Section: Agriculture
Reckless with ag land - Stock and Land
2012-05-30 21:17:01
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Reckless with ag land Stock and Land NEW research investigating the need for an agricultural land use policy has found Australia is being too reckless with its best agricultural land. The latest research paper from the Australian Farm Institute has delved into the varying pressures on ... and more »
Telematic technology is here: Ca se IH AFS Connect available - Farm and Ranch Guide
2012-05-30 21:17:12
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Telematic technology is here: Case IH AFS Connect available Farm and Ranch Guide Trevor Mecham, Case IH Advanced Farming Systems (AFS) marketing manager, said the system, which is a big part of precision farming known as telematics, is revolutionizing production agriculture. Its helping producers have greater efficiency on the ...
Precision farming better at Lincoln - Timaru Herald
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Precision farming better at Lincoln Timaru Herald The Lincoln University Dairy Farm has had a successful season after moving to precision farming . The new system focuses on a high-energy intake when feeding the cow herd and ensuring good grass growth for the next grazing rotation instead of chasing ...
Americans Are More Insecure About their Food - Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)
2012-05-30 21:17:15
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Food Safety News Americans Are More Insecure About their Food Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) Consumers are receiving more information than ever about food, health, nutrition and food safety . Decision-making processes and beliefs about food and food safety environments have changed significantly with the release of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines ... Higher Level of Confidence in Safety of US Food Supply Hoosier Ag Today Practice Food Safety During Picnics, Barbecues Patch.com Food for Thought: Q&A with Tony Corbo Food Safety News The West Australian - Supermarket News all 10 news articles »
US Food Safety Products Industry - MarketWatch (press release)
2012-05-30 21:17:15
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US Food Safety Products Industry MarketWatch (press release) US demand for food safety products is forecast to reach $4.5 billion in 2016. Solid gains will be the result of increased public awareness, the enactment of more stringent government regulations, and industry initiatives that will provide a strong ... US food safety product demand to reach $4.5bn in 2016 Labels and Labeling all 12 news articles »
African Farmers United in Opposition to Proposals Threatening Jobs Economies - Sacramento Bee
2012-05-30 21:17:34
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Daily News African Farmers United in Opposition to Proposals Threatening Jobs, Economies Sacramento Bee By International Tobacco Growers Association (ITGA) African tobacco farmers from a cross-section of countries concluded the two-day International Tobacco Growers Association Africa Regional Meeting today by issuing a declaration of opposition to the ... One-sided recommendations hurt Africas tobacco farmers Bizcommunity.com all 13 news articles »
Fish farmers: Cost of raising fish on dry land prohibitive - TheChronicleHerald.ca
2012-05-30 21:17:34
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Fish farmers : Cost of raising fish on dry la nd prohibitive TheChronicleHerald.ca Hauling Nova Scotias and New Brunswicks salmon farms out of the water and onto dry land would cost more than the countrys entire salmon farming industry is worth, say critics of Nova Scotias new aquaculture strategy. As part of the Nova Scotia ... and more »
Local Duo Works to Make Urban Farms Assets - ecoRI news
2012-05-30 21:17:34
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ecoRI news Local Duo Works to Make Urban Farms Assets ecoRI news By ROWAN SHARP/ecoRI News contributor Bobolinks need wide expanses of grassland to nest and raise their young and, thus, are in direct conflict with Rhode Island ha y farmers .How much is a bobolink worth? Ask Rick Pace and hell call you on a ...
Ugandan farmers should tap into the ready market - New Vision
2012-05-30 21:17:34
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New Vision Ugandan farmers should tap into the ready market New Vision It is this standing that Ugandan farmers must use to, not just feed the hungry across the region, but also earn good money. For example, the South Sudanese market is still virgin and Uganda has what it takes to own it. Under the Prosperity For All ...
Chefs determine how gardens grow at loc al farms - The News-Press
2012-05-30 21:17:34
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Chefs determine how gardens grow at local farms The News-Press Rabbit Run Farms : Denise Muir, the owner of Rabbit Run Farm talks about the farm and the chefs she works with. (Video by Andrew West/news-press.com) River City Grill chef Steve Iadevaia made this panzanella salad using fried bread with heirloom ... and more »
High Food Prices? Blame Wall Street - DailyFinance
2012-05-30 21:17:46
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High Food Prices ? Blame Wall Street DailyFinance High food prices , in other words, are simply a consequence of supply and demand -- the benign and unbiased forces of capitalism. The problem with this explanation is that its incomplete and misleading. While those factors do influence the price of ...
The US Has a Very Important Resource which China Doesnt: Food - ValueWalk
2012-05-30 21:17:46
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ValueWalk The US Has a Very Important Resource which China Doesnt: Food ValueWalk Food prices rose 10% in November compared with 4.4% overall inflation in the country. Something had to be done. The government began subsidizing necessities and allowing food to flow out of stockpiles to ease market pressure.
Fighting Food Inflation: A WAFF 48 News Special Report - WAFF
2012-05-30 21:17:46
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Fighting Food Inflation: A WAFF 48 News Special Report WAFF The reason why consumers are experiencing sticker shock is mostly because food prices are already high. We know that they rose a lot in 2011, and were not expecting them to come down, said Volpe. Inflation is especially hard to swallow for meat and ... and mor e »
Two organic certifying agencies plan merger to become nations largest - Sacramento Bee
2012-05-30 21:17:57
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Two organic certifying agencies plan merger to become nations largest Sacramento Bee Once approved, the new organization CCOF Tilth will be the nations largest such group in the $31 billion organic agriculture industry. Farmers and food processors who currently use CCOF or Oregon Tilth labels on their products will be allowed to ... and more »
Fresh Wave of Folks Living Off the Land - Fenceviewer Fresh Wave of Folks Living Off the Land Fenceviewer Cheryl Wixson, a food engineer, organic marketing consultant for the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association and a small business owner, said the young farmers she comes across regularly are inspirational. She said that unlike the 1960s ... 20 Years of GMO Policy That Keeps Americans in the Dark About Their Food - Huffington Post 20 Years of GMO Policy That Keeps Americans in the Dark About Their Food Huffington Post Popular resistance is boiling over on the GMO labeling issue, as the New York Times reported last week in a front-page story. More than a million people have asked the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for mandatory labeling of genetically ... and more » Should Sustainability be a Factor in Restaurant Food? - KQED (blog) KQED (blog) Should Sustainability be a Factor in Restaurant Food? KQED (blog) Given this ruckus among the restaurant elite, it seems a good time to check in with the director of food safety and sustainability for the Batali & Bastianich Hospitality Group, a national restaurant empire that includes Babbo, Eataly, and Del Posto in ... and more » Genetically Modified Foods: What Are They & Whats All the Fuss? - ProHealth Vancouver Sun Genetically Modified Foods: What Are They & Whats All the Fuss? ProHealth by Terry Lemerond We hear a lot about Genetically Modified foods, or Genetically Modified Organisms - GMOs . But what exactly are they, and why should we bother worrying about them? Id like to review what GMOs are, how they are changing our ... Activists gear up to defend GMO ban Vancouver Sun Hundreds back council crop resolution Richmond Review all 7 news articles » Grad students light idea could help feed worlds billions - Online Athens Grad students light idea could help feed worlds billions Online Athens By Lee Shearer - lee.shearer@onlineathens.com Erico Mattos explains his research on the use of LED lights and vertical farming at the University of Georgia Bioconversion Research and Education Center on W ednesday, May 30, 2012 in Athens, Ga. Hydroponic Vertical Farm Demonstration Center in Laguna Beach planned by ... - California Newswire California Newswire Hydroponic Vertical Farm Demonstration Center in Laguna Beach planned by ... California Newswire /California Newswire/ EnviroIngenuitys urban hydroponic vertical farming division today announced plans to develop a hydroponic vertical farming demonstration center in Laguna Beach. The Verti-Gro system, featured at the Epcot theme park at Walt ... and more » Green Value Chain s Transform Vulnerable Farmers Into Entrepreneurs - AllAfrica.com Green Value Chains Transform Vulnerable Farmers Into Entrepreneurs AllAfrica.com At the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) - the United Nations agency focused on rural development - we believe there can be no green economy without green agriculture . Agriculture is a key economic and development sector in all ... and more » Texas must limit agricultural water use - Houston Chronicle Texas must limit agricultural water use Houston Chronicle By Danny Reible Over the past 50 years, Texas has benefited from the development of an extensive system of reservoirs and ground water supplies to meet the agricultural , industrial and residential water needs we now have. Panama Canal expansion: What will Texas do? - Aransas Pass Progress Panama Canal expansion: What will Texas do? Aransas Pass Progress Topics ranged from how to eliminate food deserts and grocery gaps, encourage urban agriculture and farmers markets, increase participation in the Summer Food Program, to incorporating standards in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ... and more » Nevada Drought Response Committee announces drought stages for entire state - Ag Weekly Nevada Drought Response Committee announces drought stages for entire state Ag Weekly The drought task forces will gather data to assess actual and projected impacts on the states economy, urban, agriculture , fish and wildlife or other resources in the areas impacted by the drought . Factors under consideration include meteorological, ... Get Inspired: Tour an Urban Farm (or Two or Six) - East Bay Express (blog) East Bay Express (blog) Get Inspired: Tour an Urban Farm (or Two or Six) East Bay Express (blog) While Berkeleys planning commission recently passed legislation that will permit residents to sell or donate fruits and vegetables grown on their own property, Oaklands regulations for urban agriculture are still a work in progress. More USDA Inspectors Questio n Poultry Plan Safety as Comment Period Ends - Food Integrity Campaign (blog) Government Accountability Project (blog) More USDA Inspectors Question Poultry Plan Safety as Comment Period Ends Food Integrity Campaign (blog) This latest action follows GAPs previous release of affidavits from three USDA inspectors who worked inside different HIMP plants and witnessed serious food safety violations. Those affidavits all illustrated that poultry carcasses speed through HIMP ... New USDA Inspectors Affidavits Affirm Safety Issues with HIMP: Daily ... Government Accountability Project (blog) all 4 news articles » From factory to farm: how some of Chinas youth are joining a new agricultural ... - The Guardian From factory to farm: how some of Chinas youth are joining a new agricultural ... The Guardian These food scares remind many in China of the melamine-tainted milk that sickened 300000 babies and killed six in 2008, and of growing food safety problems. Shi Yan discovered, however, as a young doctoral student interning at a community-supported ... Sustainability Fact Every year, Americans throw away enough paper and plastic cups, forks, and spoons to circle the equator 300 times. Section: Aquaculture Atlantic Salmon Farmers Take Part in Aquaculture Canada 2012 - TheFishSite.com Atlantic Salmon Farmers Take Part in Aquaculture Canada 2012 TheFishSite.com CANADA - Atlantic Canadian salmon farmers will participate in Canadas most comprehensive aquaculture science and technology conference this week. Representatives from the Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers Association (ACFFA) and its member companies will ... Former shark fishermen learn farming and aquaculture at M&S-sponsored workshop - Minivan News Minivan News Former shark fishermen learn farming and aquaculture at M&S-sponsored workshop Minivan News Alternative livelihoods for former shark fishermen is a training workshop funded by UK retailer Marks & Spencer, focusing on farming and aquaculture training. The workshop was held last week for former shark fishermen and their families from the ... Tuna carry Fukushima isotopes to California - physicsworld.com Sydney Morning Herald Tuna carry Fukushima isotopes to California physicsworld.com The fish spawns in the western Pacific; some juveniles stay in Japanese