected ... Australian fish adapts to hotter waters: Study Straits Times all 7 news articles » COP-17:Technology the key to reducing global warming - Business Day COP-17:Technology the key to reducing global warming Business Day THE 17th Conference of the Parties (COP-17) is expected to make progress on two aspects, finance and technology transfer, United Nations (UN) Development Programme director of environmental finance Yannick Glemarec said earlier this year. ... COP-17: Call for greater input by business and civil society - Business Day COP-17: Call for greater input by business and civil society Business Day BUSINESS and civil society need greater involvement in clim ate change talks because 80% of the funds needed to deal with the effects of global warming have to come from ordinary people and the private sector, says Yannick Glemarec, head of finance and ... and more » Geoengineering could save Earth or destroy it - eTaiwan News Geoengineering could save Earth or destroy it eTaiwan News Releasing millions of tons of sulfur dioxide in the upper atmosphere would mimic the cooling effects of a volcanic eruption, lowering global temperature about 0.5 Centigrade (0.9 Fahrenheit), which can last for a year or two when it occurs naturally. ... and more » Study find s climate changes faster than species can adapt - Eureka! Science News Study finds climate changes faster than species can adapt Eureka! Science News The ranges of species will have to change dramatically as a result of climate change between now and 2100 because the climate will change more than 100 times faster than the rate at which species can adapt, according to a newly published study by ... CLIMATE CHANGE: Biofuels Are Not the Solution - Reuters AlertNet CLIMATE CHANGE : Biofuels Are Not the Solution Reuters AlertNet However, some very worrying false solutions are on the table in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) talks, for instance, promoting the biofuels currently on the market, such as ethanol. The term biofuels is misleading. ... Letting a serious crisis go to waste Hindu Business Line Brazil - National policy climate change ISRIA (registration) all 3 news articles » Three-Quarters of Climate Change Is Man-Made - Scientific American ZME Science Three-Quarters of Climate Change Is Man-Made Scientific American To separate human and natural causes of warming, the researchers analyzed changes in the balance of heat energy entering and leaving Eartha new attribution method for understanding the physical causes of climate change . Their findings, which are ... Man responsible for three quarters of climate change ZME Science Is climate change a factor in severe floods and droughts? St. Louis Beacon Three-quarters of climate change is man-made Nature.com ABC Online - Mongabay.com - CounterCurrents.org all 19 news articles » Africas Shrinking Forests Need Urgent Help Climate Change Talks Hear (AfDB) - AllAfrica.com Africas Shrinking Forests Need Urgent Help, Climate Change Talks Hear (AfDB ) AllAfrica.com At a discussion on deforestation at the climate change conference, or COP 17, in Durban, delegates learned that forests account for 23 percent of Africas land area. The largest are the forest ecosystems of the Congo Basin and Upper Guinea. ... Fight to protect Congos rainforest BBC News all 5 news articles » Bees plants waking up earlier each spring - USA Today USA Today Bees, plants waking up earlier each spring USA Today Hurricanes, heat waves, floods and droughts may grab the headlines when it comes to the effects of global climate change , but I sometimes worry that its the subtle stuff that c ould ultimately wreak the most havoc. ... Solving Climate Change the Steve Jobs Way - Huffington Post UK (blog) Solving Climate Change the Steve Jobs Way Huffington Post UK (blog) Apple is hardly a beacon of environmental good practice, but that doesnt mean Steve Jobs didnt play his part in helping to find a solution to climate change . Climate change does not have an awareness problem. It does, however, have a marketing ... Tibetans advocate climate justice for Tibet at UN Climate conference - Orissadiary.com Tibetans advocate climate justice for Tibet at UN Climate conference Orissadiary.com The Tibetan delegates joined NGOs from around the world at the UNs climate change negotiations to advocate for equitable and durable solutions to the worlds growing climate - change crisis and significantly to represent Tibet at this momentous ... and more » Capturing CO 2 Too Costly to Combat Climate Change? - Science AAAS Capturing CO 2 Too Costly to Combat Climate Change ? Science AAAS Thats one strat egy scientists have proposed to combat climate change . But a new analysis suggests that the approach may be neither economical nor practical. Before widespread industrial activity began spewing CO 2 into the air in the mid-1700s, ... HyperSolar Fuel Technology to Mitigate Dangerous CO2 Emissions - MarketWatch (press release) HyperSolar Fuel Technology to Mitigate Dangerous CO2 Emissions MarketWatch (press release) In the 2011 World Energy Outlook report, the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that the world is firmly on a devastating course to reach the worst-case scenario in terms of climate change if drastic measures to r educe CO2 emissions are not ... and more » Ancient dry spells offer clues about the future of drought - Science Daily (press release) Ancient dry spells offer clues about the future of drought Science Daily (press release) She also expects to expand the scope of the project to other marshes and estuaries in the Northeast and to collaborate with climate modelers to begin teasing out the factors that cause droughts to occur in the region. Climate change , with its potential ... and more » At least 74 percent of current warming caused by us - Mongabay.com Mongabay.com At least 74 percent of current warming caused by us Mongabay.com Global climate change has been linked to melting of the Arctic sea ice, global sea level rise, increased droughts and floods, worsening extreme weather, desertification, melting glaciers , along with other changes. Predicted impacts have included ... Geoengineering could save Earth or destroy it eTaiwan News all 19 news articles » Global Carbon Emissions Rose Record Amount in 2010 Study Shows - Bloomberg America Magazine (subscription) Global Carbon Emissions Rose Record Amount in 2010, Study Shows Bloomberg Theres clearly a warming trend. Thats supported by other indicators such as disappearing Arctic sea ice, melting glaciers and rising sea levels, Peter Stott, head of climate monitoring at the UK Met Office, whose own temperature estimates feed into ... Global carbon emissions rise 49 percent since 1990 Mongabay.com Climate Change: A Life Issue America Magazine (subscription) all 268 news articles » Melting planet: the reality of climate change - Evening Standard Evening Standard Melt ing planet: the reality of climate change Evening Standard But it was the melting of the Arctic polar cap that really surprised him. When Rees and his team first started shooting in 2007, it was the year with the smallest covering of ice on the Arctic Ocean in recorded history. The game is changing and nobody ... and more » Scientists shed light on ice sheet formation - Cordis News Cordis News Scientists shed light on ice sheet formation Cordis News The system is not linear and there may be a different threshold for melting the ice sheet, but if we continue on our current path of warming we will eventually reach that tipping point, Professor Hube r explains. Of course after we cross that ... Carbon dioxide levels affect polar ice Press TV Study: Decrease in carbon dioxide led to formation of Antarctic ice sheet The State Column all 11 news articles » December 5 News: Carbon Emissions Show Biggest Jump Ever Recorded - ThinkProgress Telegraph.co.uk December 5 News: Carbon Emissions Show Biggest Jump Ever Recorded ThinkProgress The reports, launched on Sunday at the UN climate talks in Durban, South Africa, form the most comprehensive ever assessment of the extent of Himalayan ice melting . They follow a discredited announcement by scientists in 2007 that the regions glaciers ... Global carbon emissions rise 49 percent since 1990 Mongabay.com Global Carbon Emissions Rose Record Amount in 2010, Study Shows Bloomberg Climate Change: A Life Issue America Magazine (subscription) all 268 news articles » Environmental monitoring of offshore oil and gas activities - International Law Office Environmental monitoring of offshore oil and gas activities International Law Office In 2010 one-quarter of Norways total greenhouse gas emissions approximately 12.6 million tons of carbon dioxide originated from petroleum activities.