Section: Agriculture
Create an Edible Ecosystem: No Fertilizer or Pest Control Needed - Huffington Post (blog)
2012-06-01 05:07:51
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Create an Edible Ecosystem: No Fertilizer or Pest Control Needed Huffington Post (blog) At Wellesley College, we are working with permaculture experts Dave Jacke and Keith Zaltzberg to implement an edible ecosystem garden that includes a nut grove, fruit thickets, a fruit woodland, and an edible meadow (or eddow) in less than half an ... and more »
Is Africa being sold to Monsanto for free? - Spyghana.com
2012-06-01 05:07:54
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Is Africa being sold to Monsanto for free? Spyghana.com A study called Organic Agriculture and Food Security in Africa released in 2008 by the UN Conference on Trade and Development together with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP-UNCTAD) found that a mix of traditional and modern organic farming now ... and more »
China plan would cost Aussies food - Stock and Land
2012-06-01 05:07:44
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AFP China plan would cost Aussies food Stock and Land While the move by the Chinese was astute, Senator Joyce said it exposed the lack of planning for our own food security since Australia was now a net importer of food - and the resulting inflation had an impact on food prices . China eyes wide open spaces Casey Weekly Berwick all 231 news articles »
Food Security in the Country - Whose Responsibility? - AllAfrica.com
2012-06-01 05:07:44
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Food Security in the Country - Whose Responsibility? AllAfrica.com This could have possibly influenced the increase of food prices locally. Unfortunately, it is hard to apportion blame here because this area is still weakly, and its development depends on how conducive the environment is within the country to attract ... and more »
Drought Worsens in the Sahel Region of Africa - Millions of People At Risk - AllAfrica.com
2012-06-01 05:07:44
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Free Speech Radio News Drought Worsens in the Sahel Region of Africa - Millions of People At Risk AllAfrica.com In addition, the latest edition of the World Banks Food Price Watch warns that delayed harvests in the Sahel due to climatic conditions are contributing to flat or increasing food prices . Even if families were able to afford to purchase their own food ... Tackling food insecurity On Line opinion Fighting in Mali displaces hundreds of thousands as region faces food shortage Free Speech Radio News all 135 news articles »
European green agriculture plans could harm environment report warns - The Guardian
2012-06-01 05:07:03
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Metro European green agriculture plans could harm environment, report warns The Guardian Proposed new European regulations to make agriculture gre ener will reduce food production, increase bureaucracy and could even harm the environment, a parliamentary report has warned. The House of Commons environment, food and rural affairs committee ... U.K. Says EU Farm Proposal Will Cut Food Production in Region Bloomberg EU plans for greener farms will do damage to British agriculture , say MPs Metro EU Governance: MPs warn that Green EU agriculture changes could be damaging eGov monitor Farmers Guardian all 25 news articles »
AG Leaders Highlight Importance Of Water For Global Food Security - MarketWatch (press release)
2012-06-01 05:07:03
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AG Leaders Highlight Importance Of Water For Global Food Security MarketWatch (press release) LINCOLN, Neb., May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Agriculture leaders from Global Harvest Initiative (GHI) member companies spoke on an Industry Leaders Panel at the University of Nebraskas fourth annual Water for Food Conference to highlight the ... Texas must limit agricultural water use Houston Chronicle No one-size-fits-all solutions to water, food security CattleNetwork.com all 11 news articles »
USDA survey shows fewer honeybee colony losses - Sacramento Bee
2012-06-01 05:07:03
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USDA survey shows fewer h oneybee colony losses Sacramento Bee The US Department of Agriculture says fewer honeybee colonies are being lost, suggesting bees health may be improving. A survey made public Thursday shows that about 22 percent of US honeybee colonies were lost this winter. Thats a lower mortality ... and more »
Cal students win scholarships for sustainable agriculture - Berkeleyside
2012-06-01 05:07:03
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Berkeleyside Cal students win scholarships for sustainable agriculture Berkeleyside Photo: Annies Homegrown Berkeley-based natural food company Annies Homegrown has awarded scholarships to two UC Berkeley stu dents to support innovative new projects in the field of sustainable agriculture . The scholarship program grew out of Annies ...
Drip irrigation the bullet to wonder agriculture in Israel - New Vision
2012-06-01 05:07:03
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New Vision Drip irrigation, the bullet to wonder agriculture in Israel New Vision Since most Ugandans depend on agriculture , the kit was developed to help them modernize their farming activities, he said. According to Abbey Kazibwe, who practices greenhouse farming, Ugandans can adopt to change and think like the Israelis if they ...
Lesson learned from pink slime - Omaha World-Herald
2012-06-01 05:07:03
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Bloomberg Lesson learned from pink slime Omaha World-Herald By Steve Jordon The recent loss of more than 700 jobs following controversy over a beef product is a lesson to food companies about the impact of social media, Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack said Thursday. I think its a good wake-up call for ... Vote to Cut Military Biofuels Disappoints Ag Secretary Domestic Fuel USDAs Vilsack criticizes Senate panel biofuels vote Reuters Africa all 7 news articles »
Extreme irrigation threatens US food supply - Futu rity: Research News
2012-06-01 05:07:03
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Western Farm Press Extreme irrigation threatens US food supply Futurity: Research News (Credit: iStockphoto) U. TEXAS-AUSTIN (US) The US food supply may be vulnerable to rapid groundwater depletion from irrigated agriculture , according to a new study. The forest is gone, but wheres the carbon? Researchers hope this information will ... Water crisis in California, Texas threatens US food security Western Farm Press Groundwater Depletion in Semiarid Regions of Texas and California Threatens US ... University of Texas at Austin News all 37 news articles »
France to ba n a Syngenta pesticide to protect bees - Reuters
2012-06-01 05:07:03
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Times LIVE France to ban a Syngenta pesticide to protect bees Reuters France intends to withdraw the permit of the Cruiser OSR pesticide used for coating rape seeds, pending a two-week period during which Syngenta can submit its own evidence, Agriculture Minister Stephane Le Foll said on Friday. The decision was based on ... France to ban Swiss pesticide as bee threat Times LIVE all 4 news articles »
Fukushima farmers pray for cesium-free rice - The Japan Times
2012-06-01 05:07:31
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The Japan Times Fukushima farmers pray for cesium-free rice The Japan Times AP His concerns are shared by several thousand farmers cultivating more than 7000 hectares in Fukushima Prefecture, where a lot of rice exceeded government limits on radioactive cesium due to fallout from the Fukushima No. 1 plant meltdowns. and more »
Organic farming gains momentum in Kodai - Times of India
2012-06-01 05:07:31
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Organic farming gains momentum in Kodai Times of India MADURAI: Organic farming is gaining momentum in Kodaikanal as more farmers are taking to it for long-lasting benefits. According to S Raja Mohamed, deputy director of horticulture, Kodaikanal, farmers have begun realising the benefits of using ...
Urban Farming: 10 Crops You Can Grow at Home - Earth911.com
2012-06-01 05:07:31
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Earth911.com Urban Farming : 10 Crops You Can Grow at Home Earth911.com by Mary Mazzoni Published on 05/31/2012 No Comments If you think you cant grow your own food because you live in the city, dont have a yard or have a serious lack of space prepare to have your mind blown. Thanks to container gardening, ...
Cotton Farming Demands Sustainable Approach - AllAfrica.com
2012-06-01 05:07:31
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Cotton Farming Demands Sustainable Approach AllAfrica.com If farmers fail to make profit, let alone break even, then surely alarm bells begin to ring and they have to look at the whole production matrix and not just commodity prices. The same goes for ginners. A lot has happened in the past few days with the ... and more »
Hudsons front and center in GMO fight - Community Voice
2012-06-01 05:07:24
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Mother Jones Hudsons front and center in GMO fight Community Voice By Dave Williams May 31, 2012 10:33 am Karen Hudson for the past year has been on the front line when it comes to raising awareness for genetically engineered foods or genetically modified organisms ( GMO ). She has been named the Sonoma County ... 20 Years of GMO Policy That Keeps Americans in the Dark About Their Food Huffington Post Label GMO Initiative San Jose Mercury News Meet the Corporate Front Groups Fighting to Make Sure You Cant Know Whats in ... AlterNet all 6 news articles »
Meet the Farmer Whose Cooperative Has Transformed a Village - AllAfrica.com
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Meet the Farmer Whose Cooperative Has Transformed a Village AllAfrica.com We started as an association of pineapple farmers in 2006, but recently the Rwanda Agricultural Board (RAB) provided us with the option of cultivating Orange Freshed Sweet Potatoes (OFSP) which have become so profitable for our cooperative and the ...
