Section: Agriculture
Sow seeds not greed: Farmers gather on Wall Street - Grist Magazine
2011-12-06 20:41:13
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Sow seeds, not greed: Farmers gather on Wall Street Grist Magazine ... of the Freedom Food Alliance, which unites black urban communities with black rural farmers; renowned permaculture expert Andrew Faust; Jim Goodman, a Wisconsin dairy farmer who organized a tractorcade to Madison earlier this year to protest Gov. ... and more »
10 Ways to Make Food Last L onger - Fox News
2011-12-06 20:41:20
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Fox News 10 Ways to Make Food Last Longer Fox News With food prices on the rise, its more important than ever to make sure that the food you buy lasts. Its happened to all of us. Youve had big ambitions to make that over-the-top meal and then you got sidetracked and then sidetracked again ...
Report calls for energy-smart food - Voxy
2011-12-06 20:41:20
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Report calls for energy-smart food Voxy The world will need to produce 75 per cent more food by 2050 so the challenge is to decouple food prices from fluctuating and rising fossil fuel prices, he says. The food supply chain already uses 32 per cent of total global energy and produces 22 ... and more »
Who Is Your Farmer? - Huffington Post (blog)
2011-12-06 20:41:33
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Who Is Your Farmer ? Huffington Post (blog) Knowing your farmer is about understanding his or her practices, motivations, challenges and ideas, but its also about transparency. Transparency in agriculture means better pra ctices, and better practices results in better food. ... Standard for Responsible Egg Farming Set ThePoultrySite.com all 3 news articles »
Crop insurance tops 2012 farm bill wish list - Tri-State Neighbor
2011-12-06 20:41:33
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Crop insurance tops 2012 farm bill wish list Tri-State Neighbor D., left, met with South Dakota farm organization leaders last week at the American Coalition for Ethanol offices about how the farm bill has been delayed until next year because of the US Congress supercommittees failure to reach a deficit-reduction ... and more »
Seaweed farmers in Nusa Lembongan pushed aside by tourism development - Jakarta Post
2011-12-06 20:41:33
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Seaweed farmers in Nusa Lembongan pushed aside by tourism development Jakarta Post Seaweed farmers in Nusa Lembongan, Klungkung regency, have been negatively affected by the tourist boom on the small island located southeast of Bali. They are facing a problem of regeneration, as young people on Nusa Lembongan mostly prefer to work in ...
Inspiring story shows shortcut to end GMOs - from Jeffrey Smith - Food Consumer
2011-12-06 20:41:43
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Inspiring story shows shortcut to end GMOs - from Jeffrey Smith Food Consumer I think its a real eye opener for those who think ending GMOs is a long, drawn out, and difficult process. It took the audience just 11 minutes?11 minutes to give up food brands they had grown up with and to commit to seek healthier non- GMO food. ...
Caution Urged with Nanoparticles in Food - Food Safety News
2011-12-06 20:41:53
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FoodProductionDaily.com Caution Urged with Nanoparticles in Food Food Safety News As Food Safety News reported in June, the highly competitive food industry is disinclined to talk too much about its interest in using nanomaterials. However, its vividly apparent at technical gatherings and conferences that food producers and ... Food contact nanomaterial regulations inadequate report FoodProductionDaily.com all 5 news articles »
Food and agriculture:Egypt aiming for international aid - ANSAmed
2011-12-06 20:41:53
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Food and agriculture:Egypt aimin g for international aid ANSAmed Italy and Europe can play a major role, given the serious collaboration that has been ongoing for years in the food safety sector and the gradual positive results in the quality of our products, which should be increased and boosted as part of the ...
Symposium to build a communication bridge for food agriculture - Pork Magazine
2011-12-06 20:42:02
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Symposium to build a communication bridge for food, agriculture Pork Magazine By PorkNetwork news source | Updated: December 6, 2011 Is it possible to find common ground among colliding beliefs surrou nding food and agriculture ? Food security is one of the most pressing issues facing world leaders, and despite the technological ... and more »
Weather Extremes Causing More Variable USDA Data Analysts Say - BusinessWeek
2011-12-06 20:42:02
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KVAL Weather Extremes Causing More Variable USDA Data, Analysts Say BusinessWeek The US Department of Agricultures final production estimate last year was down 7.4 percent from its initial forecast in August, and this year the drop was 4.7 percent. Output was overstated by 25.5 percent in August 1983 and 0.2 percent a year later, ... Organic or conventional? Man faces prison for corn caper KVAL Springfield man admits fraud in which he sold tons of conventionally grown ... OregonLive.com all 7 news articles »
Protected agriculture expands in Mexico - TheProduceNews.com
2011-12-06 20:42:02
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Protected agriculture expands in Mexico TheProduceNews.com Today, we are around 18000 hectares (45000 acres) of protected agriculture throughout Mexico, which is significant growth, he said in an interview with The Produce News Nov. 15. Crops grown under protected structures now represent a preponderance of ...
Brazil: Senate loosens Amazon protections - The Associated Press
2011-12-06 20:42:02
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The Guardian Brazil: Senate loosens Amazon protections The Associated Press She now faces a tough political battle dealing with a strong agriculture lobby. Brazil is the worlds second-largest agricultural producer behind the US, and farmers say Brazil could easily be first if it werent for the legal hurdles imposed by ... Brazilian Senate Approves New Forest Code MarketWatch (press release) all 391 news articles »
Mali Shows Way in Fighting Hunger Caused By Climate Change (AfDB) - AllAfrica.com
2011-12-06 20:42:02
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Bellona Mali Shows Way in Fighting Hunger Caused By Climate Change (AfDB) AllAfrica.com Climate change affects agriculture in Africa more than in the rest of the world and that can cause hunger in various countries there. But it is possible for governments to fight the problem, delegates at the climate change conference, COP 17, ... Guest Column: No agriculture , no deal The New Age Online Food security and climate change challenges Teatro Naturale all 8 news articles »
Colonialism legacy haunts food production - News24
2011-12-06 20:42:11
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Colonialism legacy haunts food production News24 We certainly need to do more urban agriculture and we certainly need to move away from toxins in food. Some analysts have said that the world is overpopulated and this impacts negatively on food production and distribution, but Lakhani rejected this, ... and more »
East Africa Crisis: Rising Food Prices In Kenya And International Policies On ... - Huffington Post
2011-12-07 23:02:14
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East Africa Crisis: Rising Food Prices In Kenya And International Policies On ... Huffington Post Low-income countries are most impacted by rising or declining food prices , as they import a lot of the food they consume. According to Fault Lines reporters, there is a growing sense in Kenya that the status quo simply cannot continue. ... and more »
Commentary: My new neighbor Wal-Mart and some food for thought - CattleNetwork.com
2011-12-07 23:02:14
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Commentary: My new neighbor Wal-Mart and some food for thought CattleNetwork.com One 54-year-old man, who said hed recently lost his job, considered Wal-Mart a welcome addition to the neighborhood, saying more competition will help keep food prices in check for people like him dealing with a tough economy. ... and more »
Global food demand served with increased US farm productivity - Dairy Herd Management
2011-12-07 23:02:14
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Global food demand served with increased US farm productivity Dairy Herd Management Such productivity has kept food prices stable dur ing that period of time. Agriculture is continually changing, but the change has to keep up with global food needs. In the past 30 years less US labor and land have been used for food production, ... and more »
Worst harvest in 50 years: CFU - The Zimbabwean
2011-12-07 23:02:14
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Worst harvest in 50 years: CFU The Zimbabwean The warning comes against a background of increased volatility in world food prices , which reached new heights earlier this year. The impact of food price volatility on Africa was the subject of a briefing organised in Brussels by the Technical Centre ... and more »
Food Costs Power Force Schools to Close Earlier - Middle East North Africa Financial Network
2011-12-07 23:02:14
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Food Costs, Power Force Schools to Close Earlier Middle East North Africa Financial Network The rising food prices have changed school plans and resulted in financial losses said Alex Wagaba, Director of Happimost Primary School in Kanyanya, a Kampala surburb. Wagaba noted that they had embarked on reducing the amount of food served to ...
GM food not a silver bullet - News24
2011-12-07 23:02:14
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GM food not a silver bullet News24 Since 2010, food prices have increased by nearly 40% in many developing countries - these higher than normal prices impact the poor the most, said Nierenberg. She has extensive experience in Africa, having spent time evaluating 300 food projects in ... and more »
Tool helps farmers anticipate their future climate - SciDev.Net
2011-12-07 23:02:28
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Globe and Mail Tool helps farmers anticipate their future climate SciDev.Net [DURBAN] Marginalised farmers in the developing world may soon be able to see into the future through a tool that will help them adapt to climate change by simulating how their crop production will be affected 20 years from now. The open access tool, ... Scientists reveal where growing conditions today mirror future climates EurekAlert (press release) Agriculture gets climate smart The New Age Online Africa: COP17 - Africa Must Not Betray Africa in Durban AllAfrica.com The Conversation - Democracy Now - UN News Centre all 3,019 news articles »
Work to begin on sustainable eco-farm for Negev Beduin - Jerusalem Post
2011-12-07 23:02:28
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Work to begin on sustainable eco- farm for Negev Beduin Jerusalem Post An sustainable eco- farm for the Negev Beduin community that has been in the works for four years will finally get under way next week, after the government recently committed to spend approximately NIS 10 million on the project. ...
Precision help for production increase - FarmersWeekly
2011-12-07 23:02:43
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Precisi on help for production increase FarmersWeekly Utilising precision farming technology is the key to raising production efficiently, an Essex grower highlighted during the Essex Farming Conference. But the basics mattered too, said Andrew Fairs, who farms 1920ha of combinable and alternative crops, ...
Japan Plans to Expand Rice-Shipment Ban as Contamination Spreads - BusinessWeek
2011-12-07 23:02:48
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Bloomberg Japan Plans to Expand Rice-Shipment Ban as Contamination Spreads BusinessWeek 8 (Bloomberg) -- Japan will extend a ban on rice shipments from a third city in Fukushima prefecture after local authorities found more tainted grain, deepening food-safety concerns nine months after a nuclear disaster. The ban will likely cover the ... Japan Plans to Expand Contaminated Rice Ban Bloomberg all 3 news articles »
CDC Says Romaine Likely Cause of St. Louis Outbreak - Food Safety News
2011-12-07 23:02:48
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CIDRAP CDC Says Romaine Likely Cause of St. Louis Outbreak Food Safety News The practice of holding back names of distributors and producers is not altogether uncommon, but nonetheless troubling, said food safety attorney Bill Marler, the publisher of Food Safety News. Marler called on Schnucks to do two things -- release ... Attorney William Marler Calls on Schnucks to Reveal Romaine Lettuce Producer ... MarketWatch (press release) Coli O157 barfblog (blog) all 24 news articles »
Agriculture gets climate smart - The New Age Online
2011-12-07 23:02:56
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Globe and Mail Agriculture gets climate smart The New Age Online African farmers have come to Durban because we want to make world leaders and decision makers aware of agricultures potential as a solution to deal with climate change. It is, we believe, the most important sector in the world. ... Africa: Kofi Annan Welcomes Commitment to Investment in Climate-Smart Agriculture AllAfrica.com Scientists reveal where growing conditions today mirror future climates EurekAlert (press release) Tool helps farmers anticipate their future climate SciDev.Net Huffington Post - CounterPunch - Voice of America all 3,019 news articles »
Agriculture group to spend 10 years on forest research - Mongabay.com
2011-12-07 23:02:56
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Agriculture group to spend 10 years on forest research Mongabay.com Recognizing the global importance of the worlds vanishing forests, a 10-year-long research program will focus on the interconnection between agriculture and forests. Conducted by CGIAR, a global agricult ure group concerned with sustainability, ...
Brazilian Senate Approves New Forest Code - Sacramento Bee
2011-12-07 23:02:56
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New York Times Brazilian Senate Approves New Forest Code Sacramento Bee It is undoubtedly the most restrictive and rigorous land-ownership legislation in the world, said senator Katia Abreu, president of the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA). For example, the new code mandates that all rural ... Brazil: Senate loosens Amazon protections The Associated Press all 446 news articles »
Gree ning the schools: Students learn about sustainability - Capital Times (blog)
2011-12-07 23:03:05
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Greening the schools: Students learn about sustainability Capital Times (blog) At Badger Rock Middle School, the districts newest charter school, sixth-graders are involving their families in an ambitious urban agriculture experiment thats also strengthening the neighborhood community. Meanwhile, a throng of dedicated parents ... and more »
Sustainability Fact
Nearly two-thirds of Latin America\'s drylands are moderately to severely desertified.
Section: Aquaculture
Stellar Biotechnologies Announces Significant Expansion of Keyhole Limpet ... - MarketWatch (press release)
2011-12-06 20:42:28
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Stellar Biotechnologies Announces Significant Expansion of Keyhole Limpet ... MarketWatch (press release) The hatchery expansion incorporates significant advances in aquaculture technology developed by the Company with support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), including methods for the contro l of the limpet reproductive cycle and systems for ... and more »
The SEA Lab (a Program of the LA Conservation Corps) Receives Crystal Vision Award - PR.com (press release)
2011-12-06 20:42:28
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The SEA Lab (a Program of the LA Conservation Corps) Receives Crystal Vision Award PR.com (press release) The grant will be used towards developing a curriculum on Aquaculture to engage elementary school aged students about where seafood comes from and their local marine environment. The LA Conservation Corps will train 20 inner city youth to lead students ...
The looming peril s of over-fishing - The Hindu
2011-12-06 20:42:28
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CBC.ca The looming perils of over-fishing The Hindu In aquaculture , agricultural farms were converted into commercial aquaculture on a large scale. They utilised enormous quantities of sea water pumped through pipelines from the sea. The impact was painful and horrifying: it led to the salinisation of a ... Marine parks no answer to threats The West Australian (blog) all 45 news articles »
Green envy: An unlikely tale of two industries - BCLocalNews
2011-12-07 23:03:12
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Green envy: An unlikely tale of two industries BCLocalNews Instead, what she believes she uncovered in that first of many grants targeting BC fish farms was a highly organized and well-funded American campaign to discredit and eventually sink the BC fish farming industry for the benefit of Alaskan wild salmon ...
Sustainability Fact
In 1994, the first Fairtrade certified products came from Belize, India and Costa Rica – now Fairtrade products come from 58 developing countries all around the world.
Section: Architecture & Construction
UN Constructing Green Schools in Gaza - Voice of America
2011-12-06 20:42:50
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Maan News Agency UN Constructing Green Schools in Gaza Voice of America December 06, 2011 UN Constructing Green Schools in Gaza Self-sufficient buildings will be environmentally sustainable Gabe Joselow | Durban, South Africa The United Nations relief agency in the Gaza Strip is planning to build 20 green schools in the ... For Gaza, a carbon-neutral school Daily Maverick all 7 news articles »
Green & Sustainable Building Industry in the US Market Research Now Available ... - San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
2011-12-06 20:42:50
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Green & Sustainable Building Industry in the US Market Research Now Available ... San Francisco Chronicle (press release) Cities, counties and states have altered building codes to promote the use of energy-efficient building designs and products and sustainable materials, helping drive demand for green building construction . Tax subsidies and measurable cost savings have ... and more »
Waterfron t Revitalization Plans Revealed - Patch.com
2011-12-06 20:42:50
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Waterfront Revitalization Plans Revealed Patch.com LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a green -building certification standard developed by the US Green Building Council. Structures seeking LEED certification under new construction standards must earn a certain ... and more »
Walkable Neighborhoods Gaining Popularity -- Even in the Suburbs - Huffington Post (blog)
2011-12-06 20:42:56
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Walkable Neighborhoods Gaining Popularity -- Even in the Suburbs Huffington Post (blog) This difficultly in defining what exactly constitutes a suburb illustrates why the urban /suburban divide proffered by Kotkin misses the mark. Indeed, the rise in walkable development that Leinberger describes is largely taking place outside of central ...
Keeping sustainability a top priority - Boston.com (blog)
2011-12-06 20:43:22
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Keeping sust ainability a top priority Boston.com (blog) Boston is also the first major city in America with US Green Building Council LEED construction standards incorporated within its municipal zoning code. At the national and international levels, though, most leaders have been slow to make their 1992 ...
Worlds longest recycled bridge spans Scottish river - CNN International
2011-12-06 20:43:22
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Worlds longest recycled bridge spans Scottish river CNN International He also adds that recycled composite plastic provides a more sustainable alternative to existing bridge construction materials and not as likely to degrade as steel, timber and concrete. Thi s technology creates enhanced stiffness and strength that is ... and more »
275 Slater Street First Established Building in Ottawa to Achieve LEED Silver - Marketwire (press release)
2011-12-06 20:43:22
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275 Slater Street First Established Building in Ottawa to Achieve LEED Silver Marketwire (press release) There are several different LEED rating systems (New Construction being the most popular) tailored to different types of projects. For example, the EB:O&M rating system differs from the other. LEED rating systems which are based on the sustainable ... and more »
Call for responsible sustainable practices - Gulf Times
2011-12-06 20:43:33
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Call for responsible, sustainable practices Gulf Times Community development programmes and the potential for broader social and economic benefit has not been sustained locally. As technology stretches the frontiers of resource development community expectations are also growing. By partnering with NGOs, ...
One block from the Green Morristowns Church of the Redeemer is going green - Morristown Green
2011-12-06 20:43:33
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Morristown Green One block from the Green, Morristowns Church of the Redeemer is going green Morristown Green Green Faith, established in 1992, has promoted sustainable practices within the faith community , helping the Sun Farm Network install 25 solar arrays at 25 religious institutions across the state. More details follow: Church of the Redeemer, ... and more »
Israeli government approves first Bedouin ecovillage in Negev - Haaretz
2011-12-06 20:43:33
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Haaretz Israeli government approves first Bedouin ecovillage in Negev Haaretz In addition, the community will recycle waste and act to improve the soil and render it fertile again. The model sustainable community will fill an educational and instructional role, and Abu Sabit stresses that this activity is intended for all ...
Energy Departments Top Efficiency Programs Save Money and Create Jobs - Huffington Post (blog)
2011-12-06 20:43:41
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PR Web (press r elease) Energy Departments Top Efficiency Programs Save Money and Create Jobs Huffington Post (blog) Lost among the chatter of the much-maligned stimulus bill has been the increasing success of the Better Buildings Program. The Better Buildings Neighborhood Program is helping over 40 state and local governments develop sustainable programs to upgrade ... QA Graphics Offers Energy Dashboard Competitive Upgrade PR Web (press release) Energy efficiency in commercial buildings : Legrand joined White House in the ... EcoFriend News Better Buildings Washington Informer all 23 news articles »
Does the sustainable communities agenda have something to offer rural America? - Natural Resources Defense Council (blog)
2011-12-07 23:03:38
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Natural Resources Defense Council (blog) Does the sustainable communities agenda have something to offer rural America? Natural Resources Defense Council (blog) The report, Supporting Sustainable Rural Communities , was produced by the three Partnership agencies in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture. Many rural communities were built around main commercial streets and relatively compact, walkable ... and more »
Legal tips for construction firms pursuing LEED - Daily Commercial News
2011-12-07 23:03:45
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Lawn & Landscape Legal tips for construction firms pursuing LEED Daily Commercial News For example, what are the risks of green roof building? Check warranty and guarantee language to confirm that new green construction procedures or installation materials and/or techniques do not void the warranty of guarantee for a product. ... Frito-Lay Distribution Center Receives First Industrial New Construction ... 3BL Media (press release) Green Brokers: Is LEED Accreditation Beneficial to Real Estate Agents? Green-Buildings.com New Avalon Elementary will embrace environmental message Washington Post Lawn & Landscape - Construction Digital (press release) - ReadMedia (press release) all 32 news articles »
Local landscaping firms bring home PLANET awards - Wilton Villager
2011-12-07 23:03:45
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Local landscaping firms bring home PLANET awards Wilton Villager WILTON -- A pair of Wilton landscaping companies recently earned PLANET awards during the 42nd Annual Green Industry Conference and Awards Ceremony in Louisville, Kentucky, recently. The LaurelRock Company and Hoffman Landscapes brought home awards. ...
Lead by example - World Architecture News
2011-12-07 23:03:55
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World Architecture News Lead by example World Architecture News Restin g on the banks of the Duwamish Waterway in Chicago, Washington, the project is currently targeting LEED Gold status, and is a shining example of the new eco-trend currently engulfing the design of government buildings. ...
UH architecture students creating practical designs for proposed Galveston levees - PhysOrg.com (press release)
2011-12-07 23:04:01
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PhysOrg.com (press release) UH architecture students creating practical designs for proposed Galveston levees PhysOrg.com (press release) As architects , we have the opportunity to shape the physical environment around usto shape our citi es, so theyre more sustainable and more resilient, Colbert said. This exercise allows us to show community leaders that a levee doesnt have to be ...
This Starbucks cafe is made from shipping containers - Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)
2011-12-07 23:04:01
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Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) This Starbucks cafe is made from shipping containers Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) (Courtesy HyBrid Architecture ) Shipping containers have made a splash on the sustainable design scene lately, with one developer launching a 7200-square-foot cargo-based project in Georgetown just miles away from t he drive-thru Starbucks. ...
How do you bring people back to town centres? - Scotsman (blog)
2011-12-07 23:04:01
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Scotsman (blog) How do you bring people back to town centres? Scotsman (blog) Architecture and Design Scotland are saying that if you are serious about sustainable communities you need to bring in mixed use again. You need to create the West Ends of Glasgow, where you can work, play, shop and live in a distinct neighbourhood, ...
Lets protect the nature in our neighbourhoods - Vancouver Sun
2011-12-07 23:04:09
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Lets protect the nature in our neighbourhoods Vancouver Sun Despite being a vast nation of mountains, forests and ice, Canada is truly an urban society. Close to 80 per cent of Canadians now live in cities, and last year, more than half of our countrys economic wealth was generated in five metropolitan areas ... and more »
A Sustainable Home Lives up to Its Name - New York Times
2011-12-07 23:04:16
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A Sustainable Home Lives up to Its Name New York Times The house is not only eye-catching in its dramatic cantilevered form, it is also designed to meet the energy-efficient performance standards of a passive house, which combines airtight construction and minimal energy consumption. ... and more »
US HUD announces 2011 Sustainable Communities Grants - SmartPlanet.com (blog)
2011-12-07 23:04:26
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US HUD announces 2011 Sustainable Communities Grants SmartPlane t.com (blog) The City of Austin Neighborhood and Development office was awarded $3 million for the Colony Park Sustainable Community Pilot. The project is a proposed 208- acre development that will incorporate best practice strategies for energy-efficient ... and more »
Sustainable Worthington says people are secret to its success - ThisWeekNews
2011-12-07 23:04:26
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ThisWeekNews Sustainable Worthington says people are secret to its success ThisWeekNews The racks are among the numerous community projects completed by Sustainable Worthington in the past fiv e years, Buy This Photo By Candy Brooks During its first five years of existence, the loosely organized but highly active Sustainable Worthington ...
The resilience and realities of our community - Lincoln News Messenger
2011-12-07 23:04:26
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The resilience and realities of our community Lincoln News Messenger These columns will be put on recess throughout the rest of the year while the committee continues its work to provide a sustainable plan to City Council. This is our city and it depends on all of us to make it all it can be so please continue to give ...
Bui lding A Better Future In Ethiopia One Community At A Time - Care2.com (blog)
2011-12-07 23:04:26
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Building A Better Future In Ethiopia, One Community At A Time Care2.com (blog) Ask parents in this community to show you what their children have helped them build and youll see the intense pride in their eyes. In this way, the Endamino Primary School is teaching an entire community how to be more sustainable and environmentally ... and more »
Sustainable Glasgow: Affordable Warmth Strategy - eGov monitor
2011-12-07 23: 04:26
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Sustainable Glasgow: Affordable Warmth Strategy eGov monitor Sustainability should and has to deliver for all the people in my city. It is about making life better for our most vulnerable citizens and communities and providing good quality jobs for all. That is why I am so committed to the Sustainable Glasgow ...
Occupying From The Inside - Huffington Post (blog)
2011-12-07 23:04:26
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Occupying From The Inside Huffington Post (blog) Featured topics at the conference included Cross-sector Partnership and Impact measurement, Putting Vision Back Into Community Strategy, Scaling for the New Local and Sustainable Engagement in a Hypertransparent World. The takeaway from both the Net ...
Green Brokers: Is LEED Accreditation Beneficial to Real Estate Agents? - Green-Buildings.com
2011-12-07 23:04:34
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Lawn & Landscape Green Brokers: Is LEED Accreditation Beneficial to Real Estate Agents? Green-Buildings.com Join thousands of others who have used our LEED Green Associate prep materials to pass their test on the first time! >>Learn More Green buildin g has grown despite the recession, and is predicted to continue to thrive in 2012. According to McGraw-Hill ... Legal tips for construction firms pursuing LEED Daily Commercial News Tough test leads to big results Lawn & Landscape Frito-Lay Distribution Center Receives First Industrial New Construction ... 3BL Media (press release) Patch.com - The Desert Sun - Construction Digital (press release) all 32 news articles »
San Francisco New York Honored by Global Green Building Group - GreenBiz.com (blog)
2011-12-07 23:04:34
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GreenBiz.com (blog) San Francisco, New York Honored by Global Green Build ing Group GreenBiz.com (blog) The city has a range of measures that are designed to make the built environment more sustainable. They span the San Franciscos 2008 Green Building Ordinance, which requires new structures to meet green building standards, to an ordinance adopted in ... and more »
Green Ribbons to be Awarded to Sustainable Schools - U.S. News & World Report (blog)
2011-12-07 23:04:34
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Green Ribbons to be Awarded to Sustainable Schools U.S. News & World Report (blog) Just having a green building does not a green school make. Schools need a culture change, Bardacke says. By keeping thermostats set at 68 degrees in the winter and 74 degrees in the summer, diligently turning off lights, and turning off computers at ... and more »
Building a Better Burb - Long Island Business News
2011-12-07 23:04:34
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Building a Better Burb Long Island Business News We know now that this may not necessarily be the most sustainable or affordable way of living, so whats to say that Long Island cant change its reputation? Fifty years ago, World War II Veterans and their families fell with financial ease into the ... and more »
Safer labs greener labs: Ventilation strategies - R & D Magazine
2011-12-07 23:04:34
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R & D Magazine Safer labs, greener labs: Ventilation strategies R & D Magazine Is laboratory safety at odds with sustainable building practices? This is a fair questionone so central to lab design it has even spurred a conference on the topic alone. ...