(1) Calculations show that emissions of carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides from the petroleum ... The Science Is Dire on Carbon Emissions. The Politics Are Worse - TIME (blog) Telegraph.co.uk The Science Is Dire on Carbon Emissions. The Politics Are Worse TIME (blog) However you slice it, the scientific news has not been good on the pace of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. The weekend saw a pair of new studies that confirmed the fact thatfar from curbing greenhouse gas emissionswere warming the ... Carbon Emissions Shoot Up in 2010 Firedoglake Simmering Planet Keeps Heating Scientific American Fiscal Crisis Failed to Curb Global Warming Emissions LiveScience.com Mother Jones - Al-Masry Al-Youm - energybiz all 268 news articles » Sustainability Fact The U.S. economy now has 10 percent fewer \"middle class jobs\" than it did just ten years ago. Section: Cogeneration ENER-G Appointed To Deliver $6.3 Million Energy Services Contract For US College - The Open Press (press release) ENER-G Appointed To Deliver $6.3 Million Energy Services Contract For US College The Open Press (press release) The cost is partially offset by two substantial grants from the New Jerseys Clean Energy Program and Federal Tax Credits awarded to solar power and CHP projects, all of which total $1.86 million. ENER-G is installing clean technology that will reduce ... Optimising Plant Operation/Profitability - Waste Managemen t World Optimising Plant Operation/Profitability Waste Management World A good example of a facility that has recently taken steps to satisfy these fundamentally contradictory requirements is the KVA Turgi combined heat and power ( CHP ) waste to energy facility in Switzerland. The plant feeds 16 MW of heat to the local ... Biowaste: Driving Fuels - Waste Management World Biowaste: Driving Fuels Waste Management World However, the recent success of the Biomass CHP plant in Gssing has rekindled interest in the use of gasification for heat and power . However, the consistent and reliable availability of feedstock is a key consideration for the commercial viability of ... Saudi Arabias Qurayyah power plant project gathers pace - Arab News Arab News Saudi Arabias Qurayyah power plant project gathers pace Arab News Each group comprises two gas turbines (GTS), two heat recovery steam generators (HRSG) and one steam turbine. The Qurayyah IPP Plant is designed and will be constructed to comply with all applicable environmental laws, guidelines, regulations and ... and more » Sustainability Fact Armed conflict continues to blight the lives of millions: since 1990, 3.6 million people have died as a result of civil wars and ethnic violence, more than 16 times the number killed in wars between states. Section: Desert/Deforestation Britain spends 10m to fight deforestation in Brazil - The Guardian The Guardian Britain spends 10m to fight deforestation in Brazil The Guardian Britain is spending 10m to tackle deforestation in Brazil in an effort to protect wildlife and reduce carbon emissions. The environment secretary, Caroline Spelman, said the money would help farmers in Cerrado, central Brazil, restore natural habitats ... Britain spends 10m to stop deforestation in Brazil Telegraph.co.uk 10m bid to tackle deforestation The Press Association UK pledges 10m to help tackle deforestation in Brazil Click Green all 21 news articles » Wild West Windstorm in Los Angeles Destroys More than 450 Trees - Treehugger Treehugger Wild West Windstorm in Los Angeles Destroys More than 450 Trees Treehugger Known for the greenest tree canopy in the Los Angeles area, my home town of Pasadena was the epicenter of last weeks infamous Santa Ana windstorms causing urban deforestation overnight. I battened down the hatches and tried to reassure my nervous ... and more » Durban Climate Talks: How Do We Judge Success? - ThinkProgress The Guardian Durban Climate Talks: How Do We Judge Success? ThinkProgress Hammering out the details of the REDD trading program (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) and for clean energy technology transfer from developed to developing countries are also key on the agenda. Those programs would help ... Durban climate talks: Forests are not for carbon stocks -- climate justice ... Links International Journal of Socialist Renewal Kenya presses for a new climate treaty China Daily Rich states not acting fast enough Bangladesh News 24 hours OCRegister - Scotsman - NewsDay all 394 news articles » Worlds most endangered primate still losing habitat - Mongabay.com Mongabay.com Worlds most endangered primate still losing habitat Mongabay.com This illegal deforestation comes in response to market demand and disrespect for nature, Yi Lan, forests campaigner with Greenpeace, said in a press release. In this case, the local government has the ability to stop the rainforests and the gibbons ... experts: New wave of deforestation threatens Africas climate resilience - Forests Blog Center for International Forestry Research (blog) experts: New wave of deforestation threatens Africas climate resilience Forests Blog, Center for International Forestry Research (blog) It is urgent to safeguard Africas forests, not only because they slow climate change but also because they act as a final barrier to creeping desertification , underpin sustainable agricultural production, and support the livelihoods of tens of ... Save Africas forests - experts BuaNews Online (press release) all 7 news articles » Global Green Carbon Announces First REDD+ Project in Cameroon - San Francisco Chronicle (press release) Global Green Carbon Announces First REDD + Project in Cameroon San Francisco Chronicle (press release) The DBR project aims to reduce deforestation and degradation and encourage an increase in carbon stocks within the 624000 hectares of reserve, as well as reduce deforestation /degradation and reforest areas of a 15 km buffer zone surrounding the park ... and more » Recession did not lower C02 emissions - The Independent Telegraph.co.uk Recession did not lower C02 emissions The Independent Latest figures on CO2 emissions show that the global financial crisis of 2008-2009 has had virtually no impact on the long-term increase in greenhouse gases released from the burni ng of fossil fuels, deforestation and other industrial activities. ... Global carbon emissions rose to 10 billion tonnes in 2010 for first time: Report Newstrack India Global warming: 10 billion tons of CO2 Summit County Citizens Voice Global CO 2 emissions reach record levels Energy Efficiency News The Engineer - Sydney Morning Herald - Scientific American all 268 news articles » Sustainability Fact Recycling saves 3 to 5 times the energy generated by waste-to-energy plants, even without counting the wasted energy in the burned materials. Section: Economic Sustainability Mistakes of Enron repeated again and again - Chicago Tribune Chicago Tribune Mistakes of Enron repeated again and again Chicago Tribune The hottest thing on Wall Street was soon reduced to ashes. At the time, it was so shocking, recalled Chicagoan Bethany McLean, co-author of The Smartest Guys in the Room, an expose on Enrons corrupt practices. This was the seventh-biggest ... and more » UKs economic growth forecast plunges - Oman Daily Observer Telegraph.co.uk UKs economic growth forecast plunges Oman Daily Observer The chancellor was forced to announce two further years of austerity measures after official figures showed the national debt climbing out of control with rising unemployment and slowing economic growth . Looking ahead, the Office for Budget ... Euro crisis: What might Britains economy be like in 2036? Telegraph.co.uk all 7 news articles » Italian Cabinet approves $40.5 bln austerity and growth measures aimed at ... - Global Winnipeg USA Today Italian Cabinet approves $40.5 bln austerity and growth measures aimed at ... Global Winnipeg 3, 2011, on his package of austerity and economic growth measures ahead of a critical week of Italian and European decision-making to confront the continents debt crisis. Politicians gave few details about the individual measures Monti outlined, ... Italian govt approves economic measures Sydney Morning Herald Italys Government Approves Austerity Measures New York Times all 1,071 news articles » Demystifying the Chinese Economy - Financial Times Demystify ing the Chinese Economy Financial Times First, Chinas performance has been astonishing: Since 1978 China has maintained rapid economic growth for 33 consecutive years. The average annual ... growth is 9.9 per cent and the average annual growth of foreign trade is 16.3 per cent. ... Paying for a Jobs Bill by Cutting Federal Jobs? - Huffington Post Los Angeles Times Paying for a Jobs Bill by Cutting Federal Jobs? Huffington Post This would create an unnecessary drag on economic growth for two reasons. First, it would cut spending by significantly more than needed to offset the cost of the tax cuts. Second, while permanent tax increases on upper-income h ouses have relatively ... US Senators Spar Over Key Tax Cut Voice of America Senate Democrats to offer new tax cut plan Reuters all 156 news articles » Experts: DoD could slash 150K jobs - Federal Times Experts: DoD could slash 150K jobs Federal Times But Bernard Rostker, a senior fellow at the Rand Corp. think tank, attributed that growth mainly to the conversion of jobs previously handled by military personnel to civilian positions. If cutbacks are needed, contract employees should be on the ... and more » The Future of Work and Jobs - Business Insider The Future of Work and Jobs Business Insider In our previous look at The Future of Work, we focused on the US economys dependence on debt as a driver of growth and found that debt saturation was correlated with declining employment . But there are many other long-term dynamics influencing the ... The taxpayers burden - Reuters (blog) Reuters (blog) The taxpayers burden Reuters (blog) And once banks could collect fees for mortgages without having to worry about rep ayment because the mortgages were sold off by Wall Street the crucial link between reward and responsibility was severed. With loosened financial regulation it would ... Time of reckoning for the euro zone - Reuters Daily Mail Time of reckoning for the euro zone Reuters To do less would invite market upheaval, and eventually could lead to bank failures and sovereign default, said Mark Geitler, professor of economics at New York University. Global recession would likely follow and there would be pressure to break up ... Get sprinting Angela - or well have to nationalise all our banks Daily Mail EU banks deposit record overnight funds with ECB Irish Independe nt France and Germany look set to fudge it yet again Financial Times Telegraph.co.uk - New Zealand Herald all 3,737 news articles » Secret Federal Reserve Loans Of $7.8 Trillion Yield $13 Billion To Banks - The Moderate Voice The Moderate Voice Secret Federal Reserve Loans Of $7.8 Trillion Yield $13 Billion To Banks The Moderate Voice One of the criticisms of the bailout was the moral hazard implicit in a too big to fail argument. Ironically, the big six JPMorgan, Bank of America, Citigroup, Wells Fargo & Co., Goldman Sachs Group Inc., and Morgan Stanley have gotten bigger, ... Fed Banking and the Euro zone Canada Free Press S haky empire on its last legs Sydney Morning Herald all 55 news articles » Euros dark shadow takes us back to the scary autumn of 2008 - Mirror.co.uk Mirror.co.uk Euros dark shadow takes us back to the scary autumn of 2008 Mirror.co.uk The clear possibility is that the euro could break up and countries could default on their debts, resulting in a number of European banks failing . This could occur quickly and spread fast. We now know how close Britain and the world teetered on the ... and more » Ruiz: World finding out it cant get enoug h US dollars - Post-Tribune Ruiz: World finding out it cant get enough US dollars Post-Tribune The boldness and timing of this action left a lot of room for conjecture, and analysts in the press began to speculate that a large, Lehman type, international bank failure had been imminent. 