waters, while others swim east to the California Current Large Marine Ecosystem , generally when they are around a year old. That means all two-year-old Pacific bluefin caught ... How Fukushima May Show Up in Your Sushi ABC News (blog) all 745 news articles » Averting Chinas Fishing Wars - Asia Society Asia Society Averting Chinas Fishing Wars Asia Society Chinas annual catch has far exceeded the recommended level since 1997, and chronic overfishing has led to the irreversible degradation of the marine ecosystem . Species of traditional economic importance, particularly those at the bottom or near bottom ... and more » One ocean - many worlds of life - Ceylon Daily News Ceylon Daily News One ocean - many worlds of life Ceylon Daily News From mangrove swamps to the darkest depths of th e ocean, the marine ecosystem supports an overwhelming array of plants and animals which are crucial to the survival of humanity. Coral reefs provide home to many marine species. and more » Fish farming - Santa Rosa Press Gazette Fish farming Santa Rosa Press Gazette HOLT The Blackwater Fisheries and Development Center west of Holt is the second largest fish hatchery in the state of Florida. From 2000 to 2011, the facility, which operates under the umbrella of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ... and more » From An Israeli Kibbutz A High-Priced Caviar Prized By Top Chefs - WNYC From An Israeli Kibbutz, A High-Priced Caviar Prized By Top Chefs WNYC Kibbutz Dan was at the forefront of fish farming in the early 1980s and the 1990s. The caviar business is a subsidiary of Dan Fish Farms. But as the kibbutz shifted from its socialist structure to a privatized model, Ben Tzvi and others explored new ... and more » Sustainability Fact 26 to 41 percent of the 2.4 million tons of PET plastic discarded every year is bottled water bottles. Section: Architecture & Construction Iconic efficient Warburg House cost less than $100k to build - Gizmag Iconic, efficient Warburg House cost less than $100k to build Gizmag The result is a simple, open and sustainable home, with a reduced space that holds all of the functionality of a regular sized home. Working alongside our client, we determined the true necessity of the space that they required, project architect ... and more » Water plant gets LEED designation - The Kingston Whig-Standard Water plant gets LEED designation The Kingston Whig-Standard The LEED designation, from the Canada Green Building Council, is an internationally accepted benchmark awarded for the construction and operation of high-performance green buildings . Environmental commissioner Gord Miller, the provinces independent ... and more » LiveRoof Selected for Green Roof on Biomedical Discovery District Facility at ... - Greenroofs.com Greenroofs.com LiveRoof Selected for Green Roof on Biomedical Discovery District Facility at ... Greenroofs.com The LiveRoof green roof will be installed atop the Phase 2 building of the Universitys Biomedical Discovery District. The Biomedical Discovery District is a complex of research buildings on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. and more » Step inside three homes on Cool House Tour - Austin American-Statesman A ustin American-Statesman Step inside three homes on Cool House Tour Austin American-Statesman The tour Sunday will be filled with a wealth of examples of energy-efficient design and sustainable building techniques. Ten projects (both individual homes and multifamily housing) are included on this years tour. We visited three homes to give a ... Brazilian Indigenous Community Seeks Survival Through Carbon Credits - Reuters AlertNet Brazilian Indigenous Community Seeks Survival Through Carbon Credits Reuters AlertNet A green economy policy essentially means planning for sustain able use, Chief Almir Suru, the leader of the Paiter-Suru people and a member of the Coordination of Indigenous Organizations of the Brazilian Amazon, told Tierramrica. and more » Sustainable building worldwide with products made in Germany - EcoGeneration Sustainable building worldwide with products made in Germany EcoGeneration As the leading provider of pioneering building envelopes, Schco is making an important contribution to preserving the environment. This is based on high-insulation window, door and faade systems that considerably reduce the energy consumption of ... New Sunriver Facility Honored as Brownfield Project - KTVZ New Sunriver Facility Honored as Brownfield Project KTVZ Other key partners included: Portlands Bureau of Planning and Sustainability Green Investment Fund - $119000 for site improvements focusing on sustainable design; a Portland Development Commissions Commercial Property Redevelopment loan, ... and more » Energy efficient home nets cash for owners - kypost.com kypost.com Energy efficient home nets cash for owners kypost.com In another project, Kentucky Highlands commissioned the design of an energy-efficient modular home that could be built at houseboat factories in southern Kentucky. The goal is to boost those plants, which suffered during the recession, and component ... and more » Lend Lease unveils design for build worlds tallest timber apartment building ... - Architecture and Design Architecture and Design Lend Lease unveils design for build worlds tallest timber apartment building ... Architecture and Design With an increasing number of people moving to urban areas, this innovation is timely given the urgency to create liveable, sustainable cities that are climate positive. The adoption of green technologies, materials and construction processes, ... and more » Greenroofs & Walls of the World Virtual Summit 2011 Episode 25: Biodiversity ... - Greenroofs.com (blog) M&S: a sustainable blueprint to behold - The Guardian The Guardian M&S: a sustainable blueprint to behold The Gu ardian The retailer achieved so many firsts when building Ecclesall Road that its become one of the companys learning stores, where sustainability skills are shared with architecture students, schoolchildren and throughout the company. and more » UO students offer Springfield real world planning solutions - The Register-Guard UO students offer Springfield real world planning solutions The Register-Guard ... 435 University of Oregon students in many fields of study have worked on real world Springfield problems under the UOs Sustainable City Year Program. At the direction of city leaders and staff, architecture students have drafted designs for a ... and more » HP Unveils Architecture for First Net Zero Energy Data Center - MarketWatch (press release) ZDNet HP Unveils Architecture for First Net Zero Energy Data Center MarketWatch (press release) The sustainable data center at HP Labs headquarters in Palo Alto, Calif., has served as the initial test bed for building this game-changing blueprint. The HP Net-Zero Energy Data Center architecture integrates energy and cooling supply from local ... HP: Net-Zero Energy Data Ce nter cuts power usage by 30 percent InfoWorld HP Claims 30% Power Savings for its new Net Zero data centers ZDNet (blog) HP shows off Net Zero Energy Data Center architecture Ubergizmo iTWire - V3.co.uk all 24 news articles » Jason Segedy of Northeast Ohio Sustainable Communities Consortium wants ... - Plain Dealer (blog) Plain Dealer (blog) Jason Segedy of Northeast Ohio Sustainable Communities Consortium wants ... Plain Dealer (blog) Yet as of last week, a draft did not clearly identify the ways in which transportation planning has encouraged suburban sprawl by tilting heavily in favor o f automobiles, rather than transit , bikes or walkable communities. To Jason Segedy, the chairman ... and more » Forget Big-Box Stores. How About A Big-Box House? - Capital Public Radio News Forget Big-Box Stores. How About A Big-Box House? Capital Public Radio News By Deena Prichep Using recycled materials is increasingly common in building construction . But some architects are taking the green movement a step further, creating entire homes and businesses from discarded shipping containers. and more » New Practice Facili ty Earns LEED Platinum Rating - CUBuffs.com New Practice Facility Earns LEED Platinum Rating CUBuffs.com ... Green Building Council. It is the first LEED-certified athletic facility on the CU-Boulder campus and one of only two platinum-rated athletic facilities in the Pac-12. LEED certification is a US benchmark for sustainable design and construction . and more » Skanska UK: a deeper shade of green - The Guardian The Guardian Skanska UK: a deeper shade of green The Guardian Skanska UK is not only clear about its sustainability vision, it also knows exactly what colour it is deep green . The international project development and construction company aims to build deep green buildings and infrastructure all with a ... advocate of wooden skyscrapers Michael Green makes bid to speak at global ... - Vancouver Sun advocate of wooden skyscrapers, Michael Green makes bid to speak at global ... Vancouver Sun Green wants to change the way buildings are constructed by championing a shift to materials like wood that have a minimal impact on the environment. [Wooden skyscrapers are] provocative and interesting, he said in a telephone interview. and more » Toyota Leads the Way in Green Buildings - Sacramento Bee Toyota Leads the Way in Green Buildings Sacramento Bee Toyota sparked an industry trend in 2006, with construction of the first LEED certified automotive dealership in the country. Pa t Lobb Toyota of McKinney, Texas, achieved Silver LEED certification and paved the way for additional dealers to follow. and more » Green Homes Hot in Santa Fe Two Articles Coming Out this Month about Natural ... - San Francisco Chronicle (press release) Green Homes Hot in Santa Fe, Two Articles Coming Out this Month about Natural ... San Francisco Chronicle (press release) Santa Fe, NM (PRWEB) May 30, 2012 With the lull in the real estate market starting in 2007, and the resulting flood of inventory forced on the market, new home sales dried up as construction came to a screeching halt. and m ore » Walkable neighborhoods now more valuable than car-centric ones - Mother Nature Network (blog) Mother Nature Network (blog) Walkable neighborhoods now more valuable than car-centric ones Mother Nature Network (blog) Its just a bonus that you find a stronger sense of place in walkable communities , which are designed to appeal to people on foot, not whizzing by in cars. I can never forget that Im living in seaside New England when I hit Washington Street (the main ... and more » Surat to be Indias first Eco City - Times of India Surat to be Indias first Eco City Times of India SURAT: The diamond city has taken a step forward to become Indias first eco city , on the lines of Singapore. After selecting Surat as one of the three cities in the world for a demonstration project for eco city development, UK-based charity The ... Sustainability Fact The 1.14 million tons of paper products recycled in Pennsylvania in 2004 resulted in forest carbon sequestration benefits equal to nearly 82 million tree seedlings grown for ten years. Section: Biodiversity Europe still has a rich reservoir of unknown species - Phys.Org Europe still has a rich reservoir of unknown species Phys.Org Not knowing how many European species there are means its impossible to assess the full scale of the continents biodiversity . Its not just about the utility, or ecosystem services leisure, ... » life scientists view biodiversity through a whole new dimension - UC Los Angeles life scientists view biodiversity through a whole new dimension UC Los Angeles The ultimate goal of the research, the scientists say, is predicting how climate change will affect biodiversity levels and, thus for humans, the availability of goods and services, ... China Scientists Find Ways to Clean Polluted Soil - CRIENGLISH.com China Scienti sts Find Ways to Clean Polluted Soil CRIENGLISH.com A total of 300 soil scientists and ecology experts attended the 2012 Forum on Heavy Metal Soil Remediation and Ecological Restoration . Chen Tongbin, researcher with Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources research under Chinese Academy ... and more » Thirty-six years of failure: a brief history of climate change (9) - Record-Searchlight (blog) Thirty-six years of failure: a brief history of climate change (9) Record-Searchlight (blog) Plant and animal extinctions ? No. Declining vegetative productivity? No. More frequent and deadly coral bleaching? No. Marine life dissolving away in acidified oceans? No. Quite to the contrary, in fact, these reports provide extensive empirical ... Young Scientists Embrace Crowdfunding - New York Times (blog) New York Times (blog) Young Scientists Embrace Crowdfunding New York Times (blog) Dr. Byrnes said his passion for science communication was driven largely by his main areas of study, climate change and human-caused extinctions of species. He argues that people should have access to the best knowledge possible about the world they ... and more » State of the lake: Aquatic invasive species in Lake Huron - EarthSky State of the lake: Aquatic invasive species in Lake Huron EarthSky These invasive species, including sea lamprey and alewife in the 1940s-1970s, have drastically altered abundances (even causing several extinctions ), food sources, habitat, and reproductive cycles of native organisms. The challenges of invasive species ... and more » Great Dying Extinction Event Recovery Lasted 10 Million Years Study Says - Huffington Post Voice of America (blog) Great Dying Extinction Event Recovery Lasted 10 Million Years, Study Says Huffington Post Great Dying extinction affected entire Earth. This blue marble photo from NASAs Suomi NPP satellite shows the Eastern Hemisphere. Whatever ultimately wiped more than 90 percent of life off the planet some 250 million years ago dealt quite a blow, ... Ten Million Years to Recover from Mass