Sell the farm to buy a future as Chinas food bowl - The Age
2012-06-01 05:07:31
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AFP Sell the farm to buy a future as Chinas food bowl The Age PLANS to seek billions of dollars in Chinese investment to transform vast tracts of undeveloped land in northern Australia for farming would come at the expense of giving Australians access to affordable, good quality food, opponents say. Australia and China eye joint farming plan AFP Give locals chance to buy farming land: Joyce Business Spectator all 236 news articles »
EFSA opinion rejects French ban on GM corn - FoodNavigator.com
2012-06-01 05:07:24
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EFSA opinion rejects French ban on GM co rn FoodNavigator.com Following a request of the European Commission, the European Food Safety Authoritys Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms (EFSA GMO Panel) evaluated the documentation submitted by France in support of its request for the prohibition of the placing ...
PCC Natural Markets - Co-ops in the 21st Century - GoodFood World
2012-06-01 05:07:24
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GoodFood World PCC Natural Markets - Co-ops in the 21st Century GoodFood World The PCC collaborates with organic producers to curb GMO contamination, monitors and supports GMO labeling legislation and, in 2011, joined with the Non- GMO Project to help keep ge netically modified organisms ( GMOs ) out of the food supply.
Labeling of GMOs Gains Momentum - Spyghana.com
2012-06-01 05:07:24
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Spyghana.com Labeling of GMOs Gains Momentum Spyghana.com Despite the facade put in place by Monsanto that virtually all mainstream medical organizations believe there is no difference between traditional and genetically modified organisms, even the American Medical Association (AMA) may soon support the ... Ban on GMOs : flawed science The Zimbabwean all 2 news articles »
Public shows big appetite for food safety ap p - China Daily
2012-06-01 05:07:17
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Public shows big appetite for food safety app China Daily The China Survival Manual contains information on thousands of food safety scandals and updated warnings under 12 categories including health and nutrition, dairy and beverages. It has been downloaded more than 200000 times since its release on May 24, ...
Knowledge for Life: You can become a food master at extension class - Leavenworth Times
2012-06-01 05:07:17
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Knowledge for Life: You can become a food master at extension class Leavenworth Times The Master Food Volunteer Program provides a foundation of knowledge to volunteers in the subject areas of basic nutrition, food safety , food science, food preparation, and food preservation. Similar to the Extension Master Gardener program, ...
The World Must Learn From Smallholder Farmers - AllAfrica.com
2012-06-01 05:07:03
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The World Must Learn From Smallholder Farmers AllAfrica.com Some 18 million people in th e Sahel region are at risk of food insecurity and malnutrition, warns the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). Recurring droughts, environmental degradation and high grain prices accompanied by decreasing migrant ... Green value chains transform vulnerable farmers into entrepreneurs Reuters AlertNet (blog) all 3 news articles »
China keen to learn agri conservation tech from Punjab - Times of India
2012-06-01 05:07:03
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China keen to learn agri conservation tech from Punjab Times of India LUDHIANA: Though Chinese goods have thronged Indian market like anything and it is obviously not possible to match their production pace, but agriculture is one field where this neighbouring country is looking up to Punjab.
Sustainability Fact
Despite the global recession, worldwide sales of Fairtrade products grew by an impressive 22% in 2008 as consumers spent an estimated 2.9 billion Euros on Fairtrade products globally.
Section: Aquaculture
Posing as researchers Chinese ship fish home - Tuoitrenews
2012-06-01 05:08:11
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Tuoitrenews Posing as researchers, Chinese ship fish home Tuoitrenews Under the guise of aquaculture experts, a handful of Chinese in the coastal province of Khanh Hoa have been raising fish for profit. Nguyen Van Quy, who runs a grocery store in front of the Cam Ranh Port in the city of the same name, says he is well ...
Taylor: Cana da must protect high Arctic fisheries - Calgary Herald
2012-06-01 05:08:07
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Taylor: Canada must protect high Arctic fisheries Calgary Herald At the same time, little is known about what drives population changes of the areas fish, including Arctic cod, a species that scientists say is a linchpin in the marine ecosystem and essential to supporting an abundance of whales, seals, seabirds, ... and more »
Project to recover marine meadows in Basque estuaries - Basque Research
2012-06-01 05:08:07Original Article
Project to recover marine meadows in Basque estuaries Basque Research Knowing the current state of the species and favouring its presence and development in the various estuaries is of great importance for their beneficial effects on the marine ecosystem . The proposal from URA is to determine, through collaboration with ...
Sustainability Fact
69% of child labourers work in agriculture - hunting, forestry, fishing and farming.
Section: Architecture & Construction
UrbanTec China: Solar to be integral part of cities clean future - pv magazine
2012-06-01 05:08:15
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pv magazine UrbanTec China: Solar to be integral part of cities clean future pv magazine Various eco-city projects were showcased at UrbanTec China and for the photovoltaic industry a positive development is the frequent inclusion of installations in these cutting-edge urban developments. These are instances of distributed solar still a ... and more »
Tackling climate change in coastal communities - Tico Times
2012-06-01 05:09:03
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Tico Times Tackling climate change in coastal communities Tico Times Jos Luis Martnez, business representative for the EUs delegation to Costa Rica, said community -focused programs like Manos a la Costa have a better shot at becoming sustainable , long-term projects because of community involvement.
Empire State Building Retrofit Serves as Model for All Commercial Buildings - SustainableBusiness.com
2012-06-01 05:09:12
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Empire State Building Retrofit Serves as Model for All Commercial Buildings SustainableBusiness.com The retrofit is attracting tenants that want to be in an efficient building that reflects their sustainability values. New tenants include LinkedIn, Skanska, Li & Fung, Coty Inc., and the FDIC. Johnson Controls and the third partner, Jones Lang LaSalle ... Empire State Building Saves Millions in First Year of Energy Efficiency Plan Green Building Elements Empire State Building Saves Millions of Dollars in First Year of Energy ... Sacramento Bee all 19 news articles »
UN: Transition to green economy would create millions of jobs - Business Green
2012-06-01 05:08:27
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Mother Jones UN: Transition to green economy would create millions of jobs Business Green It says the renewable energy sector now employs close to five million workers, more than doubling the number of jobs from 2006 to 2010, while energy efficiency is an important source of green jobs in the construction industry, which is among the ... UN Green Economy Report: Millions Of Jobs Can Be Created Protecting Environment Huffington Post Canada Switching to a green economy could mean millions of jobs, says UN The Guardian all 18 news articles »
A Sustainability Story: Ko na Brewing Company - Triple Pundit
2012-06-01 05:09:03
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Triple Pundit A Sustainability Story: Kona Brewing Company Triple Pundit ... Oahus coastal community and environment. In 2011, we were also recognized by Forbes as one of the greenest restaurants in America. MD: Educating consumers on why its not sustainable to brew beer in Hawaii thats destined for other markets.
Creating with nature: Green building basics - Tico Times
2012-06-01 05:08:27
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Creating with nature: Green building basics Tico Times Costa Rica is one of the leaders among developing countries in the construction of green buildings, which come in all types, shapes and sizes. For local architect Rodrigo Carazo, green building means simply adapting to our natural surroundings ...
What If All Shingles Were Recycled? - EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)
2012-06-01 05:09:12
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What If All Shingles Were Recycled? EON: Enhanced Online News (press release) In fact, every yea r 10 million tons of shingles are torn off roofs in the US, and some estimates say shingles may account for up to 5 percent of total annual building -related waste. Owens Corning (NYSE: OC), a leading global producer of residential and ...
Marc-Michaels Interior Design Inc. Selected to Design a Zero Energy Model Home ... - San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
2012-06-01 05:09:12
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Marc-Michaels Interior Design Inc. Selected to Design a Zero Energy Model Home ... San Francisco Chronicle (press release) The project was created to build extreme green homes focused on energy consumption, health and environmental stewardsh ip. Winter Park, FL (PRWEB) May 31, 2012 Marc-Michaels Interior Design, Inc. is excited to announce its involvement in completing Zero ... and more »
Africas tallest building could catapult continent into skyscraper big league - The Guardian
2012-06-01 05:09:12
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The Guardian Africas tallest building could catapult continent into skyscraper big league The Guardian The observation deck, just 50 floors up, at the top of the continents tallest building , the Carlton Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, is somewhat threadbare, with a quaint tuckshop and old photos on the wall. But plan s have been announced for a ...
Renovator focuses on making homes more energy efficient - TheChronicleHerald.ca
2012-06-01 05:08:53
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TheChronicleHerald.ca Renovator focuses on making homes more energy efficient TheChronicleHerald.ca Shawna Henderson and Hal Richman stand in one of their Sustainable Accessible homes on Elm Street in Halifax on Thursday. (INGRID BULMER / Staff) Unlike marble floors, granite countertops or stainless steel appliances, fatter walls dont typically sell ...