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UK Manufacturing Growth Battles Strong Economic Headwinds TopNews New Zealand Growth is contrac ting, factory bosses warn The Independent UK manufacturing confidence falling away, says EEF BBC News all 36 news articles » China Economic Slowdown Spreading To Services Sector - Huffington Post The National China Economic Slowdown Spreading To Services Sector Huffington Post Chinese officials have expressed growing alarm at the slide in the global economy as Europe struggles to produce a decisive solution to its debt crisis. Chinas economic growth has eased for three straight quarters to 9.1 percent in the July-September ... Another Sign China Growth Is Stalling: November PMI Falls AdvisorOne China is heading for Stagflation Forbes Russian Services Growth Reaches Four-Month High, HSBC Says BusinessWeek The National all 212 news articles » Tougher year looms in 2012 - China Daily BBC News Tougher year looms in 2012 China Daily I dont think China will encounter a hard landing next year because the slowdown in the economic growth is a result of the governments active adjustment. As for the three key drivers for Chinas economic growth - investment, consumption and export ... Is Chinas growth sustainable without reforms? BBC News Demystifying the Chinese Economy Financial Times China: soft or crash landing? The Japan Times all 16 news articles » How Europes Crisis Hits the US - Moneyshow.com How Europes Crisis Hits the US Moneyshow.com The Eurozones woes may seem distant, but they will likely make money more expensive, slow economic growth , and deepen our pessimism about the future. Its hard to list the damages that the Euro debt crisis has inflicted on Europe. ... and more » Asia needs to let its 3.5b consumers power growth - gulfnews.com gulfnews.com Asia needs to let its 3.5b consumers power growth gulfnews.com The crisis-torn peripheral economies Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Italy, and even Spain are already in recession. And economic growth is threatened in the once-solid core of Germany and France, with leading indicators especially sharply ... West dragging down Asian economies The Australian all 2 news articles » US Just Might Be Able to Survive a Recession in Europe - CNBC.com CNBC.com US Just Might Be Able to Survive a Recession in Europe CNBC.com Even with the European Union economy almost certainly headed for recession, hopes are growing that the US will be able to escape the worst of the sovereign d ebt storm and keep moving on a slow- growth trajectory. Slow, of course, would be the ... and more » Biotech Hiring Faces Uncertain Recovery as Pain of Economic Crash Continues to ... - Genetic Engineering News Genetic Engineering News Biotech Hiring Faces Uncertain Recovery as Pain of Economic Crash Continues to ... Genetic Engineering News In Massachusetts the latest biopharma employment numbers, published in September, showed a 3.9% increase in jobs in 2010. More importantly it demonstrated a resumption of industry job growth following a flat 2009. According to MassBio, the life scienc e ... and more » Why Rogue Traders Still Prosper on Wall Street - The Fiscal Times The Fiscal Times Why Rogue Traders Still Prosper on Wall Street The Fiscal Times As recently as September of this year, Kweku Adoboli was charged with fraud in connection with unauthorized trades at the Delta One trading desk of UBS. Those trades left UBS staggering under a loss of $2.3 billion and its investors wondering why the ... and more » 2012 and the Big Banks - Huffington Post 2012 and the Big Banks Huffington Post ... with their pump and dump fraud is 20 times that big, will do nothing to help the economy and would send the opposite signal that the Obama team needs to send right now: that they are willing to stand up to Wall Street on behalf of the 99 percent. ... and more » Is The Chinese Economic Model The Way Of The Future? - Forbes Is The Chinese Economic Model The Way Of The Future? Forbes Therefore, imagine t he excitement of finding, published on the op-ed page of The Wall Street Journal, no less, Andy Stern extolling something very like well, communism. Stern, together with its international Vice President Eliseo Medina, ... and more » Time To Evacuate Wall Street - Patheos (blog) Time To Evacuate Wall Street Patheos (blog) This, I believe, is a product that was called the credit default swap . This is common in the investment world, effectively buying insurance to help mitigate the risk of investment. But when the investment youve bet against is toxic, and you know this ... and more » S&P Downgrades U.S. Bank s: Playing Catch-Up To The Market - Seeking Alpha S&P Downgrades U.S. Banks : Playing Catch-Up To The Market Seeking Alpha Weiss does not believe these banks are on the brink of failure , but they clearly have issues that investors and bank customers must be aware of. If youve been following the news lately, you already know that Bank of America (BAC) is still suffering ... and more » A European Banking Disaster Is Inevitable - Seeking Alpha A European Banking Disaster Is Inevitable Seeking Alpha We have a similar case now with the European banking situation. Looking dispassionately at the facts will make it clear that there is no practical solution other than a dramatic failure of large parts of the European banking system thereby causing ... and more » Europes rich move assets amid euro fears - Reuters National Post Europes rich move assets amid euro fears Reuters One private banker at a global group, who specializes in clients worth at least $5 million, said his team had seen a pick up in clients fleeing the euro since Germanys centr al bank had to step in to prevent failure of a bond auction last month. ... Europes rich flee the euro National Post (registration) all 11 news articles » Do Eurozone Leaders Finally Get It? Not Quite Yet - Wall Street Pit Do Eurozone Leaders Finally Get It? Not Quite Yet Wall Street Pit 2011). Debt restructuring will hurt many banks some of them may even fail . Proper policy planning should aim at restructuring banks sufficiently enough for them to be able to absorb the forthcoming blow or, in some cases, to take them over. ... and more » Sustainability Fact An upfront investment of 2% in green building design, on average, results in life cycle savings of 20% of the total construction costs – more than ten times the initial investment. Section: Electric Power Infrastructure UK climate aid helps Walmart get cheap wind power - The Guardian The Guardian UK climate aid helps Walmart get cheap wind power The Guardian Under Mexican law, CFE, the national electric utility has a monopoly on electricity distribution and all the electricity generated by the project must be injected into the national grid. Erica J. Jones, Walmarts international corporate affairs ... and more » U.S. power grid is a big soft target for cyberattack MIT study shows - ITworld. com GigaOm U.S. power grid is a big, soft target for cyberattack, MIT study shows ITworld.com That doesnt mean utilities in the US especially electrical utilities are not desperately vulnerable to attack. The US electrical grid in particular is not only just as vulnerable as it was before the risk of ... US power grid needs cybersecurity shield - report Reuters How to build a better electric grid GigaOm Power Grid Needs Protection From Cyber Attack, But How? PC Magazine all 91 news articles » Sustainability Fact World population is projected to increase from 6 to 9Bn by 2050 – the population of Africa will double from 1 to 2Bn – the only continent that is not self-sufficient in food production Section: Employee Worth Dont undermine Social Security - Tampabay.com Dont undermine Social Security Tampabay.com So why would Washington politicians even consider continuing to underfund this vital social safety net through a payroll tax reduction again in 2012? Social Securitys long-term solvency can be fixed by removing the payroll cap or other simple measures ... You want us to care about deficits? - SunHerald.com You want us to care about deficits? SunHerald.com They claim to speak for us and our supposed burning desire to eviscerate the social safety net , including programs like Medicare and Social Security, as well as educational funding, all in order to carry out the holy crusade of reducing deficit ... and more » French utopian quest has led to financial slough - On Line opinion French utopian quest has led to financial slough On Line opinion For this reason, the social safety net is considered by many to be at the heart of French identity, the end result of 