Extinction Space Ref (press release) Took 10 Million Years for Life on Earth to Re-set After Mass Extinction Voice of America (blog) Earth Took 10 Million Years To Recover From Its Greatest Mass Extinction PlanetSave.com all 4 news articles » Sustainability Fact Infectious diseases continue to blight the lives of the poor across the world. An estimated 40 million people are living with HIV/AIDS, with 3 million deaths in 2004. Every year there are 350–500 million cases of malaria, with 1 million fatalities: Africa Section: Biofuels Artisan Ice Cream Shop Ici Partners with BioMass Packaging To Attract LOHAS ... - PR Web (press release) PR Web (press release) Artisan Ice Cream Shop, Ici, Partners with BioMass Packaging To Attract LOHAS ... PR Web (press release) Allen King of BioMass Packaging collaborates with former Chez Panisse pastry chef to integrate complete line of biodegradable supplies into Icis brand image. Collaborating with BioMass Packaging, Canales was able to specify the ideal bio-based ... Artisan ice cream shop serves up natural packaging to attract LOHAS customers Packaging Digest all 3 news articles » EA clears Peels Trafford biomass power station - Place North West Place North West EA clears Peels Trafford biomass power station Place North West The Environment Agency said it is minded to approve Peel Energys biomass combustion plant in Trafford, plans for which were rejected by the local authority in 2011. The EA said in a statement: Following a rigorous assessment process, we are minded to ... Peel Energy power plant wont harm health Manchester Evening News Peel Energys 20 MW Biow aste Facility Likely to Receive EA Permit Waste Management World Peel likely to gain permit for 70m Barton biomass plant The Business Desk (registration) all 4 news articles » Biomass heat recovery power plant almost done - Journal of Commerce Biomass heat recovery power plant almost done Journal of Commerce The first biomass heat recovery power plant in the Canadian forest industry is in the final stages of construction at an integrated sawmill and pellet operation in central BC. We put the foundation in last year in the fall and tucked everything up for ... 12 tons of palm biomass ships from Malaysia to Italy in test to extract ... Phys.Org (press release) Twelve tons of waste oil palm tree biomass is en route from Malaysia to a plant in Italy for tests on its suitability for conversion into industrial sugar. Successful results could one day result in commercial scale production of high-value green ... MYBiomass Ships 12 Tonnes Of Oil Palm Biomass To Italy Bernama all 3 news articles » Biodiesel electric energy sources fuel alternative energy movement - Lumina News Lumina News Biodiesel , electric energy sources fuel alternative energy movement Lumina News by Cole Dittmer Within the past month, three new alternative energy sources have emerged in Wilmington to cater to those utilizing biodiesel and electricity to power their automobiles. With more automobile manufacturers breaking into all-electric ... Domestic fuel in Mozambique: from charcoal to cassava - The Guardian Domestic fuel in Mozambique: from charcoal to cassava The Guardian However, breaking the countrys dependence on dirty fuel is the aim of a for-profit venture called CleanStar that began selling ethanol cooking stoves in the capital, Maputo, this year. The ethanol is made from cassava, or mandioca, which is grown in ... CleanStar Mozambique: Food, Fuel and Forests at the Bottom of the Pyramid Sustainable Business Forum Cassava Tapped For Clean Cooking Fuel EarthTechling all 3 news articles » Ethanol plants provide abundant supply of DDGs - Midwest Producer Ethanol plants provide abundant supply of DDGs Midwest Producer Rowles, who is also a veterinarian, introduces pigs to the ethanol coproduct late in the nursery stage and feeds up to 30 percent in mid-finishing. (Jeff DeYoung for Midwest Producer) CARROLL, Iowa - Craig Rowles doesnt have to travel far to find an ... Research study tests feeding beef steers with algae co-products - CattleNetwork.com Research study tests feeding beef steers with algae co-products CattleNetwork.com Their research is part of an overall bioenergy research program led by AgriLife Research and is supported by the Department of Energy as a component of the National Alliance for Advanced Biofuel and Bio-Products. Dr. Tryon Wickersham, AgriLife Research ... and more » Sorghum goes epic or is that EPEC? A primer on biofuels underdog feedstock - Biofuels Digest Sorghum goes epic, or is that EPEC? A primer on biofuels underdog feedstock Biofuels Digest The Underdog feedstock is getting Big Mo, getting its due, with sorghum-based ethanol making the grade under optimal conditions as an advanced biofuel pathway, and EPEC landing new investment. Whats up? Whats next? A bright future for biofuels - Fiji Times A bright future for biofuels Fiji Times Biofuels is a big global buzzword today. There is much talk and hype about saving the planet from global warming by substituting fossil fuels such as petrol and diesel that we use for our transportation and power generation with the 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: Biogas Electricity Program Expands Access to Energy for Ethiopians - World Bank Group Electricity Program Expands Access to Energy for Ethiopians World Bank Group The project will also help to develop markets for renewable energy and energy efficient products such as, stand-alone solar home systems, solar lanterns, improved cook-stoves, biogas , compact fluorescent lamps, etc. The project will provide ... and more » Can artificial photosynthesis solve our energy and climate problems? - Nanowerk LLC Can artificial photosynthesis solve our energy and climate problems? Nanowerk LLC Nowadays, efforts are being made to enter a new solar era and replace fossil energy sources such as coal, oil and gas with renewables ie regenerative energy sources such as bioethanol, biodiesel and biogas resulting from the photosynthetic activities ... California Energy Commission cancels dubious hydrogen fueling station grants - San Jose Mercury News Hydrogen Fuel News California Energy Commission cancels dubious hydrogen fueling station grants San Jose Mercury News By thomas d. elias Less than two weeks after this column exposed a situation where tens of millions of state tax dollars were given to billion-dollar corporations -- but only with approval from other billion-dollar corporations -- the California Energy ... Thomas Elias: Governor stays silent on dicey grants The Salinas Californian all 11 news articles » Sustainability Fact Over 7 billion pounds of PVC are thrown away in the U.S. each year. Only 18 million pounds of that, about one quarter of 1 percent, is recycled. Section: Carbon Accounting Coca-Cola Enterprises: transforming recycling in Britain - The Guardian The Guardian Coca-Cola Enterprises: transforming recycling in Britain The Guardian Packaging accounts for 48% of Coca-Colas cradle-to-grave carbon footprint to lower its carbon footprint , the company needs to address how it produces packaging, the quality of recycling schemes to support collection, and the behaviour of consumers. Voluntary Carbon Report To Show Surge In Carbon Funding For Clean Cook Stoves - Ecosystem Marketplace Ecosystem Marketplace Voluntary Carbon Report To Show Surge In Carbon Funding For Clean Cook Stoves Ecosystem Marketplace The report attributes the surge to new accounting methods that make it easier to aggregate lots of small actions, and to controversial rules that recognize avoided emissions from new cookerstoves. Beyond the challenges of carbon accounting , ... Clotheslines: The next big thing? - The Times and Democra t Clotheslines: The next big thing? The Times and Democrat This wondrous device can save you roughly $150 on annual utility costs, cut about 2400 pounds of CO2 from your yearly carbon footprint , and is less destructive to garments than a conventional electric clothes dryer. Interested? and more » Bafta presents Albert the carbon calculator - The Guardian The Guardian Bafta presents Albert the carbon calculator The Guardian A consortium of broadcasters and TV production companies has adopted a cartoon character created by the BBC to help work out the carbon footprint of their programmes. Albert is the face of a free online carbon calculator to promote best practice within ... One Cattle Companys Carbon Paradox - SantaCruz.com SantaCruz.com One Cattle Companys Carbon Paradox SantaCruz.com Could grass-fed beef i mported from half a world away have a lower carbon footprint than both conventional, corn-fed beef and domestically produced grass-fed beef, as Estancia claimsor is there such a thing as greenwashing red meat? Reducing the carbon footprint - Trinidad Guardian Reducing the carbon footprint Trinidad Guardian Using solar-powered equipment will cause no increase in usage of fossil-fuel generated power for the surveillance bays therefore not adding to the carbon footprint of the country. Additionally, the locations require minimal modification and will not ... Global CO2 emissions hit record in 2011 led by China: IEA - National Post National Post Global CO2 emissions hit record in 2011 led by China: IEA National Post The aim is to ensure ambitious emissions cuts are made after the Kyoto Protocol expires at the end of this year. Procedural wrangling and a reluctance to raise ambitions to cut emissions due to economic constraints is threatening progress, however. and more » Defaulting on carbon credit - New York Daily News Defaulting on carbon credit New York Daily News CNIs Head of UK Operations, Edward Carlton, told HT, With regards to the measures taken, even though some can be seen to reduce the carbon footprint of the team, there will ultimately always be a residual footprint which could only be eradicated via ... and more » Global carbon market value rises to record $176 bln - Reuters Globe and Mail Global carbon market value rises to record $176 bln Reuters Primary investment in post-2012 CDM offsets, however, rose to nearly $2 billion in 2011 from $1.2 billion, despite depressed prices and uncertainty about the future of the Kyoto Protocol and its market mechanisms such as the CDM. Africa: New Initiatives Give Hope to a Carbon Market Facing Challenges AllAfrica.com all 51 news articles » Despite G8 Pledge Divergent Climate Change Approach Remains - The International Ghana Business News Despite G8 Pledge, Divergent Climate Change Approach Remains The International The Swedish Ministry of the Environment has estimated an overall 20 per cent decrease in emissions since its implementation of the carbon tax in 1991, effectively upholding its commitment under the Kyoto Protocol . The US, on the other hand, ... Ghanas 3rd national communication project on climate change underway The Africa Report all 27 news articles » Bonn Climate Talks Yield Marginal Progress - Bridges Weekly Trade News Digest Environmental Finance Bonn Climate Talks Yield Marginal Progress Bridges Weekly Trade News Digest The new climate pact, which will ultimately succeed the troubled Kyoto Protocol , i s targeted to be implemented by 2020. Given that the Kyoto Protocol took five years to negotiate, the 2015 deadline for finalising a post-2020 treaty is clearly ambitious ... Global warming: Inching ahead at Bonn climate talks Summit County Citizens Voice UN claims progress at Bonn, NGOs disagree Environmental Finance Climate Talks Stall As Bonn Meeting Ends RedOrbit GMA News - Aljazeera.com - Europolitics.info all 13 news articles » Blue Carbon - The Earth Times The Earth Times Blue Carbon The Earth Times Some of the most important zones of carbon sequestration , aquatic and marine ecosystems, are being rapidly deplete d having direct consequences for climate change. Conservation of these zones should feature as a high priority climate protection ... Whats happening in China and India? - Climate Spectator Whats happening in China and India? Climate Spectator Even after the carbon has been captured, it still has to be stored, with underground storage ( carbon sequestration ) being the only realistic option at this point in time. This process is depicted in the 2010 Carbon Sequestration Atlas of the US and ... and more » Sustainability Fact Over 1.3 billion people in developing countries make ends meet with less than 1 dollar per day. Section: Child Labor Khmer Rouge Labor Camp Survivor Learns to Cry - Voice of America Voice of America Khmer Rouge Labor Camp Survivor Learns to Cry Voice of America There was a time when playing the flute was, to him, a matter of survival. Arn was only a child when the Khmer Rouge came to power in Cambodia. Sent to the labor camps, he survived by learning how to play revolutionary songs on his flute. and more » Improved ri ghts for child social workers urged - Focus Taiwan News Channel Improved rights for child social workers urged Focus Taiwan News Channel Taipei, May 29 (CNA) Social workers specializing in child protection in Taiwan are being seriously exploited, lawmakers and social groups charged Tuesday, and they urged the government to make immediate improvements. Social workers involved in ... Key social workers struggling: groups Taipei Times all 2 news articles » UK Child Poverty set to soar as spending cuts bite - RT RT UK Child Poverty set to soar as spending cuts bite RT The report states that levels of relative and absolute child poverty in the UK are expected to reach 24% and 23% of children respectively by 2020 compared to the target figures of 10% and 5% set by the previous labor government. and more » Single Mothers Plead for Regulations against Child Labor - Liberian Daily Observer Single Mothers Plead for Regulations against Child Labor Liberian Daily Observer Two single mothers of several children have called on the government to regulate policy that will prohibit the use of teenagers to serve as bread winners for family. Mrs. Suzana