Greenroofs & Walls of the Worl d Virtual Summit 2011 Episode 25: Biodiversity ... - Greenroofs.com (blog)
2012-06-01 05:08:48
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Greenroofs.com (blog) Greenroofs & Walls of the World Virtual Summit 2011 Episode 25: Biodiversity ... Greenroofs.com (blog) Nathalie spoke about Green Roofs / Natural Roofs = Biodiverse Habitats and Ecological Compensation in Urban Space: 15 Years of Experience in Switzerland. Dusty Gedge is a green roof campaigner and designer, who has actively promoted green roofs in ...
Lafayette Takes Second in Sustainable Design Competition - Lafaye tte College Campus News
2012-06-01 05:08:20
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Lafayette College Campus News Lafayette Takes Second in Sustainable Design Competition Lafayette College Campus News Developing the design for a community recreation center were Gabriela Lachapel 12, who graduated with an AB with majors in engineering studies and economics; Katie Reinhardt 12, who graduated with a BS in civil engineering; Michael Gadigian 13 ...
NorSouth Developments HearthSide Brookleigh and HearthSide Towne Lake Receive ... - Citybizlist (press release)
2012-06-01 05:08:35
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NorSouth Developments HearthSide Brookleigh and HearthSide Towne Lake Receive ... Citybizlist (press release) ATLANTA -- Two of NorSouth Developments affordable senior communities have received EarthCraft Multifamily certification, recognizing their sustainable and energy-efficient design and construction. Both HearthSide Brookleigh in Brookhaven (www.
Unique Project Plans To Revitalize Old Ski World Property - Indiana Public Media
2012-06-01 05:08:20Original Article
Indiana Public Media Unique Project Plans To Revitalize Old Ski World Property Indiana Public Media Theres a term used to describe what Perdue has planned: its a New Urbanist community . Basically, New Urbanist communities are walkable , connected communities , and thats what youre going to see here, Perdue says. The City of Bloomingtons ...
Sustainability Fact
Because microbes in compost can degrade some toxic organic compounds, including petroleum, compost is often used to restore oil-contaminated soils.
Section: Biodiversity
Deadwood in forests and woodlands: new practice guide - Forestry Commission News
2012-06-01 05:09:31
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Forestry Commission News Deadwood in forests and woodlands: new practice guide Forestry Commission News We believe this led to the widespread decline of woodland biodiversity . We now know much more about how important deadwood is and I think there is a growing appreciation by visitors of the beauty ...
Irreversible losses caused by cl imate change highlighted - EcoFriend News
2012-06-01 05:09:31
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Spyghana.com Irreversible losses caused by climate change highlighted EcoFriend News The planet will continue to suffer irreversible damages to its biodiversity , natural resources and substantial losses of human life and territory according to a joint report published today by ... Health, Environment And Safety Conference And Exhibition Ghana EPA Executive Addresses Climate Change Confab in Paris AllAfrica.com GEF grant to facilitate climate technology dissemination eco-business.com 22 »
Maasai: Threat of Biodiversity Degradation - UNPO
2012-06-01 05:09:31
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UNPO Maasai: Threat of Biodiversity Degradation UNPO New investments in and around the Selous Game Reserve and the Serengeti Plains are putting the two major biodiversity reservoirs under pressure, the International Union for Conservation of Nature ... »
Study: One of the worlds largest growing threats to endangered animals and ... - Balkans.com Business News
2012-06-01 05:09:31
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Study: One of the worlds largest growi ng threats to endangered animals and ... Balkans.com Business News Presented in the journal Nature, the study was funded in part by the BIODIVERSA2 (Cooperation and shared strategies for biodiversity research programmes in Europe) project, which received EUR 2 ... »
Life Scientists View Biodiversity Through a Whole New Dimension: Body Size ... - Science Daily (press release)
2012-06-01 05:09:31
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Life Scientists View Biodiversity Through a Whole New Dimension: Body Size ... Science Daily (press release) 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, ... »
Bobbing Continents Believed to Cause Changes in Biodiversity - KCUR
2012-06-01 05:09:20
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Bobbing Continents Believed to Cause Changes in Biodiversity KCUR The fossil record provides information about when the levels of strontium-87 are the highest, and they coincide with the mass extinctions that happen every 62 million years, leading Melott and others to believe the continental uplift, ...
Harmony and Ecological Civilization - Monthly Review
2012-06-01 05:09:24
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Harmony and Ecological Civilization Monthly Review Capitalism, in its very essence, is anti-sustainability, anti-harmony, and anti- ecology . For Marx capitalism generated an irreparable rift in the metabolism of nature and society, requiring the restoration of this basic metabolism essential to ...
Malibu Lagoon Restoration Project Will Proceed June 1 - Topanga Messenger
2012-06-01 05:09:24
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Malibu Lagoon Restoration Project Will Proceed June 1 Topanga Messenger The $7 million Malibu Lagoon Restoration project by State Parks that will drain the three channels in a 12-acre section of the wetland and scoop out sediment and replant its banks with native plants in order to improve water circulation and ecological ... and more »
Seagrasses Can Store More Carbon Than Forests - ScienceBlog.com (blog)
2012-06-01 05:09:24
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ScienceBlog.com (blog) Seagrasses Can Store More Carbon Than Forests ScienceBlog.com (blog) The study emphasizes that conserving and restoring seagrass meadows may reduce green house gas emissions and increase carbon stores, while also delivering key ecosystem services to coastal communities. One remarkable thing about seagrass meadows is ...
Yosemite plan raises concern - Sierra Star
2012-06-01 05:09:24
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Yosemite plan raises concern Sierra Star 1 heavy on ecological restoration and removals of concession services and facilities, to concept No. 5, which includes recommendations for increasing park visitation, lodging, parking and camping. Stauffer and bureau staff members have gathered more ... and more »
South Koreas example of flood prevention: the Four Major Rivers Restoration ... - The Nation
2012-06-01 05:09:24
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South Koreas example of flood prevention: the Four Major Rivers Restoration ... The Nation Detailed plans of the project include building sixteen movable weirs, dredging the river bed, creating artificial wetlands and ecological waterways, and developing local economy and culture along the waterfront. What makes this project unique in the ...
Sustainability Fact
There were an estimated ten million Indians living in the Amazonian Rainforest five centuries ago. Today there are less than 200,000.
Section: Biofuels
Georgia plant gains access to $20 million revolving credit - Ethanol Producer Magazine
2012-06-01 05:09:43
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Ethanol Producer Magazine Georgia plant gains access to $20 million revolving credit Ethanol Producer Magazine By Holly Jessen | May 31, 2012 Southwest Georgia Ethanol LLC, a 100 MMgy corn- ethanol plant in Camilla, Ga., has been approved for a $20 million secured revolving credit facility from AloStar Bank of Commerce. The money will serve as a strong working ...
Biomass opposition continues to grow - NW Evening Mail
2012-06-01 05:09:56
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Biomass opposition continues to grow NW Evening Mail By Gareth JonesMORE than 8000 people have said they do not want a biomass plant in Barrow. Anti power station group Furness Opposes Biomass has revealed it has collected a further 3000 signatures since a fiery public meeting with Centrica two weeks ago ...
End of ethanol boom approaching? - Western Farm Press
2012-06-01 05:09:43
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Global Warming (blog) End of ethanol boom approaching? Western Farm Press The first is rapid implementation of 15 percent ethanol blends (E15) recently approved by the EPA. The second is for total motor gasoline consumption to increase fairly rapidly. US ethanol production has increased rapidly since 2006, reaching about ... Is the ethanol boom coming to an end? agprofessional.com Grain sorghum ethanol could qualify as advanced biofuel Ethanol Producer Magazine Ethanol business needs E15 to survive -- experts Agriculture.com Global Warming (blog) - McPherson Sentinel - Biofuels Digest all 11 news articles »
The Race for Biofuel - The Cutting Edge
2012-06-01 05:09:37
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The Cutting Edge The Race for Biofuel The Cutting Edge TRIDE has already funded a handful of partnerships, most recently a research project started in 2009 to produce a second-generation synthetic diesel biofuel from organic raw materials. The Israeli company MME IL, the National Energy Research Center in ...