Center for EcoTechnology recycles building materials at Springfield store - GazetteNET
2011-12-07 23:04:34
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GazetteNET Center for EcoTechnology recycles building materials at Springfield store GazetteNET We also now have a huge receiving area so we can process more donated building materials. Finally, we did a deep energy retrofit of a 100-year old building in Springfield and made it a modern high performance green building - bringing it back to life ...
Bright Open Spaces Abound - Architects Guide to Glass Magazine
2011-12-07 23:04:34
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Architects Guide to Glass Magazine Bright, Open Spaces Abound Architects Guide to Glass Magazine The library, which earned the US Gr een Building Councils (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification in 2010, also received an Innovation in Design credit from the USGBC LEED program for its Cradle to Cradle ...
Sustainability Fact
Millions of cubic metres of methane in the form of swamp gas or biogas are produced every year by the decomposition of organic matter, both animal and vegetable.
Section: Biodiversity
Indigenous knowledge must to protect biodiversity - The Hindu
2011-12-06 20:44:03
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The Hindu Indigenous knowledge must to protect biodiversity The Hindu Biodiversity plays a major role in bringing basic necessities to the people but as it has been taken for granted, finding an economic value to it has become a necessity, said Balakrishna Pisupati, ...
Fostering sustainable activities and biodiversity conservation in the Amazon - Invest in Brazil
2011-12-06 20:44:03
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Fostering sustainable activities and biodiversity conservation in the Amazon Invest in Brazil Sadia is one of the worlds leading producers of chilled and frozen foods. Established in Brazil in 194... Copersucar SA is the largest Brazilian sugar, ethanol and bioenergy company and a ... »
Forest programme to benefit millions - South Africa.info
2011-12-06 20:44:03
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Mongabay.com Forest programme to benefit millions South Africa.info 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 ... Jump-starting REDD finance: $3 billion Forest Finance Facility needed to halve ... Mongabay.com experts: New wave of deforestation threatens Africas climate resilience Forests Blog, Center for International Forestry Research (blog) 19 »
B.C.s pine-beetle battle leaves legacy of clear-cuts and untold environmental ... - Canada.com
2011-12-06 20:44:03
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Mountain Xpress B.C.s pine-beetle battle leaves legacy of clear-cuts and untold environmental ... Canada.com Salvage logging has hammered biodiversity on the landscape, affecting everything from smaller predators such as fishers and martens to plants such as mosses, liverworts and mycorrhiza fungus, ... Dead pine forests very much alive Vancouver Sun 6 »
Hungry goats improve habitat for rare native species in Iowa project - The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines
2011-12-06 20:44:03
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Hungry go ats improve habitat for rare native species in Iowa project The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines MAXWELL, Iowa At the Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt in Polk County, researchers have developed a novel tool for restoring biodiversity to a landscape choked by invasive species: Set loose a herd of ...
Mass Extinctions: Natures Spectacular Staging of Natural Selection - iNEWP- Freedom of Speech
2011-12-07 23:04:41
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Mass Extinctions : Natures Spectacular Staging of Natural Selection iNEWP- Freedom of Speech In Mass Extinctions : Natures Spectacular Staging of Natural Selection Julian Lieb, MD provides evidence that die- offs or mass deaths are instances of natur al selection, caused by stimulation of an enzyme in the arachidonic acid cascade, ...
NZ biodiversity to change as heat rises - Voxy
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NZ biodiversity to change as heat rises Voxy Theyve also been projecting future changes to New Zealands climate, and the impact on biodiversity and marine habitats. NIWA scientist Carolyn Lundquist will be speaking on this topic at the ... Heat goes on NZs biodiversity TVNZ 2 »
From Policy to Practice: Summary of Forest Day 5 - Forests Blog Center for International Forestry Research (blog)
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UN News Centre From Policy to Practice: Summary of Forest Day 5 Forests Blog, Center for International Forestry Research (blog) Forests also provide a number of vital services, notably as repositories of biodiversity and regulators of the hydrological cycle. Reducing deforestation and the resultant land degradation and ... Forest programme to benefit millions South Africa.info REDD Eye: World Leaders Call for a Deforestation Deal in Durban, Progress is ... ThinkProgress Seeing REDD: Forest Program May Be Only Success of Climate Talks Voice of America ENDS Europe (subscription) - UN News Centre - IEWY News 40 »
Almost three quarters of UK butterfly species have decreased in population ... - Wildlife Extra
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BBC News Almost three quarters of UK butterfly species have decreased in population ... Wildlife Extra The results, from The State of the UKs Butterflies 2011 Report, provide further evidence that the European Union target to halt the loss of biodiversity by 2010 was not met. ... Loss of countryside to blame for butterfly crisis The Co-operative Three-quarters of UK butterfly species in decline The Guardian Butterfly boom for Borders as English species flutter north Scotsman Care2.com (blog) 57 »
Wetlands High On Agenda of International Conference in Kingston - Government of Jamaica Jamaica Information Service
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Government of Jamaica, Jamaica Information Service Wetlands High On Agenda of International Conference in Kingston Government of Jamaica, Jamaica Information Service ... is an intergovernmental Treaty which provides the framework for national action and international co-operation in the conservation and sustainable use of wetland biodiversity and resources. ... New important wetland area designated in Jamaica Jamaica Observer 3 »
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Between Thanksgiving and New Year's, an extra million tons of waste is generated each week.
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Arizona California colleges offer free biofuels classes - Ethanol Producer Magazine
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Ethanol Producer Magazine Arizona, California colleges offer free biofuels classes Ethanol Producer Magazine Thanks to grant money, students in Arizona and California can earn certificates that will train them to work in the biofuels industry, including ethanol production. About 55 students are expected to begin classes ...
Range Fuels Officially Dead: Another DOE Loan Bites Dust - Greentech Media (blog)
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Greentech Media Range Fuels Officially Dead: Another DOE Loan Bites Dust Greentech Media (blog) After the firm failed to perform, the government pulled the plug, forcing the biofuel company to liquidate its lone factory in order to try to recoup a part of the up to $156 million in US loans and grants the company received. ... Cellulosic ethanol maker Range Fuels goes belly up CNET Range Fuels liquidating plant in Georgia Boulder County Business Report Feds plan to liquidate Range Fuels plant in Georgia Sustainable Business Oregon Daily Camera - Fierce Energy all 11 news artic les »
Palm oil-based biofuels should not be called green new study claims - eco-business.com
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Palm oil-based biofuels should not be called green, new study claims eco-business.com By : Jakarta Globe The report concluded that the outcomes raise serious questions about the sustainability of biofuel production. Photo: W&P Transition Town The benefits of biofuels derived from palm oil have once again been brought into question ...
Giant ethanol maker among Gingrichs top campaign donors - USA Today
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USA Today Giant ethanol maker among Gingrichs top campaign donors USA Today WASHINGTON Former House speaker Newt Gingrich counts the worlds largest ethanol producer as a top donor to his presidential campaign, underscoring the Republicans deep ties to an industry whose government subsidies ... Giant ethanol maker a top Gingrich donor Tucson Citizen US ethanol can compete with gasoline when tax credit expires: Poet Platts Expect 4-cent gas price increase after ethanol credit ends DesMoinesRegister.com KTIV - Ethanol Producer Magazine all 7 news articles »
Congress man proposes ethanol import tariff extension - Ethanol Producer Magazine
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Global Warming (blog) Congressman proposes ethanol import tariff extension Ethanol Producer Magazine 2 that would extend the 54-cent per gallon ethanol import tariff, currently scheduled to expire at the end of this year, through 2014. According to Rangel, the tariff extension is necessary in order to preserve the ethanol refining industry in ... Ethanols Future and the Tax Credit Expiration Global Warming (blog) Sugarcane Ethanol Producers Respond to Unfair Legislation to Extend Tariff Sacramento Bee US bill extending import tax on foreign ethanol opposed EcoSeed all 15 news articles »
Indian River bio-ethanol plant earns initial tax abatement approval - TCPalm
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Indian River bio- ethanol plant earns initial tax abatement approval TCPalm INDIAN RIVER COUNTY The nations first waste-derived bio- ethanol plant won initial approval Tuesday to avoid paying almost $956000 in county property taxes during its first 10 years of operation. In a series of 14-0 votes, ...
Meeting a Flex Fuel Challenge - Farm Futures (blog)
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Farm Futures (blog) Meeting a Flex Fuel Challenge Farm Futures (blog) The addition of ethanol to gasoline isnt a new idea. For the past decade a growing number of states mandate the biofuel as an oxygenating additive for fuels to reduce air pollution, ethanol as a fuel additive dates back to the birth of the automobile ... and more »
RMA announces pilot crop insurance program for camelina - Biodiesel Magazine Biodiesel Magazine RMA announces pilot crop insurance program for camelina Biodiesel Magazine The oil portion of the crop is used for biodiesel production. Getting crop insurance is a big draw in getting some of the growers to sign up, Prather added. Whenever you have a new crop, [farmers] are wary of it. The new program, she said, ... and more » A New Era For Biofuels - Seeking Alpha A New Era For Biofuels Seeking Alpha This has been a bad year for publicly-traded biofuel makers. The hope and promise that kept such issues buoyant i n their post-IPO honeymoon has dissipated into a sentiment of show me the money. Essentially shareholders and analysts began to wonder ... FuturaGene opens R&D centre in China - Biofuels International FuturaGene opens R&D centre in China Biofuels International FuturaGene, a woody crop plantation company for the bioenergy and biofuel markets, has opened a new biotech R&D centre in China. Although Futuragene has been working in China through partnerships with universities and research institutes over the last ... and more » As federal tax credit ends Minnesotas ethanol refiners say industry can ... - Pioneer Press USA Today As federal tax credit ends, Minnesotas ethanol refiners say industry can ... Pioneer Press The Chippewa Valley Ethanol Co. plant in Benson, Minn., operates round-the-clock, distilling 48 million gallons a year. Like US ethanol producers elsewhere, it benefits indirectly from a 45 cents-a-gallon federal tax credit ... End of ethanol tax credit seen boosting gas price DesMoinesRegister.com Corn ethanol will survive subsidy loss, CEO says Minneapolis Star Tribune Giant ethanol maker among Gingrichs top campaign donors USA Today CSNews Online - Sioux Falls Argus Leader - Tucson Citizen all 16 news articles » Ethanol-Injection Systems Explained - Car and Driver Car and Driver Ethanol -Injection Systems Explained Car and Driver Thanks to the adoption of direct fuel injection, teaming gas and ethanol has the potential to beat diesel efficiency. We can hear your groans already: Our federal governments effort to curb oil imports by lacing gasoline with ethanol ... Floridas Ethanol Bill Under Repeal WCTV all 2 news articles » Latin America Report: US Bill Would Extend Tax on Brazilian Ethanol - RenewableEnergyWorld.com FRANCE 24 Latin America Report: US Bill Would Extend Tax on Brazilian Ethanol RenewableEnergyWorld.com While recent headlines point to the potential for new tariffs being placed on solar panels being imported into America from China, a new battle is brewing over current duties on ethanol . House Resolution 3552 calls for an extention of tariffs on ... Brazil looking to greater wind investment Brazil Property all 10 news articles » Brazils important ethanol market to stay tight - Agrimoney.com Brazils important ethanol market to stay tight Agrimoney.com Brazils ethanol market is to stay tight next year, potentially limiting the countrys important sugar exports, besides paving the way for a further wave of ethanol imports and providing a fillip to US biofuels groups. Rabobank acknowledged in a ... E85 Sales Top 1 Million Gallon Mark in North Dakota - Sacramento Bee E85 Sales Top 1 Million Gallon Mark in North Dakota Sacramento Bee 7, 2011 -- /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Annual statewide sales of E85, a cleaner-burning fuel consisting primarily of ethanol , surpassed the 1 million gallon mark in North Dakota in September. Approximately 660000 gallons of E85 were sold in North Dakota ... and more » Biokubo: The search for an alternative feedstock for biodiesel - Philippine Star Biokubo: The search for an alternative feedstock for biodiesel Philippine Star Among proposed alternatives, biodiesel has become an attractive option fo r the replacement of petroleum diesel (petrodiesel). What is biodiesel ? The term could really be applied to any diesel fuel that derives from living matter. ... Aurora Algae Develops New Techniques for Genetic Optimization of Algae - MarketWatch (press release) Aurora Algae Develops New Techniques for Genetic Optimization of Algae MarketWatch (press release) The potential for algae to provide next generation products to the biofuel and pharmaceutical industries is widely recognized by scientific and investment communities alike; but until now, algal research has been limited to existing strains of ... and more » Europe gets in 2010 the biggest rise in biomass in this century - Renewable Energy Magazine (press release) Europe gets in 2010 the biggest rise in biomass in this century Renewable Energy Magazine (press release) Primary energy production from solid biomass in 2010 experienced the largest increase in absolute terms so far this century, from 73.4 million tonnes of oil equivalent (Mtoe) in 2009 to 79.3. The figures, provided by the most recent EurObservER ... Fueling the Navys Great Green Fleet with Advanced Biofuels - Lab Manager Magazine Earth911.com Fueling the Navys Great Green Fleet with Advanced Biofuels Lab Manager Magazine The advanced biofuels that will help fuel the Navys proposed ships and planes could be made from a variety of biomass ingredients, in a number of regions across the country. So whats behind the rise of biofuels? In large part, its been significant ... Dynamic Fuels and Solazyme Partner to Supply Renewable Fuel to U.S. Navy MarketWatch (press release) SYNTROLEUM CORP : Dynamic Fuels and Solazyme Partner to Suppl y Renewable Fuel ... 4-traders (press release) all 149 news articles » Sustainability Fact If 20 million tonnes of food waste were used to generate electricity through AD rather than being sent to landfill, the carbon saving would be around 3.4 million tonnes per year. Section: Biogas Food Waste AD Facility Under Construction at UK Sewage Plant - Waste Management World Food Waste AD Facility Under Construction at UK Sewage Plant Waste Management World This is a major innovation for the water industry and represents a glimpse of the future with water utilities taking a more prominent role in food waste recycling, building on their track record of renewable energy ge neration, said Cumiskey. ... Autumn 2012 start for new Bristol AD plant Materials Recycling Week all 2 news articles » Waste Less Living works to divert waste from landfills - Pasadena Star-News Waste Less Living works to divert waste from landfills Pasadena Star-News Our market is anyone who is offering food and beverages. Her primary aim is to educate people about organics recovery and to divert as much waste as possible from area landfills. We offer compostable tableware, she said. ... and more » New life for landfills gas - Chicago Sun-Times New life for landfills gas Chicago Sun-Times Generators convert methane to electricity at the Prairie View Landfill in Wilmington. | Matt Marton~Sun-Times Media FLORENCE TOWNSHIP Methane gas percolating in the Prairie View ... and more » Pictures: Eight Ski Resorts That Give Green Energy a Lift - National Geographic National Geographic Pictures: Eight Ski Resorts That Give Green Energy a Lift National Geographic Forward-thinking initiatives here also include operational biogas plants fueled by sewage treatment facilities. Conservation underlies all of these efforts, and public transportation is the linchpin. Ski passes at Davos include unlimited free use of ... Waste not want not: 6 billion USD in food is wasted every day - Pravda Waste not, want not: 6 billion USD in food is wasted every day Pravda The culture of waste and disposal, not only of resources but also energ y and finished products, has suffered a blow in many societies. The new concept to make sparing use of natural products those available in the consumer market is gaining more and ... and more » Visy flags US$306 million clean energy plan - Plastics News Visy flags US$306 million clean energy plan Plastics News Visy spokesman Tony Gray said less than 30 percent of the waste is plastic. Visys first waste -to- energy plant opened at Tumut, 255 miles west of Sydney, in 2001. Visy manufactures and supplies beverage and food containers, including PET bottles, ... Hamilton considers plan to cash in on organic compost - Boston.com Hamilton considers plan to cash in on organic compost Boston.com Anaerobic digesters speed the composting process and turn organic waste into both compost material and biogas, which can be converted to electrical energy . The town could save money to support its first-in-the-state curbside organic recycling program, ... Potawatomi tribe plans biogas facility near casino - Milwaukee Small Business Times Milwaukee Small Business Times Potawatomi tribe plans biogas facility near casino Milwaukee Small Business Times The facility will use a natural biological process, anaerobic digestion , to produce a fuel very similar to natural gas, using as a feedstock the byproduct materials generated in the Milwaukee areas many food and beverage industries, the tribe said ... and more » Compost plan set to be binned - Campaign Series Compost plan set to be binned Campaign Series The Bryn Compost facility at Gelliargwellt Farm, Gelligaer put in a plan for an anaerobic digestion facility on the site, which would break down organic material. This would create methane, which can be used to generate electricity. ... and more » Women Turn Waste Into Wealth - Inter Press Service Women Turn Waste Into Wealth Inter Press Service As for disposing organic waste, several biogas digesters were set up in Kovalam, which had the added benefit of producing cheap and eco-friendly fuel. Commenting on the all-women SHGs activities at Kovalam, Shibu K. Nair, a noted environmental expert, ... and more » Sustainability Fact Demand for food is projected to increase by 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050. Section: Carbon Accounting Stanford scientists subject rocks to hellish conditions to combat global warming - Stanford University News Stanford University News Stanford scientists subject rocks to hellish conditions to combat global warming Stanford University News To test the effectiveness of carbon sequestration , scientists in Sally Bensons lab subject rock core samples to high temperatures and pressures similar to those found a half-mile or more underground. Because carbon dioxide is soluble in water, ...
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China Daily Climate dilemma: Has Kyoto run its course? AFP DURBAN, South Africa Should the Kyoto Protocol , the only international curb on greenhouse gases, be allowed to die? Even the question smacks of heresy to many nations at UN climate talks, but a few voices in the South African city of Durban are ... Dont let Kyoto goals die away: UNEP China Daily Ban pleads for Kyoto deal at climate talks Sydney Morning Herald BASIC pushes for Kyoto Protocols extension Economic Times The Australian - Earth Island Journal - Nine msn all 2,555 news articles »
India dampens Europes hopes of a new climate change agreement - The Guardian
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The Hindu India dampens Europes hopes of a new climate change agreement The Guardian Using robust diplomatic language, environment minister Jayanthi Natarajan challenged rich countries to ratify a second commitment period of the Kyoto protocol (KP), and pay what they had promised to developing countries before trying to negotiate a new ... BASIC countries remain united over climate change Xinhua No change in BASIC countries stand on emission cuts Economic Times Wi ll talk legally binding treaty not emission cuts Hindustan Times indiablooms - Times of India - Business Standard all 65 news articles »
Manitoba confirms Kyoto pledge is dead - CBC.ca
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CBC.ca Manitoba confirms Kyoto pledge is dead CBC.ca The news follows a federal Conservative government announcement at the UN Summit on Climate Change in Durban, South Africa, that Canada will not to sign on to a second phase of the Kyoto Protocol . Manitoba Conservation Minister Dave Chomiak said a ... and more »
At Durban Summit Leading African Activist Calls U.S. Emissions Stance A ... - Democracy Now
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Democracy Now At Durban Summit, Leading African Activist Calls U.S. Emissions Stance A ... Democracy Now The future of the Kyoto Protocol is in doubt, as is the formation of a new Green Climate Fund. With the talks taking place in South Africa, special interest is being paid to how the continent of Africa is already being heavily impacted by the climate ... and more »
Heat is on as high-level stage of climate talks kick off - Mail & Guardian Online
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Heat is on as high-level stage of climate talks kick off Mail & Guardian Online Twelve heads of state and 130 ministers are set to attend the high level segment of the conference, which begins later on Tuesday, and deals with extending the carbon-emission limits established by the Kyoto Protocol in 1998. ...
The science behind the Durban talks - Nature.com
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Telegraph.co.uk The science behind the Durban talks Nature.com Current talks in Durban, South Africa, aim to come up with a successor to the Kyoto Protocol for stabilizing emissions. They are driven and informed by scientists through projects such as the Climate Action Tracker, an effort to inject scientific ... Poorer countries overtake rich worlds consumption carbon footprint The Guardian (blog) Fight against global warming driven by national priorities Business Daily Africa Current emission pledges will raise temperature 3.5 degrees Celsius Mongabay.com Montreal Gazette - The Age - UPI.com all 589 news articles »
Update on carbon trading schemes around the world - SteelGuru
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Risk.net Update on carbon trading schemes around the world SteelGuru Kyoto Protocol : Mandatory for 37 developed nations, excluding the United States which never ratified the pact. Target: 5% average cut in 1990 emissions in 2008-2012 first phase. How it works: Rich countries cut greenhouse gases at home or buy emissions ... Editors letter: a crisis of confidence in carbon markets? Risk.net all 8 news articles »
U.S. Focus on China India Emissions Burdens Worlds Poor Skirts Own ... - Democracy Now
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Democracy Now U.S. Focus on China, India Emissions Burdens Worlds Poor, Skirts Own ... Democracy Now AMY GOODMAN: saying that China is the worst emitter and it is not controlled under the Kyoto Protocol the way the United States is, because its been considered a developing country. AMY GOODMAN: Talk about these countries, which includes your own, ... and more »
Countries setting own carbon emissions rules; Study finds 10 out of 17 major ... - Power Engineering Magazine
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Coun tries setting own carbon emissions rules; Study finds 10 out of 17 major ... Power Engineering Magazine We need to have a continuance of the Kyoto process, Lord Deben said, referring to the Kyoto Protocol that sets carbon emissions targets for certain developed countries. And we need to have all countries involved in it, and we need to be able to carry ... and more »
Chinas green revolution to keep growing: IEA - Reuters
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swissinfo.ch Chinas green revolution to keep growing: IEA Reuters Birol said he did not expect a breakthrough agreement in climate change talks in Durban in South Afr ica to save a dying Kyoto Protocol aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions blamed by scientists for rising sea levels, storms and crop failures. ... Where is Chinas clean technology agenda heading? Siliconrepublic.com all 19 news articles »
ASEAN pushing emission reduction pledges - Manila Bulletin
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ASEAN pushing emission reduction pledges Manila Bulletin Oxfam and Greenpeace observers in the Durban climate negotiations saw the ASEAN negotiators calling on developed countries to raise their emission reduction pledges under the second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol and to agree to a le gally ...
Agroforestry offers Africa an evergreen future - Reuters AlertNet (blog)
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Agroforestry offers Africa an evergreen future Reuters AlertNet (blog) Carbon storage both above-ground and below-ground is greatly enhanced compared to conventional agriculture, thus improving opportunities for rewards in the form of agricultural carbon offsets for farmers. Agroforestry can also enhance resilience to ...
Poorer countries overtake rich worlds consumption carbon footprint - The Guardian (blog )
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The Guardian (blog) Poorer countries overtake rich worlds consumption carbon footprint The Guardian (blog) The carbon footprint from consumption in the developing world has overtaken that of the developed world, according to research published on Monday. The change happened years earlier than expected due to the fact that the developing worlds emissions ... 9 Bits and Scenes at a Global Huddle on a Grave Crisis ABC News (blog) The Onion: Global Warming May Be Irreversible by 2006 National Review Online (blog) Mark Landsbaum: Global warming alarmists try again OCRegister mydigitalfc.com all 589 news articles »
Corporate Express Helps Australian Organizations Reduce Their Carbon Footprint - CSRwire.com (press release)
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Corporate Express Helps Australian Organizations Reduce Their Carbon Footprint CSRwire.com (press release) As an industry leader in sustainability, Corporate Express is committed to helping all its customers reduce their carbon footprint by making sustainable office product choices easier. Edward Baral, National Merchandising Manager, Corporate Express ... and more »
South Africa Moves Towards Low Carbon Foo tprint Travel - Inter Press Service
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South Africa Moves Towards Low Carbon Footprint Travel Inter Press Service Visitors are also asked to plant trees to offset the carbon footprint of their travel. Nobody was protecting our bay, the reef, the whales and dolphins who come to breed here. We realised we had to do something ourselves to keep it sustainable, says ... and more »
Decarbonising the water sector - The Guardian (blog)
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The Guardian (blog) Decarbonising the water sector 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 ...