Vaye and Josephine Freeman, who are both widows made the assertions in an ... Uzbekistan: Grant Access to Cotton Monitors - Human Rights Watch Uzbekistan: Grant Access to Cotton Monitors Human Rights Watch The Uzbek government has outfoxed the EU for too long on forced child labor and other egregious abuses such as torture and its crackdown on r ights activists, endlessly promising cooperation but always failing to deliver. The ILO meeting is a critical ... Uzbekistan: Grant Access To Cotton Monitors, Says HRW Eurasia Review all 2 news articles » DOLE 12 eyes declaration of South Cotabato mining village as child labor-free - Zamboanga Today Online DOLE 12 eyes declaration of South Cotabato mining village as child labor -free Zamboanga Today Online The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Region 12 or the Soccsksargen Region is pushing for the declaration of a mini ng village in Tboli town in South Cotabato as child labor -free area, with the full enforcement of the prohibition on the ... and more » Sustainability Fact Since 2001, over 42,000 manufacturing facilities in the United States have been closed. Section: Cleaner Coal Largest Coal Ash Dump Site In U.S. to Be Target of Suit Charging Extensive ... - Sacramento Bee Essential Public Radio Largest Coal Ash Dump Site In U.S. to Be Target of Suit Charging Extensive ... Sacramento Bee According to the notice of intent (NOI) filed by LBRAG: Leaks, seeps, and direct discharges of toxic pollution from the Little Blue Run impoundment violate both federal (the Clean Water Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) and state ... Little Blue Run Owner FirstEnergy Target of Pl anned Lawsuit Over Massive Coal ... Huffington Post Little Blue Run group challenging FirstEnergy Timesonline.com all 11 news articles » Washington Wants Natural Gas: The Inevitability Of Favorable Legislation - Seeking Alpha Washington Wants Natural Gas: The Inevitability Of Favorable Legislation Seeking Alpha In addition to renewable sources, its definition of clean energy encompasses natural gas (including coal mine methane), and clean coal plants [Senate Bill 2146. pg. 2-3]. This policy reflects a global trend to transform energy infrastructure. A good start on the way to a coherent energy policy McClatchy Washington Bureau all 9 news articles » Kentucky Power withdraws nearly $1 billion plan to clean Big Sandy coal unit - Platts New York Times Kentucky Power withdraws nearly $1 billion plan to clean Big Sandy coal unit Platts American Electric Powers Kentucky Power subsidiary on Wednesday withdrew a controversial proposal to spend nearly $1 billion on environmental upgrades that would allow it to continue to operate its coal -fired Big Sandy plant for years to come. Even in Coal Country, the Fight for an Industry New York Times Energy Ditches Coal Plant Retrofi t unEARTHED, from Earthjustice (blog) Pakistan energy shortfall fuels row over coal power plants The Guardian all 32 news articles » Sustainability Fact Because plastic water bottles are shielded from sunlight in landfills, they will not decompose for thousands of years. Section: Climate Change Profs. discuss future of climate change - The Dartmouth Profs. discuss future of climate change The Dartmouth At the event, Polar Environmental Trends and Their Policy Implications, Kelly said that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Changes most recent report, released in 2007, underestimated the rates of change recorded for Earths rising sea levels ... Drilling the Arctic, Obama-Style CounterPunch all 2 news articles » Californias clima te change fight could increase drought risk - Responding to Climate Change Responding to Climate Change Californias climate change fight could increase drought risk Responding to Climate Change As the effects of climate change are felt in California, energy use and pressure on water supplies are both likely to rise. The state suffered a three-year drought between 2007-2009. Droughts can lower reservoir volumes further cutting available power. Water Must Be Made a Priority in the Clean Energy Economy EnergyBoom all 2 news articles » Gas rebranded as green energy - DAWN. com Gas rebranded as green energy DAWN.com But green groups warned that relying on gas would raise energy prices and fail to tackle climate change , and could fatally stunt the growth of the renewables industry. Gas is a fossil fuel but because it generates less carbon dioxide when burned ... Renewable energy offset increase in green house gas emissions Examiner.com Spain Ejects Green Energy Lobby Canada Free Press all 11 news articles » Long-lost photos reveal true tale of Greenlands glaciers - Mother Nature Network Mother Nature Network Long-lost photos reveal true tale of Greenlands glaciers Mother Nature Network By Stephanie Pappas, LiveScienceWed, May 30 2012 at 10:14 AM EST SLIPPING AWAY: Store Glacier , western Greenland. Researchers have limited information about how Arctic glaciers have responded to climate warming over time. (Photo: Eric Rignot/NASA JPL) ... 80-year-old aerial images show retreat of Greenland glaciers Los Angeles Times Old photos provide Greenland glacier story UPI.com 80-Year-Old Photos Aid In Greenland Ice Melt Study RedOrbit The Cutting Edge - TG Daily - Zee News all 20 news articles » Bilateral Carbon Trade Surged Last Year World Ba nk Says - BusinessWeek Bilateral Carbon Trade Surged Last Year, World Bank Says BusinessWeek EU greenhouse-gas trades that didnt involve exchanges or brokers surged to $17.3 billion, the bank said today in its yearly report on CO2 markets. ICE Futures Europe suspended prompt trading in January last year after thefts of allowances roiled ... and more » 80-Year-Old Photos Aid In Greenland Ice Melt Study - RedOrbit Zee News 80-Year-Old Photos Aid In Greenland Ice Melt Study RedOrbit It is often difficult for scientists to assess the scale and speed of Arctic ice melt , but the extremely rare photos provide them with a more accurate picture. Greenlands ice was rapidly melting in the 1930s, followed by a cooling period in middle of ... Lost photos prove Greenlands ice was melting FASTER 80 years ago than today Daily Mail Long-lost photos reveal true tale of Greenlands glaciers Mother Nature Network Discarded photos of Rasmussen expedition show pattern of glacier melt TG Daily Los Angeles Times - Zee News - Newswise (press release) all 20 news articles » Climate: Greenland ice loss accelerates - Summit County Citizens Voice The Atlantic Wire Climate: Greenland ice loss accelerates Summit County Citizens Voice Their overall findings suggest that ice loss during the past 10 years due to melting and iceberg calving is unusually high compared to the last 50 years. The research was undertaken in the framework of the Helmholtz Climate Initiative REKLIM of the ... Greenlands Losing Ice Faster Than Ever; Your Eyebrows May Be Evil The Atlantic Wire Greenlands current loss of ice mass Phys.Org all 6 news articles » The Evolving Status of the Western Greenland Ice Sheet - CO2 Science Magazine The Evolving Status of the Western Greenland Ice Sheet CO2 Science Magazine ... glaciers (eg, Iken and Bindschadler, 1986; Mair et al., 2002; Bartholomaus et al., 2008), increased melt could generate a limited, or even decelerating, effect on seasonally-averaged sliding and long-term dynamic response to a warming climate ... Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change: A Critical Policy Challenge - World Resources Institute Is California preparing for climate change? Results from new climate ... - Phys.Org Is California preparing for climate change ? Results from new climate ... Phys.Or g A majority of Californias coastal planners and resource managers now view the threats from climate change as sufficiently likely that practical steps on the ground need to be taken to protect against growing threats, according to results from a new ... and more » EU greenhouse gas emissions rise despite climate change policies - The Guardian The Guardian EU greenhouse gas emissions rise despite climate change policies The Guardian Greenhouse gas emissions for the European Union increased in 2010, despite the economic recession and policies intended to tackle clima te change . The increase of 2.4% takes Europe further away from its international commitments to cut carbon dioxide by ... Europes a mess, but its meeting its climate goals Washington Post (blog) EU carbon emissions rise, end multi-year decline Reuters EU greenhouse gas emissions go up Green Building Press all 147 news articles » Climate Dividends: Californias Chance to Change Hearts and Minds - Huffington Post Climate Dividends: Californias Chance to Change Hearts and Minds Huffington Post The State needs to use public money to mobilize private money, and it needs to get climate change a nd carbon pricing into the publics brains. It can do this by addressing the psychological, economic, justice issues that override climate change in the ... Dan Morain: Will clean air credits get dirty? Merced Sun-Star all 2 news articles » The Coming Mega-Drought: Tightening the Screws of Want and Thirst in the ... - truthout The Coming Mega-Drought: Tightening the Screws of Want and Thirst in the ... truthout As for the phenomenon of global warming - new, massive and anthropogenic - it has yet to touch the consciousness of the inhabitants of Southwest. For example, California is all about cars. Nothing matters more than millions of cars. Elders in Peruvian Andes Help Interpret Climate Changes - Reuters AlertNet Elders in Peruvian Andes Help Interpret Climate Changes Reuters AlertNet By Milagros Salazar * LIMA, May 30 (IPS) - A unique response to the challenge of global warming is happening in rural areas of Peru, where a network of indigenous elders is working out how to adjust weather forecasts in the light of climate change, ... and more » Researchers show changing climate caused an ancient civilizations collapse - MinnPost.com Researchers show changing climate caused an ancient civilizations collapse MinnPost.com By Ron Meador | 09:30 am Fox News serves up the occasional surprise in its generally unbalanced coverage of climate change, and Im not talking about its recent giggle about flatulent dinosaurs as an engine of ancient global warming . and more » Land and Sea Species Differ in Climate Change Response - EP Magazine Sci-News.com Land and Sea Species Differ in Climate Change Response EP Magazine The study, published this week in Nature Climate Change, provides insights into why and how species are moving around the globe in response to global warming . Researchers gathered published data from tests determining the physiological temperature ... Cold-blooded climate change surprise ABC Science Online all 9 news articles » Drilling the Arctic Obama-Style - CounterPunch Drilling the Arctic, Obama-Style CounterPunch This positive feedback phenomenon of global warming has become significant enough to alter weather, which is the pattern of atmospheric thermodynamics and hydrodynamics on the spatially fine scale of locality, and the temporally fine scale of hours to ... Profs. discuss future of climate change The Dartmouth all 2 news articles » Sustainability Fact In Bangladesh, manufacturing workers toil in absolutely horrific conditions and make an average of about $38 per month. Section: Cogeneration The Solar-Powered Microgrid Courtesy of Forest City and Japan - Greentech Media (blog) Greentech Media (blog) The Solar-Powered Microgrid, Courtesy of Forest City and Japan Greentech Media (blog) According to Barrera, Toshiba is doing the upstream energy management system, Sharp is providing the solar panels, Fuji Electric builds the fuel cells, Tokyo Gas built the cogeneration plant, Mitsubishi Heavy provided the gas-fired power generator, ... and more » < font face=\'arial, helvetica, sans-serif\' size=\'3\' color=\'#004276\'>The Prince Charles Hospital cogeneration project - EcoGeneration Cogeneration & On-Site Power Production Magazine The Prince Charles Hospital cogeneration project EcoGeneration The 1.6 megawatt cogeneration plant combines hot water, steam and electricity generation utilising a natural gas fired reciprocating engine. The technology is monitored both locally and remotely, and preventative maintenance is performed by hospital ... Leading Australian hospital gaining from cogeneration Cogeneration & On-Site Power Production Magazine all 2 news articles » Sustainability Fact Over 7 billion pounds of PVC are thrown away in the U.S. each year. Only 18 million pounds of that, about one quarter of 1 percent, is recycled. Section: Desert/Deforestation Conserving the Wild West: Arizonas green dream - The Ecologist Conserving the Wild West: Arizonas green dream The Ecologist The scenery changes constantly, with the snow capped San Francisco Peaks giving way to the carmine Red Beaut escarpment then a forest of petrified pine trees before you reach the Canyon itself. You get a brief glimpse of it as the train pulls into the ... Firstpost TVC goes the eco-friendly way - exchange4media.com exchange4media.com Firstpost TVC goes the eco-friendly way exchange4media.com The TVC, created by Contract Advertising, shows how trees are cut down to generate newsprint for newspapers, leading to deforestation and adverse affect on wildlife. It stresses on the issue that these newspapers provide news a day late. Firstpost.com TVC says Read todays news, today Best Media Info Firstpost woos newspaper readers, takes a stand print media cant Campaign India all 5 news articles » Tree planting helps Pakistani farmers weather flo ods - Reuters AlertNet Tree planting helps Pakistani farmers weather floods Reuters AlertNet If deforestation continues unchecked, Pakistan is likely to lose most of its forest within 35 to 40 years, Lubna Hasan, a research economist at the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, warned in a 2008 paper. But rising demand for