Aviation calls for more balanced carbon burden - Bangkok Post
2012-06-01 05:09:37
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Aviation calls for more balanced carbon burden Bangkok Post Karujit Nakornthap, the energy deputy permanent secretary, said achieving a low-carbon society is the reason for biofuel production and usage in Asean. Thailand produces 1.3 million litres of ethanol and 2.8 million litres of 100% biofuel per day. and more »
Meeting biofuel production targets could change agricultural landscape - EurekAlert (press release)
2012-06-01 05:09:37
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Meeting biofuel production targets could change agricultural landscape EurekAlert (press release) WASHINGTON, May 31, 2012 The latest episode in the American Chemical S ocietys (ACS) award-winning Global Challenges/Chemistry Solutions podcast series explains that meeting current biofuel production targets with existing technology would require ... and more »
Region called biofuels gateway - Omaha World-Herald
2012-06-01 05:09:37
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Region called biofuels gateway Omaha World-Herald The Midwest will lead the way in the next generation of biofuels , business and government officials said here Wednesday. Whats needed now is for technology, government policy, consumer demand and economics to converge and open the door to fuel made ... Biofuel executives praise US support for industry BusinessWeek New biofuels enzyme plant inaugurated by Novozymes BioEnergy News Novozymes targets US market with $200m plant Business Green Xinhua all 30 news articles »
New Zealand Labour Party wants biofuels mandate reinstated - Biodiesel Magazine
2012-06-01 05:09:37
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Biodiesel Magazine New Zealand Labour Party wants biofuels mandate reinstated Biodiesel Magazine By Erin Voegele | May 31, 2012 Representatives of New Zealands Labour Party are speaking out with the message that the countrys government should reinstate its biofuel obligation. Labours Energy and Climate Change spokeswoman Moana Mackey said in a ... and more »
Novozymes built new enzyme plant in US due to tax credit - Ethanol Producer Magazine
2012-06-01 05:09:37
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Ethanol Producer Magazine Novozymes built new enzyme plant in US due to tax credit Ethanol Producer Magazine The plant in Blair is a dedicated facility for the production of biofuel enzymes used by both first-generation grain-based and advanced biofuel plants. However, Monroe clarified that the company produces enzymes and microorganisms for 30 different ... and more »
Q and A: Farmer cooperatives can tout the value of biofuels - Minnesota Farm Guide
2012-06-01 05:09:37
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Q and A: Farmer cooperatives can tout the value of biofuels Minnesota Farm Guide In this interview, Conner talks about the value that biofuel farmer cooperatives provide to the US consumer. Q: Is it fair to say the general US public views ethanol a little less favorably than in the past? A: I think that is probably fair.
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: Biogas
Biogas Project Helps School Save Money Trees - AllAfrica.com
2012-06-01 05:10:01
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Biogas Project Helps School Save Money, Trees AllAfrica.com I didnt imagine my waste being a source of energy . Since 2006, biogas has been a key resource for the 36-year-old school in Central Kenya, saving the expense of buying fuel and emptying latrines, while also preserving a significant number of trees ... and more »
Swedish Biogas plans expansion of Flint plant pending funding - MLive .com
2012-06-01 05:10:26
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MLive.com Swedish Biogas plans expansion of Flint plant, pending funding MLive.com By Shaun Byron | sbyron@mlive.com Shaun Byron | MLiveThomas Guise, chief executive officer of Swedish Biogas International LLC, shows some of the research that is being done to convert waste into fuel. FLINT, MI. -- An estimated $4 million needed for ...
Nokia uses fuel cells and biogas to power manufacturing for first time in 2011 - Renewable Energy Magazine (press release)
2012-06-01 05:10:01
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Nokia uses fuel cells and biogas to power manufacturing for first time in 2011 Renewable Energy Magazine (press release) We also strive to bring all of the data center stakeholders together to root out energy waste in the facilities, the technical infrastructure and the applications. In 2011, it refurbished the main data centre for corporate IT in Salo (Finland) to ...
Garbage generates electricity - Coeur dAlene Press
2012-06-01 05:10:01
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Garbage generates electricity Coeur dAlene Press But Kootenai County and Kootenai Electric Cooperative revealed on Wednesday that they are no longer letting all that waste go to waste . The two entities welcomed the public all day to tour a new multi-million dollar energy plant at the landfill, ...
Sustainability Fact
From December 2000 to December 2010, the U.S. ran a total trade deficit of 6.1 trillion dollars.
Section: Carbon Accounting
Can Qatar Balance its Oil Interests and Host a Successful Climate Summit? - Green Prophet
2012-06-01 05:10:51
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Green Prophet Can Qatar Balance its Oil Interests and Host a Successful Climate Summit? Green Prophet In the run of the climate summit in Qatar later this year, I caught up with her to talk politics, the challenge of behaviour change and what an OPEC nation with the worlds largest per capita carbon footprint has to offer the international community in ...
Reducing the carbon footprint - Trinidad Guardian
2012-06-01 05:10:51
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solarserver.com 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 ... Green makeover a money-saver for church; BUSINESS Power Engineering Magazine all 43 news articles »
Can Better Batteries Shrink Californias Carbon Footprint? - Capital Notes (blog)
2012-06-01 05:10:51
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The Guardian Can Better Batteries Shrink Californias Carbon Footprint ? Capital Notes (blog) By Thibault Worth Weve reported extensively about AB 32, Californias 2006 greenhouse gas reductions law that calls for 1990-level carbon emissions by 2020. But what happens to carbon reduction efforts beyond that date? A less publicized, yet more ... A climate warning for local government Business Green all 52 news articles »
Tenaskas air permit: the incredible disappearing carbon capture and storage plan - Natural Resources Defense Council (blog)
2012-06-01 05:10:47
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Natural Resources Defense Council (blog) Tenaskas air permit: the incredible disappearing carbon capture and storage plan Natural Resources Defense Council (blog) Accordingly, the appeal filed today by NRDC and Sierra Club challenges -- among many other things -- the lack of a carbon storage requirement. The trouble for Tenaska -- and the good news for Illinoisans is that the Clean Air Act requires that new ...
Indonesian deforestation ban makes slow progress - Nature.com
2012-06-01 05:10:47
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Indonesian deforestation ban makes slow progress Nature.com That could be the key to making the moratorium successful, because some types of forest have greater conservation value and carbon-storage potential than others, says William Laurance, a forest-conservation scientist at James Cook University in Cairns, ... and more »
UN Plans to Expand Its Environmental Agency - The New American
2012-06-01 05:10:42
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UN Plans to Expand Its Environmental Agency The New American Recently, the UN has been claimin g that the Kyoto Protocol is unfairly applied and is pushing for a global treaty to address the issue of carbon emissions. (The 1997 Kyoto treaty signed in Japan provides money for poorer governments while limiting the ... and more »
Fourteen Programs Show CO2 Trade Taking Off: World Bank - BusinessWeek
2012-06-01 05:10:42
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The Guardian Fourteen Programs Show CO2 Trade Taking Off: World Bank BusinessWeek Cameron helped negotiate the 1997 Kyoto Protocol on behalf small-island states. The other nations considering crediting are Costa Rica, Columbia, Morocco, Chile, Vietnam and Jordan, Wang said. Vietnam is considering handing out credits for reductions ... Global CO2 emissions hit record in 2011 led by China: IEA National Post Inspecting Chinas carbon trading plans Climate Spectator all 47 news articles »
Joining the dots: Linking carbon markets from the bottom up - Climate Spectator
2012-06-01 05:10:42
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Joining the dots: Linking carbon markets from the bottom up Climate Spectator ... saw participants grapple with the possibilities and practicalities of trying to link these bottom-up markets together whether bilaterally, regionally or plurilaterally in and outside of a possible second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol . Africa: New Initiatives Give Hope to a Carbon Market Facing Challenges AllAfrica.com all 4 news articles »
Bonn Climate Talks Yield Marginal Progress - International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development
2012-06-01 05:10:42
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Environmental Finance Bonn Climate Talks Yield Marginal Progress International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development The new climate pact, which will ultimately succeed the troubled Kyoto Protocol , is 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 ... A new market me chanism from the UNFCCC Energy Collective International Climate Talks Are Progressing, But Very Slowly OilPrice.com all 3 news articles »
Indigenous rights rising in tropical forests but big gaps remain - Mongabay.com
2012-06-01 05:10:39
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Indigenous rights rising in tropical forests, but big gaps remain Mongabay.com Tropical forests provide innumerable ecosystem services to the world: biodiversity conservation, freshwater protection, carbon sequestration , rainfall production, medicinal discoveries, among others. However, tropical forests and the people who depend ... and more »
Whats happening in China and India? - Climate Spectator
2012-06-01 05:10:39
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The Guardian 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 ... Carbon capture and storage - an Alberta perspective Lexology (registration) all 47 news articles »
Swiss Cheese Molecules Catch Carbon - RedOrbit
2012-06-01 05:10:39
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Swiss Cheese Molecules Catch Carbon RedOrbit Using current technology the best efforts for carbon sequestration use about a third of the test power plants capacity. Researchers found that commonly used industrial minerals called zeolites could significantly improve the energy efficiency of carbon ... and more »
Standing trees better than burning ones for carbon neutrality - Phys.Org
2012-06-01 05:10:39
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Standing trees better than burning ones for carbon neutrality Phys.Org Few of our combinations achieved carbon sequestration parity in less than 100 years, even when we set the bioenergy conversion factor at near-maximal levels, Harmon said. Because wood stores less carbon-created energy than fossil fuels, ... Intact forests better than chopped ones for biofuel study EcoSeed all 3 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
In Vietnam, teenage workers often work seven days a week for as little as 6 cents an hour making promotional Disney toys for McDonald\'s.