Experts call for greener desalination technology - Arab News
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Experts call for greener desalination technology Arab News JEDDAH: The Kingdom must upgrade desalination technology to meet a rising dem and for water and reduce the carbon footprint left by decades of use of oil, a panel of industry experts said while debating the issue on Tuesday ... and more »
Naomi Klein Is Half Right About Capitalism vs. the Climate - Huffington Post (blog)
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Naomi Klein Is Half Right About Capitalism vs. the Climate Huffington Post (blog) But Klein argues, correctly, that nothing will be accomplished if the only people paying are do-gooders who want to feel better about their carbon footprint . If we want to affect the planet, everyone has to pay the cost of their pollution. ... and more » California backs EU plan for dirty fuel label - Reuters Democracy Now California backs EU plan for dirty fuel label Reuters A Toyota Prius running on gasoline made from tar sands has the carbon footprint of a Hummer, he said in his book Our Choice. Canada, together with the oil industry, has lobbied furiously against a draft EU law it says is unfair, not based on science ... UK extraordinarily naive over Canadas tar sands lobbying The Guardian (blog) Keystone XL delay a blip in Canada/US relations Troy Media (blog) all 20 news articles » COP-17: Bransons Carbon War Room begins ranking renewable jet fuel - Business Day The Guardian COP-17: Bransons Carbon War Room begins ranking renewable jet fuel Business Day With aviation seen as a significant greenhouse gas emitter, accounting for 2% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the International Civil Aviation Organisation, biofuels have been mooted as one way to reduce the sectors carbon footprint . ... Carbon War Room & Elsevier to Unlock Renewable Fuel Market for Airlines ... MarketWatch (press release) Branson nudges airline industry toward biofuels Globe and Mail Bransons push for renewable jet fuel Moneyweb.co.za Biofuels Digest all 38 news ar ticles » Alaskas New Climate: Act Now or Await Disaster - Huffington Post Alaskas New Climate: Act Now, or Await Disaster Huffington Post Sequestered for thousands of years, carbon -rich deposits in the permafrost and ocean floor leach out, adding another pulse of greenhouse gases to those from fossil fuel-burning and deforestation. Storms feed on the heat accumulating in the oceans, ... Can Rocks Really Store Enough CO2 to Keep it Out of the Atmosphere? - Capital Notes (blog) Can Rocks Really Store Enough CO2 to Keep it Out of the Atmosphere? Capital Notes (blog) If we want to really quickly reduce those emissions, we need carbon sequestration as another option. The next question, says Benson, is, We study rocks at a very small spacial scale a cubic millimeter but in reality these plumes are going to ... EU offers renewal of Kyoto protocol - Irish Times euronews EU offers renewal of Kyoto protocol Irish Times DURBAN 2011: EUROPE HAS formally tabled an offer to renew the Kyoto Protocol on Climate Change due to expire next year as part of a Durban Mandate to launch a fresh round of negotiations leading to a multilateral agreement to curb global warming. ... Canada opposes Kyoto Protocol China.org.cn Australia cautious on Kyoto Protocol extension The Australian Combet casts doubt on Kyoto extension ABC Online Toronto Sun - The Citizen Daily - euronews all 3,019 news articles » Carbon Credits Turning Junk as Ban Shuts Door: Energy Markets - San Francisco Chronicle Carbon Credits Turning Junk as Ban Shuts Door: Energy Markets San Francisco Chronicle The UN market, known as the Clean Development Mechanism, was set up by the 1997 Kyoto Protocol as a way of letting richer nations offset their emissions at home by paying for cleaner technology in emerging markets. Investors in these projects get CERs ... and more » EU says Kyoto can live on without Canada - Montreal Gazette Financial Times EU says Kyoto can live on without Canada Montreal Gazette European Commissioner for Climate Action Connie Hede gaard urged the other countries gathered at the United Nations climatechange summit to keep the Kyoto Protocol alive on a path toward a larger and more comprehensive binding agreement to slash ... Lord Stern: rich nations should stop subsidising fossil fuel industry The Guardian EU considers dropping 2015 roadmap demand ENDS Europe (subscription) all 3 news articles » UN Climate Change Conference 2011: India participating with an open mind says ... - Economic Times IBNLive.com UN Climate Change Co nference 2011: India participating with an open mind, says ... Economic Times India has made it clear that it wants a second commitment period for the Kyoto Protocol . Natarajan took the opportunity to explain why the second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol was important for the future of a global effort on climate change. ... India has very a small carbon footprint: Natarajan IBNLive.com Natarajan evokes Gandhi to seek an equitable pact Hindustan Times India takes lead in BASIC Durban stand The Asian Age all 19 news articles » U.S. Delay on Climate Pact Spurs Backlash From EU to Barbados - Bloomberg Bloomberg U.S. Delay on Climate Pact Spurs Backlash From EU to Barbados Bloomberg The European Union said it wont agree to continue under the 1997 Kyoto Protocol , whose first phase of emissions cuts expire next year, unless all countries agree to forge a new legally binding agreement in 2015. The US says it wont agree because ... and more » Sen. Barbara Boxer seeks climate-change action from summit - Los Angeles Times Sen. Barbara Boxer seeks climate-change action from summit Los Angeles Times The comments addressed directly the United States refusal to ratify the 1997 Kyoto Protocol , which did set reduction targets and which is regarded as a failure of leadership on the part of the US, especially in Europe. Key provisions of the Kyoto ... Boxer to climate deniers: You are endangering human kind The Hill (blog) all 20 news articles » COP-17: Indigenous rights group turns up the heat on Canada - Business Day Nanaimo Daily News COP-17: Indigenous rights group turns up the heat on Canada Business Day The action was the latest in a string of peaceful protests against the Canadian government, which has come under intense pr essure from its own people to change course, sign on to a second commitment period for the Kyoto Protocol , and renounce its tar ... Public outcry against tar sands pipelines increases as Canadian Prime Minister ... Natural Resources Defense Council (blog) Indigenous Activists From Canada Protest Tar Sands Oil at Durban Climate ... Democracy Now all 51 news articles » COP-17: EDWARD WEST: The transition to greener energy is unstoppable - Business Day COP-17: EDWARD WEST: The transition to greener energy is unstoppable Business Day THE jury is out on whether negotiators from nearly 200 countries at the United Nations (UN) COP-17 climate-change talks in Durban will reach an agreement to extend or renew the worlds only global agreement to address climate change, the Kyoto Protocol ... and more » Africa fails to profit from UN carbon-offset scheme - Reuters Africa Africa fails to profit from UN carbon-offset scheme Reuters Africa Under the 1997 Kyoto Protocol , industrialised nations were legally bound to cut greenhouse gas emissions as the world faces rising sea levels and greater weather extremes. Delegates from over 190 nations are meeting in the South African port city of ... and more » Climate Change Bedfellows: Colombia vs US - Americas Quarterly (blog) Climate Change Bedfellows: Colombia vs US Americas Quarterly (blog) We are a signatory of the Kyoto Protocol , and here in Durban, we support a second term of commitments. In Durban I share a room with Jeff Lowenstein, a colleague from the US He comes from the opposite corner of the world when it comes to emissions. ... CRISPIAN OLVER: COP-17: Cities are leading the way in climate actions - Business Day CRISPIAN OLVER: COP-17: Cities are leading the way in climate actions Business Day Since signing this agreement, 75% of the commitments exceed levels pledged by most governments under the Kyoto Protocol . However, cities cannot make the transition to a more climate-resilient future unaided. Many pioneering activities are being ... Morocco: Nation Meets the Challenges of Climate Change AllAfrica.com all 2 news articles » COP17: The Great Escape III - PEJ News COP17: The Great Escape III PEJ News The wrapper of this package will be the second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol and a mandate for a new binding agreement. The substance of the package will be the same as in Copenhagen and Cancun: do virtually nothing during this decade in ... Conserve mangroves as carbon sinks and Singapore - eco-business.com Conserve mangroves as carbon sinks and Singapore eco-business.com Singapore-Delft Water Alliance researcher Daniel Friess said: Carbon (storage ) is one of a multitude of ecosystem services that coastal wetlands provide, and another good reason to focus attention and funding on them. and more » Can Carbon Ranching Offset Emissions In Calif.? - NPR Can Carbon Ranching Offset Emissions In Calif.? NPR Shes looking for ways to reduce those gases, and that could create offsets that farmers and ranchers could sell to businesses trying to reduce their carbon footprint . One way to cork up those gases is to flood the peatland and grow a tall grass called ... and more » Renewvia Energy Completes Largest Covered Parking Solar Power System for ... - MarketWatch (press release) Renewvia Energy Completes Largest Covered Parking Solar Power System for ... MarketWatch (press release) We continue to strive to reduce our carbon footprint and we saw a golden opportunity to do that given the ideal conditions in harnessing the power of Arizonas sun. We are very pleased to work with Summit Equity Investments and to bring another ... and more » Energy Sustainability Plays Key Role in N ew Bedford MA - Government Technology Government Technology Energy Sustainability Plays Key Role in New Bedford, MA Government Technology In New Bedford, a mid-sized city along Massachusetts southern coast, we are taking aggressive steps to reduce our carbon footprint while increasing energy efficiencysteps that could easily be duplicated in towns and municipalities across the country ... and more » Greenpeace slams Fonterra over alleged climate crime - DairyReporter.com Greenpeace slams Fonterra over alleged climate crime DairyReporter.com Commenting on the study, Argent said: The huge carbon footprint of palm kernel is due to the well-documented destruction of both rainforests and carbon-rich peatlands in Indonesia and Malaysia by the palm industry, said Argent. ... and more » How Green is Your Smartphone? - Huffington Post How Green is Your Smartphone? Huffington Post Even if you make every effort to minimize your carbon footprint , chances are your smartphone is harming the environment. The battery, for example, is likely made of lithium, a potentially toxic substance that shouldnt be thrown out in the garbage, ... UPS No. 1 Shipper on Climate Counts Scorecard for Third Year in a Row - MarketWatch (press release) UPS No. 1 Shipper on Climate Counts Scorecard for Third Year in a Row MarketWatch (press release) UPSs repeated and consistent top ranking in the shipping segment highlights our efforts to m easure, manage and reduce our carbon footprint while offering consumers more choices that support their commitment to the environment, Wicker added. ... and more » Energy balance sheet gives new climate clues - swissinfo.ch swissinfo.ch Energy balance sheet gives new climate clues swissinfo.ch Until now, researchers have generally compared the so-called fingerprints of such things as carbon dioxide (CO2) or solar radiation with patterns of surface air temperature to determine whether warming is natural for example the result of an ... and more &raqu o; 83 SA firms respond to Carbon Disclosure Project - BusinessLIVE 83 SA firms respond to Carbon Disclosure Project BusinessLIVE The JSEs top 100 companies account for about 20% of SAs total annual carbon emissions, which are estimated at 510 million metric tons, ranking the country among the worlds top 20 highest GHG emitters. Coal-based electricity generator Eskom accounts ... and more » Firms implement emissions-cutting measures but lack concrete long-term framework - Th e Korea Herald Firms implement emissions-cutting measures, but lack concrete long-term framework The Korea Herald ... over carbon policies and markets as international commitment to climate action is dented by the economic downturn. Kim Sung-woo, chief of climate change and sustainability in Asia Pacific at Samjong KPMG Inc., an accounting and consulting firm, ... and more » Sustainability Fact In Germany, exports account for approximately 40 percent of GDP. In China, exports account for approximately 30 percent of GDP. In the United States, exports account for approximately 13 percent of GDP. Section: Child Labor Evidence of child labor in Mali gold mines - Boston.com Human Rights Watch Evidence of child labor in Mali gold mines Boston.com Marc Arazi of Decafin, however, said his family business in an elegant downtown building along the waterfront does not buy gold from mines that use child labor . Absolutely not, he told AP, without elaborating. Not at all. ... Summary Box: Evidence Of Child Labor In Mali Mines TheStreet.com Evidence of child labor in Mali gold mines San Francisco Chronicle Mali: Artisanal Mines Produce Gold With Child Labor Human Rights Watch all 135 news articles » Farm Families Worried About Proposed Child Labor Laws - KSPR Wall Street Journal Farm Families Worried About Proposed Child Labor Laws KSPR According to USDA statistics, about 1.3 million children live on farms. Every year, an average of 104 kids die from farm related accidents. The Department of Labor took note and now plans to change child labor laws that have been in place for the last ... Farmers Contest Child - Labor Rules Wall Street Journal Some farmers oppose pr oposed child - labor regulations WFMZ Allentown Black criticizes child labor rule as assault on American family farmer The Daily News Journal Ag Journal - National Hog Farmer - Farm Futures all 40 news articles » Food of the Gods - Huffington Post (blog) Food of the Gods Huffington Post (blog) One of the tenets of fair trade is a strict prohibition on child labor , a particularly emotion-laden topic. The 2001 Harkin-Engel Protocol (HEP) called for action by various stakeholders in the cocoa industry to address the Worst Forms of Child Labor ... and more » Brazil - Experiences of elimination of child and teenagers labor are world ... - ISRIA (registration) Brazil - Experiences of elimination of child and teenagers labor are world ... ISRIA (registration) Brazils efforts to eliminate child labor - the case of children and adolescents of 5 to 17 years- in at least 50% over the last 20 years serve as world example to be followed, according to the International Labor Organization (ILO). ... Child Soldiers and Perpetual War - YemenOnline YemenOnline Child Soldiers and Perpetual War YemenOnline At age two, some children are left to play in dirt, under the care of their seven-year-old sibling. At age five, some sell bananas in the market place. Children represent extra labor : another body to care for other children , do chores, fetch water and ... and more » Gingrichs Proposals On Child Labor Stir Attacks But Raise Issues - NPR (blog) Gingrichs Proposals On Child Labor Stir Attacks, But Raise Issues NPR (blog) Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich called child labor laws truly stupid at an appearance at Harvards John F. Kennedy School of Government in November. Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich called child labor ... Felicia Muftic: Newt Gingrich, a Scrooge for our time Sky Hi Daily News Gingrichs Proposals On Child Labor Stir Attacks, But Raise Issues KUHF-FM all 12 news articles » Local farms may be impacted by proposed child labor laws - International Falls Daily Journal Local farms may be impacted by proposed child labor laws International Falls Daily Journal A proposed change to child labor regulations by the US Department of Labor, intended to promote safety, would prohibit children younger than 16 from operating power-driven equipment and those under 18 from working with livestock. ... Safety and tradition at the crossroad - York News-Times Safety and tradition at the crossroad York News-Times Today, child labor law as it relates to agriculture is a relic of a bygone agricultural era. Empirical evidence shows that ch ildren who work in agriculture are at a much higher risk than the average child worker. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has ... The Party of Cain - Huffington Post ABC News The Party of Cain Huffington Post Then, terming child labor laws truly stupid and saying that children as young as 9 should be put to work, Gingrich in essence called for transforming 21st Century America into a facsimile of the 19th Century London of which Charles Dickens wrote. ... The rise and fall of Herman Cain World Socialist Web Site McQuaid: Cain had total lack of experience Politico (blog) What Really Killed Herman Cains Campaign Newsweek The Union Leader - Charlotte Observer all 1,231 news articles » Sustainability Fact If 20 million tonnes of food waste were used to generate electricity through AD rather than being sent to landfill, the carbon saving would be around 3.4 million tonnes per year. Section: Cleaner Coal Where is Chinas clean technology agenda heading? - Siliconrepublic.com Siliconrepublic.com Where is Chinas clean technology agenda heading? Siliconrepublic.com Original source: IEA World Energy Outlook 2011 With certain economists predicting that 90pc of the worlds feasible coal supply will run out by 2070, how is China reacting to the clean -tech revolution thats already gripping Europe and the US, ... Five Truths About Our Energy Future TIME all 19 news articles » South Africa Under Fire For Dirty Energy - Voice of America South Africa Under Fire For Dirty Energy Voice of America More than 90 percent of South African electricity is produced from coal - believed to be the worst contributor to greenhouse gases and climate change. Activists are calling for the government to develop alternative and clean supplies of energy. ... and more » Costly upgrade to burn cleaner - Grand Island Independent Costly upgrade to burn cleaner Grand Island Independent The Platte Generating Station, the coal -fired power plant south of the city, will be operating at about 45 percent of capacity while the city makes more than $3.2 million worth of upgrades to comply with the Environmental Protection Agencys Cross ... How can energy industry improve its image? Advocacy group plans tour to learn more - My West Texas How can energy industry improve its image? Advocacy group plans tour to learn more My West Texas The students referred to a video on that site promoting clean coal , which apparently had convinced several of them on that topic. For that age group, Stansberry said, We probably are approaching it all wrong. In the realm of public image, ... and more » Clean Air A Luxury In Beijings Pollution Zone - NPR Los Angeles Times Clean Air A Luxury In Beijings Pollution Zone NPR In recent weeks, heavy pollution caused by coal -fired power plants and vehicle emissions has led t o hundreds of flight cancellations and road closures. Long-term exposure is leading to serious health costs. These photos show pollution in Beijing ... Snow Falling on Smog: Is There Any Hope for Beijings Air? TIME (blog) Chinas Flight-Canceling Smog Lifts as Pollution Levels Drop BusinessWeek Hundreds of flights cancelled due to Beijing smog AFP News24 - China Daily all 334 news articles » GOP House Majority Working to Weaken Key Provisions of Clean Air Act - Between The Lines Between The Lines GOP House Majority Working to Weaken Key Provisions of Clean Air Act Between The Lines ... but actually exempts major i ndustrial polluters from the Clean Air Act. According to Waxman and other critics, the measure allows open pit mines, smelters, cement plants, coal processing plants and other industries to emit unlimited amounts of ... Sustainability Fact The U.S. ranks fourth in the world for cumulative installed solar electric power. Germany is first, Spain is second, and Japan is third. Section: Climate Change Two-Degree Global Warming Limit Is Called a Prescription for Disaster - Scientific American (blog) Scientific American (blog) Two-Degree Global Warming Limit Is Called a Prescription for Disaster Scientific American (blog) SAN FRANCISCOA mantra that has driven global negotiations on carbon dioxide emissions for years has been that policy-makers must prevent warming of more than two degrees Celsius to prevent apocalyptic climate ... 2 Degrees of Warmi ng a Recipe for Disaster, NASA Scientist Says LiveScience.com NASA: Climate Changes Coming Faster Than We Thought Capital Notes (blog) all 3 news articles » Canada cools to global warming - Washington Times Democracy Now Canada cools to global warming Washington Times Canada has flat-out rejected the proposals pushed at the United Nations annual global-warming summit in South Africa. This could be the start of a trend of countries dumping environmentalist fashion statements and returning to rational energy policies ... Global Warming Fight Threatened by Debt Crisis as Kyoto Fades BusinessWeek Chinese climate negotiators raise possibility of global warming pact by 2020 Washington Post Global warming summit draws protesters UPI.com Democracy Now - TPM all 2,555 news articles » Fight against global warming driven by national priorities - Business Daily Africa Business Daily Africa Fight against global warming driven by national priorities Business Daily Africa AFP By George Wachira (email the author) From Bali in 2008 to Copenhagen in 2009, Cancun in 2010, and Durban this year, the global warming debat e continues to unveil divergence of national interests and priorities. A global approach on climate change ... Global Warming : Who Should Worry the Most? TheStreet.com World heading for 3.5 C warming: study AFP Global-warming theorists real aim Plain Dealer (blog) SmartPlanet.com (blog) - Windsor Star - Patch.com all 589 news articles » Global warming: New study concludes recent temperature increases are well ... - Summit County Citizens Voice Mongabay.com Global warming : New study concludes recent temperature increa ses are well ... Summit County Citizens Voice The research used a new way to analyze changes in the balance of heat energy entering and leaving Earth, showing that greenhouse gases, primarily carbon dioxide, are the biggest contributors to recent global warming . The model suggests that the Earths ... Globe slowly warming, insists Hansens Bulldog Register Its Extremely Likely That at Least 74% of Observed Warming Since 1950 Was ... ThinkProgress At least 74 percent of current warming caused by us Mongabay.com World Radio Switzerland - Scientist - Nature.com all 11 news articles » Global warmings winners and losers - New Zealand Herald The Hindu Global warmings winners and losers New Zealand Herald Spain will be arid, with all of its agricultural land degraded. India will face a near-tripling of its flood risk. Virtually the whole population of Egypt will be hit by water shortages. But British farmers will find their crops ... India emerges as chief opponent of a new global-warming treaty The Independent all 57 news articles » Global Warming Threatens Future of Amazon Turtles - Inter Press Service Global Warming Threatens Future of Amazon Turtles Inter Press Service What will become of the turtles if global w arming is even more pronounced in the Amazon region than in other areas, as numerous studies predict? Eventually, their reproduction could be brought to a halt by a scarcity of males and the death of embryos ... and more » Branson nudges airline industry toward biofuels - Globe and Mail Globe and Mail Branson nudges airline industry toward biofuels Globe and Mail The airline industry will tell you that it generates at most 3 per cent of global carbon dioxide emissions, making it only a small part of the global warming problem. True, but guess what? In spite of the economic downturn, air travel for business, ... and more » Climate: Air capture of carbon dioxide looks impractical - USA Today (blog) USA Today (blog) Climate: Air capture of carbon dioxide looks impractical USA Today (blog) Heres an idea for staving off global warming . Just pull the carbon dioxide right out of the air. Sadly decarbonizing the atmosphere directly looks like a losing economic proposition, analysts suggest. ... Africas Food Security: Why Durban Climate Change Conference Is Important - Huffington Post AFP Africas Food Security: Why Durban Climate Change Conference Is Important Huffington Post The important fact that the climate change conference is taking place on the African continent for the first time should not just boil down to its mere presence in Durban, but just like key sub-Saharan African economies are emerging, Africas emerging ... UN climate talks move slowly as new studies urge more dramatic emissions cuts Washington Post Climate dilemma: Has Kyoto run its course? AFP Putting Planet First in Climate Change Talks Voice of America Reuters - Sydney Morning H erald all 2,555 news articles » Human Factor Huge on Climate Change - Discovery News ZME Science Human Factor Huge on Climate Change Discovery News It is extremely likely that human activities are by far the dominant cause of warming in Earths climate since 1950, according to a study published this weekend in the journal Nature Geoscience. The amount of warming contributed by natural forces ... Climate Change Man Made, Once Again Scientist Three-Quarters of Climate Change Is Man-Made Scientific American Three-quarters of climate change is man-made Nature.com ZME Science - Mongabay.com all 11 news articles » NASA: Climate Changes Coming Faster Than We Thought - Capital Notes (blog) NASA: Climate Changes Coming Faster Than We Thought Capital Notes (blog) James Hansen, NASA A new investigation of the ancient climate record shows that time to stop climate change is running out maybe sooner than scientists had thought. Thats the message from an international team of scientists reporting today at the ... and more » BASIC countries remain united over climate change - Xinhua Zee News BASIC countries remain united over climate change Xinhua 6 (Xinhua) -- Brazil, South Africa, India and China, known as BASIC countries, remained united over major issues in relation to climate change , a senior Chinese official on climate change said here on Tuesday. BASIC countries are united and demand ... India dampens Europes hopes of a new climate change agreement The Guardian No change in BASIC countries stand on emission cuts Economic Times Climate change : do you want the good news or the bad? The Independent Zee News - Business Standard all 65 news articles » Using climate change data to cr eate resilient stock exchanges - The Guardian (blog) The Guardian (blog) Using climate change data to create resilient stock exchanges The Guardian (blog) This is true whatever the source of those risks be it clever financial engineering or the impacts of climate change . Think of the destruction of value at Honda as a result of the recent floods in Thailand for example. As new sources of risk become ... EXXARO RESOURCES LTD : Exxaro shines at CDP 2011 announcements 4-traders (press release) all 2 news articles » Pacific Islanders facing dramatic change - ABC Online Pacific Islanders facing dramatic change ABC Online Dr Gillian Cambers from the CSIRO heads the Federal Governments Pacific Climate Change Science Program. She spoke to Alexandra Kirk about the reports main findings. GILLIAN CAMBERS: Were looking at air and sea surface temperatures, which are going ... and more » Boosting International Action on Climate Change: Over 130 Options as a Start - World Resources Institute Boosting International Action on Climate Change : Over 130 Options as a Start World Resources Institute The paper reviews proposals from governments, academics, and NGOs on the design of the climate regime the set of institutions at the international, national, and sub-national level involved in addressing climate change . While we did not endorse or ... and more » The Euro Crisis Takes Down Climate Efforts - The Atlantic Th e Euro Crisis Takes Down Climate Efforts The Atlantic Who will lead the world on climate change ? The US Democratic partys will and strength for big legislation is still sapped by the health care push and the ongoing spending fights. Booming China, which will become the worlds largest ... Durban climate blog - Day 8 Scotsman Marriage or Runaway Bride: Will the American-European Relationship Strengthen ... ThinkProgress all 28 news articles » Australia New Zealand Say No Kyoto Without Larger Climate Deal - BusinessWeek Sydney Morning Herald Australia, New Zealan d Say No Kyoto Without Larger Climate Deal BusinessWeek Australia will only sign up for further cuts under Kyoto through 2020 if all big emitting countries agree to legally binding actions, Climate Change Minister Greg Combet said in an interview in Durban, South Africa. New Zealand says it wont join ... Australia, New Zealand scientists hope to strengthen climate change study with ... Xinhua Good progress on climate change talks, says Greg Combet Herald Sun Australia, NZ sign marine observation deal Ninemsn The Australian - eco-business.com all 149 news articles » Climate Committee: Biomass has no role in electricity production without CCS - Business Green BBC News Climate Committee: Biomass has no role in electricity production without CCS Business Green A new report from the influential Committee on Climate Change (CCC) will say that meeting the UKs overall 2050 emissions targets will be difficult unless bioenergy increases it share of the countrys energy mix from two per cent to 10 per cent. ... UK needs biomass to meet targets The Press Association Energy subsidies push up the price of wood