staple food ... Palm oil giant making good on forest commitment in Indonesia finds ... - Mongabay.com Mongabay.com Palm oil giant making good on forest commitment in Indonesia, finds ... Mongabay.com The spatial and legal analysis was accompanied by data showing that GAR had reduced its deforestation payments, indicating that land its companies cleared had low volumes of timber. Deforestation payments are based on the value of timber felled during ... In Advance of Rio Controversial Amazon Legislation Gets Partial Veto - SustainableBusiness.com Stuff.co.nz In Advance of Rio, Controversial Amazon Legislation Gets Partial Veto SustainableBusiness.com Amazons forest code, signed into law in 1965, has been successful in reducing deforestation , cutting it 78% from 2004-2011. But the powerful agribusiness lobby - constituting 25% of Congress- pushed through a new law that significantly weakens it. Brazils leader vetoes portions of new forest law MiamiHerald.com Greenpeace blocks Brazil port to protest partial veto of land-use bill Fox News LEAD: Brazilian Government Forges New Rainforest Protections LoanSafe Care2.com (blog) all 47 news articles » South Sudan risks becoming a desert due to deforestation - Catholic Online South Sudan risks becoming a desert due to deforestation Catholic Online The countrys rapid deforestation is being partially led by the countrys inability to provide rural and urban populations with access to reliable electricity. Nearly 99 percent of South Sudans eight million people use firewood or charcoal as their ... and more » Adaptation to climate change will no longer be enough says NGO report - Responding to Climate Change Responding to Climate Change Adaptation to climate change will no longer be enough says NGO report Responding to Climate Change These predictions include the destruction of the worlds forests and corals, extreme land degradation and desertification , polar ice melt, storms, floods and drought. In a joint report by CARE, ActionAid, German Watch and WWF they call for the ... and more » Brazilian Forest Code May Return After Rio - Ecosystem Marketplace Ecosystem Marketplace Brazilian Forest Code May Return After Rio Ecosystem Marketplace ... on Sustainable Development (Rio+20), which takes place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from June 20 to 22 and makrs the 20th annive rsary of the 1992 Earth Summit that launched UN conventions on climate change, desertification , and biodiversity. and more » Sustainability Fact Recycling one million laptops saves enough energy to power 3,657 American homes in a year. Section: Economic Sustainability Massive economic growth does little for happiness in China - Mongabay.com Mongabay.com Massive economic growth does little for happiness in China Mongabay.com Economic growth alone may not raise happiness, according to a recent study in the Proceedings of the National Academy Science (PNAS). Despite a stunning economic growth rate of around 10 percent per year over the last two decades, Chinas people have ... EU calls for ba nking union to ease crisis - Seattle Post Intelligencer CTV.ca EU calls for banking union to ease crisis Seattle Post Intelligencer European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Olli Rehn addresses the media on the next steps for stability, growth and jobs , at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Photo: Yves Logghe / AP European ... Europe proposes banking union to ease debt crisis Kitsap Sun European commissions report cards tell ailing economies: Must try harder The Guardian EU Commission wants to give Spain time on deficits San Jose Mercury News Los Angeles Times all 3,813 news articles » Consumer confidence in the economy plunged in May - BusinessWeek CBC.ca Consumer confidence in the economy plunged in May BusinessWeek Analyst say the dismal job market is what keeps Americans from being confident. Indeed, US job growth remains inconsistent. Hiring picked up earlier in the year, but slowed in March and April, suggesting the economys early-year momentum faded in early ... Consumer confidence falls in May South Bend Tribune all 625 news articles » Veterans lose confidence in finding jobs: survey - Reuters Christian Science Monitor Veterans lose confidence in finding jobs : survey Reuters Tax credits also encourage the hiring of veterans. CAUTIOUS EMPLOYERS Veterans face two other obstacles in finding jobs at a time when unemployment stubbornly remains above eight percent and there is only modest jobs growth . Around 69 percent of US job ... UPDATE 1-US veterans lose confidence in finding jobs -survey Chicago Tribune all 32 news articles » Chinas banks urged to change business model amid slowing economic growth - The Asset Chinas banks urged to change business model amid slowing economic growth The Asset The rapid growth of the Chinese banking industry may be hard to sustain due to the slowdown of the national economy , steady advances in market-oriented interest rate reform as well as tightened capital restrictions. Chinese banks must make it a top ... Chinese banking model unsustainable China Daily all 6 news articles » Gasoline prices linked to economic growth - San Antonio Express Gasoline prices linked to economic growth San Antonio Express While that may be a little bit of good news for motorists, it indicates that the world economic growth is not exactly going to accelerate. Most people worry about increases, not decreases, in oil and gasoline prices causing weakness in the economy, ... and more » US May Avert Plunging Over Fiscal Cliff in 2013: Economy - Bloomberg Bloomberg US May Avert Plunging Over Fiscal Cliff in 2013: Economy Bloomberg Reports today show ed economic confidence in the euro area declined in May to the lowest level in 2 1/2 years, and Chinas state-run news agency said the country had no plans to introduce stimulus measures to support growth on the scale of those ... Pelosi: Promote growth , reduce deficit USA TODAY Nancy Pelosi tells us how to grow the US economy The American (blog) all 65 news articles » Sustainability Fact If the US devotes all of its corn and soybean to biofuel production it would meet 12% of US gasoline demand and 6% of US diesel demand Section: Electric Power Infrastructure Texas gulps electricity and it may run short - Fort Worth Star Telegram Fort Worth Star Telegram Texas gulps electricity , and it may run short Fort Worth Star Telegram Under the direction of the Public Utility Commission, ERCOT manages the electric power grid for 85 percent of Texas. If it isnt able to gather enough electricity from independently owned power generators to keep the lights and air conditioners going ... ERCOT Report Reinforces Future Electricity Adequacy Concerns Re new Grid all 5 news articles » Options for the grid in Australias energy future - EcoGeneration Options for the grid in Australias energy future EcoGeneration EcoGeneration looks at the reports findings on the deployment of grid technology, grid development and decentralised energy, and how the grid can be better integrated with renewable technologies. According to the Grattan Institute, Australia must ... Energy 2.0: Smart Grid Roadmap - Fierce Smart Grid Energy 2.0: Smart Grid Roadmap Fierce Smart Grid Overall, the foundation for smart grid development has been solidified by world government commitments to bring power to those who currently do not have it and to increase the overall reliability of electricity distribution systems. Smart grid projects: 3 whoppers in the desert southwest Smart Grid News all 3 news articles » Germany counts cost of nuclear-to-renewables shift - Reuters Greentech Media (blog) Germany counts cost of nuclear-to-renewables shift Reuters Germanys government, the federal energy network regulator and grid firms unveiled joint plans to build thousands of kilometers of new electricity lines by 2022, to help distribute volatile renewable energy. Martin Fuchs, whose company TenneT TSO ... Guest Post: Germany Faces a Growing Risk of Disastrous Power Blackouts Greentech Media (blog) Merkel meets federal heads as Germany tries to go green euronews all 183 news articles » Sustainability Fact Each year, the planet loses 24 billion tons of topsoil. Over the last two decades, enough has been lost to cover the entire cropland of the United States. Section: Employee Worth A Team Approach to Work-Life Balance - Wall Street Journal (blog) A Team Approach to Work-Life Balance Wall Street Journal (blog) By Lauren Weber For the longest time, the expression work-life balance has conjured images of working mothers. Fathers? Not so much. And single or childless people were left out of the conversation altogether. Moms, after all, have traditionally been ... and more » 9 Tips for Work-Life Balance - U.S. News & World Report (blog) 9 Tips for Work-Life Balance U.S. News & World Report (blog) By Lindsay Olson Many of us work too much, and its hard to find the time for the after-hours activities we enjoy. Is it possible to balance the teeter totter of work and life? Maybe not, but here are nine tips to help you try: 1. Ryans block grant plan would fray US safety net - Tampabay.com Ryans block grant plan would fray US safety net Tampabay.com Will the block grant approach help or hurt the provision of a social safety net ? State governments compete with each other to attract new employers and high-income people. In their economic development efforts, they offer a variety of costly incentives ... Sustainability Fact 102% - growth in US and Canadian sales for Fair Trade between 2004 and 2007 according to the Fair Trade Federation Interim Report on Fair Trade. Section: Energy Storage Smart grid projects: 3 whoppers in the desert southwest - Smart Grid News Solar Novus Today Smart grid projects: 3 whoppers in the desert southwest Smart Grid News The new smart grid has a building management system that is automated and manages the electric supply and distribution between our on-site generation sources, energy storage and PNMs power grid, explained Manny Barerra, Mesa del Sols Director of ... Pike Research: Significant Expansion Opportunity for Smart-Grid Technologies Solar Novus Today Energy 2.0: Smart Grid Roadmap Fierce Smart Grid Smart Grid Renewables Integration REVE all 3 news articles » High-speed method to aid search for solar energy storage catalysts - R & D Magazine High-speed method to aid search for solar energy storage catalysts R & D Magazine Plants convert sunlight to chemical energy in the form of biomass, while releasing oxygen as an environmentally benign byproduct. Devising a similar process by which solar energy could be captured and stored for use in vehicles or at night is a maj or ... and more » California Energy Storage Startup Community Gets State Bridge Across Valley ... - AOL Energy GigaOM California Energy Storage Startup Community Gets State Bridge Across Valley ... AOL Energy By Felicity Carus Energy storage technologies - notorious for falling into the infamous financing valley of death - are set to get a stronger bridge across the abyss from lab to market in California. CalCharge, a consortium based in San Franciscos ... Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and CalCEF Galvanize Californias ... MarketWatch (press release) LBNL, CalCEF Ann ounce Partnership To Promote Energy Storage Renew Grid CalCharge Building a Battery Innovation Ecosystem Scientific American (blog) San Francisco Business Times - GigaOM all 16 news articles » Is This the Key to Vastly Better Batteries? - Technology Review Technology Review Is This the Key to Vastly Better Batteries? Technology Review Replacing conventional electrolytes with ionic liquids could double the energy storage capacity of ultracapacitors by allowing them to be charged to higher voltages. That could make it possible to replace a starter battery in a car with a battery the ... Re-imagining the EV as an energy storage medium - EcoGeneration Re-imagining the EV as an energy storage medium EcoGeneration Central to the research is the development of electric vehicles as an energy storage medium that can be accessed during power failures or at peak energy usage times in order to avoid paying premium rates to purchase from the grid. Water Must Be Made a Priority in the Clean Energy Economy - EnergyBoom EnergyBoom Water Must Be Made a Priority in the Clean Energy Economy EnergyBoom Like the body, water is intrinsic to energy production. It is used for electricity generation, production and processing of fuels, energy storage , and as a coolant for power plants. As the SEI points out, low-carbon energy technologies are essential to ... and more » Sustainability Fact GMOs (genetically modified organisms) are explicitly excluded from Fair Trade on the certification criteria for any food. Section: Extreme Weather NKorean farmers cite grave drought; aid unlikely - BusinessWeek Boston.com NKorean farmers cite grave drought ; aid unlikely BusinessWeek North Korea is mobilizing workers to irrigate farms and repair wells as officials report a serious drought that could worsen already critical food shortages. Help, however, is unlikely to come from the United States and South Korea following ... North Korea faces worst drought in 50 years; South says aid unlikely CNN North Korea reports serious drought San Francisco Chronicle all 837 news a rticles » Early season heat: the most dangerous kind - Washington Post (blog) Early season heat: the most dangerous kind Washington Post (blog) Since Saturday, 1138 warm weather records have been set or tied compared to 267 cool weather records. Today, the core of the heat is over the mid-Atlantic and Northeast - but at less extreme levels compared to the Midwest. And late today and tonight, ... Firms should consider relocating to avoid disasters say re searchers - UQ News Firms should consider relocating to avoid disasters, say researchers UQ News Dr Martina Linnenluecke, Mr Alexander Stathakis and Professor