Section: Cleaner Coal
Clean Coal Technologies Announces Joint Venture With Archean Group in ASEAN Region - MarketWatch (press release)
2012-06-01 05:11:08
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Clean Coal Technologies Announces Joint Venture With Archean Group in ASEAN Region MarketWatch (press release) NEW YORK, NY, May 31, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Clean Coal Technologies, Inc. (otcqb:CCTC) (pinksheets:CCTC), an emerging cleaner-energy company utilizing patented technology to convert raw coal into a cleaner-burning fuel, today announced the ... Clean Coal Technologies (CCTC) Announces Joint Venture with Archean Group TheOTCInvestor.com Clean Coal Technologies Form Singapore-based JV With Indias Archean RTT News all 6 news articles »
Golden age of gas threatens renewable energy IEA warns - environmentalresearchweb
2012-06-01 05:11:08
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The Guardian Golden age of gas threatens renewable energy, IEA warns environmentalresearchweb Gas produces only about half of the carbon emissions of coal when burnt, which has led some industry lobbyists to attempt to rebrand it as a clean or low-carbon fuel. But its effect on the climate is less clear-cut than the direct com parison with ... Are Shale Gas Lobbyists Winning? Care2.com (blog) International Energy Agency Says Shale Gas Could Inhibit Alternative Energy ... StateImpact Pennsylvania How green is shale gas? The Guardian (blog) Foreign Policy (blog) - Greenwise Business - The Economist all 189 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
The production of biogas from dedicated crops yields more energy per land area than any other biofuel production path.
Section: Climate Change
EU minister meeting to tackle carbon cuts: draft - Reuters
2012-06-01 05:11:29
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EU minister meeting to tackle carbon cuts: draft Reuters KYOTO GOALS So far, the EU as a bloc is meeting its goals under the Kyoto framework for curbing climate change , although figures this week showed its greenhouse gases rose in 2010, ending a decline that began in 2004. Environmental campaigners say the ... and more »
New perspectives: Green roo fs and climate change - al.com (blog)
2012-06-01 05:11:29
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al.com (blog) New perspectives: Green roofs and climate change al.com (blog) It turns out that green roofs are one of the many big switches we need to make in order to combat climate change . US Secretary of Energy Dr. Steven Chu advocates them, estimating that we could save $735 million per year if 85% of our air-conditioned ...
Southern Great Plains could run out of groundwater in 30 years - KLTV
2012-06-01 05:11:39
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Southern Great Plains could run out of groundwater in 30 years KLTV Conventional wisdom has held that from north to south, the aquifer represents fossil water from the melting of the continents glaciers at the end of the last Ice Age. And in the central and southern high plains, that remains true. and more »
Tipping iceberg captured on video by tourist - Yahoo! News Blogs (blog)
2012-06-01 05:11:39
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Tipping iceberg captured on video by tourist Yahoo! News Blogs (blog) In the process of melting this happens all the time, but it is seldom that it is captured on video WHEN it happens... The Upsala Glacier has been melting for a number of years and is often cited as evidence of global climate change. and more »
High Plains Farmers Depleting Groundwater Study Says - Climate Central (blog)
2012-06-01 05:11:29
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High Plains Farmers Depleting Groundwater, Study Says Climate Central (blog) With climate change projections showing that more severe droughts in both the Southwest and High Plains are likely as the climat e continues to warm, groundwater resources are going to be even more highly stressed in the coming decades, the study says. and more »
Arctic Region in Peril - Gather.com
2012-06-01 05:11:43
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Gather.com Arctic Region in Peril Gather.com In addition to climate signifiers found inside Antarcticas ice , NASA has mapped the Industrial Eras impact on the production of CO2 since 1980. What was discovered is that the thickest parts of arctic ice are melting at a rate exceeding 17 percent ... and more »
Unprecedented May heat in Greenland; update on 2011 Greenland ice melt - Wunderground.com (blog)
2012-06-01 05:11:43
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RedOrbit Unprecedented May heat in Greenland; update on 2011 Greenland ice melt Wunderground.com (blog) During that period, roughly half of the Greenland ice sheet melted , increasing sea level by 2.2 - 3.4 meters (7.2 - 11.2 ft.) However, the 2007 IPCC report expects melting of the Greenland ice sheet to occur over about a 1000 year period, delaying much ... 80-Year-Old Photos Aid In Greenland Ice Melt Study RedOrbit Stunning Icy Landscape Photographed During NASA Flight Our Amazing Planet Discarded photos of Rasmussen expedition show pattern of glacier melt TG Daily Mother Nature Network - environmentalresearchweb - Los Angeles Times all 22 news articles »
Agreement struck to prepare communities for climate change - eGov monitor
2012-06-01 05:11:29
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Daily Mail Agreement struck to prepare communities for climate change eGov monitor Homes, roads and parks could all be better protected from the effects of climate change after an agreement was struck between ministers and local government. An agreement between Defra, the Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG) and the ... Ministers and councils sign up for local climate action PlanningResource (subscription) all 16 news articles »
Carbon Traders Feel Wind in Their Faces Biking to Expo - Bloomberg
2012-06-01 05:11:29
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Carbon Traders Feel Wind in Their Faces Biking to Expo Bloomberg Three dozen bankers, traders, policy experts and I noted these and much else on a three-day, 360-kilometer (224-mile) cycling trip organized as a prelude to a major annual climate change finance event. We biked more than 100 kilometers through the ... and more »
Record greenhouse gas levels mean were in trouble scientists say - The Guardian
2012-06-01 05 :11:48
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CTV.ca Record greenhouse gas levels mean were in trouble, scientists say The Guardian Carbon dioxide is the chief greenhouse gas and stays in the atmosphere for 100 years. Some carbon dioxide is natural, mainly from decomposing dead plants and animals. Before the industrial age, levels were around 275 parts per million. Warming gas levels hit troubling milestone Herald Times Reporter all 279 news articles »
IEA report says stabilisation of greenhouse gas emissions is not in sight - IBTimes.co.uk
2012-06-01 05:11:48
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National Geographic IEA report says stabilisation of greenhouse gas emissions is not in sight IBTimes.co.uk A new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) says that a stabilisation of greenhouse gas emissions is not in sight and that current energy trends indicate a long-term temperature increase of 6 degrees celsius. Using shale gas over coal does not help climate, says big gas investor The Guardian Natural gas no climate change fix The Press Association Golden age of gas threatens renewable energy, IEA warns environmentalresearchweb Greenwise Business - National Geographic - Carbon Brief (blog) all 189 news articles »
UK slumps to near-bottom in energy emission reduction league - Click Green
2012-06-01 05:11:48
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UK slumps to near-bottom in energy emission reduction league Click Green Published Thu 31 May 2012 14:07 The UK has fallen well behind other European countries with attempts to cut greenhouse gas emissions from energy consumption despite topping the table until 1999, according to a new report from the Office of National ...
In Northern Africa Climate Change Could Make A Current Refugee Crisis Even Worse - ThinkProgress
2012-06-01 05:11:29
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ThinkProgress In Northern Africa, Climate Change Could Make A Current Refugee Crisis Even Worse ThinkProgress By Climate Guest Blogger on May 31, 2012 at 11:30 am by Alice Thomas Im sitting in the mayors office in Abala, a town of about 10000 people in Niger, West Africa. Niger is the poorest of the nine countries that comprise the Sahel, ... and more »
How climate change destroyed one of worlds largest civilisations - Pakistan Daily Times
2012-06-01 05:11:29
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New York Times (blog) How climate change destroyed one of worlds largest civilisations Pakistan Daily Times Our research provides one of the clearest examples of climate change leading to the collapse of an entire civilisation. After collecting data on geological history, we could re-examine what we know about settlements, what crops people were planting ... How climate change destroyed one of the worlds largest civilizations Christian Science Monitor Climate Change Led to Collapse of Ancient Indus Civilization, Study Finds Science Daily (press release) Researchers show changing climate caused an ancient civilizations collapse MinnPost.com Slate Magazine (blog) - io9 - New York Times (blog) all 21 news articles »
Shuffling Towards Transparency in Climate Finance - AllAfrica.com
2012-06-01 05:11:29
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Ghana Business News Shuffling Towards Transparency in Climate Finance AllAfrica.com The African Development Bank (AfDB) says it and five other multilateral banks have settled on a joint process to report on their funding for climate change adaptation. This is significant, because researchers have complained for some time that its ... Africa joins the worlds banks in unifying climate control payments African Business Review Multilateral Devt Banks agree common reporting method on climate change ... Spyghana.com all 4 news articles »
Geoengineering: Risky to do riskier to ignore - RenewEconomy
2012-06-01 05:11:25
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Geoengineering: Risky to do, riskier to ignore RenewEconomy Since greenhouse gases trap heat from the sun, that something could be finding a way to block sunlight by lofting particles of reflective sulfur dioxide up into the stratosphere, for example, or by seeding clouds with a fine spray of seawater to ...