BBC News Economist Debate Concludes Climate -Control Policies Cannot Rely on Carbon ... ThinkProgress all 6 news articles » Warming to lead to global sea-level rise - USA Today USA Today Warming to lead to global sea-level rise USA Today Exactly how much hotter it will get by 2100 if humanity doubles the amount of atmospheric carbon dioxide projected to happen by 2060 at present rates by the 2007 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) remains to be seen. ... Global sea surface temperature data provides new measure of climate ... Science Daily (press release) all 5 news articles » Climate Change Brings Higher Temperatures to Texas - Kansas City infoZine Climate Change Brings Higher Temperatures to Texas Kansas City infoZine By Hope Rurik - The Texas state climatologist said Friday that climate change has raised temperatures in Texas, but whether it has lowered precipitation is uncertain. Washington, DC - infoZine - Scripps Howard Foundation Wire - John Nielsen-Gammon, ... Climate Change Costs You Money - The Epoch Times Climate Change Costs You Money The Epoch Times Theyre all likely to cost more in coming months and years for the same reason: climate change . Globalization has brought us many wonderful things, like cheap jeans and bananas in February. But lately, the global economy is taking a hit from global ... Forests cannot be sustained if people are hungry: future climate change ... - Forests Blog Center for International Forestry Research (blog) Mongabay.com Forests cannot be sustained if people are hungry: future climate change ... Forests Blog, Center for International Forestry Research (blog) DURBAN, South Africa (6 December, 2011)_Agriculture will most likely be included in future negotiations on global warming, ex perts said at the UN climate change talks in Durban, which may help address one of the the top drivers of deforestation amid a ... Leaders need to focus on agriculture Independent Online Forest programme to benefit millions South Africa.info Preliminary deal on REDD+ struck in Durban - Published 6 Dec 2011 Carbon Positive Ecosystem Marketplace - BuaNews Online (press release) - AllAfrica.com all 19 news articles » Adapting to climate change key in building climate-resilient communities - ITInews ITInews Adapting to climate change key in building c limate-resilient communities ITInews With a very high degree of scientific certainty, it is expected that if there is no immediate and significant reduction in emissions, the physical impacts of climate change will be too strong to adapt to. Equally, it is expected that the climate ... Consider the Mussel: Climate Change Creating Winners and Losers In The Sea - Txchnologist (blog) Consider the Mussel: Climate Change Creating Winners and Losers In The Sea Txchnologist (blog) As much as we worry about our own climate - change induced annihilation, humanity is thriving. Othe r species, not so much. The UNs Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reported that 20-30 percent of the animals it ... Tropical sea temperatures influence melting in Antarctica - EurekAlert (press release) Tropical sea temperatures influence melting in Antarctica EurekAlert (press release) Higher-than-normal sea-level pressure north of the Amundsen Sea sets up westerly winds that push surface water away from the glaciers and allow warmer deep water to rise to the surface under the edges of the glaciers , said Eric Steig, a UW professor of ... and more » WFF 2011: Tiny Inuit village battles power giants in climate change ... - Straight.com (Blogs) (blog) Straight.com (Blogs) (blog) WFF 2011: Tiny Inuit village battles power giants in climate change ... Straight.com (Blogs) (blog) Permafrost is melting . Ice is no longer forming on the ocean and melting from the bottom up. Hunting is becoming less successful and more perilous. And land is eroding at a rate, threatening their homes and infrastructure. ... Ice Age Floods Trail - Fence Post< br>2011-12-06 20:47:06 Ice Age Floods Trail Fence Post Today when you travel across the region, you will see evidence of the flooding and the impact of the melting of the ice pack. Glacier National Park in Montana has remnants of the glaciers that formed the ice pack responsible for the natural barricade ... Warning on climate impact on Pacific - Sydney Morning Herald CBC.ca Warning on climate impact on Pacific Sydney Morning Herald It also warns Pacific islands of rising sea levels of around 18cm by 2040 and 80cm by 2100 in a worst-case scenario for emissions growth and ice cap melting , and around 30cm by 2100 under the best case of emissions growth slowing. ... Good News From Durban Huffington Post (blog) The UN Secretary-General remarks to UNFCCC COP17 high level segment , Durban ... StarAfrica.com A Users Guide To The Climate Change Talks NPR BCLocalNews - BusinessWeek all 2,555 news articles » Brazil Rewrites Amazon Protections in Bid to Cut Carbon Emission - BusinessWeek The Guardian Brazil Rewrites Amazon Protections in Bid to Cut Carbon Emission BusinessWeek Brazil is seeking to cut its net greenhouse gas emissions after loggers and ranchers cleared since 1990 a Germany-sized tract of the worlds biggest rainforest. The changes to Brazils 46-year-old forestry code passed yesterday in a 58-8 vote would ... Brazil: Senate loosens Amazon protections The Associated Press Updated: Durban deforestation agreement promotes transparency, scientific ... Nature.com (blog) Brazils Senate approves farm land overhaul Reuters AlertNet all 392 news articles » Low Altitude Greenhouse Gases Measured by Unmanned Aircraft - Kansas City infoZine Low Altitude Greenhouse Gases Measured by Unmanned Aircraft Kansas City infoZine ... Environmental Remote Research Aircraft (SIERRA) team recently tested several instruments including a carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor instrument as well as a wind probe for providing instantaneous measurements of greenhouse gas fluxes. ... and more » Economist Debate Concludes Climate-Control Policies Cannot Rely on Carbon ... - ThinkProgress BBC News Economist Debate Concludes Climate-Control Policies Cannot Rely on Carbon ... ThinkProgress Study after study after study makes clear that we must start dramatically reducing greenhouse gas emissions now if we are to avert multiple, simultaneous catastrophes that will threaten the health and food security of billions of people by mid-century, ... Vermonters Forests, Health Would Be Hurt by Expansion of Large-scale Wood ... Center for Biological Diversity (press release) all 6 news articles » Global Warming Triggers Retreading Glaciers in Chile - Fox News Kansas City Star Global Warming Triggers Retreading Glaciers in Chile Fox News Rivera said that global warming is a factor and that the glacier also is melting especially quickly because it partly rests in the waters of a growing fjord. Researchers presented a video showing the glaciers yearlong retreat through a total of 1445 ... Chile glacier in rapid retreat Herald Sun New photos of disappearing glacier The Press Association all 153 news articles » Is global warming slowing? A new study says no. - Washington Post (blog) Is global warming slowing? A new study says no. Washington Post (blog) That allows skeptics to say things like, Hey, global warming has stopped since 1998! So, in their paper, Foster and Rahmstorf tried to separate the signal from the noise. Using statistical techniques (detailed further by Foster here), they factored ... and more » Ice Shield Experiment Aims to Cool Mongolian City - National Geographic National Geographic Ice Shield Experiment Aims to Cool Mongolian City National Geographic Mongolia hopes to beat global warming by growing an ice shield that would cool its capital city, Ulaanbaatar (pictures). The shield would be an enhanced version of thick ice sheets that naturally form over rivers during winter. ... Ice Shield Experiment Aims to Cool Mongolian City M.A.D all 2 news articles » Billion-dollar weather disasters smash US record - Fox News USA Today Billion-dollar weather disasters smash US record Fox News Scientists blame an unlucky combination of global warming and freak chance. They say even with the long-predicted increase in weather extremes triggered by manmade climate change, 2011 in the US was wilder than they predicted. ... USA slammed by 12 disasters that each cost at least $1B USA Today Wacky weather breaks billion-dollar record StarNewsOnline.com (blog) all 270 news articles » World must learn to manage the planet: UNEP chief - AFP AFP World must learn to manage the planet: UNEP chief AFP The June 20-22 event in Rio de Janeiro is taking place 20 years after the landmark 1992 Earth Summit that set down UN conventions for protecting biodiversity and tackling global warming . Steiner called on leaders to rethink the way they de fine economic ... India, China doing more for climate cause: UNEP report Hindustan Times COP-17: Call for greater input by business and civil society Business Day UN chief launches high level talks on climate deal amid warnings time is ... Newser all 40 news articles » CEC examines air pollution from North Americas 3000 fossil-fuel power plants - PR Newswire (press release) CEC examines air pollution from North Americas 3000 fossil-fuel power plants PR Newswire (press release) These pollutants especially sulfur dioxide , mercury and greenhou se gasesare linked to a range of environmental and public health problems facing the people of North America today, including acid rain, smog, asthma, and global climate change. ... and more » Tidal Locking Could Render Habitable Planets Inhospitable - Astrobiology Magazine Astrobiology Magazine Tidal Locking Could Render Habitable Planets Inhospitable Astrobiology Magazine Volcanism could put more material into the atmosphere than the rocks can absorb -- and since volcanoes on Earth release greenhouse gases like sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide, presumably a runaway greenhouse effect could take flight, ... Incineration Not the Answer to Waste Problem - GreenAnswers Incineration Not the Answer to Waste Problem GreenAnswers Adverse health effects from prolonged exposure to incinerator by-product come as no shock when we consider the content of gases and ash produced: sulfur dioxide , hydrogen chloride, cadmium, mercury, dioxins and furans. Certainly the worst among these ... and more » Huntsman sells out on climate change? - Washington Post (blog) TPM Huntsman sells out on climate change ? Washington Post (blog) On climate change , there are three types of Republicans. The first accepts the overwhelming scientific consensus that the earth is warming and that humans are responsible for a large part of it. The second expresses openness to ... Jon Huntsman dials back squishiness on climate change Politico Flip-Flop: Jon Huntsman and Newt Gingrich Go Skeptical on Climate Change TIME (blog) Jon Huntsman now less certain of science on climate change The Boston Globe The Atlantic - TPM - msnbc.com all 112 news articles » Climate Changes Faster than Species Can Adapt - Jerusalem Post Zee News Climate Changes Faster than Species Can Adapt Jerusalem Post By INDIANA UNIVERSITY Climate change between now and 2100 to go a 100 times faster than the rate at which snakes can adapt, can they survive? Newswise BLOOMINGTON, Ind. The ranges of species will have to change dramatically as a result of climate ... Climate Change May Outpace Rattlesnakes Ability to Adapt Medical Daily Climate to change faster than species can adapt Zee News Snakes movement cant outpace warming, scientists warn Louisville Courier-Journal (blog) all 15 news articles » Ban presses for support for UN initiative to combat deforestation - UN News Centre Ecosystem Marketplace Ban presses for support for UN initiative to combat deforestation UN News Centre I am encouraged to see that forest countries are acting to reduce deforestation, and that donor countries are pledging to support these activities, Mr. Ban said at the UN Climate Change Conference in Durban, South Africa. Yet, forests continue to ... At climate change meeting UN chief urges effort to reverse deforestation Examiner.com Brazils State REDD Moving Forward - but the Forest Law might be changing Ecosystem Marketplace Forests cannot be sustained if people are hungry: future climate change ... Forests Blog, Center for International Forestry Research (blog) Independent Online - South Africa.info - IEWY News all 40 news articles » For Africans Climate Change is a Question of Adaptation - AllAfrica.com Radio New Zealand International For Africans, Climate Change is a Question of Adaptation AllAfrica.com High-level international role-players have arrived for climate talks (COP17) in Durban, South Africa, and are debating the key issues as they try to hammer out an accord. But what is the impact of climate change on ordinary people from Africa? ... Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change Projects efforts futile without ... Radio New Zealand I nternational Sahel a key case study for climate change at COP17 Daily Maverick West Africa, Sahel need new climate agreement or else Study Ghana Business News South African Broadcasting Corporation all 8 news articles » Addressing Climate Change: Happily Child-Free - Huffington Post Addressing Climate Change : Happily Child-Free Huffington Post In turn, the resulting consuming lives, hopefully loved but nonetheless unintended, will add significantly to the global warming and climate change that will plague our families future. In turn, these hopefully loved but nonetheless unintended, ... Gaming to Prevent Climate Change | Climate Reality Project - CleanTechnica Gaming to Prevent Climate Change | Climate Reality Project CleanTechnica The goal of The Climate Reality Project is global acceptance of the realities of climate change . Selection criteria for the top 10 games focused on how effectively they facilitated personal involvement in mitigating climate change . ... and more » Global CO2 emissions and concentrations reach record levels - Jerusalem Post Focus Taiwan News Channel Global CO2 emissions and concentrations reach record levels Jerusalem Post 4) in the journal Nature Climate Change , scientists working on the Global Carbon Project (GCP) say emerging economies continue to dominate growth in the worlds carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels, which rose 5.9 percent in 2010 and that have ... How it Works: Global Climate Change Patch.com Taiwan ranks 50th in 2012 Climate Change Performance Index Focus Taiwan News Channel Group of scientists dismiss climate change scare South African Broadcasting Corporation RedOrbit - Inter Press Service all 359 news articles » A carb on fee could make a big difference - Anchorage Daily News A carbon fee could make a big difference Anchorage Daily News When it comes to climate change , were literally skating on thin ice here in the north, and unless we start reducing emissions of heat-trapping gases within five years, catastrophic consequences will be unavoidable. ... Africa: COP17 Climate Lords Must Listen to Scientists AllAfrica.com all 2 news articles » Antarctic Glacier Melting Linked to Warm Pacific Waters - Our Amazing Planet Our Amazing Planet Antarctic Glacier Melting Linked to Warm Pacific Waters Our Amazing Planet While glacier calving like this cant be directly linked to human-induced climate change, the new research does link increased melt to changes in the far away tropical oceans. Warmer -than-usual sea-surface temperatures, especially in the central ... Climate : Warmer tropics speed Antarctic meltdown Summit County Citizens Voice Sea Levels May Rise Faster Than Expected PRIs The World all 4 news articles » Glacial Lakes Disappearing Act Caught on Film - LiveScience.com Glacial Lakes Disappearing Act Caught on Film LiveScience.com Lakes on top of glaciers regularly fluctuate in surface size and volume, Horodyskyji said, though they are becoming larger and more common as the climate warms . The lake that her cameras caught shrinking and re-growing in June has tripled in size in ... and more » Drop in Carbon Dioxide Levels Led to Polar Ice Sheet - Scientific Computing Drop in Carbon Dioxide Levels Led to Polar Ice Sheet Scientific Computing Melting an ice sheet is a different process than its initiation, and it is not known what level would cause the ice sheet to melt away completely, Huber said. The system is not linear and there may be a different threshold for melting the ice sheet, ... and more » STWA Could Help Oil Industry Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions - MarketWatch (press release) STWA Could Help Oil Industry Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions MarketWatch (press release) AOT(TM) therefore has the potential to reduce greenh ouse gas emissions created in the transport of oil by a similar percentage. This $71 billion number shows that the oil and gas industry is investing heavily in greenhouse gas reducing and alternative ... and more » Chinas energy mix healthy but not enough: IEA - China Daily swissinfo.ch Chinas energy mix healthy, but not enough: IEA China Daily China recently laid out a plan to control greenhouse gas emissions in the coming five years with a goal of cutting 17 percent for each unit of GDP by 2015 from 2010 levels. The 17-percent goal has been localized to provincial governments and to certain ... W here is Chinas clean technology agenda heading? Siliconrepublic.com IEA Imagines World Run By Renewables by Mid-Century GetSolar.com Chinas green revolution to keep growing: IEA Reuters all 25 news articles » Carbon dioxide: The global heat dial? - Futurity: Research News Carbon dioxide: The global heat dial? Futurity: Research News A study pinpoints a threshold for low levels of carbon dioxide below which an ice sheet forms in the South Pole, but how much the greenhouse gas must increase before the ice sheet meltswhich is the relevant question for the futureremains a mystery. ... Drop in Carb on Dioxide Levels Led to Polar Ice Sheet Scientific Computing all 3 news articles » How sustainable is nuclear power for the UK? - EurekAlert (press release) How sustainable is nuclear power for the UK? EurekAlert (press release) The research into the sustainability of nuclear and other electricity options in the UK shows that nuclear power could make a significant contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. However, that would require a huge expansion of nuclear ... and more » Sustainability Fact Arctic ice is rapidly disappearing, and the region may have its first completely ice-free summer by 2040 or earlier. Section: Cogeneration Chesapeake looks to turn waste heat into electricity - NewsOK.com Chesapeake looks to turn waste heat into electricity NewsOK.com Chesapeake Energy Corp. has reached an agreement with an Illinois company that will develop a new waste heat recovery project at a subsidiarys natural gas compression facility in Pennsylvania. The waste heat would be converted into electricity. ... KGRA Energy and Chesapeake Energy Corporation Sign Agreement for 2MW ... 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Sustainability Fact The U.S. economy is rapidly trading high wage jobs for low wage jobs. According to a new report from the National Employment Law Project, higher wage industries accounted for 40 percent of the job losses over the past 12 months but only 14 percent of the Section: Desert/Deforestation Brazil Senate OKs easing of rules to limit Amazon deforestation - msnbc.com The Guardian Brazil Senate OKs easing of rules to limit Amazon deforestation msnbc.com A Hutukara Yanomami Association photo shows a deforested area near the settlement of an uncontacted Yanomami tribe, inside the Yanomami territory in Roraima, northern Brazil. By Reuters Brazils Senate passed a landmark reform of the countrys land law ... Brazil: Senate loosens Amazon protections Boston.c om Amazon deforestation at record low, Brazil says CNN Brazilian Forestry Bill Splits Nation Wall Street Journal BusinessWeek - The Associated Press all 392 news articles » Solving Africas Firewood Deforestation Problem - Bamboo? - OilPrice.com Solving Africas Firewood Deforestation Problem - Bamboo? OilPrice.com Worldwide deforestation accounts for 25-30 percent of annual CO2 global emissions, the result of the burning of brushland for subsistence agriculture and wood fires used for cooking. Nowhere is this more pronounced than in Africa, where a 2007 United ... Bamboo use could help stop Africas deforestation SciDev.Net all 2 news articles » Hainan Gibbons Rare Asian Primate Species Nearly Extinct Due To ... - Huffington Post Hainan Gibbons, Rare Asian Primate Species, Nearly Extinct Due To ... Huffington Post This illegal deforestation comes in response to market demand and disrespect for nature, Greenpeace forests campaigner Yi Lan said in a prepared statement. A lack of enforcement brought about this rapid loss of rainforest and its about to bring ... New clues a bout what caused the collapse of Mayan civilization - io9 msnbc.com New clues about what caused the collapse of Mayan civilization io9 Ben Cook, a climatologist who works with groups at NASA and Columbia University, has just published an analysis of historical climate models that show how the deforestation of the Yucatn could have helped tip the climate over into a drought. ... AGU Fall Meeting: Did Mayan rainforest clearance lead to drought? environmentalresearchweb (blog) Looking to the Distant Past to Understand Future Droughts StateImpact Texas Real Mayan apocalypse may have been their own fault msnbc.com all 6 news articles » Africa tackles land degradation - South Africa.info Africa tackles land degradation South Africa.info But there is still much more that can be done to tackle desertification , land degradation and drought. Some parts of Africa - the West African Sahel region, Sudan, northeast Ethiopia and Kenya - are particularly vulnerable to land degradation, ... Brazils Amazon Deforestation in 2011 Lowest on Record - Environment News Service Environment News Service Brazils Amazon Deforestation in 2011 Lowest on Record Environment News Service BRASILIA, Brazil, December 7, 2011 (ENS) - Deforestation rates in the Brazilian Amazon fell by 11.7 percent from August 2010 to July 2011, reaching the lowest rates ever recorded for the third consecutive year, according to data from the National ... Brazil Senate OKs easing of rules to limit Amazon deforestation msnbc.com Observers say the bill is likely to lead to future deforestation BBC News Brazilian Senate OKs controversial forestry bill Fox News Pakistan Daily Times - CNN - Bloomberg all 445 news articles » Deforestation Robbing Communities of their Income - Inter Press Service Deforestation Robbing Communities of their Income Inter Press Service But for some of the islands poorest residents especially widows and the wives of often-traveling fishermen continued deforestation has robbed them of their sole source of income. Sarah Namwanje used to collect timber and charcoal from the forests ... and more » FAO satellite-based survey shows world loses 72.9m hectares of forest land in ... - Ghana Business News
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ASEAN justices reach common vision on environment - India Infoline.com
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ASEAN justices reach common vision on environment India Infoline. com Chief Justices and senior judiciary from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have agreed on a common vision on the role of the judiciary in tackling regional environmental challenges, such as deforestation and illegal logging, ...
SFC smuggling mafia looting forests - Kashmir Dispatch
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SFC, smuggling mafia looting forests Kashmir Dispatch The once thick forests of Bomai, Eidipora and Pohuru known for the green wealth of Deodar trees have been wiped out by the gangs of SFC officials and timber smugglers , locals allege. Ironically, the affected forest range is adjacent to office of SFC ...
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Why no ones investigating Wall Street - Salon
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Why no ones investigating Wall Street Salon If it wanted to go after finance crooks, it could By David Sirota When it comes to our governments collective refusal to aggressively investigate much less prosecute Wall Street crime, one prevailing line of apologism implies that its all about ... and more »
60 Minutes Tough Piece on Crisis Prosecutions - Colum bia Journalism Review (blog)
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The Nation. 60 Minutes Tough Piece on Crisis Prosecutions Columbia Journalism Review (blog) A tip of the cap to 60 Minutes for an excellent report Sunday asking about the lack of criminal prosecutions on Wall Street in the wake of the financial crisis. Steve Kroft gets a half hour of TV time primarily to talk to two ... Why Hasnt the Government Gone After Mortgage Fraud? The Nation. (blog) all 3 news articles »
Why the financial crisis hasnt spawned more prosecutions - Houston Chronicle (blog)
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Houston Chronicle (blog) Why the financial crisis hasnt spawned more prosecutions Houston Chronicle (blog) The reasons we havent seen similar prosecutions in the financial crisis are as complex as the crisis itself, but one of the most glaring problems for prosecutors is proving criminal intent. A former top federal investigator tell the Wall Street ...
Chinas Chosen Few - FINS
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Chinas Chosen Few FINS There is a huge fight for [sponsors], said one banker in China who works for a Wall Street firm. In one example, Morgan Stanley is in the process of hiring a team of roughly 20 bankers, about half of whom are qualified sponsors, from JP Morgan ... and more »
Mining boom fuels economic growth - Sydney Morning Herald
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Bloomberg Mining boom fuels economic growth Sydney Morning Herald Construction and mining were the main contributors to quarterly GDP growth , adding 0.4 and 0.3 percentage points respectively, the ABS said. Moodys Economy.com ana lyst Katrina Ell said the expansion was largely due to strong resources demand. ... Mining boom fuels second consecutive quarter of robust economic growth The Australian Australias Economy Expands More Than Forecast on Consumers, Mining Growth Bloomberg Mining boom fuels economic growth Monash Weekly Monsters and Critics.com - BusinessWeek all 288 news articles »
China braces as European crisis adds to strains - CBS News
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CFA Institute Enterprising Investor (blog) China braces as European crisis adds to strains CBS News Such a scenario would slam China by crimping economic gro wth through lower demand for its exports. It would also prompt Beijing to slow the rise of its currency to a crawl exacerbating trade tensions with the US and other nations that say Chinas ... What Explains Chinas Economic Growth , And Is It Sustainable? CFA Institute Enterprising Investor (blog) Tougher year looms in 2012 China Daily all 169 news articles »
Shocks could send brittle US recovery off course - Reuters India
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Shocks could send brittle US recovery off course Reuters India Unemployment is high and wage growth is slow. Consumers, who support the vast bulk of US econom ic growth , have not yet regained sea legs. A potential collapse in the euro zone, that sends shock waves through financial markets and causes lending to ... and more »
Terrorism political violence insurance critical for sustained economic growth ... - BusinessDay
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Terrorism, political violence insurance critical for sustained economic growth ... BusinessDay As the nations economy like other emerging market across the world show huge potential for growth , attracting wide support for foreign direct investment (FDI) from ma jor developed economies in Europe, Asia and America, the need to mitigate risks of ...
Budget Austerity Works for the Wealthy - Huffington Post
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Budget Austerity Works for the Wealthy Huffington Post The austerity budget cuts of its ruling Conservative Party under Prime Minister David Cameron have brought economic growth to a halt, whereas US growth is returning to a more normal three percent rate because of US government stimulus programs. ... and more »
Europes Rescue Plan Doesnt Go Far Enough - C NBC.com
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Globe and Mail Europes Rescue Plan Doesnt Go Far Enough CNBC.com They hope that by reducing the budget deficits they will be able to restore confidence, attract investors to fund their governments and businesses, and build a path to economic growth . Paul Krugman calls this idea expansionary austerity. ... Aus stocks hold gains on eurozone hopes Sydney Morning Herald EU Summit No Spark for Rally on Lack of Growth , Prudential Says BusinessWeek EU Summit No Spark for Rally on Lack of Growth , Prudential Says Bloomberg The Associated Press all 7,276 news articles »
Lies damn lies and unemployment data - CBS News
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Los Angeles Times Lies, damn lies and unemployment data CBS News Not only that, but we need to add about 100000 jobs a month just to keep up with population growth . Instead of fishing for good news in a monthly report, if you look at the big picture, you cant help but see that were still in deep you-know-what. ... Six More Reasons Why Jobs Market Is Still Bad CNBC.com US adds 120000 jobs ; rate drops to 8.6 percent The MIT Tech Ongoing Developments in the Unemployment Conundrum Benzinga all 214 news articles »
Signs the US Economy Is Recovering? - Fox News
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Signs the US Economy Is Recovering? Fox News Keep in mind, previous recoveries have shown jobs growth in the first two years. Im not even worried about that. Im not worried about the fact that consumer incomes have not kept up with consumer spending, so its coming at the expense of savings. ...