Andrew Griffiths say businesses should not confine themselves to planning how to respond to extreme weather events but consider how to avoid exposure to them in the first place. Thirsty crops withering - Owen Sound Sun Times Thirsty crops withering Owen Sound Sun Times Don Lewis, who farms in the Holstein area, said extreme weather patterns seem to be the norm now. I have enough grey hairs that I have seen weather like this before, said Lewis. It seems to be thats just the way the weather has been the last few ... Weather Extremes Widespread Over Memorial Day Holiday - OPB News ABC News Weather Extremes Widespread Over Memorial Day Holiday OPB News By Andrew Freedman and Michael D. Lemonick The Memorial Day Weekend brought a rare combination of extreme weather events to much of the US, with everything from record heat to wildfires, plus the most intense tropical storm on record to make landfall ... Extreme heat today rain on the way by Wednesday Examiner.com Beryl hangs on, strong storms for the NE and Central Plains Fox News (blog) Tropical Depression Beryl hovers off North Carolina coast NECN USA TODAY - kjrh.com - KGTV San Diego all 4,734 news articles » Sustainability Fact Practical examples of utility scale solar plants are the 14-megawatt Nellis solar facility in Nevada with some 70,000 panels and the 11-megawatt solar facility in Serpa, Portugal, with 52,000 panels. Section: Fair Trade This is How Fair Trade was Built - Co-Operative News This is How Fair Trade was Built Co-Operative News Most often when I am explaining Equal Exchanges organizational structure or our Campaign for Authentic Fair Trade I am talking to food co-ops, students, or long standing customers. The thing about education is that you have to meet people where they ... Sustainability Fact While demand for food is rising, the amount of land suitable for food production is likely to decrease – mainly through pressures from other uses. Section: Food Security Water crisis in California Texas threatens US food security - Western Farm Press Western Farm Press Water crisis in California, Texas threatens US food security Western Farm Press California and Texas produced agricultural products worth $56 billion in 2007, accounting for much of the nations food production. They also account for half of all groundwater depletion in the US, mainly as a result of irrigating crops. Groundwater Depletion In Semiarid Regions Of Texas And California Threat ens US ... Water Online (press release) The Stream, May 30: Groundwater Depletion Threatens U.S. Food Security Circle of Blue WaterNews (blog) Use of U.S. groundwater worries scientists UPI.com The Epoch Times all 20 news articles » Children being sold for food in desperate Niger - Regina Leader-Post Children being sold for food in desperate Niger Regina Leader-Post By Damien McElroy, The Telegraph May 29, 2012 Niger is facing a severe food shortage , and aid workers are calling for help from around the world. Children as young as seven are being sold as child brides in N iger as the country falls into the grips of ... and more » Sugarcane could expose Busoga region to famine - The Observer (blog) Sugarcane could expose Busoga region to famine The Observer (blog) As always, one distressing factor emerges from this form of excitement food shortage . As more farmers turn to such cash crop farming, few ever think of staying behind and growing the food. It happened in Mukono, and it is the same story in Bundibugyo ... < hr> Sustainability Fact 26 to 41 percent of the 2.4 million tons of PET plastic discarded every year is bottled water bottles. Section: Fuel Cell Unzipped carbon nanotubes could help energize fuel cells and metal-air ... - Stanford Report ScienceBlog.com (blog) Unzipped carbon nanotubes could help energize fuel cells and metal-air ... Stanford Report Platinum catalysts in fuel cells are too expensive for large-scale production. Stanford scientists have developed a technique that could make carbon nanotubes an attractive, low-cost alternative. By Mark Shwartz This drawing shows the damaged outer ... Carbon Nanotubes Go Back Inside Fuel Cells IEEE Spect rum Nanotube defects may cut fuel cell costs Futurity: Research News Stanford University researchers set their sights on carbon nanotubes to solve ... Hydrogen Fuel News EcoSeed - ScienceBlog.com (blog) all 15 news articles » Pocket Fuel Cell USB Charger Nears Market - EarthTechling Pocket Fuel Cell USB Charger Nears Market EarthTechling by Beth Buczynski Whether we admit it or not, we depend heavily on our electronic devices to keep us organized, productive, and entertained. This dependence probably isnt healthy, and we often need to remind ourselves to step away from the screens and ... Nanotube defects may cut fuel cell costs - Futurity: Research News ScienceBlog.com (blog) Nanotube defects may cut fuel cell costs Futurity: Research News Multi-walled carbon nanotubes riddled with defects and impurities on the outside could eventually replace some of the expensive platinum catalysts used in fuel cells and metal-air batteries, such as those used in fuel-cell cars, according to Stanford ... Carbon Nanotubes Go Back Inside Fuel Cells IEEE Spectrum Unzipped carbon nanotubes could help energize fuel cells and metal-air ... Stanford Report Stanford University researchers set their sig hts on carbon nanotubes to solve ... Hydrogen Fuel News EcoSeed - ScienceBlog.com (blog) all 15 news articles » Cheap Natural Gas Prompts Energy Department to Soften Its Line on Fuel Cells - New York Times (blog) Hydrogen Fuel News Cheap Natural Gas Prompts Energy Department to Soften Its Line on Fuel Cells New York Times (blog) Even hydrogen skeptics like Energy Secretary Steven Chu are taking a second look. On May 10, Dr. Chu participated in a closed-door subcommittee meeting of the departments Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technical Advisory Committee, or HTAC Though the ... California Energy Commission cancels dubious hydrogen fueling station grants San Jose Mercury News Korea to Build Worlds Largest Hydrogen -Powered Town Fuel Cell Today Korea to build hydrogen town Platinum today The Salinas Californian - Hydrogen Fuel News all 11 news articles » Sustainability Fact It takes about 1,100 to 2,000 times as much energy to produce and transport the average bottle of water to Los Angeles as to produce the same amount of tap water. Section: Geoengineering Cold Cash Cool Climate: Some Fundamentals - CSRwire.com (press release) (blog) Cold Cash, Cool Climate: Some Fundamentals CSRwire.com (press release) (blog) Its the same impulse that leads people to advocate geoengineering and other exotic climate solutions. Unfortunately, the climate crisis is so complex and so intertwined with human society that it is simply not amenable to an overarching quick fix ... Depolarizing climate science - Science News Depolarizing climate science Science News Better, he says, to hold out hope that its not too late to salvage lifestyles and economies as we know them such as by investigating the prospects of geoengineering . For more on that strategy to depolarize people over climate issues, ... and more » Innovations that can change our lives - ABC Online Innovations that can change our lives ABC Online That means Ive eschewed green roofs, LED lights, genetically modified crops, 3D printers and geo-engineering . These are all important, but improvements are likely to be steady rather than seismic. Instead Ive chosen disruptive ideas that could ... Sustainability Fact Coral reefs, which are highly sensitive to small changes in water temperature, suffered the worst bleaching—or die-off in response to stress—ever recorded in 1998, with some areas seeing bleach rates of 70 percent Section: Geothermal The SESKA Geothermal Project - EcoGeneration The SESKA Geothermal Project EcoGeneration CSIRO is developing Australias largest direct-use geothermal demonstration site at the Australian Resources Research Centre in the Perth suburb of Kensington. The initiative is known as the Sustainable Energy for the Square Kilometre Array (SESKA) ... and more » Continental Geothermal Energy Project Receives US$ 11.5 Million Grant - Mark etWatch (press release) Recharge Continental Geothermal Energy Project Receives US$ 11.5 Million Grant MarketWatch (press release) TGE is developing a geothermal energy resource at a site named Apas Kiri, located in the southern portion of the Malaysian State of Sabah near the city of Tawau. Apas Kiri will be Malaysias first geothermal energy development. Malaysian Government Awards Grant for Continental Geothermal Energy Project AZoCleantech Malaysias first geothermal project gets $11.5 million grant EcoSeed Malaysias first geothermal project obtains state grant Recharge eco-business.com all 11 news articles » US Geothermal Announces Mechanical Completion of First Power Module at Neal ... - MarketWatch (press release) US Geothermal Announces Mechanical Completion of First Power Module at Neal ... MarketWatch (press release) BOISE, IDAHO, May 29, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- US Geothermal Inc. (TOR:CA:GTH) (nyse mkt:HTM) (ASE:HTM) , a leading renewable energy company focused on the development, production and sale of electricity from geothermal energy, today announced ... U.S. Geothermal Announces Mechanical Completion of First Power Module at Neal ... Marketwire (press releas e) Commissioning of geothermal power plant to begin Power Engineering Magazine all 8 news articles » Geothermal energy could meet a fifth of UKs power needs report - The Guardian reNews Europe Geothermal energy could meet a fifth of UKs power needs report The Guardian The UK could meet a fifth of its power needs the equivalent of nine nuclear power stations by exploiting geothermal power, a new report into the technology has found. But the report found that the current subsidy regime does not provide sufficient ... Geothermal subsidies not enough The Press Association Indonesia to tap its geothermal supply UPI.com Report: Geothermal could meet a fifth of UK electricity demand Business Green Greenwise Business - Energy Live News - CleanTechnica all 21 news articles » Nevada Geothermal Power Reports Results for the quarter ended March 31 2012 - MarketWatch (press release) Nevada Geothermal Power Reports Results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 MarketWatch (press release) VANCOUVER, May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Nevada Geothermal Power Inc. (NGP or the Company) (tsx.v:NGP) (OBB:NGLPF) today announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. The Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements and ... Canadian earnings declared Tuesday: Scotiabank, Nevada Geothermal Power Brandon Sun Geothermal production Northern Nevada Business Weekly all 7 news articles » Sustainability Fact Civilians have accounted for more than 90% of the casualties—either injured or killed—in post-cold war conflicts. Section: Green Consumerism The Future of the Active Smart and Sustainable Packaging Industry in the BRIC ... - Retail Digital (press release) The Future of the Active, Smart and Sustainable Packaging Industry in the BRIC ... Retail Digital (press release) The Brazilian active, smart and sustainable packaging industry valued US$XX billion in 2011. Recently, consumer demand for active, smart and sustainable packaging products has increased, especially in the areas of food a nd beverages, personal care and ... Sustainable Cosmetics Summit Highlights Metric and Packaging Issues - CSRwire.com (press release) Sustainable Cosmetics Summit Highlights Metric and Packaging Issues CSRwire.com (press release) Also in the Sustainability Best-Practices session, Avon stated it is focusing on resource efficiency, ethical sourcing and green buildings in its sustainability program. Since its business model relies on direct marketing, Avon places great emphasis on ... and more » Lenovo Awarded the First TUV Rheinland Green Product Mark on Display Product ... - EIN News (press release) Lenovo Awarded the First TUV Rheinland Green Product Mark on Display Product ... EIN News (press release) As the world 1st TUV Rheinland Green Mark certified monitor, Lenovo ThinkVision LT2323z VoIP monitor, inherited ThinkVisions long-term green commitment, uses up to 85 percent post consumer content and is compliant with Energy Star requirements for low ... Green the fashion - China.org.cn China.org.cn Green the fashion China.org.cn That is, during cotton production and consumer use. To address the latter, Levis encourages its consumers to adopt more sustainable habits. Its product-care tags now tell users to wash jeans every other week instead of every week, wash them in cold ... and more » Sustainability Fact 13.3% of plastic packaging was recycled in 2008. Section: Green Industry A New Effective Way to Promote Green Books - Justmeans A New Effective Way to Promote Green Books Justmeans They provide high-quality articles; recent and relevant green news stories, books, discussions and career development services in the green industry . Green books are often spread across a vast number of publishers and sellers. and more » Fashion industry certainly colourful but is it green? - Balkans.com Business News Fashion industry certainly colourful, but is it green? Balkans.com Business News Developed as part of the project INNOWATECH (Innovative and integrated technologies for the treatment of industrial wastewater), which received EUR 2750000 of funding under the Sustainable Development, Global Change and Ecosystems Thematic area of ... and more » Universal Lubricants Partners with Top Eco-Responsible Auto Center - MarketWatch (press release) Universal Lubricants Partners with Top Eco-Responsible Auto Center MarketWatch (press release) ECO ULTRA is an American Petroleum Institute (API) licensed line of automotive and industrial lubricants that rely on used oil as feedstock to its re-refinery that produces top quality sustainable base oil. ECO ULTRA meets all Original Equipment ... and more » Sustainability Fact The U.S. economy now has 10 percent fewer \"middle class jobs\" than it did just ten years ago. Section: Green Investing Impact investing discussed in DC - Examiner.com Impact investing discussed in DC Examiner.com Impact investing is a growing field, not only in Washington, DC, but around the globe. That point was no more clearer than a standing room only crowd where the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) joined ... and more » Clean Water to Save Lives Globally One Filter at a Time - WomensRadio Clean Water to Save Lives Globally One Filter at a Time WomensRadio Impact investing in for-profits with a mission of social change such as the fight against extreme poverty is a blossoming business sector around the world. With the economic decline, its clear that Wall Street requires change. Social impact investing ... 