Nairobi to host first Climate Change Innovation Center - Coastweek
2012-06-01 05:11:18
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Coastweek Nairobi to host first Climate Change Innovation Center Coastweek ... Kenya will hos t the first Climate Change Innovation Center that will identify and help develop enterprises that facilitate growth of the green economy as part of global efforts to reduce emission of harmful gases that cause global warming .
Land ocean animals respond differently to global warming - Summit County Citizens Voice
2012-06-01 05:11:18
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Land, ocean animals respond differently to global warming Summit County Citizens Voice ... will see all sorts of new ecology as species come into contact and interact as never before. 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 . Land and Sea Species Differ in Climate Change Response Science Daily (press release) all 2 news articles »
Geoengineering for Global Warming: Increasing Aerosols in Atmosphere Would ... - Science Daily (press release)
2012-06-01 05:11:18
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TG Daily Geoengineering for Global Warming : Increasing Aerosols in Atmosphere Would ... Science Daily (press release) ScienceDaily (May 31, 2012) One idea for fighting global warming is to increase the amount of aerosols in the atmosphere, scattering incoming solar energy away from Earths surface. But scientists theorize tha t this solar geoengineering could have a ... Aerosol geoengineering could make sky white instead of blue TG Daily Solar geoengineering could lead to whiter, brighter skies Gizmag Geoengineering: Whiter Skies? Next Big Future all 7 news articles »
Global warming: Monthly average atmospheric CO2 levels exceed 400 ppm at ... - Summit County Citizens Voice
2012-06-01 05:11:18
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Global warming : Monthly average atmospheric CO2 levels exceed 400 ppm at ... Summit County Citizens Voice Whats little understood is that our current emissions are on t he upper end of the spectrum, said Saunders, whose organization assesses and publicizes potential global warming impacts in the greater Rocky Mountain Region. and more »
Warming gas levels hit troubling milestone - BusinessWeek
2012-06-01 05:11:18
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Warming gas levels hit troubling milestone BusinessWeek By SETH BORENSTEIN The worlds air has reached what scientists call a troubling new milestone for carbon dioxide, the main global warming pollutant. Monitoring stations across the Arctic this spring are measuring more than 400 parts per million of the ... and more »
Sustainability Fact
According to Willem Buiter, the chief economist at Citigroup, China will be the largest economy in the world by the year 2020, and India will surpass China by the year 2050.
Section: Cogeneration
Rovaniemi bio power plant project in danger of collapsing owing to messy ... - Helsingin Sanomat
2012-06-01 05:11:54
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Rovaniemi bio power plant project in danger of collapsing owing to messy ... Helsingin Sanomat ... energy wood cannot be harvested from the forests of Northern Finland, where the encumbrance is the long distances involved, says Rovaniemen Energia Oy CEO Markus Tykkylinen. According to the initial plan, the CHP plant, designe d to produce both ...
FuelCell Energy Outlines Growing South Korean Demand for Clean Baseload Fuel ... - AltEnergyMag (press release)
2012-06-01 05:11:54
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Hydrogen Fuel News FuelCell Energy Outlines Growing South Korean Demand for Clean Baseload Fuel ... AltEnergyMag (press release) Electrical and thermal efficiency is important to to City and the fuel cell power plants must be configured for combined heat and power ( CHP ). The City will actively support siting the power plants on City-owned property, and is evaluating financial ... South Korea opt fo r fuel cell energy to power Seoul district Cogeneration & On-Site Power Production Magazine all 19 news articles »
Verdantix Says Energy Systems Integration Is The Future Of Energy Management - MarketWatch (press release)
2012-06-01 05:11:54
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Verdantix Says Energy Systems Integration Is The Future Of Energy Management MarketWatch (press release) Examples of integrated energy systems include the Songdo International Business District in South Korea, the University of Texas in Austin centred on a 137 MW CHP plant power and the German power giant RWEs Rhine-Ruhr 80 MW virtual power plant. and more »
Sustainability Fact
It would cost $760 billion over a 20-year period to end child labor. The estimated benefit in terms of better education and health is about six times that—over $4 trillion in economies where child laborers are found.
Section: Desert/Deforestation
Flash floods in eastern Uganda - Coastweek
2012-06-01 05:12:16
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Coastweek Flash floods in eastern Uganda Coastweek Whats more, floods and deforestation can cause new disasters such as landslides. In 2010, in Bududa district a landslide sparked off by days of heavy rains left over 200 people dead and scores homeless. Environmental experts are now warning of a ...
Brazils Wild West Gets a Law That Makes Everyone Unhappy - Bloomberg
2012-06-01 05:12:16
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Los Angeles Times Brazils Wild West Gets a Law That Makes Everyone Unhappy Bloomberg Theres great confusion in society, which still does not understand that the new code only seeks to regularize what has already been deforested , not encourage more deforestation , wrote Glauber Silveira, president of Aprosoja Brasil, the Brazilian ... Amazon in danger as Brazil moves forward with bill, critics say Los Angeles Times Environmental law in Brazil The Economist The hidden reality in Dilmas Forest Code veto Greenpeace UK (blog) The Epoch Times - Mongabay.com - Ecosystem Marketplace all 21 news articles »
Head i n the Clouds - Huffington Post (blog)
2012-06-01 05:12:16
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Head in the Clouds Huffington Post (blog) Deforestation of the cloud forest is happening at one of the highest rates in Latin America and is directly related to poverty. Trying to eke out a living on incredibly steep slopes at high altitude, farmers desperate for rich forest soil and firewood ...
Growing Danger of Charcoal Smuggling - AllAfrica.com
2012-06-01 05:12:11
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Growing Danger of Charcoal Smuggling AllAfrica.com ... affected by the moving Sahara are gradually scattering and being replaced by the desert hence the need for a united front to tackle the impact of desertification by encouraging tree planting and dissuading the locals from illegal tree felling.
Deforestation inspections ordered by Deputy PM - eco-business.com
2012-06-01 05:12:16
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Deforestation inspections ordered by Deputy PM eco-business.com By : Viet Nam News Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai has ordered the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Develop ment to inspect and report on deforestation causing damage to a local upstream area in southern Dong Nai Province. and more »
Natural regeneration of vegetative cover best way to improve Environment. - BusinessGhana
2012-06-01 05:12:11
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Natural regeneration of vegetative cover, best way to improve Environment. BusinessGhana Two years later after putting into practice the technology, some communities in Tongo instead of using the conventional methods such nursing of tree seedling to transplant on the land as means of curbing desertification have shifted to the FMNR with ... and more » < p>In Mongolia nomads fight a different enemy: advancing desert (Includes ... - DigitalJournal.com
2012-06-01 05:12:11
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In Mongolia, nomads fight a different enemy: advancing desert (Includes ... DigitalJournal.com Born and raised in a desert village where lives depend on the resources of the farms, Yongxin has been feverishly fighting that peril for nearly two decades, and is now recognized as a warrior against desertification . As nomads, Yongxins family lived ...
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: Economic Sustainability
China Emerges As Smart-Grid Powerhouse - International Business Times
2012-06-01 05:12:29
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International Business Times China Emerges As Smart-Grid Powerhouse International Business Times The speed of Chinas economic growth has been breathtaking. A generation ago, millions of Chinese lacked reliable access to power. The shortage hindered basic economic growth , stifled industrial investment, slowed healthcare progress, and constrained ... and more »
Macau gambling revenue growth slows to near 3 year-low - Chicago Tribune
2012-06-01 05:12:29
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Macau gambling revenue growth slows to near 3 year-low Chicago Tribune He is not yet revising down a forecast of 24.6 percent annual gambling revenue growth due to stronger than expected growth in the mass market segment. HOLD ON TIGHT Falling property prices, weak stock markets and easing overall economic growth in China ... and more »
Markets slump on eco growth woes - Business Standard
2012-06-01 05:12:29
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Business Today Markets slump on eco growth woes Business Standard Benchmark share indices ended 1.7% down on Friday, amid weak global cues, on concerns over economic growth slowdown and subdued growth outlook for fiscal 2013. The 30-share Sensex ended down 253 points or 1.6% at 15965 and the 50-share Nifty ended down ... Sensex dips below 16k again, drops 253 points on growth worries Times of India GDP growth dips to 5.3% in Q4, lowest growth in last three years Business Today Sensex dips below 16k, drops 253 pts on growth worries mydigitalfc.com TwoCircles.net all 587 news articles »
US STOCKS-Wall St drops on economic growth worries - Reuters
2012-06-01 05:12:29
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Providence Business News US STOCKS-Wall St drops on economic growth worries Reuters Commerce Department data showed economic growth in the United States was slightly slower than initially thought as gross domestic product was revised down to a 1.9 percent annual rate from last months 2.2 percent estimate. Adding to the negative tone, ... S&P 500 Poised for Worst Monthly Drop Since September on Economy San Francisco Chronicle Stock futures fall before payrolls, economic worry escalates International Business Times all 301 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
Half of all American workers now earn $505 or less per week.