The Arab Spring One Year On - Huffington Post
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The Arab Spring, One Year On Huffington Post While each country in the region must find its own path to change, the over-arching economic goals of the Arab Spring remain clear -- higher growth , growth that creates more jobs , and growth that is shared equitably among all strands of society. ... and more »
The Goldman Saching of Europe - ABC Online
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ABC Online The Goldman Saching of Europe ABC Online Now, its reported that Goldman made a $250 million fee on the deal and a motza on credit default swap insurance sold to Greek bond holders against the country going bust. Apparently this only became known to Prime Mini ster, George Papandreou and his ... and more »
Europe Bailout Fund Faces Downgrade If Any AAA-Rated Member Lowered by S&P - Bloomberg
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Bloomberg Europe Bailout Fund Faces Downgrade If Any AAA-Rated Member Lowered by S&P Bloomberg (Source: Bloomberg) The European Financial Stability Facility may lose its top credit rating if any of the bailout funds six guarantors face a downgrade from AAA, Standard & Poors said. We could lower the long-term credit rating on EFSF by one or ... S&P Threatens Downgrade for Europe Bailout Fund Voice of America EFSF Bailout Bonds Drop After S&P Puts Fund on Negative Watch BusinessWeek Europe bailout fund faces downgrade from S&P The Australian Fox News - ABC Online - MyFox Phoenix all 7,276 news articles »
Is the US going to bail out Europe? - Christian Science Monitor
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Christian Science Monitor Is the US going to bail out Europe? Christian Science Monitor But 20 percent of the IMFs funding comes from the US and Britain, and more money will be needed for a European bailout . By Joshua M. Brown, Guest blogger / December 6, 2011 The European flag flies amid the European Union member countries nat ional ... IMF approves another bailout tranche for Greece Economic Times IMF approves 2.2 bn for Greece bailout Firstpost IMF approves 2.2-bln-euro rescue fund for Greece Xinhua Reuters - Washington Post all 272 news articles »
Bernanke: There Was No Secret Bank Bailout And It Was Only $1.5 Trillion - Forbes
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TheStreet.com Bernanke: There Was No Secret Bank Bailout , And It Was Only $1.5 Trillion Forbes Much has been made of late over the trillions of dollars financial firms borrowed from the Federal Reserve during the 2008 financial crisis, and Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke fired back Tuesday. In a letter to the leaders of the House and Senate Committees ... Bernanke Defends Secret Bank Bailout TheStreet.com The Fed Bailouts : Money for Nothing Huffington Post Separating Fact From Fiction on the Feds Loans Wall Street Journal Bloomberg - New York Times (blog) all 149 news articles »
Corzine May Not Break Silence in Rare Subpoena of Ex-Senator - BusinessWeek
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msnbc.com Corzine May Not Break Silence in Rare Subpoena of Ex-Senator BusinessWeek Its the first of three panels that compelled him to testify about the c ollapse of MF Global Holdings Ltd., the firm he was trying to build into a Wall Street powerhouse. Lawmakers, federal regulators and the Justice Department are all investigating MF ... Why Corzine Wont Do Time Huffington Post Breakingviews: Pleading the Fifth smart but risky for Corzine Thomson Reuters News & Insight Corzine Rebuffed Internal Warnings on Risks Wall Street Journal all 511 news articles »
Analysis: Asias economy heading for yo-yo year in 2012 - Reuters
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Malaysia Star Analysis: Asias economy heading for yo-yo year in 2012 Reuters SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asias economic growt h looks set to stumble over the next few months, prompting a flurry of interest rate cuts and a spike in stimulus spending that may ultimately pave the way for a ... Analysis: Asias economy heading for yo-yo year in 2012 Baltimore Sun Nomura: Speed up economic reform momentum Malaysia Star all 21 news articles »
China: The Real Threat to the Worlds Economy - Wall Street Pit
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CFA Institute Enterprising Investor (blog) China: The Real Threat to the Worlds Economy Wall Street Pit By George Leong Dec 7, 2011, 8:18 AM Authors Website The media is all over the European debt crisis in the eurozone and app ears to be pushing aside the evidence of dangerous stalling economic growth in Chinathe worlds largest manufacturing country. ... What Explains Chinas Economic Growth , And Is It Sustainable? CFA Institute Enterprising Investor (blog) Moderating Inflation, Housing Prices, Green Growth , Nestle, Goldman Sachs and more Proactive Investors UK China braces as European crisis adds to strains The Associated Press China Daily - BBC News all 112 news articles »
Asian Currencies Decline on Europe Debt Crisis Growth Concerns - BusinessWeek
2011-12-07 23:09:04
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Bloomberg Asian Currencies Decl ine on Europe Debt Crisis, Growth Concerns BusinessWeek Concerns over economic growth remain so the gain could be limited. The yuan rose 0.07 percent to 6.3596 per dollar, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. The currency is allowed to fluctuate as much as 0.5 percent on either side of the ... Asian Stocks Fall as Aussie, Korean Won Weaken on Europe, Economic Outlook Bloomberg Asia Stocks, Copper Advance Before Europe Summit; Aussie Rises San Francisco Chronicle all 132 news articles »
Shocks could delay US recovery - Financial Post
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Financial Post Shocks could delay US recovery Financial Post Unemployment is high and wage growth is slow. Consumers, who support the vast bulk of US economic growth , have not yet regained sea legs. A potential collapse in the eurozone, that sends shock waves through financial markets and causes lending to seize ... and more »
Analysis: For China stimulus seems to be the hardest word - Reuters
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Analysis: For China, stimulus seems to be the hardest word Reuters Creating jobs is key for the stability obsessed Communist Party, which has staked its legitimacy on fast and steady economic growth . In a way, the 2008 downturn hit the global economy at a good time for China. Policymakers had been coping with a ... and more »
Trickle Down Economics Doesnt Work Obama Asserts In Economic Speech - ThinkProgress
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ThinkProgress Trickle Down Economics Doesnt Work, Obama Asserts In Economic Speech ThinkProgress Tax cuts for the wealthy, primarily those passed by Republicans in 2001 and 2003, lowered rates for the richest Americans to historically low levels but those cuts were followed by massive deficits and weak job growth , not the economic boom ... The Middle Class Grow the Economy , Not the Ric h American Progress Action Fund The Nation: Is Obama Embracing New Populism? NPR Obama lands in Kansas, pitches jobs plan Washburn Review ABC Online - World Socialist Web Site all 1,833 news articles »
Will a Eurozone Recession Put a Damper on the Worlds Fragile Economic Recovery? - Knowledge@Wharton
2011-12-07 23:09:04
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Knowledge@Wharton Will a Eurozone Recession Put a Damper on the Worlds Fragile Economic Recovery? Knowledge@Wharton Since the 2008 collapse of Lehman Brothers triggered the global financial crisis, much of the hope for global economic growth and recovery has focused on China. Now, however, even China is not as b uoyant as it has been, and a European recession could ... and more »
California leads venture funding for electric vehicle technology - Los Angeles Times
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California leads venture funding for electric vehicle technology Los Angeles Times It plans to double its employment next year, with most of the jobs coming to an auto factory in Fremont that it is refurbishing to launch production of its Model S electric sedan in 2012. We have a huge hiring plan for next year, said Arnnon Geshuri, ... and more »
The Ten Best Cities to Find a Job - The Fiscal Times
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The Fiscal Times The Ten Best Cities to Find a Job The Fiscal Times In recent months, its announced retooling plans, hired 300 new workers, and announced it would hire 1100 during the next three years. This was a place that had not seen growth in a long time, Pickett said. Louisville is also benefiting by being home ...
Wanted: Blue-Collar Workers - City Journal
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City Journal Wanted: Blue-Collar Workers City Journal Recent export growth has particularly helped companies producing capital equipment, such as John Deere and Caterpillar, and many industrial firms are even hiring more people for their plants, especially in the Midwest, the Southeast, and Texas. ...
Chinese Companies Tired of Wall Street Shift to Hong Kong: Tech - San Francisco Chronicle
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Chinese Companies Tired of Wall Street Shift to Hong Kong: Tech San Francisco Chronicle More strict oversight by New York regulators and allegations of fraud from short-seller Muddy Waters LLC have suppressed the USX China Index of 174 Chinese stocks trading on Wall Street by 21 percent this year. The gauge trades at 12 times earnings, ... and more »
Bernankes Scared And He Should Be - Gold Seek
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Bernankes Scared And He Should Be Gold Seek If Blankfein is under investigation and hiring someone of Weingartens caliber, a massive legal storm is about to begin on Wall Street . These lawsuits will involve the US Federal Reserve. And when push comes to shove, Blankfein (and other Wall Street ... and more » How the US Will Pay for the Euro Crisis - The National Interest Online USA Today How the US Will Pay for the Euro Crisis The National Interest Online US banks have claims on vulnerable euro zone countries equal to 22 percent of Tier 1 core capital; adding in derivative transactions, including gross credit default swap (CDS) exposure, brings the total to 80 percent. Total assets at risk, including US ... Forget Merkel And Sarkozy: Saint Geithner To The Rescue Seeking Alpha Asia Stocks Fall on Europe Concern; Commodities, Euro Decline San Francisco Chronicle all 8,977 news articles » Its time for a local banking system - The Guardian The Guardian Its time for a local banking system The Guardian The failure of banks to lend since the credit crunch is no secret. The availability of credit to non-financial firms has fallen by about 4% year-on-year to 23.3bn, while net lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is down 3.3%. ... Eurozone banks borrow $50bn from emergency bailout fund - The Guardian The Guardian Eurozone banks borrow $50bn from emergency bailout fund The Guardian In some member countries, that is likely to require government bailouts of cash-strapped lenders. The German newspaper Handelsblatt reported on Wednesday that Berlin could force banks to take state funds to remove the stigma of a bailout echoing ... Bailout Cancer Continues to Metastasize Tycoon Report Dollars and Sense: The Euro zone debt crisis another bailout Leavenworth Times The Fed to Bailout Europe? Wall Street Pit San Francisco Chronicle - Washington Post - Bloomberg all 740 news articles » The Fed Takes on Bloombergs Report of Massive Pre-Bailout Loans - The Atlantic Wire< br>2011-12-07 23:09:45 The Atlantic Wire The Fed Takes on Bloombergs Report of Massive Pre- Bailout Loans The Atlantic Wire In a long letter to Congress, the Federal Reserve denies the details of recent press reports on its doling out trillions of dollars in secret, emergency loans given to the big banks during the financial crisis, but he doesnt deny giving away a lot ... Bernanke Defends Secret Bank Bailout TheStreet.com Bernanke: There Was No Secret Bank Bailout , And It Was Only $1.5 Trillion Forbes Separating Fact From Fiction on the Feds Loans Wall Street Journal Business Insider - BusinessWeek - New York Times (blog) all 173 news articles » Sustainability Fact Desertification is occurring in 70 per cent of all drylands, or one-quarter of the total land area of the Earth. Section: Electric Power Infrastructure A Mismatch Between Grid Regulation and Modern Needs - New York Times (blog) CNET A Mismatch Between Grid Regulation and Modern Needs New York Times (blog) The study broke new ground in criticizing how the costs of maintaining the electricity distribution system are shared. At the moment, those costs are part of the price of a kilowatt-hour, so bigger users pay more and smaller users pay less. ... Power grid growing more vulnerable to cyber attacks, report finds Alaska Di spatch MIT researchers suggest power grid security oversight SC Magazine US Should Homeland Security control the electrical grid? Maybe CNET InformationWeek - GigaOm - PhysOrg.com all 111 news articles » Going Green: Smart Grid Drivers and Challenges for Deployments in Europe (6/12 ... - HiddenWires HiddenWires Going Green: Smart Grid Drivers and Challenges for Deployments in Europe (6/12 ... HiddenWires Current distribution systems do not allow supply adjustments based on demand. Since electricity cannot be efficiently stored, its cost depends heavily on the timing of user consumption. Smart meters allow utilities to implement demand response (DR) ... and more » Smart Grid: Dynamic Pricing and AMI For All by 2030? - Greentech Media (blog) Greentech Media (blog) Smart Grid: Dynamic Pricing and AMI For All by 2030? Greentech Media (blog) To meet modern electric needs, the authors argue that the system of paying for power distribution is broken. Less than 100 hours in the year account for 10 to 18 percent of capacity needs in North America. And yet the vast majority of electric ... US power grid is a big soft target for cyberattack MIT study shows - ITworld.com New York Times (blog) US 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 ... Power grid growing more vulnerable to cyber attacks, report finds Alaska Dispatch A Mismatch Between Grid Regulation and Modern Needs New York Times (blog) How to build a better electric grid GigaOm Reuters all 111 news articles » Smart Meters Raise Privacy Ou tcry - Internet Evolution Smart Meters Raise Privacy Outcry Internet Evolution A reality: There is no smart electric grid without smart meters, which to count as smart, must offer a real-time data flow about monitored resource consumption. (For example, the meter can tell the utility that youre showering right now.) ... Texas Faces Blackouts as Grid Supply Fails to Meet Demand - OilPrice.com Texas Faces Blackouts as Grid Supply Fails to Meet Demand OilPrice.com Source: NY Times In their 2011 long-term reliability assessment the North American Electric Reliability Corporation ( NERC ) projected that ECROTs reserve margin for peak levels will soon be more than 5% below the recommended 15% level. ... and more » Massive Battery System Captures The Wind - CleanTechnica Massive Battery System Captures The Wind CleanTechnica The farm generates e nough power for 20000 homes, and feeds power into the PJM Interconnection regional grid . But the really impressive aspect of this wind farm is a series of white shipping containers, nondescriptly nestled into the hills, ... and more » Plug-In Electric Vehicles That Can Pump Power Back Onto the Grid - NJ Spotlight Plug-In Electric Vehicles That Can Pump Power Back Onto the Grid NJ Spotlight The technology, dubbed Vehicle-to- Grid (V2G), can help grid operators like PJM Interconnection correct short-terms changes in electricity use, an issue that can affect the stability of the power system. Although the problem, dubbed fre quency regulation ... Sustainable Energy and MicroPlanet Partner to Bring Low-Cost Smart Power ... - Middle East North Africa Financial Network Sustainable Energy and MicroPlanet Partner to Bring Low-Cost Smart Power ... Middle East North Africa Financial Network The Companys patented inverter technologies are a breakthrough in power inverter design and capabilities for all forms of distributed generation and smart grid applications. Sustainable Energys 2nd generation PARALEX inverter is reporting 99.8% ... and more » Panelist debate the impact of electric cars on the power grid - FuelFix (blog) FuelFix (blog) Panelist debate the impact of electric cars on the power grid FuelFix (blog) The most common current charging systems 120 volts and 240 volts require hours to charge todays vehicles and generally wont pose problems to distribution systems, which move power from the bulk power grid to homes and businesses, Davis said. ... and more » New Lab to Help Utilities See Grid of the Future - RenewableEnergyWorld.com RenewableEnergyWorld.com New Lab to Help Utilities See Grid of the Future RenewableEnergyWorld.com The North American electric grid the worlds most complex transmission and distribution system also is referred to as the worlds largest machine. That same machine has run reliably on coal, natural gas and nuclear energy for decades. ... NREL releases report on testing electric vehicles to optimize their ... - Environmental Expert (press release) NREL releases report on testing electric vehicles to optimize their ... Environmental Expert (press release) Researchers at the US Department of Energys National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have released a technical report that could help improve the performance of electric vehicles (EVs) and the efficiency of the electric utility grids that power ... and more » The Future Of The Electric Grid May Be More Costly And Less Reliable - AOL Energy New York Times (blog) The Future Of The Electric Grid May Be More Costly And Less Reliable AOL Energy The Future of the Electric Grid , released Monday, says the current grid is delivering power reliably, but the business and government structures behind it have accreted over the last century. Utility performance data is not available in an organized ... US power grid is a big, soft target for cyberattack, MIT study shows ITworld.com A Mismatch Between Grid Regulation and Modern Needs New York Times (blog) Power grid growing more vulnerable to cyber attacks, report finds Alaska Dispatch GigaOm - Reuters - Government Technology all 120 news articles » Smart Grid Is A Bright Spot For Utilities In The Upcoming Year - Renew Grid HiddenWires Smart Grid Is A Bright Spot For Utilities In The Upcoming Year Renew Grid As larger investor-owned utility projects - such as those from Pacific Gas & Electric and Oncor - are completed, municipal and cooperative entities will drive new smart grid deployments, according to IDC. 2. With a compound annual growth rate of 13%, ... Surging Smart Meter Shipments in EMEA and Asia/Pacific Drive Worldwide Market ... MarketWatch (press release) all 25 news articles » 25 Emerging Market Countries will be $27 to $49 Billion Smart Grid Opportunity ... - PR Newswire (press release) 25 Emerging Market Countries will be $27 to $49 Billion Smart Grid Opportunity ... PR Newswire (press release) Smart grid offers emerging markets a number of potential benefits. Countries can improve overall electric utility reliability, reduce electricity theft rates, manage surging demand and incorporate new sources of renewable energy. ... and more » Napervilles meters and their foes - Intelligent Utility Intelligent Utility Napervilles meters and their foes Intelligent Utility (My thanks to Mark Curran, director of utilities - electric in Naperville, who in March and earlier this week answered his own phone and spent an hour on both occasions answering my every question, including my devils advocate exercises.) ... Sustainability Fact Glaciers and mountain snows are rapidly melting—for example, Montana\'s Glacier National Park now has only 27 glaciers, versus 150 in 1910. Section: Employee Worth Enough Already of Work-Life Balance - Huffington Post (blog) Enough Already of Work-Life Balance Huffington Post (blog) The law does not mandate work-life balance , nor does it require companies to ignore and stop valuing ultimate dedication, however unhealthy that may be for family life, said Judge Preska last summer regarding the Bloomberg discrimination case ... Flexible working better for your hea lth - BUPA Flexible working better for your health BUPA If employees have more control over their working hours, then its likely they will manage their work-life balance better, benefiting themselves or their employer. However, the study has focused on one very specific group of people, mostly educated, ... and more » Will our future leaders be the first sustainable generation? - The Guardian (blog) The Guardian (blog) Will our future leaders be the first sustainable generation? The Guardian (blog) Creating social and environmental value (34%) is lifted off the bottom ranking only by the chance to work internationally (30%), and far behind job satisfaction (84%) and work life balance (78%). There is, however, significant variation between the ... and more » The Myth of the Work-Life Balance - Big Think (blog) The Myth of the Work-Life Balan ce Big Think (blog) Many companies extol the value of work-life balance for their employees, but the reality for senior executives? There isnt any. Frequently, stressed and harried managers look up the organization hierarchy and assume that theyll have greater control ... Class warrior? - Chicago Tribune New York Times Class warrior? Chicago Tribune He reflects the evolution of his party, which favors a broad social safety net but accepts the need for largely free markets. Price controls, once beloved by Democrats, have long since ceased being an option. Breaking up big companies is of f the table. ... Carolyn Kaster/AP NPR all 437 news articles » Op-Ed: Occupy the Future: Taxes and inequality - The Stanford Daily Op-Ed: Occupy the Future: Taxes and inequality The Stanford Daily Cutting these programs, he argued, represented the broader attack on the social safety net that has compounded rising structural inequality in the past few decades, contributing to the broad demand for easy credit. The impact of these cuts was ... and more » Rutgers Unemployment Study: Youre screwed. - Sal on (blog) Rutgers Unemployment Study: Youre screwed. Salon (blog) Its difficult for anyone who has retained a decent job through the ongoing economic crisis to fully grasp how many of your friends, neighbors and families have been truly gutted by both job loss and GOP-inspired social safety net reductions. ... Sustainability Fact Biogas can be produced from a wide variety of available organic materials and wastes, including sewage sludge, animal manure, municipal/industrial organic waste, stillage from ethanol production, crop residues, and specially grown energy crops. Section: Energy Storage New Proteins Better batteries and Digital Grids - R & D Magazine New Proteins, Better batteries and Digital Grids R & D Magazine (24 October 2011, Nikkei Shimbun) Toyota Motors, Tokyo Institution of Technology and High Energy Accelerator Research Organization have developed a prototype storage battery which provides same level of driving distance as gasoline engine car, ... Midwest companies hel ping military go green - Finance and Commerce Finance and Commerce Midwest companies helping military go green Finance and Commerce A new approach by Plymouth-based Entropy Solutions Inc. employs thermal energy storage materials called Pure Temp into the lining of tents to reduce the need for diesel generators to power air conditioners in the summer and heaters in the winter. ... RESEARCH AND STRATEGIC PRIORTIES FOR ENERGY CRITICAL ELEMENTS; COMMITTEE ... - Power Engineering Magazine RESEARCH AND STRATEGIC PRIORTIES FOR ENERGY CRITICAL ELEMENTS; COMMITTEE ... Power Engineering Magazine At DOE, were investing $35 billion in Recovery funds in electric vehicles; batteries and advanced energy storage ; a smarter and more reliable electric grid; and wind and solar technologies, among many other areas. We are aiming to double our renewable ... Sustainability Fact Children trafficked into one form of labor may be later sold into another, as with girls from rural Nepal, who are recruited to work in carpet factories but are then trafficked into the sex industry over the border in India Section: Extreme Weather Parched Texas gets a taste of rain - Environment & Energy Publishing Environment & Energy Publishing Parched Texas gets a taste of rain Environment & Energy Publishing HOUSTON -- Healthy rainfall over Texas through much of November and over the weekend is helping to soften the blow of this years record drought , but officials warn the state is in no way out of the oven yet. By some accounts, parts of Texas received ... After Days of Rain, the Drought is Still Here StateImpact Ohio A Good Soaking Rain, But the Drought Isnt Ov er KUT News Rain does little to redeem lake levels Austin News KVUE all 6 news articles » Severe storm to lash city - WA today WA today Severe storm to lash city WA today Perth is bracing for its most severe storms since the hail barrage of March 2010, with hundreds of airline passengers among those already affected by the extreme weather pattern. More than 30 international and domestic Qantas flights in and out of ... and more » Floods landslides fire and drought: Extreme weather the norm in 2011 - CN N Floods, landslides, fire and drought : Extreme weather the norm in 2011 CNN Water swelled over the banks of the Fitzroy RIver in Rockhampton, Queensland inundating the city with muddy brown water as floods engulfed the southeast of the state in January. London (CNN) -- Global mean temperatures this year ... and more » Feds say extreme weather events on the rise - Houston Chronicle Deseret News Feds say extreme weather events on the rise Houston Chronicle With our changing climate the nation must be prepared for more frequent extreme weather in the future. NOAAs analysis of billion dollar disasters, which includes tornadoes, Hurricane Irene, Mississippi River flooding and winter storms, ... NOAA: 2011 sets record for billion dollar weather disasters Washington Post (blog) US Experiences A Dozen Billion-Dollar Weather Disasters in 2011 PlanetSave.com Billion-dollar weather disasters smash US record Seattle Post Intelligencer Deseret News all 355 news articles » UNECE Promotes Transboundary Cooperation and Climate Change Adaptation in the ... - Insurance News Net (press release) UNECE Promotes Transboundary Cooperation and Climate Change Adaptation in the ... Insurance News Net (press release) On 1 December experts in the pilot project Reducing vulnerability to extreme floods and climate change in the Dniester Basin discussed how to reduce risks from climate change -- and especially flooding -- by improving the adaptive capacity of the ... US sees 12 billion-dollar weather disasters so far this year setting a record - Syracuse.com (blog) Syracuse.com (blog) US sees 12 billion-dollar weather disasters so far this year, setting a record Syracuse.com (blog) By AP View full sizeFile photo / AP, 2011Residents in Schenectady, NY, watch rising flood waters of the Mohawk River, which was swollen by rain from Hurricane Irene, in this photo from Sept. 8. Americas wild weather year has hit yet another new high: ... and more » 60% chance of active hurricane season - WWL First News 60% chance of active hurricane season WWL First News It looks like were in for another active hurricane season. Th e climate research team at Colorado State University gives a 60 percent chance of that happening. Read more. The major contenders for next years presidential election are signing up to get ... Weather disasters hit a record number in the US this year - Toronto Star Weather disasters hit a record number in the US this year Toronto Star A man sits in front of a destroyed apartment building following the devastating tornado that hit Joplin, Missouri in May. Twisters were especially deadly this year, according to data released today. Seth Borenstein Associated Press WASHIN GTONAmerica ... and more » Severe weather across Scotland to cause major travel disruption - Rail.co stv.tv Severe weather across Scotland to cause major travel disruption Rail.co With such severe weather forecast, Transport Scotland is urging people to pay attention to police travel warnings. Police advise that conditions for travel between 3pm and 6pm are likely to be extremely poor and significant delays are expected. ... Extreme weather to make for treacherous driving conditions Easycar News BRITAIN FACES KILLER ARCTIC BLAST Express.co.uk Keeping you informed of any extreme conditions expected throughout the winter ... stv.tv The Guardian - Mirror.co.uk - letsrecycle.com all 1,072 news articles » Antarctic Weather History Lesson Everyone Should Know - Chattanooga Times Free Press Antarctic Weather History Lesson Everyone Should Know Chattanooga Times Free Press The military wanted to know how to protect soldiers in extreme weather conditions. The new Wind Chill Index served that purpose. Passel told me once that he had nearly forgotten about this work until a late night ride back to Texas from Louisiana. ... Sustainability Fact Around 27-28 percent of all children in developing countries are estimated to be underweight or stunted. The two regions that account for the bulk of the deficit are South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Section: Fair Trade New Findings Show Consumer Spending has Ballooned on Fair Trade Products by 24% - PR Web (press release) New Findings Show Consumer Spending has Ballooned on Fair Trade Products by 24% PR Web (press release) Consumers are examining how and where they spend their dollars, ultimately leading many to rely on Fair Trade products to get the most bang for their buck, both in terms of economic and environmental impact, as well as quality and meaning. ... and more » Would You Kill for Coffee? - ROASTe (blog) Would You Kill for Coffee? ROASTe (blog) It goes beyond looking or the Fair Trade logo on the coffees that I buy -- I like to look a little deeper and know about the philosophy of the company, how they do business and who they do busines with. With the recent announcement that Fair Trade USA ... Making the World Better with Fair Trade - Patch.com Making the World Better with Fair Trade Patch.com Before Jill Carpe opened her fair trade store in on Spring Street 19 years ago, she had the best preparation possibleshe ran a gift shop in the Central American country of Belize. I had a little store on an island and I sold bathing suits, T-shirts, ... Sustainability Fact Chlorine production for PVC uses almost as much energy as the annual output of eight medium-sized nuclear power plants each year. Section: Food Security Brazil Ghana show India way in food security - Newsbullet Brazil, Ghana show India way in food security Newsbullet The selection of winners for the 25th World Food Prize the former Brazil president, Luiz Incio Lula da Silva, and the former Ghana president, John Agyekum Kufuor was a recognition of the role political will can play in ensuring food security , ... USDA Invests in Micronutrient-Forti fied Food Aid in Six Countries to Improve ... - USDA.gov (press release) USDA Invests in Micronutrient-Fortified Food Aid in Six Countries to Improve ... USDA.gov (press release) Our efforts to support global food security are important to the many people around the world who do not have access to nutritious and safe food. Fresh approaches to food assistance are also critically important to the sustainable economic growth of ... and more » Horn of Africa: Rain for some people hunger for most - Reuters AlertNet Horn of Africa: Rain for some people, hunger for most Reuters AlertNet The food security outlook for the coming months depends largely on the extent of rains between now and December, the Food and Agriculture Organisation and the Famine Early Warning Network, (FEWS NET), say. Rainfall is expected to be normal to ... Africa faces grim food prospects in next 10 years - Afrique en Ligue Ghana Business News Africa faces grim food prospects in next 10 years Afrique en Ligue Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - New research has revealed that Africa will face significantly lower crop yields in the next 10 years as a result of increasing temperatures threatening the food security of millions. The new report on climate change and ... Africa can increase food production despite climate change Dione Ghana Business News Africa can increase food yield despite climate change challenges, ECAs Dione StarAfrica.com Climate change to lower crop yields, new research says Daily Monitor BusinessLIVE - New Business Ethiopia - Times LIVE all 8 news articles » Canada lines up at least $200m aid for Africa Ghana benefits from food ... - Ghana Business News Ghana Business News Canada lines up at least $200m aid for Africa, Ghana benefits from food ... Ghana Business News Within these 25 initiatives, Canada, through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is supporting 23 projects encompassing all of CIDAs thematic priority areas Children and Youth, Food Security and Sustainable Economic Growth, ... Foreign Agro-Investors Eye BA - Middle East North Africa Financial Network < font face=\'Times New Roman, Times, Serif\' size=\'2\' color=\'black\'>Foreign Agro-Investors Eye BA Middle East North Africa Financial Network Touching on the theme for this years celebration, Grow More Food: Research For Sustainable Agricultural Development, Mr. Nyamekye-Marfo described the issue of food security as a critical one, noting that a countrys ability to meet her food ... Agric needs more money - experts The Observer (blog) Improving Agricultural Research Ghana Broadcasting Corporation all 3 news articles »
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Biosecurity calls for farm leadership - Weekly Times Now
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Biosecurity c alls for farm leadership Weekly Times Now Yet the set of challenges that lie ahead of agrifood supply chains that come under this topic present the biggest threats to our future food security . If you look realistically at the scarcity of limited resources required for future food supplies, ...