1789 (one French blogger has said that the three symbols of France are La Marseillaise, the flag and the universal health system). ... House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security Hearing - Insurance News Net (press release) House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security Hearing Insurance News Net (press release) Disability Rights and the American Social Safety Net . Cornell University Press , 2006. n3 Maestas, Nicole, Mullen, Kathleen J. and Strand, Alexander. Does Disability Insurance Receipt Discourage Work? Using Examiner Assignment to Estimate Causal ... and more » Rogoff: Is capitalism s ustainable? - CNN (blog) AdvisorOne Rogoff: Is capitalism sustainable? CNN (blog) Chinas Darwinian capitalism, with its fierce competition among export firms, a weak social-safety net , and widespread government intervention, is widely touted as the inevitable heir to Western capitalism, if only because of Chinas huge size and ... Kenneth Rogoff Asks: Is Modern Capitalism Sustainable? AdvisorOne all 9 news articles » Sustainability Fact Between December 2000 and December 2010, 38 percent of the manufacturing jobs in Ohio were lost, 42 percent of the manufacturing jobs in North Carolina were lost and 48 percent of the manufacturing jobs in Michigan were lost. Section: Energy Storage Major gas storage project could generate jobs - Bakersfield Californian Major gas storage project could generate jobs Bakersfield Californian PG&E said it has no plans to be part of the project and therefore declined to offer an opinion other than to say that additional gas storage capacity in general helps limit fluctuation in energy prices. SoCal Gas spokeswoman Denise King said much the ... New Trends Predicted for Ultracapacitors in the Energy Storage Industry - Environmental Leader< /font> Environmental Leader New Trends Predicted for Ultracapacitors in the Energy Storage Industry Environmental Leader As 2012 quickly approaches, it is time to take a look at upcoming trends in the energy storage industry. Moving into next year ultracapacitors will see increased use in transportation, smart grid, server memory applications and consumer electronics ... Toward 2 Way Powerflow on the Smartgrid - Energy Collective Toward 2 Way Powerflow on the Smartgrid Energy Collective Issues such as the terms of business relationships among of two-way power flow is to be implemented. of energy storage systems and applications around the world. The IEEE P2030.2TM to be employed in the Smart Grid. The IEEE P2030.2 Guide for the ... and more » Sustainability Fact In 2006, 2.6 billion people, or 40% of the world's population, lived on less than $2 a day, with 1 billion of them surviving on the margins of subsistence with less than $1 a day. Section: Extreme Weather Tangible effects of climate change - Calgary Herald Tangible effects of climate change Calgary Herald Reinsurer Munich Re, which has been analyzing climate change for nearly 40 years, says the number of registered loss occurrences from extreme weather worldwide has almost tripled since 1980. The number of flood loss events has gone up by a factor of ... and more » Texas Drought Visible in New National Groundwater Maps - Scientific Computing Scientific Computing Texas Drought Visible in New National Groundwater Maps Scientific Computing The record-breaking drought in Texas that has fueled wildfires, decimated crops and forced cattle sales has also reduced levels of groundwater in much of the state to the lowest levels seen in more than 60 years, according to new national maps produced ... NASA maps show dire drought conditions in Texas Sustainable Business Oregon Now Read This: The Top 5 Stories of Last Week StateImpact Texas Weekly Weather: A widespread freeze and the coldest week of the season Houston Chronicle (blog) all 3 news articles » Is climate change a factor in severe floods and droughts? - St. Louis Beacon ZME Science Is climate change a factor in severe floods and droughts ? St. Louis Beacon WASHINGTON - From historic floods in the Midwest to destructive clusters of tornadoes in the mid-South to drought -related fires sweeping across Texas, the number of officially declared US disasters ... Downer: Running out of puff Adelaide Now all 19 news articles » Extreme droughts: The new normal - Salon Extreme droughts : The new normal Salon The future will be plagued with even more devastation By William deBuys Consider it a taste of the future: the fire, smoke, drought , dust and heat that have made life unpleasant, if not dangerous, from Louisiana to Los Angeles. ... The Age of Thirst in the American West PEJ News The Greatest Water Crisis in the History of Civilization: Coming to the ... AlterNet all 13 news articles » Met Office report warns of soaring climate risks - Business Green Daily Mail Met Office report warns of soaring climate risks Business Green The report, entitled Climate: observations, projections and impacts, brings t ogether the latest peer-reviewed climate science from 24 different countries, concluding that each has seen significant warming since the 1960s, with extreme hot weather ... Severe water shortages, hotter days and more floods: What the weather has in ... Daily Mail all 189 news articles » Sustainability Fact Fair trade is based on a business model that puts workers and the environment first, not last. Section: Food Security Africa: Food Security Challenges Ahead of Africa - AllAfrica.com Bellona Africa: Food Security Challenges Ahead of Africa AllAfrica.com As the economies of most African countries are rooted in agriculture and about 60% of Africans are engaged in the agriculture sector, there will be serious implications for food security and wealth creation for the rural communities which solely depend ... Food security should be no idle food for thought for Russia Bellona Food security and climate change challenges Teatro Naturale Salvaging Durbans invisible climate talks EUobserver.com (blog) ISRIA (registration) - Voice of Ame rica - Solomon Times Online all 1,857 news articles » The water energy and food nexus - Twin Cities Planet (blog) The water, energy and food nexus Twin Cities Planet (blog) The water, energy and food security nexus, Solutions for the Green Economy, as it is called, is an initiative of the federal government of Germany to develop specific contributions to the Rio+20 Conference. It is an important event because this is ... Sustainability Fact The 20th century\'s last two decades were the hottest in 400 years and possibly the warmest for several millennia, according to a number of climate studies. Section: Fuel Cell Fuel Cell Technology: Gasification Game Changer? - Waste Management World EarthTechling Fuel Cell Technology: Gasification Game Changer? Waste Management World As the smallest molecule, sealing hydrogen within the fuel cell system can be problematic. First, the system must be constructed from materials that will retain the hydrogen and not react adversely with it. Sealing the hydrogen within fuel cell systems ... Fuel Cell Technologys Coming Of Age Huffington Post Why Fuel-Cel l Vehicles May Replace Battery Vehicles As The Cleantech Poster Boy Seeking Alpha Take States Fuel Cell Expertise To Next Level Hartford Courant Stock Market Wire - Torrington Register Citizen all 9 news articles » Two green cars in the driveway - Mother Nature Network (blog) Mother Nature Network Two green cars in the driveway Mother Nature Network (blog) The Mercedes B-Class F-Cell is the latest hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle from Daimler, with a top speed of just over 100 mph and approximately 230-mile range on hydrogen pressurized to 10000 pounds for square inch. You dont have to know exactly what that ... Toyota FCV-R Fuel Cell Concept To Enter Produ ction In 2015 Nitrobahn Nissan to introduce new hydrogen FCV by 2015 just-auto.com (subscription) all 5 news articles » Office of Navy Research: From Science Fiction to - MarineLink Office of Navy Research: From Science Fiction to MarineLink Weve been looking at the hydrogen fuel cell in that General Motors has developed,, and were are working to install it in a UUV. Ideally, we want to stay away from batteries, and find something completely new, Schuette said. ... Low Carbon homes EVs and the case for a supergrid - The Engineer (blog) The Engineer (blog) Low Carbon homes, EVs and the case for a supergrid The Engineer (blog) ... cars which require charging which can be considered as additional strain on the national grid (particularly if everyone converted to them) when there are other alternatives such as the Honda FCX Clarity which is a hydrogen fuel cell automobile. ... and more » Sustainability Fact Civilians have accounted for more than 90% of the casualties—either injured or killed—in post-cold war conflicts. Section: Geothermal Indian Country welcomes renewable energy - CNET Indian Country welcomes renewable energy CNET Working with an outside geothermal company, the 3400-member tribe plans to start drilling on the reservation here west of Albuquerque in the coming months to assess whether hot rocks deep underground can generate usable energy. ... and more » United States houses more than 2980295 megawatts of geothermal energy - REVE United States houses more than 2980295 megawatts of geothermal energy REVE In Americas renewable energy sector, geothermal energy has been much slower in developing itself compared to the solar power and wind energy industries. New research has doubled the number of sources available for geothermal energy extraction within ... Something to get steamed up over - The National The National Something to get steamed up over The National A general view shows a cross-section of the Olkaria Geothermal power Plant , near Naivasha. Kenya boasts massive geothermal potential (as high as 7000 Megawatts by some