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: Healthcare Reform Upper East Gets Mobile Health - Spyghana.com Spyghana.com Upper East Gets Mobile Health Spyghana.com THE UPPER East Regional Health Directorate has introduced a new electronic system known as Mobile Technology for Community Health (MoTeCH) in the Kasena-Nankana district to facilitate health care delivery in the area. Through mobile phones, clients ... and more » Sustainability Fact Some 250 million children between the ages of 5 and 14 are currently working, according to the International Labour Office (ILO). Section: High Speed Rail Chinas Railway Dreams Dashed As Top Official Removed - International Business Times International Business Times Chinas Railway Dreams Dashed As Top Official Removed International Business Times By IBTimes Staff Reporter: Subscribe to IBTimess RSS feed Chinas dream of building a futuristic high - speed rail network, to be marveled at by the rest of the world, is coming to a swift end. Years of runaway spending, corruption and debt, ... China Ruling Party Expels Former Railways Minister ABC News Chinas Rul ing Communist Party Expels Former Railway Minister RTT News High Speed Fail in China, Cont. National Review Online (blog) The Guardian - Washington Post - China Daily all 189 news articles » Ex-Caltrans chief tapped to lead high-speed rail project - Inside Bay Area Ex-Caltrans chief tapped to lead high-speed rail project Inside Bay Area This is not going to be an easy task, said Dan Richard, who was named chairman of the bullet-train board in February after Gov. Jerry Brown appointed him last year. There are just a lot of things that need to be done better. (But) Im confide nt hes ... Bullet train agency names new chief executive - Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times Bullet train agency names new chief executive Los Angeles Times Jeff Morales, an executive for a contractor working on the bullet train project, has been named as chief executive of the California High-Speed Rail Authority. (Associated Press / April 17, 2000) By Ralph Vartabedian, Los Angeles Times The California ... Bullet train project gets a new CEO U-T San Diego California bullet train hires new CEO San Francisco Business Times High-speed rail authority hires new top executive Merced Sun-Star Sacram ento Bee all 60 news articles » Sustainability Fact Industrialization, deforestation, and pollution have greatly increased atmospheric concentrations of water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, all greenhouse gases that help trap heat near Earth\'s surface. Section: Hybrid Vehicles Nissan poised to sell green-vehicle credits - The Japan Times The Japan Times Nissan poised to sell green-vehicle credits The Japan Times BLOOMBERG Starting this year, California is requiring the biggest automakers to sell increasing numbers of zero-emission vehicles, or ZEVs, such as pure-electric, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen-powered autos. Companies that fail to meet their quotas ... and more » RETHINKING ELECTRIC CARS - PART 10. - Gre en Energy News RETHINKING ELECTRIC CARS - PART 10. Green Energy News The company is developing its in-wheel drive package to make it easy to car and truck manufacturers to begin building more electric and hybrid vehicles. From an engineering standpoint a new electric vehicle might be developed by pulling out all the ... and more » Converting cars to all-electric is catching on but slowly - Phys.Org Converting cars to all- electric is catching on, but slowly Phys.Org Converting cars to electric could be a big business, and some companies, such as ALTe, have been trying to make it one. Michigan-based ALTe developed a turn-key plug-in hybrid conversion for fleet and niche vehicles. For the Ford F-150 pickup, ... and more » Malibu Eco most-fuel-efficient in nameplates history - Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) Malibu Eco most-fuel-efficient in nameplates history Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) The new-design 2013 Malibu Eco stands out among its Malibu siblings with an eAssist propulsion system featuring battery electric /gas hybrid operation resulting in an estimated fuel economy of 26 miles per gallon city and 38 mpg highway. and more » Now 24 EV charging stations in Marin - Marinscope Community Newspapers Now 24 EV charging stations in Marin Marinscope Community Newspapers A high-end Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid sports car (like the one Justin Bieber drives) and an affordably-priced Mitsubishi i all- electric hatchback were the first cars to charge up at the new stations, b racketing the range of EVs that are quickly ... Low (Zero) Emission Vehicle Market (2012 - 2017) - By Degree of Hybridization ... - MarketWatch (press release) GreenPacks Low (Zero) Emission Vehicle Market (2012 - 2017) - By Degree of Hybridization ... MarketWatch (press release) Currently, low emission market is dominated by Full Hybrid Electric Vehicles (FHEVs) and expected to remain as market leader during the forecasted period. The market of North America is expected to be the biggest one for FHEVs. Hybrid Vehicle Sales to Zoom Fivefold in Five Years GreenPacks Global low emission vehicle market to reach $103.13bn by 2017 Automotive Business Review all 20 news articles » Revised BMW Hybrid Flagship - Hybrid Cars News Hybrid Cars News Revised BMW Hybrid Flagship Hybrid Cars News Other hybrid components include a 55-horsepower synchronous electric motor, hybrid -spec 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission, a lithium ion high-performance battery and power electronics which run the intelligent energy management. and more » Sustainability Fact 884 million people in the world lack access to safe water supplies; approximately one in eight people. Section: International Collaboration Chinese enterprises join in Rio+20 Earth Summit - China Daily Chinese enterprises join in Rio+20 Earth Summit China Daily Hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme, the China Going Green Dialogues are a series of events that will answer the call for a global revolution toward green and sustainable development models. The events are expected to fuel substantive ... Water Treatment in Developing Nations: When Leapfrogging Technology Doesnt Work - Huffington Post (blog) Water Treatment in Developing Nations: When Leapfrogging Technology Doesnt Work Huffington Post (blog) The United Nations has committed to achieving its Millennium Development Goals by 2015, a list of eight international development goals created ranging from eradicating extreme poverty and hunger to ensuring environmental sustainability . Can self-interest drive sustainable energy for all? - Environmental Expert (press release) Can self-interest drive sustainable energy for all? Environmental Expert (press release) A bold plan to bring every person on Earth sustainable energy within 18 years will face its first test of international acceptance at the Rio+20 Earth Summit (the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development ) next month (June 20-22). Asia Is Crucial to Ending Poverty - Brookings Institution Asia Is Cruc ial to Ending Poverty Brookings Institution The United Nations also recently declared that the MDG governing access to drinking water has already been achieved. While many of the worlds most prosperous nations are clearly struggling, many of the worlds formerly struggling nations are clearly ... This doesnt add up Bangkok Post MDG, NOA in partnership for grassroots transformation Nigerian Tribune all 9 news articles » Rio+20 is Everyones Conference - Inter Press Service Sudan Vision Rio+20 is Everyones Conference Inter Press Service By Sha Zukang* UNITED NATIONS , May 29, 2012 (IPS) - The United Nations Conference on Sustainabl e Development , otherwise known as Rio+20, is a once-in-a-generation opportunity. Over 135 heads of state and government and up to 50000 participants, ... CAFOD: poor should be at center of green economy Catholic Culture Sustainability is an Issue Embedded in any Development Activity (2-2) Sudan Vision Countries begin last round of talks on outcome document ahead of Rio+20 conference UN News Centre The Voice of Russia - Voxy - Fiji Times all 23 news articles » RIO DE JANEIRO 20 - 22 Jun 2012 Brazil hosts landmark Rio+20 Summit - NewsAhead Agency RIO DE JANE IRO 20 - 22 Jun 2012 Brazil hosts landmark Rio+20 Summit NewsAhead Agency The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development -- Rio+20 -- marks 20 years since the UN Conference on Environment and Development and 10 years since the World Summit on Sustainable Development . The summit goal is a renewed commitment to ... Brazil Promises Sustainable , Accessible, Secure Rio Conference Bernama Rio+20: Where Are Womens Rights? RH Reality Check (blog) all 5 news articles » Sustainability Fact According to Houston-based Standard Renewable Energy, an installed residential solar system for a 2,100-square-foot-home would cost about $25,500. Section: Large Scale Hydroelectric Black Sea hosts Israeli firms first Eco Wave Power device - Renewable Energy Magazine (press release) Recharge Black Sea hosts Israeli firms first Eco Wave Power device Renewable Energy Magazine (press release) After this, EWP will build its first commercial scale Sea Wave Power Plant, and reveal the construction and production prices, which it claims will be cheaper than any other renewable or traditional energy generation syst em. Wave/Tidal/ Hydro Recharge all 2 news articles » Hydro energy to power North-Western Province - Times of Zambia Times of Zambia Hydro energy to power North-Western Province Times of Zambia By STANSLOUS NGOSA - THE Zambian energy sector is endowed with enormous resources which include coal, hydropower, woodlands and forests as well as other renewable energy forms such as solar and wind. The country however still experiences serious power ... Sustainability Fact 48.2% of aluminum beer and soft drink cans were recycled in 2008. Section: Marine Stewardship Secure sustainable funding for Indigenous participation in Arctic Council a ... - EurekAlert (press release) Secure, sustainable funding for Indigenous participation in Arctic Council a ... EurekAlert (press release) Noting that the ice caps recent retreat is creating access to new, largely unregulated fishing grounds with potentially devastating impacts on Arctic marine life and indigenous peoples who rely on the sea, the papers authors call for an assessment of ... and more » Sustainability Fact The United States now spends more than 4 dollars on goods and services from China for every one dollar that China spends on goods and services from the United States. Section: Micro Finance Sudanese Insurers Highlight Challenges Opportunities in Micro-insurance - THISDAY Live BusinessDay Sudanese Insurers Highlight Challenges, Opportunities in Micro-insurance THISDAY Live By Nnamdi Duru The Sudanese insurance operators have pointed out some of the major challenges they had to surmount in the course of establishing micro-insurance and micro-takaful insurance as a major income earner and means of deepening insurance in ... NAICOM guideline on takaful ins urance ready July BusinessDay all 4 news articles » How can financial inclusion improve the lives of poor people? - The Guardian How can financial inclusion improve the lives of poor people? The Guardian Anideepa Begum - microentrepreneur and mother of five has just received her fourth loan from Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) a microfinance fund disbursement organisation working with local partners in Bangladesh. MICROFINANCE PAPER WRAP-UP: Financi al Inclusion and Stability: What Does ... - MicroCapital MICROFINANCE PAPER WRAP-UP: Financial Inclusion and Stability: What Does ... MicroCapital The authors also consider cases in which irresponsibly delivered financial services adversely affect micro -level stability. Inappropriate financial products, for instance, have been positively correlated with lower levels of education. Stromme Foundation Gives Hope to the Poor - AllAfrica.com Stromme Foundation Gives Hope to the Poor AllAfrica.com This is addressed by working with microfinance institutions in three main ways. By giving loans to microfinance institutions at quasi market interests rates for the poor communities to start small or grow their existing small businesses with the aim of ... and more » 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: Microgrid St. Louis Cardinals Working Towards a Triple Crown For Resource Efficiency - Natural Resources Defense Council (blog) Natural Resources Defense Council (blog) St. Louis Cardinals Working Towards a Triple Crown For Resource Efficiency Natural Resources Defense Council (blog) The Cardinals operations team and Microgrid Energy, Busch Stadiums energy manager, have been working hard to make the ballpark a High-Performance Building. Based on the many energy saving