Sustainability Fact
Globally 3.575 million people die each year from water-related disease.
Section: Fuel Cell
SA can become leader in fuel cell technology - ESI Africa
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SA can become leader in fuel cell technology ESI Africa She said hydrogen fuel cells using platinum catalysts were efficient and scalable, while representing a proven technology that could provide clean and cost-effective power. Momentum is building in the global fuel cell market to accelerate the ... Amplats sees SA as leader in fuel cells Business Day all 2 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
The average office worker in the US uses 10,000 sheets of copy paper each year. That's four million tons of copy paper used annually. Office workers in the US generate approximately two pounds of paper and paperboard products every day.
Section: Geoengineering
Unprecedented Legislation Raises Awareness of Geoengineering - The Epoch Times
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The Epoch Times Unprecedented Legislation Raises Awareness of Geoengineering The Epoch Times The legislation seeks to raise local and international awareness on the serious impact of geoengineering , said Rosiland Peterson, who helped write the initial legislation. The term geoengineering describes activities that are designed to manipulate the ...
Giant sunshades on the horizon to combat climate change - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
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Giant sunshades on the horizon to combat climate change Scoop.co.nz (press release) One consequence of such an outcome was the potential for countries suffering severe climate impacts to engage in geo-engineering to create giant sunshades, suspended from balloons or other aerial technology, which already looked unbelievably cheap. ... and more »
Scientists may give Earth some sunscreen - Peoples World
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Peoples World Scientists may give Earth some sunscreen Peoples World Executing any of those options would be part of a process called geoengineering - deliberately altering the planet and its climate by way of human intervention. But as with any controversial scientific procedure, the inevitable question must be asked: ... and more »
Sustainability Fact
The cost per square foot for buildings seeking LEED certification falls into the existing range of costs for buildings not seeking LEED certification.
Section: Geothermal
BSU geothermal project closes Greenbelt tunnel near Julia Davis Park - The Idaho Statesman
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BSU geothermal project closes Greenbelt tunnel near Julia Davis Park The Idaho Statesman Bikers and walkers should take note: A Boise State University geothermal construction project will temporarily close a Greenbelt tunnel on the north side of the Boise River under Capitol Boulevard. The closure, which starts Thursday, is expected to ... and more »
Going through the phases - Ball State Daily News
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Going through the phases Ball State Daily News The geothermal project is currently running tests on the system. Ball States geothermal project a massive cost-cutting endeavor and the only one of its kind is easing into Phase 2 with little fanfare as funding continues to wane, ...
Landsat satellites track Yellowstones underground heat - Science Codex
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Science Codex Landsat satellites track Yellowstones underground heat Science Codex If that geothermal development outside of the park begins, we need to know whether thats going to cause Old Faithful to suddenly stop spewing, says Rick Lawrence of Montana State University. Geothermal energy development is here to stay, ...
How Africas Huge Renewable Energy Stores Could Help Bridge Power Gap (AfDB) - AllAfrica.com
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Times LIVE How Africas Huge Renewable Energy Stores Could Help Bridge Power Gap (AfDB) AllAfrica.co m The good news is that the continent has huge stores of renewable energy resources such as hydro, wind, solar and geothermal power. Chairing the discussion was Hla Cheikhrouhou from the African Development Bank (AfDB), which is expanding its support ... Plugging in to Missouri Kansas City Star GREEN DEALS: Trillion-dollar baby Climate Spectator Tall Hurdles for Renewable Energy Policy in 2012 RenewablesBiz Wall Street Journal - Power Engineering Magazine - North American Windpower all 247 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
Since launching in 2000, Fairtrade bananas now account for 1 in 4 bananas sold in the UK.
Section: Green Consumerism
Consumers abandon Green to save money. - 4Hoteliers
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Consumers abandon Green to save money. 4Hoteliers Thats an over 20 percent reduction that changed their usage of green products or switched to conventional ones. At the same time, there was a rise in the percentage of non- green consumers ---from 15 percent to 22 percent. Among green consumers ... and more »
We need a sustainability movement to make green living the norm - The Guardi an (blog)
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The Guardian (blog) We need a sustainability movement to make green living the norm The Guardian (blog) The penny dropped for us as we listened to our research subjects talk about how hard it is socially to be a green -acting consumer in America today. A Chicago vegan told us she felt like an outcast at the neighbourhood barbecue as her hostess made jokes ...
An Eco-Friendly Christmas Tree - Huffington Post (blog)
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Daily Mail An Eco-Friendly Christmas Tree Huffington Post (blog) Early reports from around the nation indicate that these sidewalk entrepreneurs are doing well, with initial sales higher than during the last few years, perhaps reflecting increasing consumer confidence levels. In the past, Christmas trees were ... Oh, Tannenbaum: Christmas tree sales support Boys & Girls Clubs The News Herald Real versus artificial trees comes down to preference Daily American Online Guide to selecting the right Christmas tree Poughkeepsie Journal MiamiHerald.com - BlissTree all 256 news articles »
Have I Fallen in Love with Walmart? - Sustainable Business Forum
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Have I Fallen in Love with Walmart? Sustainable Business Forum ... and otherswho spend their lives working with companies to improve environmental performance tell me that Walmarts efforts to green its supply chain, including the index, have already had a big impact on the entire consumer products industry. ...
Economic Inequality Is Not Sustainable - Center For American Progress
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Center F or American Progress Economic Inequality Is Not Sustainable Center For American Progress As consumer activist Elizabeth Warren (with her daughter Amelia Warren Tyagi) documented, Americans debts are the direct result of a hollowed out middle class. Families borrowed to make ends meet, to cover health care costs, to put a child through ...
Is the marketing department blocking your green ambitions? - Business Green (blog)
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Is the marketing department blocking your green ambitions? Business Green (blog) Countless other green firms have undertaken workshops and market research which has proved that the right sort of environmental messaging can resonate. In addition to there being a sizable green consumer market for marketing departments to target, ... and more »
Sustainable city and sustainable transport - Financial Express Bangladesh
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Sustainable city and sustainable transport Financial Express Bangladesh Mega city Dhaka is the focal point and driver of development in the country and it is also the largest consumer of natural resources as well as the biggest source of pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Urbanisation, population growth and mass ...
Customer Loyalty Drives Sustainable Growth - Apparel Magazine
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Customer Loyalty Drives Sustainable Growth Apparel Magazine Worthy causes will continue to influence consumer brand loyalty. A study from Cone Communications found that consumers are more likely to pick a brand based on charities or causes it supports. A full 94 percent of responding consumers said they would ... Loyalty 360 Releases Top 12 Customer Loyalty Trends for 2012 DigitalJournal.com (press release) all 7 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
There were an estimated ten million Indians living in the Amazonian Rainforest five centuries ago. Today there are less than 200,000.
Section: Green Industry
How the Recession is Changing Peoples Views of Green Products Companies - SustainableBusiness.com
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How the Recession is Changing Peoples Views of Green Products, Companies SustainableBusiness.com The Green Revolution is turning out to be more of a Green Evolution, at least for now. Before 2009, the number of green products on the market was rapidly increasing as was competition among industry players to be seen as green among an increasingly ... and more »
Sino-German eco-park attracting investment - China Daily
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China Daily Sino-German eco-park attracting investment China Daily The park is expected to be fully operational in 10 years and, when completed, will be a world-class venue for green industry . The first phase, covering 3.5 sq km, will be developed during the next three to five years. Meanwhile, the growth rate of EU ... and more »
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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: Green Investing
Forbes Top 30 Social Entrepreneurs List Lacks Social Entrepreneurs - Triple Pundit
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Triple Pundit Forbes Top 30 Social Entrepreneurs List Lacks Social Entrepreneurs Triple Pundit The second is Alvaro Rodrguez Arregui of IGNIA, an impact investing venture capital firm that invests in companies that work to assist the millions of Mexicans who lack decent housing, health care and clean water. All the rest of the people on this ... and more »
Sustainability Fact
Making a ton of paper from recycled paper saves up to 17 trees and uses 50 percent less water than does creating paper from virgin pulp.
Section: Green IT
CA Technologies Named a Leader in Energy Management Software - Sacramento Bee
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CA Technologies Named a Leader in Energy Management Software Sacramento Bee The report stated that the company demonstrated proven best-in-class integration capabilities with power monitoring for data center -specific equipment such as UPS units, servers and storage for customers. The report also gave the company leading ... and more »
Sustainability Fact
Just 125 countries, with 62% of the world\'s population, have a free or partly free press.
Section: Healthcare Reform
Qualcomm Launches Mobile Health Company New Cloud Medical Data Platform - eWeek
2011-12-06 20:52:44
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M2M World News Qualcomm Launches Mobile Health Company, New Cloud Medical Data Platform eWeek Qualcomm has announced it will form a new subsidiary, called Qualcomm Life, to manage the development of the companys mobile health platforms. The new company, formerly known as Qualcomm Wireless Health, will focus on connecting mobile devices through ... Qualcomm makes big splash into mobile health , remote monitoring FierceMobileHealthcare (press release) Qualcomm creates new mobile health company Healthcare IT News Qualcomm Forms Subsidiary, Fund to Pursue Mobile Health Solutions San Diego Business Journal Total Telecom - Rethink Wireless - Sacramento Bee all 74 news articles »
Sebelius lauds smartphones at mHealth Summit - Healthcare IT News
2011-12-06 20:52:44
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Sebelius lauds smartphones at mHealth Summit Healthcare IT News So said Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and other speakers, such as Eric Topol, vice chairman of the West Wireless Health Institute, at the mHealt h Summit, a three-day conference and exhibition on mobile health technology at the ...
Qualcomm unveils wireless health system - SignOnSanDiego.com
2011-12-06 20:52:44
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Qualcomm unveils wireless health system SignOnSanDiego.com Future investments will focus on biosensors, software and health care analytics. Qualcomm said 40 potential customers are already using or considering its platform. Valencia declined to say how many people work at Qualcomm Life, the new mobile health ...
Telehealth to benefit 3 million NHS patients - Public Service
2011-12-06 20:52:51
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Public Service Telehealth to benefit 3 million NHS patients Public Service The NHS is to rollout telehealth technologies on an unprecedented industrial scale, with monitoring devices set to be installed in millions of homes as part of plans announced by David Cameron, but fears of worsening isolating for vulnerable patients ... Millions to get tele-health help The Press Association Remote healthcare for three million patients Telegraph.co.uk Three million patients to perform their own DIY check-ups under remote-care plan Daily Mail The Independent - BBC News - dh.gov.uk all 940 news articles »
Home Health Advocates Push Remote Monitoring In Medicare - Kaiser Health News
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Kaiser Health News Home Health Advocates Push Remote Monitoring In Medicare Kaiser Health News Telehealth and remote monitoring are really going to be solutions in the future. The reimbursement and policy piece is what were waiting to catch up. Medicare and most private insurers do not reimburse for home health care technology despite its ... and more »
Doctors patients connected: Robot improves access to neurologist - Merced Sun-Star
2011-12-06 20:52:51
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Merced Sun-Star Doctors, patients connected: Robot improves access to neurologist Merced Sun-Star Mercy will be able to offer this service through a three-year lease agreement with Mercy Neurological Institute and its Telehealth Network program. The hospital will pay around $18000 for the first year, and about $12000 for the next two years. ...
Sustainability Fact
Between 1997 and 2007, bottled water consumption in the U.S. more than doubled, from 13.4 gallons per person to 29.3 gallons per person.
Section: High Speed Rail
Californians would reject bullet train in revote polls finds - Los Angeles Times
2011-12-06 20:52:57
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Los Angeles Times Californians would reject bullet train in revote, polls finds Los Angeles Times who has long asserted that he supports the concept of high-speed rail, said the California project was the one hope for a true bullet train but now appears to be in disarray. Voters approved the project when they passed Proposition 1A by almost 53% ... Chorus grows against bullet train Desert Dispatch Bullet Strain? California Voters Want High Speed Rail Re-vote HispanicBusiness.com Dan Walters: Californias high-speed train losing public support Sacramento Bee Long Beach Press-Telegram - KCRA Sacramento - Transportation Nation all 159 news articles »
High speed rail link for Scotland mooted - BBC News
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Scotsman High speed rail link for Scotland mooted BBC News The SNP government is considering a high speed rail network for Scotland on condition UK politicians improve the line all the way to the border. The news comes as it outlined a 12.8bn building plan for Scotlands roads, hospitals, schools and prisons. ... High - s peed rail should extend to Scotland Scotsman Scotland commits to high - speed rail extension Public Finance 9am Briefing: Scottish Government announces high - speed rail link Edinburgh Evening News Herald Scotland - SNP (press release) - stv.tv all 103 news articles »
At $100 billion Californians have 2d thoughts about high-cost high-speed rail - Investors Business Daily
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KQED (blog) At $100 billion, Californians have 2d thoughts about high-cost, high - speed rail Investors Business Daily Lets face it: Our president, the one who had so many outstanding parki ng tickets when he was just Barack Obama, has rail envy. Just judging from the number of times hes mentioned the high - speed rail system of China, which has one party rule so no ... As the High - Speed Rail Debate Rages On, Stanford Historian Becomes Big Critic KQED (blog) Poll casts cloud over high - speed rail project San Jose Mercury News City supports high speed rail for the north state The Sacramento Press The Detroit News - Gas 2.0 all 205 news articles »
Hi Speed Rail too expensive? Let the Irish build it - Irish Central
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Slate Magazine Hi Speed Rail too expensive? Let the Irish build it Irish Central Californias estimated costs to build a high speed rail system between Los Angeles and the San Francisco bay area have now risen to 100 billion dollars. Original estimates presented to voters just three years ago pegged the price at a measly 43 billion ... High - Speed Rail Is Dead in America. Should We Mourn It? Slate Magazine EDITORIAL: Its time for somebody to stop this train: The high speed rail plan ... Milpitas Post all 2 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
In the developing world, 24,000 children under the age of five die every day from preventable causes like diarrhea contracted from unclean water.
Section: Hybrid Vehicles
Toyota Hybrids Go From Strength to Strength - BusinessWeek
2011-12-06 20:53:13
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Bloomberg Toyota Hybrids Go From Strength to Strength BusinessWeek Nissan Motor Co. plans to introduce a plug-in hybrid by 2015 to complement its gas-free electric Leaf compact. The automaker has sold about 20000 Leaf compacts since they went on sale on December last year. Honda Motor Co. has said it will embrace the ... Toyota Gives Hybrids T estosterone, Plans Hybrid Tundra Pickup Green Car Reports British Gas named electric vehicle charger supplier for Toyota Energy Efficiency News First Drive: Honda Plug-In Hybrid Mule Automobile Magazine TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk (blog) all 36 news articles »
From the February 2012 issue of Truck Trend - TruckTrend Magazine
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TruckTrend Magazine From the February, 2012 issue of Truck Trend TruckTrend Magazine By GR Whale It seems electric or hybrid - electric vehicles are here to stay, from the smallest golf-cart-size car to commercial-grade work trucks. The recent proliferation has added park ing and charging anxiety to range anxiety, an issue that has ... Ordinance would exempt electric cars from city parking fees Las Vegas Review - Journal How electric cars got stuck in first gear Macleans.ca Investment in states green car industry increases San Francisco Chronicle all 8 news articles »
GM near possible Volt battery fix-sources - Reuters
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gulfnews.com GM near possible Volt battery fix-sources Reuters The plug-in hybrid costs $40000 before a $7500 federal tax credit. GM has been losing money on the vehicle because of the Volts high development costs and low sales volume. The Obama admi nistration has been a strong proponent of electric vehicles like ... November 2011 Dashboard: The Rebound Continues Hybrid Cars News GMs electric car tops owner-satisfaction survey gulfnews.com Chevy Volt battery may be redesigned for improved safety Autoblog (blog) TheNewsTribune.com - Autos.ca - SustainableBusiness.com all 438 news articles »
Honda Says its Cars Will Be Industrys Most Efficient in Three Years - MotorTrend Magazine
2011-12-06 20:53:13
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MotorTrend Magazine Honda Says its Cars Will Be Industrys Most Efficient in Three Years MotorTrend Magazine Winning back brownie points with enthusiasts is Earth Dreams new SH-AWD hybrid system. Likely to be incorporated into Acuras, electric SH-AWD will use a 308-hp 3.5-liter V-6 to power the front wheels and two electric motors producing 40-hp and 96 ... Honda Vows To Lead in Fuel Economy In All Segments Within Three Years Automobile Magazine all 9 news articles »
Honda Hybrid has fire in its belly - inmycommunity
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inmycommunity Honda Hybrid has fire in its belly inmycommunity The 1.5litre petrol engine and an electric motor combine to put out 91kW and 174Nm the most powerful in its class an d it can take the 1160kg coupe to 100km/h in 9.7 seconds. The Sport model has a six-speed manual transmission and the Luxury a CVT ...
CEO for the Week: Can Tesla Motors Make Electric Cars Mainstream? - Wharton Journal
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Wharton Journal CEO for the Week: Can Tesla Motors Make Electric Cars Mainstream? Wharton Journal While strong in hybrids, Toyota lacks a fully electric vehicle. Also, Toyotas battery expertise in its hybrid vehicles is in nickel-metal hydride batteries. Tesla would provide experience with the up and coming lithium-ion battery chemistry. ... New electric car visits the MEA Energy FM all 4 news articles »
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TruckTrend Magazine Ordinance would exempt electric cars from city parking fees Las Vegas Review - Journal Such requirements exclude popular hybrid drive vehicles , such as the Toyota Prius. Lloyd Reece, an electric car enthusiast who is on a waiting list to buy a Nissan Leaf, said the move would be good news for people planning to head downtown in an ... From the February, 2012 issue of Truck Trend TruckTrend Magazine Investment in states green car industry increases San Francisco Chronicle How electric cars g ot stuck in first gear Macleans.ca all 8 news articles »
Will the Volts problems zap electric car sales? - Fortune (blog)
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Fortune (blog) Will the Volts problems zap electric car sales? Fortune (blog) In the US, hybrid and electric vehicles only make up about 2% of automotive sales, according to car-buying site Edmunds.com. Some green car advocates worry that bad press could trim the budding categorys prospects. According to David Friedman, ... Electric Nissan Leaf now sold in WMass WWLP 22News Why Nissan Leaf Wont Save You Money On Gas Invention & Technology News Nissan labels dirty power claims bullshit Sydney Morni ng Herald Green Car Reports - Independent Online all 102 news articles »
We try Hondas cutting-edge electric SH-AWD system - Autoblog (blog)
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We try Hondas cutting-edge electric SH-AWD system Autoblog (blog) Honda is hard at work on a hybrid evolution of the companys already trick Super Handling All-Wheel Drive system. No more, says CEO Takanobu Ito. Honda has embarked on a multi-tier technology binge that Ito says will have Honda at the forefront of fuel ...
Obama administration continues fuel-efficien cy push - Automotive World
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Obama administration continues fuel-efficiency push Automotive World ... truck emissions by about 32% between MY 2016 and MY 2025. Actual reductions might differ, since the proposal includes incentives and credits for electric and plug-in hybrid -electric vehicles, off-cycle technologies (like adaptive cruise control), ...
Sustainability Fact
Recycling one million laptops saves enough energy to power 3,657 American homes in a year.
Section: International Collaboration
Brazil Pushes for Sustainable Development Goals - Inter Press Service
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Brazil Pushes for Sustainable Development Goals Inter Press Service ... to the United Nations , as have 70 other countries and a number of NGOs, making a total of 600 documents to be discussed at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, better known as Rio+20, to be held in June 2012 in Rio de Janeiro. ...
UN - Secretary-Generals remarks at event on Clean Industrial Revolution 6 ... - ISRIA (registration)
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UN - Secretary-Generals remarks at event on Clean Industrial Revolution, 6 ... ISRIA (registration) We need to find a new, sustainable path to the future we want. Last year, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution declaring 2012 the International Year of Sustainable Energy for All. This September, I launched my Sustainable Energy for ... and more »
2011 Transparency International CPI Report shows 80% of humans live under ... - Gizmag
2011-12-06 20:53:59
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2011 Transparency International CPI Report shows 80% of humans live under ... Gizmag Corruption distorts national and international trade. Corruption jeopardizes sound governance and ethics in the private sector. Corruption threatens domestic and international security and the sustainability of natural resources. ... and more »
USAID CU-Boulder partner to study water resources in Asia mountains - CU Boulder News & Events
2011-12-06 20:53:59
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CU Boulder News & Events USAID, CU-Boulder partner to study water resources in Asia mountains CU Boulder News & Events They are looking at this challenge from a sustainability perspective, including what is going to happen to rivers like the Indus and the Brahmaputra in the next 20 years. The researchers will use remote-sensing satellite data from NASA, the European ... and more »
Welcome to the World - Huffington Post (blog)
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Welcome to the World Huffington Post (blog) Their impact is an engine for international development and local sustainable growth. Earlier this summer, I spoke with someone about our investments in projects that deliver education, health and apprenticeships to street children in India. ... and more »
Secretary-General Urges Governments to Take Long-term View on Renewable Energy ... - IEWY News
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Secretary-General Urges Governments to Take Long-term View on Renewable Energy ... IEWY News Six months later, at the Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, we will announce commitments from the private sector, Go vernments and civil society that will drive our agenda forward. Many of you in this room today are from the ... and more »
To Nobel Laureate Symposium on Global Sustainability Secretary-General ... - IEWY News
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To Nobel Laureate Symposium on Global Sustainability , Secretary-General ... IEWY News I look forward to the Panels report as we move towards the Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development. Rio+20 is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to complet e the unfinished business of 1992 to make sustainable development a ...