estimates), which is a major asset in a country which has no known coal, ... Geothermal operator may miss scheduled repayment - Northern Nevada Business Weekly Geothermal operator may miss scheduled repayment Northern Nevada Business Weekly Nevada Geothermal Power Inc. said last week it may not be able to meet a year-end debt payment on its Blue Mountain geothermal plant near Winnemucca. The company said power production from the plant fell short during the third quarter and studies ... Hawaii Should Show Way to Better Energy F uture - Honolulu Civil Beat Hawaii Should Show Way to Better Energy Future Honolulu Civil Beat We should work toward geothermal to provide the 80 percent of electricity referred to as base power. This is the day and night power that is stable and predictable and prevents your lights from flickering. The other 20 percent referred to as ... and more » Sustainability Fact Delivering biomethane directly to users is more than two times as energy efficient as generating electricity from biogas. Section: Green Consumerism Green Mountain Coffee Roasters: Starting At Base Camp - Seeking Alpha Green Mountain Coffee Roasters: Starting At Base Camp Seeking Alpha Driven by the emergence of upscale coffee shops in the country and consumer knowledge and appreciation of specialty coffee and tastes, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR) investors have been on quite a ride in the past year. ... and more » Green Business Trend: Moving Beyond Green Marketing - Small Business Trends Small Business Trends Green Business Trend: Moving Beyond Green Marketing Small Business Trends The survey found the diehard dark green consumer segment grew slightly from 8 percent to 9 percent from 2009 to 2011, but the overall percent of consumers buying green products declined from 84 percent to 69 percent during that time. ... and more » The Bottom Line on Going Green: Egon Zehnder Sustainability Dialogue features ... - Sacramento Bee The Bottom Line on Going Green : Egon Zehnder Sustainability Dialogue features ... Sacramento Bee These include Industrial, Financial Services, Consumer , Life Sciences, Technology & Communications, Services, Private Capital and Sovereign Wealth Funds. For more information visit www.egonzehnder.com. The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation ... and more » Is Group Buying Sustainable? - Triple Pundit Is Group Buying Sustainable ? Triple Pundit From a consumer perspective, this could be a huge mess the more offers, the more difficult it is for customers to find the deal that they are looking for. How can this group buying industry be more sustainable ? One thing that Groupon and its ... and more » Sustainability Fact Although there are no exact figures, hundreds of thousands of children under the age of 18 serve in government forces or armed rebel groups. Some are as young as eight years old. Section: Green Industry China Rejects US Trade Ruling That Solar Imports Harm Industry - BusinessWeek solarserver.com China Rejects US Trade Ruling That Solar Imports Harm Industry BusinessWeek If they continue at the rate they are going, its not a sustainable situation, Brinser said. China provided $30 billion in credit to its biggest solar manufacturers last year, about 20 times the amount provided by the US, Jonathan Silver, ... Imports of Chinese Solar Components Hurting US, Finds ITC Fox Business SolarWorld Announces International Trade Commission Ruling: Chinese Im ports ... MarketWatch (press release) Chinese trade organization condemns US investigations of Chinese solar ... solarserver.com pv magazine - Clean Energy Authority all 417 news articles » DOD Continues to Charge Towards Alternative Fuel - Gas 2.0 DOD Continues to Charge Towards Alternative Fuel Gas 2.0 At a Georgetown University energy conference attended earlier this week by Pentagon officials, the DOD expects government investments in the alternative fuels industry to will get (the military) to a place where alternative fuels are sustainable , ... and more » Global industry CO2 ou tput rising even in weak economy: study - Reuters Global industry CO2 output rising even in weak economy: study Reuters A small number of big developing nations were fuelling the emissions growth, the study said, even though the global financial crisis spawned long-term green stimulus plans by China, South Korea, the United States and others to attempt to curtail CO2 ... and more » Shipping: Riding waves to a greener more sustainable industry - New Europe New Europe Shipping: Riding waves to a greener, more sustainable industry New Europe The SSI is a collaboration of NGOs and shipping-related companies working for the long-term economic and environmental sustainability of the industry . Recently, the SSI presented its vision for making the industry a more sustainable one by 2040. ... and more » European industry proposes zero-duty on sustainable palm oil - Jakarta Post Moneycontrol.com European industry proposes zero-duty on sustainable palm oil Jakarta Post Palm oil-based industries in the European Union (EU) are seeking to promote the removal of import duties on sustainable palm oil to encourage production in producing countries, a European industry group says. Frans Claassen, the general manager of the ... Palm Oil Companies Slow in Meeting Sustainability Goal New York Times Palm oil at dawn of new era of expansion Agrimoney.com all 22 news articles » Just How Sustainable Is Walmart? - GreenBiz.com (blog) GreenBiz.com (blog) Just How Sustainable Is Walmart? GreenBiz.com (blog) ... industry (Green Gold in FORTUNE), its efforts to protect child laborers in Uzbekistan and salmon fisherman in Alaska (Walmart: A bully benefactor on Fortune.com), the launch of a path-break ing sustainability index (Inside Walmarts sustainability ... Recycling industry is worth more than 60 billion to European economy - Click Green Recycling industry is worth more than 60 billion to European economy Click Green The report considers the recycling industry in the context of building a green economy, a major European policy objective. The report, entitled Earnings, jobs and innovation: the role of recycling in a green economy shows that recycling has ... European Environment Agency - Recycling industry can boost the European economy DeHavilland (press release) (subscription) all 5 news articl es » Sustainability Fact 827,000 to 1.3 million tons of plastic PET water bottles were produced in the U.S. in 2006, requiring the energy equivalent of 50 million barrels of oil. 76.5 percent of these bottles ended up in landfills. Section: Healthcare Reform Hospitals increasingly turning to telemedicine - NRToday.com Hospitals increasingly turning to telemedicine NRToday.com The Roseburg VA has employed telemedicine for cardiac and mental health patients for nearly a decade, said Fran Sutherland, facility telehealth coordinator. Around the same time, the hospital started sending home patients with chronic conditions, ... Medicare cuts may devastate both doctors and patients - TheDay.com Medicare cuts may devastate both doctors and patients TheDay.com That includes investments in electronic medical records equipment that the federal government has been encouraging hospitals and physicians to acquire. How can you consider investing in electronic medical records when a quarter to a third of your ... and more » Qualcomm creates new mobile health company - Healthcare IT News Embedded.com Qualcomm creates new mobile health company Healthcare IT News WASHINGTON Qualcomm is marking its official foray into the mobile health field with a new company, a venture fund, a new gateway platform designed to improve home-based connectivity to mobile medical devices and some 40 partnerships with mHealth ... Qualcomm unveils wireless health system SignOnSanDiego.com Qualcomm, Verizon promote healthier living without wires GigaOm all 27 news articles » Sustainability Fact 14% of all children between 5 and 17 years of age are child labourers. Section: High Speed Rail High-speed rail must remain a priority - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle High - speed rail must remain a priority Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Louise Slaughter insists that high - speed rail trains like this one are critical to upstate New Yorks future. / EMILIE SOMMER Gannett file photo In President Dwight D. Eisenhowers 1963 memoir, he reminisced fondly about his administrations crowning ... and more » If everyone wants high speed rail why is it doomed? - The Independent If everyone wants high speed rail , why is it doomed? The Independent The plan to build a high speed rail link in the UK moves even more slowly than a train from London to Cornwall. In what is a bizarrely contorted juxtaposition, all three main parties are theoretically committed to the link and yet it seems increasingly ... and more » Sustainability Fact Each year, the planet loses 24 billion tons of topsoil. Over the last two decades, enough has been lost to cover the entire cropland of the United States. Section: Hybrid Vehicles VW Introduces Plug-In Cross Coupe Concept - EV World EV World VW Introduces Plug-In Cross Coupe Concept EV World The Cross Coup has not one but three motors, which work together efficiently as a hybrid system. At the front under the bonnet is a 110 kW TSI petrol engine delivering maximum torque of 210 Nm and an electric motor with an output of 40 kW and 180 Nm ... Volkswagen Cross Coup Makes its World Debut at the Tokyo Motor Show - Web ... European Car Magazine Volkswagen Cross Coupe Video First Look: 2011 Tokyo Motor Show AutoGuide.com all 4 news articles » Citroen DS5 Diesel Hybrid Now Available To NZ Drivers - Scoop.co.nz (press release) Citroen DS5 Diesel Hybrid Now Available To NZ Drivers Scoop.co.nz (press release) One of the most advanced cars in the world, the