Section: Electric Power Infrastructure
German electric grid need pegged at $25B - UPI.com
2012-06-01 05:13:40
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WIVB German electric grid need pegged at $25B UPI.com BONN, Germany, June 1 (UPI) -- Germany will need to spend $25 billion over 10 years to upgrade its transmission network to accommodate a switch to renewable power, grid operators say. The countrys four main grid operators -- 50Hertz, Amprion, ... Germany Faces A Growing Risk Of Disastrous Power Blackouts Business Insider all 14 news articles »
Hydrogenics Wins Order From E.ON for Power-to-Gas Energy Storage Project in ... - MarketWatch (press release)
2012-06-01 05:13:32
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Hydrogenics Wins Order From E.ON for Power -to-Gas Energy Storage Project in ... MarketWatch (press release) Power -to-Gas is a novel way to store energy at utility scale, whereby surplus electrical grid power is converted into hydrogen gas. The hydrogen gas produced from the Falkenhagen plant; expected to be online in 2013; will be injected into the regional ... and more »
Texas gulps electricity and it may run short - Fort Worth Star Telegram
2012-06-01 05:13:32
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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 Renew Grid all 5 news articles »
When Utilities Embrace The Smart Grid Customers A nd The Environment Win - Environmental Defense Fund (blog)
2012-06-01 05:13:32
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International Business Times When Utilities Embrace The Smart Grid , Customers And The Environment Win Environmental Defense Fund (blog) These are utilities that deserve recognitionwhile most experts agree that bringing the transformative power of information technology to the grid is critical to achieving a clean, low-carbon economy, being an early adopter means carrying a certain ... PG&Es CIO, Karen Austin, to Keynote The Soft Grid MarketWatch (press release) China Emerges As Smart- Grid Powerhouse International Business Times Smart grid projects: 3 whoppers in the desert southwest Smart Grid News Fierce Smart Grid all 15 news articles »
Generating Power From Water To Detect Pipe Leaks - Triple Pundit
2012-06-01 05:13:23
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Triple Pundit Generating Power From Water To Detect Pipe Leaks Triple Pundit The HydroSpin system, developed by CTO and founder Dani Peleg, consists of a set of unique in-pipe generators that generate electricity from the flow of water inside distribution pipes. The system is able to generate electricity without leading to ... and more »
Sustainability Fact
Delivering biomethane directly to users is more than two times as energy efficient as generating electricity from biogas.
Section: Employee Worth
A New American System - Huffington Post (blog)
2012-06-01 05:13:52
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A New American System Huffington Post (blog) The social safety net of private charity and government institutions helped ensure that a person born into unlucky circumstances could still enrich his or her talents. Universal education and literacy presented the young with the tools to train their ...
Flexible work discriminates against older staff - Aol Money2012-06-01 05:13:47
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Telegraph.co.uk Flexible work discriminates against older staff Aol Money The Government has done much to improve and modernise UK legislation so that more people can work flexibly to improve their work-life balance . However it is not good news for the UKs older workers after the Government shelved plans to extend flexible ... Older workers feel discriminated against by flexible working rules Telegraph.co.uk Older workers unhappy over flex working priority People Management Magazine Online all 10 news articles »
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: Energy Storage
Smart Grid Renewables Integration - Sacramento Bee
2012-06-01 05:13:59
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Solar Novus Today Smart Grid Renewables Integration Sacramento Bee These tools include static VAR compensators and synchrophasors within the transmission grid; advanced energy storage at the transmission, distribution, and residential levels; dynamic pricing demand response; virtual power plants; microgrids; ... Pike Research: Significant Expansion Opportunity for Smart-Grid Technologies Solar Novus Today Renewable Energy Integration Tops Smart Grid Initiatives PCBDesign007 all 27 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
Airports and airlines recycle less than 20 percent of the 425,000 tons of passenger-related waste they produce each year.
Section: Extreme Weather
Hot Dry May Brings Drought To Parts Of Indiana - Hoosier Ag Today
2012-06-01 05:14:43
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Inside INdiana Business Hot, Dry May Brings Drought To Parts Of Indiana Hoosier Ag Today (Purdue Agricultural Communication photo/Tom Campbell) Little rain and unseasonably hot weather in May left part of northern and southwest Indiana in drought just a few weeks after farmers got off to a fast start by planting their crops earlier than ... Drought Slows Some Indiana Farmers Inside INdiana Business (press release) a ll 14 news articles »
BUT SERIOUSLY: Extreme hot weather column alert - insideTORONTO.com
2012-06-01 05:14:43
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BUT SERIOUSLY: Extreme hot weather column alert insideTORONTO.com So, if you like, you can drop off all your booze and Tim cards at my place and Ill keep them safe for you until the weather cools down. Eliminate all strenuous activity. Another biggie. This is of paramount importance in this kind of weather .
Permanent drought? Study suggests some US states could run out of groundwater ... - Alaska Dispatch
2012-06-01 05:14:08
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Western Farm Press Permanent drought ? Study suggests some US states could run out of groundwater ... Alaska Dispatch Unlike the Ogallala aquifer, however, the Central Valley undergoes wide swings in water loss because growers draw most heavily on groundwater during droughts . Otherwise, they rely largely on water from the valleys rivers. The draw on water from the ... Extreme irrigation threatens US food supply Futurity: Research News all 37 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
World population is projected to increase from 6 to 9Bn by 2050 – the population of Africa will double from 1 to 2Bn – the only continent that is not self-sufficient in food production
Section: Fair Trade
Fair trade purists cry foul at including big farms - Lake Wylie Pilot
2012-06-01 05:14:50
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Lake Wylie Pilot Fair trade purists cry foul at including big farms Lake Wylie Pilot By DAVE GRAM - AP After a quarter-century working to improve the lives of farmers in places like Latin America and Africa, the fair trade movement is at a crossroads. Will it expand its mission to include bigger players and a larger share of the ... and more »
Fair trade movement faces crossroad - MetroNews Canada
2012-06-01 05:14:50
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Fair trade movement faces crossroad MetroNews Canada By Dave Gram By Dave Gram AP Getty Images Under fair trade rules, farmers get a $1.40 per pound floor price for coffee a minimum maintained even if commodity markets go lower; a 20-cents-per-pound social premium. MONTPELIER, Vt. After a ...
Sustainability Fact
200 gallons of ethanol (from corn) requires only 1 gallon of fossil fuel to produce - Merle Anderson, Chairman Emeritus of ACE
Section: Food Security
China to boost food security with Australian plan - RTE.ie
2012-06-01 05:15:03
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AFP China to boost food security with Australian plan RTE.ie Australia is seeking Chinese investment to develop farming land in its sprawling north in a joint bid to boost food security for Chinas 1.3 billion citizens. The two nations were due to publish a study into the proposal, which would see Chinese ... Australia and China eye joint farming plan Channel News Asia China plan would cost Aussies food Stock and Land China eyes wide op en spaces Casey Weekly Berwick all 236 news articles »
Government doubles maize imports as stocks dwindle - Coastweek
2012-06-01 05:15:03
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Coastweek Government doubles maize imports as stocks dwindle Coastweek NAIROBI (Xinhua) -- Kenya doubled its maize imports from neighbouring countries in April in a bid to boost stock and stem rising prices, a new food security analysis report from the countrys Ministry of Agriculture says. Disease Threat to Vital Maize Crop AllAfrica.com all 31 news articles »
No sustainable development without hunger eradication - Isl amic Republic News Agency
2012-06-01 05:15:03
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AFP No sustainable development without hunger eradication Islamic Republic News Agency The quest for food security can be the common thread that links the different challenges we face and helps build a sustainable future. At the Rio Summit we have the golden opportunity to explore the convergence between the agendas of food security and ... One in seven suffer malnourishment: UN food agency AFP Alleviating World Hunger, Malnutrition Essential For Sustainable Development ... Kaiser Family Foundation Hunger eradication essential to achieve sustainable development UN food agency UN News Centre all 89 news articles »
Somalia: Poor Rains in Contry but Famine Unlikely - UN - AllAfrica.com
2012-06-01 05:15:03
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CTV.ca Somalia: Poor Rains in Contry but Famine Unlikely - UN AllAfrica.com However we dont have total failure as it was last year, said Tamara Nanitashvili, food security technical manager for the Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit (FSNAU) in Somalia, which is managed by the UN Food and Agricultural Organization ... Somalia famine has ended, but many still hungry Christian Science Monitor solution to humanitarian woes Coastweek Somalia nets backing for peace Hurriyet Daily News (press release) all 307 news articles »
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: Fuel Cell
Bharat Book Bureau: Heliocentris Fuel Cells AG (H2F) - Financial and Strategic ... - MENAFN.COM
2012-06-01 05:15:10
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Bharat Book Bureau: Heliocentris Fuel Cells AG (H2F) - Financial and Strategic ... MENAFN.COM It is also engaged in the development and marketing of educational demonstration and experimentation systems that communicate the principles of fuel cell and hydrogen technology. The product offering of the company includes edu cational systems for ...