Africa Slow in Seeking Carbon Emission Aid Despite Urgent Needs (AfDB) - AllAfrica.com
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Africa Slow in Seeking Carbon Emission Aid Despite Urgent Needs (AfDB) AllAfrica.com Countries around the world can submit proposals to the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCC) for assistance in dealing with carbon emissions. The mechanisms are called Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs). ... Donors Helping to Tackle Climate Change IDN InDepthNews | Analysis That Matters all 2 news articles »
Demand grows for sustainability reports - Business Insider
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Demand grows for sustainability reports Business Insider ... adherence to international standards and the safety of their distribution channels, because Chinese companies have been found lacking in these areas before. It depends on your investment horizon, she said. Sustainability reports are not the only ...
Sustainability Fact
Children in poor environments often carry 1,000 parasitic worms in their bodies at any time.
Section: Large Scale Hydroelectric
Dam Dispute Draws on Lewis and Clarks Travels - ABC News
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Boston.com Dam Dispute Draws on Lewis and Clarks Travels ABC News PPL Montana is appealing a Montana Supreme Court ruling that the state owns the lands beneath nine hydroelectric dams sitting on three Montana rivers, and that the company owes Montana tens of millions of dollars in rent. ... US Supreme Court To Hear Case On River Rights NBC Montana Who Owns Montana Rivers? KULR-TV Dam dispute draws on Lewis and Clarks travels Seatt le Post Intelligencer Washington Post all 151 news articles »
Dams need to be part of nations energy solution - Edmond Sun
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Dams need to be part of nations energy solution Edmond Sun Thats because the rains flow into major rivers, which weve built hydroelectric dams. By running the water behind the dam through turbines, we generate electricity. Electric utilities take that energy and move it from the dams to our kitchens and ... and more »
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: Marine Stewardship
Bluefin Tuna Maybe OK After BP Oil Spill - Huffington Post
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Bluefin Tuna Maybe OK After BP Oil Spill Huffington Post It appears so far that the impact on the larval population is relatively small, said Clay Porch, director of sustainable fisheries for NOAAs Southeast Fisheries Science Center in Miami. The agencys analysis, which was mentioned in two pages of a ... and more »
Signing ceremony of the agreem ents on the delimitation of maritime borders ... - StarAfrica.com
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Signing ceremony of the agreements on the delimitation of maritime borders ... StarAfrica.com These Agreements also fall within the ambit of the enhancement of solidarity and cross border cooperation in the Indian Ocean , for a sustainable and concerted management of marine resources. The Commission reiterates the determination of the AU to ... and more »
US Pushes Conservation Initiatives for Proposed Trans-Pacific Pact - Bridges Weekly Trade News Digest
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US Pushes Conservation Initiatives for Proposed Trans-Pacific Pact Bridges Weekly Trade News Digest On a global scale, illegal logging is worth US$6 billion a year, while illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing ranges in value from US$10 billion to US$23.5 billion, Marantis noted. Meanwhile, the group of nations in the TPP talks includes many ... and more »
Group aims to aid blue crab industry - So Md News Group aims to aid blue crab industry So Md News Were helping build sustainable fisheries aligned with conservation goals, Culzoni said. To be successful, solutions have to come from the ground up, so EDF created a team of interested parties who make their livelihood from blue crab fishing. ... Sustainability Fact Biodiesel yields 93% more energy than the energy invested in its production Section: Micro Finance Small Scale Finance Aims Big - Georgetown University The Hoya Small Scale Finance Aims Big Georgetown University The Hoya Members of the Hilltop MicroFinance Initiative provide funds and education for DC entreprenuers who do not qualify for traditional loans. The group has gradually expanded its client base since its inception three years ago. On a Thursday night in the ... City Says Yes To Micro-Loans - NBC Chicago (blog)< br>2011-12-06 20:54:54 City Says Yes To Micro -Loans NBC Chicago (blog) Carreys lending policy was portrayed as a personal growth strategy, but it has a name in finance circles: microlending. It was pioneered in Third World countries as a way to help farmers and artisans. Now, Mayor Rahm Emanuel is forming the Chicago ... and more » Digital bank never closes - Financial Express Bangladesh Digital bank never closes Financial Express Bangladesh ... domestic and international fund transfers; micro-payment handling; mobile recharging; commercial / bill payment; deposit at banking agent, etc. Despite huge prospects, only a few Bangladeshi banks have started very limited mobile banking. ... Microfinance industry going all out to regain lost glory with women power - Economic Times Microfinance industry going all out to regain lost g lory with women power Economic Times HYDERABAD/MUMBAI: Beleaguered microfinance industry is turning to women power to lift it out of the depths. The fairer sex is increasingly occupying the rank and file of recovery agents of lenders to the poor as the industry attempts to restore its ... Microfinances Latest Challenge: Cutting Back on Over-indebtedness Among Its ... - Knowledge@Wharton Knowledge@Wharton Microfinances Latest Challenge: Cutting Back on Over-indebtedness Among Its ... Knowledge@Wharton Long before 99% became a symbol of Occupy Wall Street, the microfinance industry used the number to describe the sh are of its clients -- poor entrepreneurs shunned by traditional banks -- who repaid their micro-loans on time. ... Financial services for the poor - Inquirer.net Financial services for the poor Inquirer.net It is interesting to be studying microfinance in a classroom setting after 20 years of being involved in the business. I was accepted to a three-week certificate program on Community-Based Microfinance at the Coady International Institute in Antigonish ... Sustainability Fact One and one-half acres of rainforest are lost every second with tragic consequences for both developing and industrial countries. Section: Microgrid Energy and Environment Commissioner Esty Testifies Before the Two Storm Panel - Hartford Courant Energy and Environment Commissioner Esty Testifies Before the Two Storm Panel Hartford Courant While burying all utility lines and hardening the entire electrical grid is far too costly, building a micro-grid to provide power to critical services such as sewage treatment plants and public safety hubs, makes sense, ... Storm outages may spur underground line s Ct Post all 12 news articles » Sustainability Fact 200 gallons of ethanol (from corn) requires only 1 gallon of fossil fuel to produce - Merle Anderson, Chairman Emeritus of ACE Section: Mobile Communications Mechael: Leverage existing tech in developing world - mobihealthnews mobihealthnews Mechael: Leverage existing tech in developing world mobihealthnews Were really looking at the ways that we can pull together the global learning within m-health to address issues around the evidence: what do we know that works, how does it work, why does it work, how much does it actually cost to do mobile health, ... mHealth moves to accountable care, not just tech, experts say FierceMobileHealthcare (pres s release) The Innovation Working Group and the mHealth Alliance Announce Grantees to ... DigitalJournal.com (press release) all 32 news articles » Africa: The new pot of gold for cellphone telecoms - Economic Times PhysOrg.com Africa : The new pot of gold for cellphone telecoms Economic Times Sector players have seen growth especially in mobile Internet and banking services, as people use cellphone technology for lack of landlines or cable Internet. Africa is the last market to emerge. Chinas emerged, Indias emerged. ... Africa : t he new pot of gold for mobile telecoms PhysOrg.com all 19 news articles » Sustainability Fact The U.S. trade deficit with China in 2010 was 27 times larger than it was back in 1990. Section: Monitoring - Reporting - Compliance P2 Energy Solutions Adds Regulatory and Compliance Software Offering Through ... - MarketWatch (press release) P2 Energy Solutions Adds Regulatory and Compliance Software Offering Through ... MarketWatch (press release) Beyond Compliance will expand P2 Energy Solutions offerings into the Health, Safety and Environmental (HS&E) compliance area with a unique suite of solutions that help energy companies mana ge regulatory , safety and corporate compliance by improving ... and more » Sustainability Fact Farming accounts for 70% of the global demand for fresh water. Section: Nanotechnology SU scientists use gold to help kill cancer cells - Syracuse.com (blog) Syracuse.com (blog) SU scientists use gold to help kill cancer cells Syracuse.com (blog) But two Syracuse University professors and a Ph.D. student are using gold in a different way -- with nanotechnology to help find more efficient ways to kill cancer cells. Nanotechnology is the understanding and control of matter that is between ... In race to replace silicon chips engineers eying nanotechnology - Knovel In race to replace silicon chips, engineers eying nanotechnology Knovel Major industry players such as International Business Machine (IBM) and Intel are hopeful that nanotechnology can help scientists to solve the silicon quandary, IBM research director Supratik Guha said. Were exploring this very seriously, he ... Max Shulakers semiconductor circuit prototypes can be basis for worlds ... Economic Times all 2 news articles » Sustainability Fact Desertification is occurring in 70 per cent of all drylands, or one-quarter of the total land area of the Earth. Section: Natural Gas Cheap Natural Gas Has Made This 85-Year-Old Technology Profitable - Money Morning ETF Daily News Cheap Natural Gas Has Made This 85-Year-Old Technology Profitable Money Morning Although natural gas has become plentiful and cheap in the United States, using it in ways that would make it a practical alternative to petroleum, such as vehicle fuel, has proven challenging. ... Carbon Sciences Encouraged by Shells Successful Shipment of Gas -to-Liquids ... MarketWatch (press release) all 19 news articles » Sustainability Fact In Europe, it is estimated that 1.2 trillion Euros ($1.55 trillion) would be needed to build a super grid that captures offshore wind, hydropower, and solar panel arrays. Section: Nuclear Greenpeace stunt at French nuclear plant revives debate - FRANCE 24 FRANCE 24 Greenpeace stunt at French nuclear plant revives debate FRANCE 24 Energy will be a big part of the debate in the run-up to the elections. We are politically independent so we are not backing one side or the other, we are just saying that nuclear power is not safe. Today was just to demonstrate that there is no such ... Activists Enter French Nuclear Facilities Wall Street Journal France to Test Nuclear Pla nt Security After Greenpeace Occupation Voice of America Greenpeace breaks into French nuclear power plants Telegraph.co.uk eTaiwan News - AFP all 359 news articles » Nuclear power to become foundation of countrys electrical system - China Daily China Daily Nuclear power to become foundation of countrys electrical system China Daily BEIJING - China will make nuclear energy the foundation of its power-generation system in the next 10 to 20 years, said a senior official on Tuesday. The country will increase generation capacity by 2 billion kilowatts (kW) ... and more » Japan Split on Hope for Vast Radiation Cleanup - New York Times New York Times Japan Split on Hope for Vast Radiation Cleanup New York Times It reads: Nuclear energy : a correct understanding brings a prosperous lifestyle. Those who fled Futaba are among the nearly 90000 people evacuated from a 12-mile zone around the Fukushima Daiichi plant and another area to the northwest contaminated ... and more » Sustainability Fact At some point in the future, global warming could become uncontrollable by creating a so-called positive feedback effect. Rising temperatures could release additional greenhouse gases by unlocking methane in permafrost and undersea deposits, freeing carbo Section: Oil Industry IEA Leaders Speak Out on Our Current Energy Situation and Peak Oil - OilPrice.com swissinfo.ch IEA Leaders Speak Out on Our Current Energy Situation and Peak Oil OilPrice.com In the closest the IEA comes to predicting peak oil , Birol says that without major increases in investment (an increasingly unlikely occurrence), Middle Eastern oil production will fall by 3.4 million barrels a day (b/d) by 2015 and 6.2 million by 2020 ... Five Truths About Our Energy Future TIME all 19 news articles » Opinion: Oil speculation leads to high gas prices - Highline Times Highline Times Opinion: Oil speculation leads to high gas prices Highline Times At a time when we are struggling to make every penny count and there is no oil shortage , oil speculation has been driving up the costs of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. 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The Peak Oil Crisis: E=mc2 Falls Church News Press The technology is seen as a singular solution to peak oil , climate change, fresh water, and associated geopolitical instabilities. Perhaps the most far reaching conclusion is that LENR will help us get off this rock. Now we know that NASAs hidden ...
Sustainability Fact
Some hundred million people live within 3 feet (1 meter) of mean sea level, and much of the world\'s population is concentrated in vulnerable coastal cities.
Section: Political Sustainability
House bill to raise Medicare premiums for wealthy - CBS News
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Boston.com House bill to raise Medicare premiums for wealthy CBS News Thats going to cause more problems than it solves, he said, and urged Republicans to concentrate on drafting legislation that can clear both houses. Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, and other GOP leaders must contend not only with Senate Democrats, ... Senate Democrats Offer Smaller Surcharge in Payroll Tax Plan San Francisco Chronicle all 604 ne ws articles »
Obamas idea of transparency: A financial czar shielded by the Fed - Washington Examiner
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USA Today Obamas idea of transparency: A financial czar shielded by the Fed Washington Examiner Thats the new bureaucracy more informally known as Dodd-Frank, after its principal authors of its enabling legislation , Sen . Chris Dodd, D-Conn., and Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass. Obamas push for Cordrays confirmation is almost as intense as it was ... Obama plans media blitz for US financial watchdog Reuters The Nation: Obama And GOP Obstructionism NPR White Ho use launches media blitz to push consumer bureau nominee CBS News Las Vegas Review-Journal - BusinessWeek all 217 news articles »
No place like home: Occupy Wall Street targets foreclosures - CBS News
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No place like home : Occupy Wall Street targets foreclosures CBS News The idea of realigning mortgages with home prices has met with stiff, stiff resistance from the banking industry. So far -- amazingly, given the financial crisis -- people in Washington and the administration and Congress have continued listening to ... and more »
Land of the Free? Citizens to Subjects - Huffington Post
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Land of the Free? Citizens to Subjects Huffington Post This is what large majorities in both houses of Congress have ordained with significant support from Democrats as well as lock step backing from Republicans. We are promised a veto by President Obama. We shall see whether that constitutional lawyer ... and more »
Thousands of Unemployed Workers Expected to Protest in DC - ColorLines magazine
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Thousands of Unemployed Workers Expected to Protest in DC ColorLines magazine The protests will occur as Congress is expected to vote on extending unemployment insurance to 2.2 million unemployed workers who face losing their benefits if the legislation is not passed. Organizers are expecting thousands of people to descend on ... and more »
Federal Agency Needed to Take Charge of Nations Power Grid Says MIT - eWeek
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Federal Agency Needed to Take Charge of Nations Power Grid, Says MIT eWeek The bill offers an alternative to the Rogers-Ruppersberger legislation approved last week by the House Intelligence Committee that would allow government agencies to share classified intelligence about cyber-attacks and threats with the private sector. ... and more »
Jobless and hopeless in America - Los Angeles Times
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abc7news.com Jobless and hopeless in America Los Angeles Times ... unemployed Am ericans from across the country have converged on Washington this week to dramatize their plight and to urge Congress to extend federal unemployment insurance benefits and the payroll tax cut, and to pass President Obamas jobs bill . ... AFL-CIO encourages Michigan unemployed to tell their stories in support of ... The Saginaw News - MLive.com all 23 news articles »
How about a no-bribery pledge? - WND.com
2011-12-06 20:56:46
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WND.com How about a no-bribery pledge? WND.com The best and brightest of our nation will still desire to serve in Congress , but they need to go home before they have to be carted out on a gurney. The reform bill needs to remove bribery from our political system. I know its not polite to call every ... and more »
Insider Stock Trades on Capitol Hill? - Consortium News
2011-12-06 20:56:57
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Wall Street Journal Insider Stock Trades on Capitol Hill? Consortium News But it seems that during all that time Wall Street has been up front, it also has done all right for our do-nothing Congress. If you want to know just how do-nothing, a couple of weeks ago, congressional lobbyist Billy Moore told NBC News First Read ... Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Hearing Insurance News Net (press release) all 75 ne ws articles »
Reid Says Senate Will Stay Until Payroll Tax Cut Is Extended - BusinessWeek
2011-12-07 23:17:12
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Reid Says Senate Will Stay Until Payroll Tax Cut Is Extended BusinessWeek Senator Richard Durbin, an Illinois Democrat, said Republicans controlling the House shouldnt plan on passing a bill next week and then adjourning for the rest of the year with the expectation that the Senate would agree to a House measure. ...
Does a Do-nothing Congress Translate Into Less Government? - The New Ameri can
2011-12-07 23:17:12
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Politico Does a Do-nothing Congress Translate Into Less Government? The New American Conversely, the House passed 970 measures in 2009 and 1127 in 2007, and the Senate for those years approved 478 and 621, respectively. The goal for this Congress is to stress quality over quantity in terms of the flow of legislation on the House floor ... Former Rep. Talks Do-Nothing Congress FOX 9 News all 11 news articles »
House Passes Bill To Grant Congress Veto Power Over White House Rules - Huffington Post
2011-12-07 23:17:21
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Center For American Progress House Passes Bill To Grant Congress Veto Power Over White House Rules Huffington Post WASHINGTON -- A bill that would give the controlling party of either chamber of Congress veto power over any major new regulation passed the House of Representatives Wednesday. The measure, dubbed the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny ... Congressman Alexander applauds House passage of REINS act Alexandria Town Talk Would shifting regulatory power to Congress usher in a lobbying bonanza? Washington Post (blog) Davis: Congress must be accountable for regulations; Obama administration ... Louisville Courier-Journal (blog) The Hill (blog) - ChicagoNow (blog) - OMB Watch all 46 news articles &ra quo;
REINS bill to expand congressional power over executive regulations passed by ... - Washington Post (blog)
2011-12-07 23:17:38
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Center For American Progress REINS bill to expand congressional power over executive regulations passed by ... Washington Post (blog) The bill is unlikely to be taken up by the Democratic-controlled Senate , and even if it were to pass the chamber, President Obama has issued a veto threat. Under the 1996 Congressional Review Act, Congress already has the power to override proposed ... House Passes Bill To Grant Congress Veto Power Over White House Rules Huffington Post Congressman Alexander applauds House passage of REINS act Alexandria Town Talk Davis: Congress must be accountable for regulations; Obama administration ... Louisville Courier-Journal (blog) Examiner.com - GovExec.com all 46 news articles »
Congress takes on insider trading - CNN
2011-12-07 23:17:38
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The State Column Congress takes on insider trading CNN Now, both houses of Congress have taken up versions of a bill called the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act -- the STOCK Act -- that would explicitly outlaw the practice. Is it legal? Legal scholars have long debated whether the federal ... Insider Trading By Congressional Members Targeted By Bill ThirdAge Congress seeks to impose stricter insider trading laws The State Column Congressional Insider-Trading Ban Gains Bipartisan Support BusinessWeek The Ledger - USA Today all 103 news articles »
Food and Media Companies Lobby to Weaken Guidelines on Marketing Food to Children - Huffington Post
2011-12-07 23:17:38
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Food and Media Companies Lobby to Weaken Guidelines on Marketing Food to Children Huffington Post Also, language in a pending congressional spending bill , one of several that Congress must approve before the end of the year to keep the government running, threatens to prohibit the agency, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), from issuing a final ...
US Postal Service Delivers Bad News to Customers - Housatonic Times
2011-12-07 23:17:38
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Indiana Public Media US Postal Service Delivers Bad News to Customers Housatonic Times Separate bills that have passed House and Senate committees would give the Postal Service more authority and liquidity to stave off immediate bankruptcy. But prospects are somewhat dim for final congressional action on those bills anytime soon, ... Rural Residents Fi ght Back to Save Local Post Offices Equal Voice Newspaper Keeping snail mail alive OregonLive.com all 164 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
Children in the South Asia carpet industry are forced to work up to 18 hours a day, often never leaving the confines of the factory or loom shed.
Section: Rare Metals
Uranium Mining in Kazakhstan - Uranium Investing News
2011-12-07 23:18:06
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Uranium Investing News Uranium Mining in Kazakhstan Uranium Investing News By Dave Brown Exclusive to Uranium Investing News Uranium production in Kazakhstan has grown significantly over the last three years, which has made the central Asian nation the top uranium producer in recent times, last year producing 17803 tonnes. ...
Areva to monitor health of Niger m ine - Reuters Africa
2011-12-07 23:18:06
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Areva to monitor health of Niger mine Reuters Africa The companys doctor who is in charge of workers in Niger, Assane Baraze, said Areva would also review all cases of deaths reported over the period 1977-2010... to see if there is a link between the deaths and uranium mining . ... and more »
The Age of Rare Earth Metals - The Market Oracle
2011-12-07 23:18:13
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Triple Pundit The Age of Rare Earth Metals The Market Oracle Just as the Bronze Age catapulted human civilization to new levels, so are critical metals changing the way we live in the modern world. Despite weak across-the-board market sentiment, Jacob Securities Analyst Luisa Moreno maintains that rare earths ... Molycorp and Avalon Rare Metals Ramp Up Operations as China Moves to Cut Exports MarketWatch (press release) The Age of Rare Earth Metals : Luisa Moreno International Business Times Conflicted Rare Earth Minerals Prices to Decline Triple Pundit Telegraph.co.uk - SteelGuru - The American (blog) all 45 news articles »
PwC warns on rare earth metals shortage as China tightens supplies - Proactive Investors UK
2011-12-07 23:18:28
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Proactive Investors UK PwC warns on rare earth metals shortage as China tightens supplies Proactive Investors UK According to a survey of executives from 69 manufacturing companies released by PwC, 14 of the 17 rare earth metals that include cerium, dysprosium , fluorspar and beryllium are set to become even scarcer within the next five years. ... and more »
Sustainability Fact
The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports that 11 of the past 12 years are among the dozen warmest since 1850.
Section: Slave Labor
Climate-related disasters lead to increase in human trafficking report - Ghana Business News
2011-12-07 23:18:36
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Ghana Business News Climate-related disasters lead to increase in human trafficking report Ghana Business News A new report released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) December 6, indicates that women, particularly those living in mountain regions in developing countries, are experiencing increased incidents of human trafficking due to disasters ... Women at h igher risk from climate disasters: UN Zee News Women bear the brunt of climate change The Hindu Durban South Africa: Women most at risk from climate disasters Afrique en Ligue all 32 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
Natural gas consists of around 80 % methane, yielding a B.T.U. value of about 1000 per cubic foot.
Section: Small Scale Hydroelectric
Mini Hydro-Power Project Brings Light to Muranga Village - Middle East North Africa Financial Network
2011-12-06 20:57:57
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Mini Hydro - Power Project Brings Light to Muranga Village Middle East North Africa Financial Network In 2006, residents were inspired by their counterparts in a neighbouring village who were producing hydro power in small amounts. Mr Wamatu, who was then the area councillor, tried to mobilise his people to try out a similar venture but the memories of ...
2011-12-07 23:18:44
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RealtyBizNews A Look at Green Energy Sources for the Home RealtyBizNews By utilizing micro-hydro turbines, you can have an energy source that supplies non-stop power to your home. Unlike wind or solar-powered energy sources, hydropower solutions are not affected by changes in weather. It is the cheapest alternative as well ... and more »
Bridge over troubled waters - Times of India
2 011-12-07 23:18:55
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Bridge over troubled waters Times of India Why not stipulate that Pakistan, as the lower riparian, purchase hydro power from the Afghan dams? It would presumably be cheaper than purchasing it from diesel-driven rental power projects. A consummated AfPak water treaty would represent a rare ... and more »
Sustainability Fact
According to Willem Buiter, the chief economist at Citigroup, China will be the largest economy in the world by the year 2020, and India will surpass China by the year 2050.
Section: Smart Grid
Smart Grid Security Threatened By Fragmented Control - InformationWeek
2011-12-06 20:58:05
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CNET Smart Grid Security Threatened By Fragmented Control InformationWeek MIT study finds smart grid cybersecurity led by fiefdoms, says central leadership would better protect the nations power lines from hackers. By J. Nicholas Hoover InformationWeek The United States government should consolidate the currently splintered ... Power grid growing more vulnerable to cyber attacks, report finds Alaska Dispatch Cyber security: Power grid grows more vu lnerable to attack, report finds Christian Science Monitor Federal Agency Needed to Take Charge of Nations Power Grid , Says MIT eWeek Reuters - TechNewsWorld - CNET all 111 news articles »
Hottest Issues in Smart Grid Part 1: Data Access Versus Security - ThinkProgress
2011-12-06 20:58:05
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ThinkProgress Hottest Issues in Smart Grid , Part 1: Data Access Versus Security ThinkProgress By Climate Guest Blogger on Dec 6, 2011 at 7:48 am by Adam James Talk about the promise of a Smart Grid has exploded. While progress has been solid, it is also incremental, with projects spreading across clusters of markets and comm unities at different ... Silver Spring Networks Customer Engagement Solution Recognized with 2011 ... Utility Products Toward 2 Way Powerflow on the Smartgrid Energy Collective Zpryme Smart Grid insights: China Electricity Profile PennEnergy- Energy News (press release) Bradenton Herald all 12 news articles »
Grid-Interop 2011: ZigBee HomePlug and Wi-Fi - Greentech Media
2011-12-07 23:19:03
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Grid -Interop 2011: ZigBee, HomePlug and Wi-Fi Greentech Media Vint Cerf on the interoperable smart grid : Nothing is as convincing as something that works. In pursuit of that principle, were going to see just about every smart grid company there is at this weeks big smart grid interoperability fest, ... OpenADR Alliance Experiences Membership Growth PR Newswire (press release) OpenADR Alliance Experiences Membership Growth MarketWatch (press release) all 5 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
Desertification causes widespread poverty, and is responsible for much of the migration in the developing world.