unique new Citroen DS5 Hybrid4, a diesel- electric hybrid that combines luxurious, spacious accommodation for five people and their luggage with 4WD while offering a CO2 figure of 99 g/km that is normally ... and more » DeLorean Electric Vehicles slated for production in 2012 - REVE DeLorean Electric Vehicles slated for production in 2012 REVE Founder, Chris Anthony, brought together a small team for one purpose: get fast and fun all- electric and hybrid vehicles to market. The Epic EV design shop is just inland from the sunny North County coastline in Vista, CA, and their factory, ... Low-Key Hybrid - Waste Management World Low-Key Hybrid Waste Management World So the added push from a hybrid electric motor and the capability to capture and re-use energy captur ed during braking, comes in doubly useful. And the second aspect of the Hybrid package? Thats the battery electric power to drive to the hydraulics ... Volt battery fires may knock GMs moon shot off target - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Volt battery fires may knock GMs moon shot off target Fort Wayne Journal Gazette DETROIT When General Motors announced plans in June 2008 to build the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid , executives called it a moon shot intended to rocket past Toyota in technology leadership. Now the car is a flash point for concern. ... and more » Fuso developing HD hybrid for all Daiml er Truck brands - Fleet Owner Fuso developing HD hybrid for all Daimler Truck brands Fleet Owner Designated as the global hybrid development center for its parent Daimler Trucks, Mitsubishi Fuso has begun work on a diesel electric hybrid system for on-highway heavy-duty trucks. The first prototype has been installed in a Fuso Super Great, ... Mitsubishi Fuso Goes Green at Tokyo Show Transport Topics Online all 2 news articles » Volvo: bridging the gap between here and tomorrow - MSN Cars UK (blog) Volvo: bridging the gap between here and tomorrow MSN Cars UK (blog) Why battery- electric vehicles make more sense than hydrogen fuel cells, according to the Swedish carmaker. Im currently in Gothenburg, Home of Volvo as the huge poster in the airport proudly proclaims. Im here to drive the V60 Plug-in Hybrid diesel ... and more » Santa Monica Promenade Revs up For Electric Vehicles - The Lookout News Santa Monica Promenade Revs up For Electric Vehicles The Lookout News Although the proposed law only covers electric vehicles, City officials are leaving the door open for other alternative fuel vehicles. If the marketing of hybrid , hydrogen and CNG vehicles changes in the future to emulate the current strategy for ... and more » Future mobility the Toyota way - Malaya Portfolio.com Future mobility the Toyota way Malaya I do not believe that the debate concerning future motor vehicles will be a choice between electric vehicles or plug-in hybrid vehicles. What is necessary is the decision by consumers, but it is unlikely that there will only be one choice. ... Toyota renews investment commitment to Thailand Bangkok Post Tokyo Motor Show 2011 CarWale (blog) all 29 news ar ticles » Sustainability Fact In Vietnam, teenage workers often work seven days a week for as little as 6 cents an hour making promotional Disney toys for McDonald\'s. Section: International Collaboration Farnek Encourages Hoteliers To Optimize Sustainability Goals With Industry ... - Abu Dhabi City Guide Farnek Encourages Hoteliers To Optimize Sustainability Goals With Industry ... Abu Dhabi City Guide As a market leader in sustainability, we have been helping hotels and resorts to reduce their carbon footprint through our exclusive association with Green Globe, the international sustainability certification programme for the tourism and hospitality ... and more » UN study revea ls impact of climate change in livelihoods in Sahel and West Africa - UN News Centre CTV.ca UN study reveals impact of climate change in livelihoods in Sahel and West Africa UN News Centre Climate change is already having an impact in the livelihoods of millions of people in the Sahel and West Africa, according to a new United Nations study released today, which calls for governments to implement policies that will prevent competition ... West Africa: Changes in Climate Trends Impacting Livelihoods and Food Security ... AllAfrica.com Tech transfer, intellectual property debate at COP17 Bizcommunity.com COP-17: Business takes bull by horns as leaders talk Business Day CBC.ca (blog) - The Sudbury Star - China Daily all 1,857 news articl es » Smart cities easier said than done - The Sun Daily Smart cities easier said than done The Sun Daily ... of sustainable cities since 1992, when Malaysia was a signatory to the Rio Declaration on Development and Environment at the United Nations Conference on Development and Environment in Rio de Janeiro, more popularly known as the Earth Summit. ... and more » Mike Bloombergs Impressive Sustainability Record - Huffington Post Mike Bloombergs Impressive Sustainability Record Huffington Post The mayors sustainability record is deep, and it is clearly an issue he considers important personally. It extends to efforts to creatively reshape our local approach to environmental protection, but also includes international engagement. ... and more » International award for Pacific Hydros Chacayes project - International Water Power and Dam Construction International award for Pacific Hydros Chacayes project International Water Power and Dam Construction This award recognises the sustainable development measures we put in place in the early design stages of the project to comply not only with Chilean environmental regulation and our own Health, Safety and Sustainability policy, but also with the ... Sustainability Fact The water and sanitation crisis claims more lives through disease than any war claims through guns. 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Also not counted is any mitigation of the relatively routine damage done to the ... and more » Will Thorium Ever Be Adopted as a Major Energy Source? - OilPrice.com Will Thorium Ever Be Adopted as a Major Energy Source? OilPrice.com However, conversations have been popping up about thorium in recent years and how it can be a game-changer in the energy industry. Thorium has incredible potential as an ultra-safe, clean, and cheap nuclear energy source which can power the world for ... Sustainability Fact The United States, with 5% of the world's population, is responsible for 25% of global GHG emissions, more than any other country. Section: Oil Industry Strasser: Will we go from crisis to crisis and war to war? - Lake County News Strasser: Will we go from crisis to crisis and war to war? Lake County News Meanwhile another catastrophe is coming: peak oil . This is the notion that there is less oil on the planet than what we have already taken out. What this means is that, sooner, rather than later, we will run out of oil. We already import way more than ... Sustainability Fact Industrialization, deforestation, and pollution have greatly increased atmospheric concentrations of water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, all greenhouse gases that help trap heat near Earth\'s surface. Section: Political Sustainability The week ahead on the Hill: Democrats keep up payroll tax pressure; Cordray up ... - Washington Post (blog) The week ahead on the Hill: Democrats keep up payroll tax pressure; Cordray up ... Washington Post (blog) (Pablo Martinez Monsivais - Associated Press) expected to unveil later today Senate Democrats latest proposal on extending the payroll tax cut. The move is the latest in the fight over one of several must-pass pieces of legislation on the ... House and Senate Cloakroom: December 5 December 9 Heritage.org (blog) This Week in Tech: House gets down to business on cybersecurity The Hill (blog) Economic Reports This Week New York Times Hill Times (subscription) all 8 news articles » No more insider trading on Capitol Hill? - Salon No more insider trading on Capitol Hill? Salon Last Thursday, Sens. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut and Susan Collins of Maine held the first hearings on Senate versions of the legislation . Lieberman hopes to have a bill out of committee by mid-December. House hearings are scheduled to begin this week ... and more » Congress man Paulsen: House Passes Three More Jobs Bills - Patch.com Congressman Paulsen: House Passes Three More Jobs Bills Patch.com By Patch Staff by Congressman Erik Paulsen Job growth is still my No. 1 priority. Currently, more than 20 bipartisan House-passed jobs bills are waiting for action in the Senate . Last week, the House moved forward with three more common-sense pieces of ... and more » Occupy Wall Street targets Congress: 99% vs. 1% - Washington Times Washington Times Occupy Wall Street targets Congress : 99% vs. 1% Washington Times If Americans cannot move Congress to pass a jobs bill , rebuild this country, and strengthen our schools, we will soon become a second rate country. Our equality disparity already places us low on the Gini Coefficient that is used by the CIA to track ... AFP: Anti-Wall Street groups arrive for Washington meet Focus News all 237 news articles » Clean Up Government Act Passes Its First Big Test - Consumer Affairs Clean Up Government Act Passes Its First Big Test Consumer Affairs For me, this bill is personal, Quigley said. When four of Illinois last eight governors have gone to prison on corruption charges, and two of my own predecessors have been convicted for the same, enough is enough. Rep. Quigleys 5th Congressional ... 