opportunities they identified in their audit, they devised and ... Sustainability Fact While landfill gas is a good fuel, most landfills are not efficiently collecting it. The EPA estimates 75% gas collection efficiency, but some landfills are as low as 9 percent. The 2006 IPCC report used an estimated recovery efficiency of just 20 percent Section: Mobile Communications Mobile phone boom in developing world could boost e-learning - The Guardian Mobile phone boom in developing world could boost e-learning The Guardian Mobile phones are increasingly ubiquitous in poor countries, which now account for four in every five connections worldwide (pdf). As Elsie Kanza, of the World Economic Forum, recently said: Regardless of social class, almost everyone [in Africa ] has ... and more » Tata Interactive Systems Launches LearNOW[TM]- a Complete Mobile Learning ... - Sacramento Bee Tata Interactive Systems Launches LearNOW[TM]- a Complete Mobile Learning ... Sacramento Bee Tata Interactive Systems, a pioneer and global leader in developing innovative learning solutions, has developed LearNow [ TM ] , an advanced, state-of-the-art mobile learning platform to address mobile learning needs of organizations. and more » Nearpod Helps Classrooms Leverage the iPad for Learning - BetaKit BetaKit Nearpod Helps Classrooms Leverage the iPad for Learning BetaKit Our mission is to create tools for mobile devices that will significantly improve the quality and cost of delivering education, said Nearpod co-founder Guido Kovalskys in an interview. The app has two versions, one for teachers and one for students. Sustainability Fact A 2,200 megawatt nuclear facility requires 3 square kilometers, while a solar power station would require 687.5 square kilometers for teh same energy output with a power density of 3 watts per square meter. Section: Nanotechnology Reduced Sticking in Solenoid Valves through Nanotechnology Advances - Nanotechnology News Reduced Sticking in Solenoid Valves through Nanotechnology Advances Nanotechnology News Simrit calls it Reduced Friction by Nanotechnology , or RFN. Elastomers are modified in such a way to reduce not only the coefficient of friction significantly, but also to keep it virtually unchanged over the components entire service life. Nanotechnology Now an Unseen Success - CNBC.com CNBC.com Nanotechnology Now an Unseen Success CNBC.com Some nanotechnology research labs and upstarts are supplying resins and chemicals that contain nanotechnology . For example Nano-Tex, which supplies Aquapel to Dicks Sporting Goods and other companies, sells chemicals that coat fabric. Functionalizing living cells through nanotechnology - Nanowerk LLC Nano werk LLC Functionalizing living cells through nanotechnology Nanowerk LLC Receive a convenient email notification whenever a new Nanowerk Nanotechnology Spotlight posts. Become a Spotlight guest author! Have you just published a scientific paper or have other exciting developments to share with the nanotechnology community? and more » Sustainability Fact Green building operating costs decrease 13.6% for new construction and 8.5% for existing building projects. Section: Nuclear UK geothermal could generate as much electricity as 9 nuclear power stations - Click Green reNews Europe UK geothermal could generate as much electricity as 9 nuclear power stations Click Green Published Wed 30 May 2012 09:54 Geothermal energy in the UK could generate as much electricity as nine nuclear power stations, according to a new report published today. The independent technical report confirms the UK has enough deep geothermal ... Geothermal energy could meet a fifth of UKs power needs report The Guardian Geothermal subsidies not enough The Press Association UK explores tapping Icelands volcanic resources Reuters Africa Pirate FM all 21 news articles » As Temperatures Rise The Heat On To Re-Open San Onofre Nuclear Plant - Daily Beast Daily Beast As Temperatures Rise, The Heat On To Re-Open San Onofre Nuclear Plant Daily Beast As temperatures are rising in Southern California, so are tensions over the future of the San Onofre nuclear generating station, also known as SONGS. Its been nearl y four months since the nuclear power plant, located 45 miles north of San Diego, ... Power supplies to remain tight without San Onofre U-T San Diego Statewide nuclear summit gains energy in the fight for nuclear sanity (California) Democratic Underground Costs Surrounding San Onofre Shutdown Continue to Climb San Diego Reader (blog) all 282 news articles » Sustainability Fact The 20th century\'s last two decades were the hottest in 400 years and possibly the warmest for several millennia, according to a number of climate studies. Section: Smart Grid Ojai council bans smart meters but measure mostly symbolic - Ventura County Star Ojai council bans smart meters, but measure mostly symbolic Ventura County Star Theyre part of a smart grid to help monitor, control and conserve energy use throughout California. Opponents say the meters pose health and privacy risks and have asked Ojai and some other cities to ban them. Most experts, however, say the meters ... Grid Sm arts - Connected World Magazine Grid Smarts Connected World Magazine M2M (machine-to-machine) technology is enabling realtime energy monitoring and data collection from connected devices such as smart meters and other connected-home solutions, helping to manage energy use and ultimately make the smart grid and our ... Sustainability Fact A recycled aluminum can can be back on the shelf in as little as 60 days. Section: Social Development Bulgaria with highest proportion of people at risk of poverty - Focus News Bulgaria with highest proportion of people at risk of poverty Focus News A report by the European Commission (EC) warns that Bulgaria has the risk of poverty rate of all EU states, twice as much as the EU average, the Duma daily informs. The report underlines the reduction of poverty and social exclusion as the main ... and more » An Interview With Peter Edelman o n Why Its So Hard to End Poverty in America - Huffington Post An Interview With Peter Edelman on Why Its So Hard to End Poverty in America Huffington Post I recently had the opportunity to talk with Georgetown Law professor, Peter Edelman, to discuss his decades of anti- poverty work and his new book, So Rich So Poor: Why Its So Hard to End Poverty In America. Peter Edelman was legislative aide to ... Disgusting: 7 Million Kids and Mothers Suffer Extreme Poverty in the Richest ... AlterNet Fox Helps GOP Gut Vital Antipoverty Programs By Dismissing The Poor Media Matters for America all 6 news articles » INDIA: Caste-based discrimination against untouchable Ahirwar in Madhya Pradesh - Asian Human Rights Commission News INDIA: Caste-based discrimination against untouchable Ahirwar in Madhya Pradesh Asian Human Rights Commission News Ahirwar are spread across Gadarwara and in nearly all adjoining villages, playing an important role in the socioeconomic activities of the region. The Lodhi community in Maregaon village belong to what is termed in India as the Other Backward Class ... Sustainability Fact Violence against women and girls is the most pervasive violation of human rights in the world today. Section: Solar California poised to require solar ready roofs on new homes and buildings - Marin Independent-Journal California poised to require solar ready roofs on new homes and buildings Marin Independent-Journal Rooftop solar systems use photovoltaic solar panels to generate electricity. But their performance is affected by many factors, from the age of the roof to how it is situated -- ideally, it should face south. Shading is also an issue: roofs should ... and more » Obama Administration Penalizes Foreign Solar Panels - Canada Free Press Energy Matters Obama Administration Penalizes Foreign Solar Panels Canada Free Press In response to allegations of unfair support given by the Chinese government, the Obama Administration in a preliminary ruling recently slapped tariffs ranging from 31% to a whopping 250% on certain solar panels and cells made in China. The Greenback Green vs Solar Green Wall Street Pit Antidumping Tariffs on Chinese Photovoltaic Solar Energy Products REVE US again imposes clean- energy tariffs on China Fox News Wall Street Journal - MarketWatch (press release) all 344 news articles » Antidumping Tariffs on Chinese Photovoltaic Solar Energy Products - REVE China Daily Antidumping Tariffs on Chinese Photovoltaic Solar Energy Products REVE According to the DOCs preliminary determination, announced on May 17, 2012, JA Solars crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) cells produced in China, and modules containing such cells, which are imported to the US, would be subject to a preliminary ... US Antidumping Tariffs May Kill 45% of China-US Solar Module Shipments Solar Novus Today The Race for Wind The Cutting Edge all 343 news articles » AREVA Solars Kimberlina Power Plant awarded POWER Magazines Top Plant - AltEnergyMag (press release) AREVA Solars Kimberlina Power Plant awarded POWER Magazines Top Plant AltEnergyMag (press release) AREVA Solar was honored at the annual ELECTRIC POWER Conference that took place mid-May in Baltimore, Maryland (USA). The 5 megawatt (MW) Kimberlina concentrated solar power ( CSP ) plant, which is located in Bakersfield, California (USA), went online in ... Sustainability Fact In 2008, the average amount of waste generated by each person in America per day was 4.5 pounds. 1.1 pounds of that was recycled, and .4 pounds, including yard waste, was sent to composting. In total, 24.3% of waste was recycled, 8.9% was composted, and 6 Section: Sustainability Standards Street Smart Sustainability - CSRwire.com (press release) (blog) Street Smart Sustainability CSRwire.com (press release) (blog) Must Read the new book Street Smart Sustainability by co-authors Joe Sibilia and David Mager. In a big step forward for GRC, the original compliance company is acquired by NYSE Euronext. By Francesca Rheannon Alex Brigham is one of the pioneers of ... and more » 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: Sustainable Fashion This Week in Fashion: Behind the scenes at Greta Constantine the Eco-Beauty ... - blogTO (blog) blogTO (blog) This Week in Fashion : Behind the scenes at Greta Constantine, the Eco -Beauty ... blogTO (blog) This Week in Fashion rounds up the weeks style news, store openings and closings, pop-up shops, sales and upcoming fashion and design events in Toronto. Find it here every Wednes day morning. Greta Constantine designers Stephen Wong and Kirk ... Sustainability Fact Recycling saves 3 to 5 times the energy generated by waste-to-energy plants, even without counting the wasted energy in the burned materials. Section: Sustainable Materials How to Recycle Rainwater for Use At Home - Greener Ideal Greener Ideal How to Recycle Rainwater for Use At Home Greener Ideal by Guest Author May 30, 2012 Home & Garden, Lifestyle 0 Comments Rainwater is often wasted, and can represent a valuable way to recycle natural resources within the home. Given current problems like the UK hose pipe ban, it is important to think ... Sustainability Fact Buildings in the U.S. represent 72% of U.S electricity consumption. Section: Sustainable Packaging Artisan ice cream shop serves up natural packaging to attract LOHAS customers - Packaging Digest Packaging Digest Artisan ice cream shop serves up natural packaging to attract LOHAS customers Packaging Digest When planning the launch of Ici, Mary Canales (formerly the pastry chef at Chez Panisse) was emphatic that Icis packaging and serveware should reflect her companys core value of sustainability . Canales didnt need to look far from Berkeley: her ... and more » Interview: Frank Glatz MD Of Cardia Bioplastics Talks About Innovations In ... - AZoCleantech AZoCleantech Interview: Frank Glatz, MD Of Cardia Bioplastics Talks About Innovations In ... AZoCleantech Cardia Bioplastics is an Australian-based, global company engaged in producing sustainable packaging , ie packaging that requires less oil and/or is compostable. The two main areas of focus for Cardia are Biohybrid resins and Compostable resins. Sustainability Fact esertification is responsible for the degradation of 73 per cent of global rangeland. Section: Sustainable Real Estate Lithia drives up its energy efficiency - Sustainable Business Oregon Lithia drives up its energy efficiency Sustainable Business Oregon Right now, the company is building a new 70000-square-foot headquarters in Medford that is expected to earn LEED Silver certification. Lithia is investing in renewable energy with a solar array on the roof of the new headquarters building and actively ... Sustainability Fact Wages for workers in China are incredibly low. For example, one facility in the city of Longhua that makes iPods employs approximately 200,000 workers. These workers put in endless 15-hour days but they only make about $50 per month. Section: Tidal Energy Aquamarine Power wins major European Commission award - Coast River Business Journal Aquamarine Power wins major European Commission award Coast River Business Journal The company is currently measuring wave energy at a number of sites along the Oregon coast, with the goal of finding areas suitable for wave power projects. The company received the prize at a ceremony held at the Royal Museum of Art and History in ... M&S and Aquamarine win top European environment awards Click Green all 4 news artic les » FloWave Increases UKs Tidal Capability - Todays Energy Solutions FloWave Increases UKs Tidal Capability Todays Energy Solutions A unique tidal and wave power scale model-testing centre at the University of Edinburgh looks likely to further increase Britains leadership in marine power technology. Testing tidal prototypes is to get easier thanks to a facility being built at the ... 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