Section: Social Development
Obama compares current economy to Great Depression - CNN (blog)
2011-12-06 20:58:43
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Obama compares current economy to Great Depression CNN (blog) One in 6 child in US is facing hunger , some thing must be done. The middle class is vanishing, and is blending in with the poor. Soon we will be like India, being either very rich or very poor. Ginrich will have our children accepting janitorial jobs ... and more »
America vs China in Africa - Asia Times Online
2011-12-06 20:58:50
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China Daily America vs China in Africa Asia Times Online The United Nations Human Development Report indicated this year that Africas progress in human development (access to education, health care, food, etc) could outpace that of every other region in the next decades. Africas immense mineral wealth is ... Structure of African trade ties must be changed China Daily all 4 news articles »
Condemning violence in Yemen UN rights chief urges protection of civilians - UN News Centre
2011-12-06 20:59:15
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UN News Centre Condemning violence in Yemen, UN rights chief urges protection of civilians UN News Centre The United Nations human rights chief today condemned the killing of unarmed civilians in Yemen in recent days, and stressed that lethal force and heavy weapons must not be used against peaceful protesters. There are reports of more than 20 people ... Yemen scolded by UN rights office UPI.com UN rights agency: Yemen killings must stop now Monsters and Critics.com UN urges halt to killings in Yemen, access for aid Reuters Africa Onislam.net - Press TV - NEWS.com.au all 123 news articles »
Do human rights abusers and despots live only in Africa ? - Cocorioko
2011-12-06 20:59:15
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Cocorioko Do human rights abusers and despots live only in Africa ? Cocorioko Are Western nations and other continents free of despots and human rights abusers ? These seem to be the questions on every lip in the African diaspora after the former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo was whisked off to the Hague to answer to charges ... Rights a concern ahead of Ivorian vote UPI.com Former Ivory Coast Strongman Appears at Hague Court New York Times The ICC Is Scrutinized Even as Ivory Coasts Ex-President Goes on Trial TIME all 589 news articles »
Indonesia urged to respect human rights in Papua - Radio Australia
2011-12-06 20:59:15
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Radio New Zealand International Indonesia urged to respect human rights in Papua Radio Australia Amnesty International is urging the Indonesian government to respect human rights when dealing with unrest in Papua. Amnesty met with Indonesias Minister for Law, Politics and Security, Djoko Suyanto, yesterday to try to secure the release of detained ... Djoko Suyanto meets with Amnesty Intl reps Jakarta Post Amnesty again confronts Indonesia over human rights abuses in Papua Radio New Zealand International Free Imprisoned Indonesian Activists, Amnesty Says Jakarta Globe all 4 news articles »
Uganda: A Brutal Reality Obscured - Huffington Post
2011-12-06 20:59:15
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Uganda: A Brutal Reality Obscured Huffington Post Museveni is waging a war on Ugandas gay community and its human rights activists. Reports from groups like Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch confirm the countrys descent into authoritarianism. According to British journalist Peter Tatchell ...
Education a fresh start for those in poverty - Marion Star
2011-12-06 20:59:24
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Education a fresh start for those in poverty Marion Star Its students refer to it as their second chance, and sometimes as their only hope as many struggle to not fall into a cycle of poverty . The stories are different as to how they came to the decision to go back to school and enroll in programs such as ... and more »
Imagine poverty - Inquirer.net
2011-12-06 20:59:24
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Imagine poverty Inquirer.net And so it is with the countrys poverty . People already know how bad it is. We do not need the Catholic bishops to explain that to us. And they are ri ght to say the current government has done nothing fundamental by way of solving the problem. ...
Contest uncovers hidden tragedy of impoverished seniors - CTV.ca
2011-12-06 20:59:24
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CTV.ca Contest uncovers hidden tragedy of impoverished seniors CTV.ca The founders of a Toronto agency say theres a hidden crisis of Canadian seniors living in poverty -- and theyve decided to hold a contest to do something about it. Peter Cook, who runs Seniors for Seniors, an agency that hires younger seniors to run ... and more »
US rich drag ging society into poverty - Press TV
2011-12-06 20:59:24
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Press TV US rich dragging society into poverty Press TV A political author says that the wealthy one percent of the world is hiding important educational information from the bottom 99 percent, so the rich stay rich and the poor stay poor. Press TV has interviewed Jeff Gates, author of the book Guilt ... and more »
Is Europe finally giving up on the illusion of democratic representation? - GlobalComment.com
2011-12-07 23:19:28
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Is Europe finally giving up on the illusion of democratic representation? GlobalComment.com For the first time since World War II, this hunger and extreme poverty is not limited to pockets of exclusion in Eastern nations but running across the continent. Greece, Italy, Spain are in international media almost daily with depictions of hardships ... and more »
Chinas Human Capital Future - Forbes
2011-12-07 23:19:28
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Chinas Human Capital Future Forbes This translates to building China as a key business objective, be that bringing millions of rural people out of poverty , encouraging Chinese workers to consume rather than to save, or focusing on the production of higher value goods. ... and more »
Syria unrest: a popular uprising or civil war? - Los Angeles Times
2011-12-07 23:19:57
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Telegraph.co.uk Syria unrest: a popular uprising or civil war ? Los Angeles Times In November, when Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the violence in Syria was beginning to resemble a civil war , it was viewed by some as a tactic to protect Moscows Arab ally from any possibility of fo reign intervention. But a day later, ... Iraqs PM warns of civil war if Syrian government falls Tehran Times Syria: fall of Bashar al-Assad will bring war to Middle East, warns Iraq Telegraph.co.uk Arab League only way to Syria transition News24 Christian Science Monitor - PBS NewsHour all 2,512 news articles »
Smart cities: making the clean revolution possible and less boring - The Guardian (blog)
2011-12-07 23:20:05
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The Guardian (blog) Smart cities: making the clean revolution possible, and less boring The Guardian (blog) This is an integral part of what in The Climate Group call the clean revolut ion . And it is already taking place in city halls across the world. A key parameter of the clean revolution is leadership. And it is city leaders who will integrate these ... and more »
DEATH TO BANKERS scream Paris walls as crisis looms - Reuters
2011-12-07 23:20:05
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DEATH TO BANKERS scream Paris walls as crisis looms Reuters A tract calling for revolution is seen placed near statues outside the Paris town hall during a demonstration against banking and finance by members of the Indignant group, October 15, 2011. By Alexandria Sage PARIS (Reuters) - Europes politicians ... DEATH TO BANKERS scream Paris walls as crisis looms Reuters India all 28 news articles »
Big 6 Guilty of Human Rights Violations - eNews Park Forest
2011-12-07 23:20:14
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Big 6 Guilty of Human Rights Violations eNews Park Forest SAN FRANCISCO--(ENEWSPF)--December 7 - After an intensive public trial covering a range of human rights violations, jurors issued a scathing verdict to the six largest pesticide and biotechnology corporations, urging governments, especially the US, ...
Child Poverty is Set to Soar and This Government Has Done Nothing to Stop It - Huffington Post UK (blog)
2011-12-07 23:20:22
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Child Poverty is Set to Soar and This Government Has Done Nothing to Stop It Huffington Post UK (blog) Five years ago as he busied away trying to decontaminate the Tory brand, David Cameron had very clear views about poverty . Indeed he said this; we need to think of poverty in relative terms...the Conservative Party recognises, will measure and will ... and more »
Editorial: Take steps to break the painful grip of concentrated poverty - Detroit Free Press
2011-12-07 23:20:22
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Editorial: Take steps to break the painful grip of concentrated poverty Detroit Free Press The number of people in extremely poor neighborhoods, where at least 40% of residents live below the federal poverty line, grew by a third over the last decade, and Detroit and other Midwest metro areas -- such as Toledo and Youngstown -- showed some ... and more »
Sustainability Fact
Children in the South Asia carpet industry are forced to work up to 18 hours a day, often never leaving the confines of the factory or loom shed.
Section: Solar
Solar farms: the newest crop in the desert southwest - Laser Focus world (blog)
2011-12-06 20:59:34
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Laser Focus world (blog) Solar farms: the newest crop in the desert southwest Laser Focus world (blog) In addition to CSP -based solar farms, photovoltaic (PV) panels from First Solar (Tempe, AZ) will comprise the 550 MW Desert Sunlight Project near Desert Center, CA (operational by Q1 2015) and the 290 MW Agua Caliente Solar Project near Dateland, CA. ... and more » < p>Fox Absurdly Denigrates The ENTIRE Solar Industry - ThinkProgress
2011-12-06 20:59:41
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ThinkProgress Fox Absurdly Denigrates The ENTIRE Solar Industry ThinkProgress Photovoltaic and solar-thermal plants may meet most of the worlds demand for electricity by 2060 and half of all energy needs with wind, hydropower and biomass plants supplying much of the remaining generation, Cedric Philibert, senior analyst ... The use of Solar Energy - an Insight Caribbean Media Vision all 20 news articles »
IKEAs US Solar Presence Grows to 75% Solar Energy - Solar Novus Today
2011-12-06 20:59:50
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PV-Tech IKEAs US Solar Presence Grows to 75% Solar Energy Solar Novus Today IKEA today announced plans to install solar energy panels on 10 additional US locationsits entire presence in the Southern US. Pending governmental permits, installation can begin this winter, with completion expected in summer 2012. ... IKEA installing solar panels in Sunrise Bizjournals.com Ikea adding solar panels to 10 more US locations Furniture Today IKEA to install solar panels on 10 US locations Home Accents Today MarketWatch (press release) - Charlotte Business Journal (blog) - Sun-Sentinel ( blog) all 29 news articles »
Solar field proposed in N. Toledo - Toledo Blade
2011-12-06 20:59:50
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ThinkProgress Solar field proposed in N. Toledo Toledo Blade The project would generate enough electricity to power as many as 7000 homes and would be the largest solar - energy installation in the city. The two companies Atlanta-based OCI Solar Power and Boston-headquartered CME Energy are partners in the ... Fox denigrates the solar energy industry REVE The use of Solar Energy - an Insight Caribbean Media Vision Help for the Holidays Home Solar Program Lights Way for Energy Savings in ... Sacrament o Bee nebusiness.co.uk - ThinkProgress all 20 news articles »
Solar Energy Rebates in Jeopardy - MyFox Phoenix
2011-12-06 20:59:50
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PhysOrg.com Solar Energy Rebates in Jeopardy MyFox Phoenix PHOENIX - Solar energy has been billed as the future for Arizona, but ask anyone in the solar industry and theyll tell you times are tough. With so much sunshine in Arizona, youd never guess the solar industry may be experiencing its roughest time in ... Solarpraxis Solar Power Plant Conference in Phoenix, Arizona Examiner.com Optimism on solar energy : Energy secretary suggests ways domestic firms can ... PhysOrg .com $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 »
Solar Panels at Crossroads - RenewablesBiz
2011-12-06 20:59:50
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Forbes Solar Panels at Crossroads RenewablesBiz The flood of low-priced Chinese solar panels into the US is roiling New Jerseys robust solar energy industry. The states largest panel manufacturer, whose business has suffered in the face of cheaper competition, has joined the chorus of panel makers ... Reviewing last weeks solar energy news Clean Energy Authority US, China in solar power battle ITWeb (blog) Analysis: Solar companies to seek deep pockets in downturn Reuters Forbes - pv magazine (blog) - Power Engineering Magazine all 28 news articles »
The Most Important Cost in Solar - Motley Fool
2011-12-06 20:59:50
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The Most Important Cost in Solar Motley Fool While the panels themselves may be the largest single item in a solar installation, its becoming a smaller percentage of the overall cost. According to a report from Greentech Media and the Solar Energy Industries Association, the average solar system ... and more »
Solar thermal power to cost same in 5 years - Economic Times
2011-12-06 20:59:50
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Environmental Finance Solar , thermal power to cost same in 5 years Economic Times NEW DELHI: India has advanced the target date for selling solar power at the same rate as conventional electricity by five years to 2017 as tariffs have fallen significantly in the latest projects on offer and the trend is likely to continue, ... India Sees Success With New Model for Solar GetSolar.com India solar auction sees bidders slash prices Environmental Finance all 3 news articles »
Buffett investment in California solar farm could boost industry - Los Angeles Times
2011-12-07 23:20:40
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The Guardian Buffett investment in California solar farm could boost industry Los Angeles Times MidAmerican Energy Holdings agrees to buy a photovoltaic farm in San Luis Obispo County. The investment by Warren Buffett could signal that its time to take solar power seriously. Warren Buffetts MidAmerican Energy Holdings has agreed to buy a ... Innovation and green energy around the world Washington Post (blog) Berkshire Buys $2 Billion Power Project in Buffett Solar Bet BusinessWeek MidAmerican Energy to acquire major California solar farm. Examiner.com NASDAQ - SmartCompan y.com.au all 208 news articles »
Layer of gold nanodots could improve organic solar cell efficiency - Nanowerk LLC
2011-12-07 23:20:40
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Layer of gold nanodots could improve organic solar cell efficiency Nanowerk LLC (Nanowerk News) A layer of gold nanodots on the surface of indium-tin oxide (ITO) coated glass may improve the efficiency of organic photovoltaic cells, according to new research published in the journal, Gold Bulletin. The paper (On the ultrathin ... and more »
Solar panels expose firefighters to added danger - NorthJersey.com
2011-12-07 23:20:48
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Solar panels expose firefighters to added danger NorthJersey.com As the installation of solar panels continues to increase across the country, so does the need to ensure that firefighters are safe when they encounter these types of units at a structural fire. New Jersey, in particular, ...
Solar-energy field envisioned - Toledo Blade
2011-12-07 23:20:48
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Toledo Blade Solar - energy field envisioned Toledo Blade Toledos credentials as a solar - energy hub are in for a substantial boost over the next two years. Two international energy companies have plans to install a giant solar - energy field on top of capped landfills in North Toledo ... Searching for clean energy just got easier. Solar Power finally explained WebWire (press release) all 4 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
Demand for food is projected to increase by 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050.
Section: Sustainability Standards
UL Launches Enterprise-Wide Sustainability Standard - Environmental Leader
2011-12-07 23:20:56
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Environmental Leader UL Launches Enterprise-Wide Sustainability Standard Environmental Leader LG Electronics, Intuit and Igefa, a German provider of janitorial and food service supplies, are all early adopters of the program, which is based on a series of auditable standards . These include UL 880: Sustainability for Manufacturing Organizations, ...
Sustainability Fact
Children in the South Asia carpet industry are forced to work up to 18 hours a day, often never leaving the confines of the factory or loom shed.
Section: Sustainable Fashion
WVU graduates eco-friendly store offers 100 percent recycled apparel - Daily Athenaeum
2011-12-06 21:00:05
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WVU graduates eco -friendly store offers 100 percent recycled apparel Daily Athenaeum All SustainU apparel is printed with eco -friendly ink. For every pound of recycled yarn produced, SustainU saves half of a gallon of gasoline. One ton of recycled cotton saves 1200 gallons of water, 500 kilowatts of electricity, and it prevents the ...
Why I Dont Wear Fur - Huffington Post (blog)
2011-12-06 21:00:18
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Why I Dont Wear Fur Huffington Post (blog) Unlike most children, my mother was a fashion icon, so I wore lots of high-end clothes and even got to meet and get fashion tips from famous designers. Halston, for example, was (rightfully) horrified by some of my own outfit choices and kindly gave me ...
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: Sustainable Materials
Eco-home takes recycling to the next level - Newstoday.co.uk
2011-12-06 21:00:45
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Newstoday.co.uk Eco-home takes recycling to the next level Newstoday.co.uk By News Today December 6, 2011 No comments ONE man has taken recycling to the next level by building an entire HOUSE almost entirely from empty plastic bottles. Everything in the ultimate eco-house is created from recycled material , with the vast ...
Eriez Announces Eco- Certification Program for Fluid Filtration and Recycling ... - CisionWire (press release)
2011-12-06 21:00:45
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Eriez Announces Eco-Certification Program for Fluid Filtration and Recycling ... CisionWire (press release) An electronic, paperless format is used when promoting the selected equipment; when marketed using hard copy, promotional material is printed on recycled paper. Eriez has incorporated a completely digital workflow, both internally and externally, ...
Sustainability Fact
Technologies to purify biogas to natural gas standards (97% methane) are now commonly available, which allow for upgraded biogas to be directly fed into natural gas grids for distribution and used as a fuel for vehicles, heating or electricity generation.
Section: Sustainable Packaging
Whats in an Eco Name? - Care2.com (blog)
2011-12-07 23:21:51
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Whats in an Eco Name? Care2.com (blog) Simple things like wrapping harmful products in recyclable packaging or using phony natural logos, help products masquerade as eco-friendly. And the worst part is that these corporate greenwashing techniques are working. Since 2007, in an effort to ...
Greening the supply chain easier said than done according to MSU expert - MLive.com
2011-12-07 23:21:51
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MLive.com Greening the supply chain easier said than done according to MSU expert MLive.com Companies seeking a truly sustainable supply chain must take all of the dimensions into account. So, how does the green-conscious consumer know which companies and products to trust? Closs says that, in the final analysis, we can take into account both ...
Sustainability Fact
Of the 2.25 million tons of electronics (TVs, cell phones, computers, etc) retired in 2007, 82 percent were discarded, mostly to landfills.
Section: Transnational Crime
US Campaign Against Global Crime Could Uproot Iran Terror Cells - The Epoch Times
2011-12-06 21:01:54
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US Campaign Against Global Crime Could Uproot Iran Terror Cells The Epoch Times A new global initiative to fight transnational organized crime could uproot Iran-funded terror cells throughout Latin America, which were tapped by the regime in their foiled plot to hire members of a Mexican drug cartel to ... and more »
Mexican US officials denounce alleged infiltration tactics used by DEA agents - CNN
2011-12-06 21:01:54
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Fox News Mexican, US officials denounce alleged infiltration tactics used by DEA agents CNN As a result of this cooperation, we have seized illicit transnational criminal organization money all around the world through our partnership with law enforcement. For Strang, the former DEA agent, the bottom line is whether these actions produce ... Issa expands Fast and Furious probe to include alleged money laundering The Hill all 95 news articles »
Banishing brutality - Himal Southasian2011-12-06 21:01:54
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Himal Southasian Banishing brutality Himal Southasian ... Transnational Torture exposes how torture in fact is not opposed by large sections of the public. Any denial of the existence of torture in modern liberal societies could be in part due to the urgency of the situation and the seriousness of crimes ...
Australian Think Tank: Fiji Flourishes While Australia Becomes Isolated Due to ... - Sacramento Bee
2011-12-06 21:01:54
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Australian Think Tank: Fiji Flourishes While Australia Becomes Isolated Due to ... Sacramento Bee Australias exclusionary tactics have stilted regional collaboration aimed at improving maritime security, curbing transnational crime , pursuing trade negotiations, and expanding trade relations. Fiji, however, remains open to trade, investment and ... and more »
What Creates a Terrorist? - Huffington Post (blog)
2011-12-06 21:01:54
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What Creates a Terrorist? Huffington Post (blog) Muslims from all over the Islamic world, main ly from the Middle East, came to the call of jihad, a transnational Islamic insurgency against the Soviets. Muslims fought and won in defense of a brother in Islam and this was a validating factor for many ... and more »
The tide is turning: Pirate hijackings are less successful now - but why? - Metro
2011-12-07 23:22:48
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Metro The tide is turning: Pirate hijackings are less successful now - but why? Metro It is also tasked with deterring and preventing piracy in the area. We need the oceans and we dont need them to be pirated , said Commander Harrie Harrison, of EU NAVFOR. He said a number of factors explained the decrease in hijackings, ... NATO warship disrupts pirates UPI.com American and Japanese Forces Confronted Pirates in the Gulf of Aden PanOrient News NATO warship disrupts pirates Middle East North Africa Financial Network all 8 news articles »
UK clarifies rules for armed guards on ships - DefenceWeb (press release)
2011-12-07 23:22:48
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DefenceWeb (press release) UK clarifies rules for armed guards on ships DefenceWeb (press release) ... military attacks on pirates Somali supply bases and a naval blockade 12 miles off the countrys coast. Better armed and increasingly violent pirate gangs are set to ramp up attacks in the coming weeks in the Indian Ocean as the monsoon ends. alt. and more »
Sustainability Fact
Because microbes in compost can degrade some toxic organic compounds, including petroleum, compost is often used to restore oil-contaminated soils.
Section: Transportation
Techs New Bike Sharing Program Has 100+ Users - Patch.com
2011-12-06 21:02:07
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Techs New Bike Sharing Program Has 100+ Users Patch.com But plans are to become a sustainable transit option for the whole community. Were talking to a lot of people within the region to find ways to expand, Azevedo said. Another option is to have other organizations get their own bikes, ...
Book Review: On Bicycles - The Daily Score
2011-12-06 21:02:18
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Book Review: On Bicycles The Daily Score Would we lose anything essential, or would we be closer to a sensible approach to urban transportation ? I tend to think the latter: as much as the nerd in me enjoys bike culture, Ill be even happier when I can be a person, and not a cyclist, ...
Bike Committee Decides to Shift Gears - Patch.com
2011-12-07 23:23:14
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Bike Committee Decides to Shift Gears Patch.com The committee heard a presentation from Orange County Transportation Authority officials and said they plan on working with the agency to create and perfect a bicycle transportation plan to incorporate safer bicycling routes into the community.
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More than 80 percent of the world's population lives in countries where income differentials are widening.Source
Section: Waste-to-Energy
Where Old Computers Go to Die - Valley Advocate
2011-12-06 21:02:33
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Where Old Computers Go to Die Valley Advocate That would relieve municipalities of the financial burden of handling those products, and make it more likely that consumers will dispose of them properly, rather than tossing them out with their regular trash , backers say. According to the Mass. ...
Energy subsidies push up the price of wood - BBC News
2011-12-06 21:02:39
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BBC News Energy subsidies push up the price of wood BBC News We are taking action to increase the supply of wood from within the UK by using more waste wood and bringing forests back into economic production, a spokesman for the Department of Energy and Climate Change says. Operators of bioenergy plant will ... UK needs biomass to meet targets The Press Association Climate Committee: Biomass has no role in electricity production without CCS Business Green all 6 news articles »
Public weighs in on waste-to-energy plant before permit process - Frederick News Post (subscription)
2011-12-07 23:23:34
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Frederick News Post (subscription) Public weighs in on waste-to- energy plant before permit process Frederick News Post (subscription) The plant would burn trash to generate electricity for both counties. Frederick County officials estimate 45 megawatts will be generated by this plant -- enough to power 45000 homes. The current plan is to share the construction costs, with Frederick ... and more »
Sustainability Fact
It would cost $760 billion over a 20-year period to end child labor. The estimated benefit in terms of better education and health is about six times that—over $4 trillion in economies where child laborers are found.
Section: Water
Concerns Over Blocking of Alwand River By Iran - Rudaw
2011-12-06 21:03:15
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Concerns Over Blocking of Alwand River By Iran Rudaw To find a sustainable solution for water shortage in the area, the Iraqi government has started building a dam on the Alwand River about 10 kilometers south of Khanain. Samir Muhammad Nuri, the head of Khanaqins city council, said, Next May, ...
Group Aims to Keep Drugs out of Water Supply - Patch.com
2011-12-07 23:24:28
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Group Aims to Keep Drugs out of Water Supply Patch.com Group for the East End awarded $45000 grant to implement Pharmaceutical Disposal and Aquifer Protection Initiative. By Brendan J. OReilly The five town police departments in eastern Suffolk County will have their headquarters outfitted with lock boxes ...
Sustainability Fact
esertification is responsible for the degradation of 73 per cent of global rangeland.
Section: Wellness
Lipid Signaling: The Next Evolutionary Step In Wet AMD Treatment? - Seeking Alpha
2011-12-07 23:25:11
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Lipid Signaling: The Next Evolutionary Step In Wet AMD Treatment? Seeking Alpha Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of severe vision loss with worldwide incidence of 30-50 million affected with roughly 8 million in the United States. Associated with aging, it occurs when metabolic waste products in the eye ... Researchers study aflibercept for AMD in China ModernMedicine Regenerons Eylea Data Unimpressive InvestorIdeas.com (press release) all 6 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
Children in poor environments often carry 1,000 parasitic worms in their bodies at any time.
Section: Wind
Wind energy holds the key to rapid Wisconsin job growth - Wis Opinion
2011-12-06 21:04:35
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Wind energy holds the key to rapid Wisconsin job growth Wis Opinion Last year Wisconsin made great progress on wind energy and there was bipartisan enthusiasm for advancements in this cutting-edge industry. A wind energy bill was approved last session with a two-thirds majority in both houses - including the leaders of ... and more »
WindTV: Wind energy gener ates good jobs for young people - REVE
2011-12-06 21:04:35
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WindTV: Wind energy generates good jobs for young people REVE WindTV: Wind power generates good jobs for young people. Recent Columbia Gorge Community College grad excited to embark on wind energy career. Timo Macke grew up watching wind farms sprout up around him. That must have planted a seed, because the 20 ... WINDTV: WIND POWER GENERATES GOOD JOBS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Power Engineering Magazine all 3 news articles »
City of Abilene loosens regulations to allow more wind energy units in town - ReporterNews.com
2011-12-07 23:25:41
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City of Abilene loosens regulations to allow more wind energy units in town ReporterNews.com Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News The Abilene Planning & Zoning Commission recently approved an ordinance to amend the citys Land Development Code and change the regulations about where wind energy converters can be installed within city ...
Maryland wind energy drive gains momentum - Delmarva Daily Times
2011-12-07 23:25:41
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Maryland wind energy drive gains momentum Delmarva Daily Times Before the wind farm bill was introduced during the 2011 regular Maryland legislative session, the federal government began accepting bids from private developers interested in building wind turbines off Marylands coast. The combination of those ...
141 GW of European Offshore Wind Under Way - CleanTechnica
2011-12-07 23:25:41
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141 GW of European Offshore Wind Under Way CleanTechnica Speaking at the EWEA Offshore 2011 conference and exhibition in Amsterdam, EWEA pre sident Arthouros Zervos said: There is a huge developer interest in offshore wind energy across Europe: Developers, governments and investors realise that offshore wind ...
Sustainability Fact
The cost per square foot for buildings seeking LEED certification falls into the existing range of costs for buildings not seeking LEED certification.
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