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The 12-year-old, whose skeletal frame ... and more » Sunken Treasure: The Deep Sea Mining Renaissance - Txchnologist (blog) Sunken Treasure: The Deep Sea Mining Renaissance Txchnologist (blog) ... cools and the minerals drop out, forming tall chimneys around the vent and potato-sized lumps on the surrounding seabed. What excites mining companies is that these materials are rich in gold, silver, zinc, copper, and even rare earth metals in ... and more » Rare Element Announces Completion of 2011 Drilling Program at Bear Lodge - Marketwire (press release) < font face=\'Serif\' size=\'2\' color=\'black\'>Rare Element Announces Completion of 2011 Drilling Program at Bear Lodge Marketwire (press release) Rare Element Resources Ltd (TSX:RES)(NYSE Amex:REE) is a publicly traded mineral resource company focused on exploration and development of rare - earth elements and gold on the Bear Lodge property. 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Halfway through the ten-year project, the results are very exciting: agriculture production is up significantly, ... Challenges at the Cutting Edge of Fighting Global Poverty Huffington Post (blog) all 2 news articles » Africa: Audacious Aim to End Poverty - Conversation with Lloyd Pierson - AllAfrica.com Africa: Audacious Aim to End Poverty - Conversation with Lloyd Pierson AllAfrica.com If we can genuinely create economic stability, we think theres a lesser chance that the bad people in the world will have an opportunity to play on that poverty , to play on that marginalization to recruit people. Is there also, do you think, ... and more » The MicroPlace Ambition: Unleashing $35 Billion in Financial Services Funding ... - Forbes The MicroPlace Ambition: Unleashing $35 Billion in Financial Services Funding ... Forbes Their mission is to help alleviate global p overty by inspiring individuals to make investments in the worlds poor. They want to unleash the capital in peoples investment portfolios and harness it to make a difference in the fight against poverty. ... Surging wages are risk and reward of Arab Spring - Ahram Online Ahram Online Surging wages are risk and reward of Arab Spring Ahram Online The trend could benefit the Middle East, reducing poverty and stimulating economies by increasing middle class spending power. But with the global economy slowing and governments facing difficult budget choices, it is risky, economists say. ... Occupy Wall Street Begins Hunger Strike - ABC News (blog) ABC News (blog) Occupy Wall Street Begins Hunger Strike ABC News (blog) Im not getting why I should care that they are on a hunger strike. They could commit mass suicide. I wouldnt care about that either. Its very unfortunate that city officials will intervene and save them from starving to death. ... and more » The Internet: Triumph of human evolution - Salon Salon The Internet: Triumph of human evolution Salon The archetype of the dragon gave form to the fears engendered by humanitys developing ability to imagine all kinds of new dangers and threats. Joness notion that the dragon is composed of tissue samples taken from real predators could account, ... and more » The Rise in New Wealth in Africa - Afribiz.info The Rise in New Wealth in Africa Afribiz.info Businesses will eventually seek out the opportunities represented by these groups, and like natural resources, if the human capital is developed , the wealth will follow. Also, technology and innovation will have a lot to do with it. ... Amputees Life. After Sierra Leones 11 years Civil War - Modern Ghana Modern Ghana Amputees Life. After Sierra Leones 11 years Civil War Modern Ghana Since the end of the 11-year civil war in Sierra Leone (1991-2002), life continues to be very tough for Sierra Leoneans, particularly war victims. Despite various international supports to boost the living conditions of Sierra Leoneans, the result is ... and more » Bangladesh: A Road Map for Political Disaster - The Platform Bangladesh: A Road Map for Political Disaster The Platform After 40 years, the Bangladesh government is hosting an International War Crimes Tribunal (ICT). These trials are aimed at individuals who allegedly committed war crimes during the brutal nine-month civil war that rocked the country and culminated in ... and more » Arabs need a revolution in thought not politics - Jerusalem Post Green Left Weekly Arabs need a revolution in thought, not politics Jerusalem Post The Arab mentality preven ts real progress from taking place in a region starving for reform. Since September 11, 2001, most western intellectuals and political leaders have advocated that democracy represents the best solution for the problems brought ... Egypt: Poll fails to douse revolutionary flames Green Left Weekly The Islamist revolution Ottawa Citizen Egypts revolutionary coup Mmegi Online Aljazeera.com - Los Angeles Times all 4,089 news articles » A modern revolution - OregonLive.com OregonLive.com A modern revolution OregonLive.com In the late 18th century, the French were in deep financial debt because they were funding the American Revolution , as well as fighting their own wars with Great Britain. To pay for the costs of these wars, the Third Estate, or 99 percent of the French ... A decade after Taliban Afghan abuse rife: rights group - Reuters AFP A decade after Taliban, Afghan abuse rife: rights group Reuters KABUL (Reuters) - The Afghan government and coalition forces have failed to champion human rights and the rule of law in Afghanistan since the end of Taliban rule, leaving Afghans disillusioned and vulnerable to abuses, Human Rights Watch ... West should do more on human rights in Afghanistan, groups say Monsters and Critics.com Afghan rights situation still critical 10 years on AFP HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH S AYS AFGHAN SITUATION REMAINS CRITICAL Agenzia Giornalistica Italia eTaiwan News - Human Rights Watch all 1,229 news articles » Mexican womens rights activist shot in Ciudad Juarez - Middle East North Africa Financial Network Mexican womens rights activist shot in Ciudad Juarez Middle East North Africa Financial Network Norma Andrade, one of the leaders of the May Our Daughters Return Home non-governmental organization was shot several times Friday by a group of armed men while leaving work in Ciudad Juarez, the All Rights for All national network of human rights ... and more » Australia breaks Convention on the Rights of the Child. - Green Left Weekly Green Left Weekly Australia breaks Convention on the Rights of the Child. Green Left Weekly The major obstacle for human rights advocates struggling to free these children from our adult prisons is the Australian government and the horrific prejudices and stereotypes they have shoved down Australians throats. Many of the children have now ... Poverty homelessness on rise in Akron- Canton schools - Akron Beacon Journal Akron Beacon Journal Poverty , homelessness on rise in Akron- Canton schools Akron Beacon Journal Nearly 34 percent of Akrons school-age children kids 5 to 17 live in poverty , according to the latest census figures. Suburban districts have much lower poverty rates. Revere has one of the lowest in the state, at slightly less than 6 percent. ... and more » Upsurge in childhood poverty hits as assistance dwindles - Times Herald-Record Upsurge in childhood poverty hits as assistance dwindles Times Herald-Record These are a just a few of the tens of thousands of local ch ildren who are the victims of poverty and homelessness, mainly thanks to an economy that seems as rotten as the sewage seeping in that dingy motel room. Their suffering comes at a time when the ... 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Lew Rockwell (blog) Russians protest against election fraud ABC Online Jerusalem Post all 4,507 news articles » Taking the Pulse of Occupy Wall Street - Patch.com AFP Taking the Pulse of Occupy Wall Street Patch.com Theres no doubt were going to be successful if this goes the way of all revolutions -- and it IS a revolution . And it IS class warfare. The irony is, Occupy Wall Streeters are no longer occupying. This week, I went over to Zuccotti Park to see what ... Situations, Occupations, and Revolution : On Taking Steps Forward to Fight the ... In foshop News Stop violent raids on Occupy camps The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines Wall Street Firm Hires Occupy Wall Street Protester, Which Makes Up For Everything Gothamist Telegraph.co.uk - Shore News Today - Peoples World all 237 news articles » Inside Syria: A rare look into the uprising - CBS News Financial Times Inside Syria: A rare look into the uprising CBS News But now, a revolution is under way to force Bashar Assad out. CBS News has managed to get in to witness it. Since the spring, thousands of Syrians have been marching in the streets, demanding their freedom. Assad responded to the challenge, ... Analysis: Ar my defectors complicate Syria uprising Atlanta Journal Constitution Analysis: Army defectors complicate Syria uprising San Francisco Chronicle Conspirators with Damascus regime Al-Arabiya all 222 news articles » Plan to Combat Xenophobic Violence Released - Human Rights First Plan to Combat Xenophobic Violence Released Human Rights First Geneva Human Rights First today called on nations from all corners of the globe, United Nations agencies and other international bodies to step up efforts to address ongoing xenophobic and other bias-motivated violence that affects among others ... and more » Integrating human rights in economic affairs - New Straits Times New Straits Times Integrating human rights in economic affairs New Straits Times Yet, at the same time, United Nations and civil society human rights monitors were painting a picture of a denial of economic and social rights. We heard of inequality, discrimination, lack of participation, absence of decent jobs, absence of labour ... UN High Commissioner at Celebrate Human Rights Conference Scoop.co.nz (press release) Tunisia Hosts a UN Conference on Democratic Changes after the Arab Spring Tunisia Live Tunisia To Host UN Conference On Democratic Changes In Arab World Bernama ISRIA (registration) all 7 news articles » Sustainability Fact By a margin of 50%-to-42%, Americans in the mid-1930s rejected the idea of government limiting the size of private fortunes Section: Solar Desert Sunlight solar project brings jobs while watching out for wildlife - The Desert Sun Desert Sunlight solar project brings jobs while watching out for wildlife The Desert Sun The 550-megawatt photovoltaic Desert Sunlight plant is in the first stages of a two-year construction schedule, with the first power expected to hit the grid by late 2013. / Photos by Marilyn Chung, The Desert Sun Desert Center Caf and other local ... and more » China Voice: US protecti onism on Chinas solar products risks pummeling Durban ... - Xinhua Portfolio.com China Voice: US protectionism on Chinas solar products risks pummeling Durban ... Xinhua Despite fierce opposition from Chinas government and photovoltaic (PV) industry, the US federal trade panel on Friday unanimously voted to continue anti-dumping and countervailing probes on solar panels, the first such measure targeting new energy ... ITC rules that China engaged in anti-competitive pricing of PV exports to US Clean Energy Authority US agency raps Chinese PV China Daily Our Voice: China seeks solar advantage with silicon-dumping claim The Saginaw News - MLive.com EarthTechling - pv magazine - Environment & Energy Publishing all 417 news articles &raq uo; Solar panels at crossroads - NorthJersey.com Portfolio.com Solar panels at crossroads NorthJersey.com The flood of low-priced Chinese solar panels into the US is roiling New Jerseys robust solar energy industry. Andrew Becker of Fino Electric installing solar panels at Meadowland Nissan in Hasbrouck Heights. The states largest panel ... China Rejects U.S. Ruling on Solar Imports Bloomberg China Rejects US Trade Ruling That Solar Imports Harm Industry BusinessWeek China says US solar ruling smacks of protectionism Reuters India Washington Post - Wausau Daily Herald - Reuters all 417 news articles » Local solar firms confident - Toledo Blade Toledo Blade Local solar firms confident Toledo Blade And by 2020, Jifan Gao said, just 15 solar firms will be left -- five each in of three major segments: photovoltaic ( solar ) panels , solar energy -absorbing wafers and ingots, and production of raw materials such as polysilicon, the most commonly used ... ENERGY: Local lawmakers say SDG&E rate proposal clouds solar prospects - North County Times (blog) ENERGY : Local lawmakers say SDG&E rate proposal clouds solar prospects North County Times (blog) Tim Callahan, a retired Marine, bought solar panels for his Fallbroook home in 2005. After SDG&E proposed its new rates in October, he has been writing to every politician he can reach to persuade them to oppose the proposal. ... CON: SDG&Es hollow claims hide utilitys real motive SignOnSanDiego.com all 4 news articles » Harnessing desert sun to power Europe - BBC News BBC News Harnessing desert sun to power Europe BBC News The technolo gy that will initially be used in Morocco is concentrated solar power ( CSP ), a process in which sunlight concentrated by mirrors heats water, which produces steam to drive a turbine. Crucially, the heat can be stored, allowing a secure ... and more » MIT Research: A Novel Way To Concentrate Suns Heat - Photonics Online MIT Research: A Novel Way To Concentrate Suns Heat Photonics Online Most technologies for harnessing the suns energy capture the light itself, which is turned into electricity using photovoltaic materials. Others use the suns thermal energy, usually concentrating the sunlight with mirrors to ... New Way to Harness Solar Energy M imics Greenhouse Effect International Business Times AU all 2 news articles » Optimism on solar energy: Energy secretary suggests ways domestic firms can ... - PhysOrg.com PhysOrg.com Optimism on solar energy : Energy secretary suggests ways domestic firms can ... PhysOrg.com Credit: Rose Lincoln/Harvard Staff Photographer US Energy Secretary Steven Chu struck an optimistic note about the future of solar energy Thursday but said the economic benefits of the emerging clean-energy industry will be reaped elsewhere if the ... Solarpraxis Solar Power Plant Conference in Phoenix, Arizona Examiner.com Australian Rooftop Solar Power Installations 35x That Of 200 8 Energy Matters $20.6M in Solar Energy Financing Arranged for 14 Mass. Buildings Citybizlist Real Estate MarketWatch (press release) - Knoxville News Sentinel - SmartMeters all 15 news articles » Report finds 35-fold increase in solar power - ABC Online Sydney Morning Herald Report finds 35-fold increase in solar power ABC Online A new report released at climate talks in South Africa overnight has found the number of solar panels installed in Australian homes has grown 35-fold in the past three years. The Clean Energy Report says more than 1 million Australians now live in ... 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China Rejects U.S. Ruling on Solar Imports Bloomberg Solar panels at crossroads NorthJersey.com Marshfield joins solar power project Wausau Daily Herald Reuters India - Washington Post - BusinessWeek all 456 news articles » How Goldman played key role in Solyndras rise - MarketWatch How Goldman played key role in Solyndras rise MarketWatch The company had fewer than 10 employees and barely an idea of how to make the unique cylindrical solar panels that would become its selling point. But with enthusiasm rising about solar powers prospects, the company won its first significant financing ... Clean- energy policies create jobs, and Congress should take note The Boston Globe No Way to Run a Business (or a Government) National Review Online (blog) all 7 news articles » Sustainability Fact Between December 2000 and December 2010, 38 percent of the manufacturing jobs in Ohio were lost, 42 percent of the manufacturing jobs in North Carolina were lost and 48 percent of the manufacturing jobs in Michigan were lost. Section: Sustainability Standards Growing a greener Christmas tree - Corvallis Gazette Times BBC News Growing a greener Christmas tree Corvallis Gazette Times The industry as a whole has begun to move beyond the scorched earth approach of years past, and to some extent the voluntary sustainability standards simply capture a shift that was already happening. Everybody recognized the Christmas tree industry ... 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Section: Sustainable Fashion From red carpet to green catwalk: the woman matching style with ethics - The Guardian The Guardian From red carpet to green catwalk: the woman matching style with ethics The Guardian ... to earn the adulation his or her partner commands; one of the first reviews of her eco store in west London wondered whether she was just another bored housewife who wants to dabble in fairtrade fashion , bankrolled by her super-famous husband. ... Sustainability Fact In 2008, the average amount of waste generated by each person in America per day was 4.5 pounds. 1.1 pounds of that was recycled, and .4 pounds, including yard waste, was sent to composting. In total, 24.3% of waste was recycled, 8.9% was composted, and 6 Section: Sustainable Materials Rising from the Waste to Energy Ashes - Waste Management World Rising from the Waste to Energy Ashes Waste Management World Resource efficiency, sustainable growth and climate protection are important challenges for European society. With growing demand for virgin and recycled materials it is becoming increasingly important to make the best use of our resources. ... New UK association to help partner recycli ng and reprocessing sectors - Waste Management World New UK association to help partner recycling and reprocessing sectors Waste Management World A new member-based association launched in the UK to represent the recycling and reprocessing industries has set out to provide a more secure source of materials to help the countrys manufacturing sector. Launched in the Houses of Parliament, London, ... E-waste a problem too big to ignore - Stuff.co.nz E-waste a problem too big to ignore Stuff.co.nz The way it usually works is to build a fee into the sale price of new goods to pay the cost of recycling upfront, so there is no need to charge businesses or consumers when the items are eventually disposed of. Consumer Electronics Association ... Sustainability Fact The Atlantic Forest in Brazil is a unique rainforest that once covered more than a million square kilometers, extending from Recife southward through Rio de Janeiro to Florianopolis and westward into Paraguay. Today, the forest is reduced to less than 5 Section: Sustainable Packaging Masdar Institute scientists work on tools for better supply chains - The National Masdar Institute scientists work on tools for better supply chains The National But designing a supply chain for sustainability is no simple feat. It may include measures such as reducing packaging and waste, assessing suppliers based on their environmental performance, developing more eco-friendly products and reducing carbon ... Sustainability Fact 75 percent of Americans feel implementing smart grid / smart meters should be a priority over the next 1-5 years Section: Sustainable Real Estate Houston Center Largest Mix-Use Real Estate Complex to Earn LEED EB Gold - Sacramento Bee Houston Center Largest Mix-Use Real Estate Complex to Earn LEED EB Gold Sacramento Bee Crescent is an active member of the City of Houstons Green Office Challenge. Crescents goal is to get all 17 Houston buildings managed by Crescent LEED certified by 2012. Crescent Real Estate Holdings LLC is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. ... 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