Though Market Drivers are Strong Fuel Cells for Auxiliary Power Units Face ... - MarketWatch (press release)
2012-06-01 05:15:10
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Though Market Drivers are Strong, Fuel Cells for Auxiliary Power Units Face ... MarketWatch (press release) BOULDER, Colo., Jun 01, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- In 2010 commercial fuel cell shipments for auxiliary power units (APUs) reached just over 3100. APUs are production units that provide power for a vehicles hoteling loads -- ie, any electrical power tha t ... and more »
Linde to Feature Hydrogen Fueling Technologies for Commercial Fuel Cell ... - MarketWatch (press release)
2012-06-01 05:15:10
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Hydrogen Fuel News Linde to Feature Hydrogen Fueling Technologies for Commercial Fuel Cell ... MarketWatch (press release) Fuel cell power unit made by Plug Power, which has partnered with Linde on several hydrogen forklift truck projects. Linde is one of the earliest entrants into the hydrogen energy arena and is the worlds only company with the in-house technology to ... Demand for hydrogen fuel cells opens the way to profitability Hydrogen Fuel News Cheap Natural Gas Prompts Energy Department to Soften Its Line on Fuel Cells New York Times (blog) Thomas D. Elias: Hydrogen fueling station grants getting overhauled Long Beach Press-Telegram Fuel Cell Today all 19 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
The highest proportion of child laborers is in sub-Saharan Africa, where 26 percent of children (49 million) are involved in work.
Section: Geothermal
More countries embrace geothermal - Renewable Energy Focus
2012-06-01 05:15:27
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Daily Mail More countries embrace geothermal Renewable Energy Focus More countries throughout the world are set to embrace geothermal with others having significant potential to do so a new Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) report reveals. The GEAs International Market Overview Report finds that although the United ... Geothermal energy could meet a fifth of UKs power needs report The Guardian Geothermal energy could heat all the homes in Bri tain AND satisfy up to a ... Daily Mail Geothermal Energy Could Provide 20% of the UKs Electricity Needs OilPrice.com UPI.com - Telegraph.co.uk - Renewable Energy Magazine (press release) all 45 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
44 percent of 'purified' bottled water sold in the U.S. started out as municipal water.
Section: Green Consumerism
An Education on Eco-Friendly Toys - Baristanet
2012-06-01 05:15:36
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Baristanet An Education on Eco-Friendly Toys Baristanet When I contacted the EPA to gather additional feedback on what an eco-friendly or green toy was, I was directed to the US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). A representative there asked me to email my request and someone would get back to me ...
Will LA ban spell end for plastic grocery bags? - Green Bay Press Ga zette
2012-06-01 05:15:36
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Toronto Star Will LA ban spell end for plastic grocery bags? Green Bay Press Gazette This is meant to change consumer behavior and expand consumer consciousness. So, using those handy little bags with the tie-shut handles for cleaning up after your dog or cat? Forget about it. In Santa Monica, many people say they already have. LA vote could spell end for bag of a thousand uses KFVS all 465 news articles »
Challenges and Benefits of Achieving Sustainability in Packaging Featured in ... - PR.com (press release)
2012-06-01 05:15:36
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Challenges and Benefits of Achieving Sustainability in Packaging Featured in ... PR.com (press release) Topics addressed at four Industry Intelligence Inc. webinars included: packaging preferences of the eco- consumer shopper, lifecycle analysis, green messaging and closing the loop. Los Angeles, CA, June 01, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Industry Intelligence Inc., ...
Create a Greener Cleaner Home for Your Kids Using a Certified GreenLeader ... - MarketWatch (press release)
2012-06-01 05:15:36
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Create a Greener, Cleaner Home for Your Kids Using a Certified GreenLeader ... MarketWatch (press release) SOUTHBURY, CT, May 31, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Going green is becoming an everyday lifestyle and a real consumer need. As the homeowner becomes more educated on the value of sustainable, healthy living, says Decor&You(R) Founder and President ... and more »
Sustainability Fact
Desertification costs the world more than $40 billion a year in lost productivity.
Section: Green Industry
Tariff on Chinese panels would hurt solar industry - Sacramento Bee
2012-06-01 05:16:00
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Tariff on Chinese panels would hurt solar industry Sacramento Bee That would undercut one goal of President Barack Obamas administration - the promotion of green energy. This dispute began with a complaint from the US unit of a German company, Solar World AG, which was joined by other firms.
Switching to a green economy could mean millions of jobs says UN - The Guardian
2012-06-01 05:16:00
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Mother Jones Switching to a green economy could mean millions of jobs, says UN The Guardian These are net gains in employment for the world economy, taking into account any job losses in high-carbon industries that fail to transform. Achim Steiner, executive director of Unep, said: The findings underline that [the green economy] can include ... UN: Transition to green economy would create millions of jobs Business Green UN Green Economy Report: Millions Of Jobs Can Be Created Protecting Environment Huffington Post Canada all 18 news articles »
Singapore Es tablishes the First-of-its-Kind Remanufacturing R&D Centre in Asia - Sacramento Bee
2012-06-01 05:15:52
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Singapore Establishes the First-of-its-Kind Remanufacturing R&D Centre in Asia Sacramento Bee ... be readily adopted by industry . These technologies will enable companies and businesses to translate end-of-life products into good as new ones for the market through a sustainable process, contributing to greater cost and materials savings and, ... Singapore sets up Asias first industrial remanufacturing R&D centre eco-business.com all 16 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
Nearly a billion people entered the 21st century unable to read a book or sign their names.
Section: Healthcare Reform
The future of medicine - The Economist
2012-06-01 05:16:36
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The Economist The future of medicine The Economist In Mexico, worried patients can phone Medicall Home, a telehealth service. If a patient needs care, Medicall Home can help to arrange a doctors visit. But about two-thirds of patients concerns can be addressed over the phone by a doctor (often one ... and more »
Interview: Increased investment in mobile industry can help Africa achieve MDGs - Xinhua
2012-06-01 05:16:31
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Interview: Increased investment in mobile industry can help Africa achieve MDGs Xinhua This was emphasized at the ongoing Mobile Health Summit in Cape Town where Africa and international health experts, mobile sector executives, senior government officials, and NGO representatives are discussing how policies and Information and ...
The rise of mobile health - Gadget
2012-06-01 05:16:31
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Gadget The rise of mobile health Gadget The findings come from a new report by the GSMA looking at the wider healthcare ecosystem, Integrating Healthcare: The Role and Value of Mobile Operators in eHealth, which was released at the Mobile Health Summit in Cape Town on 30th May 2012 and is ... and more »
Ontario clinicians transitioning to electronic medical records to receive ... - Sacramento Bee
2012-06-01 05:16:27
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Ontario clinicians transitioning to electronic medical records to receive ... Sacramento Bee OntarioMD manages Ontarios EMR Adoption Program that supports physicians throughout their transitio n from paper based records to electronic medical records . Support is available from the point of initial consideration through to applying for funding, ... and more »
Sustainability Fact
Disabled persons constitute ten per cent of the world's population.
Section: High Speed Rail
Geography not economy counts in China rebalancing - Gulf Times
2012-06-01 05:16:40
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Gulf Times Geography, not economy, counts in China rebalancing Gulf Times By Nick Edwards/Xian, China A gleaming new $1.4bn airport extension, a $5.2bn bullet train and Samsungs planned $7bn electronics plant, touted as the largest single high-tech foreign investment in China, are sure signs of economic intent in ancient ... and more »
High-speed rail facing legal challenges - Merced Sun-Star
2012-06-01 05:16:44
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San Francisco Examiner High - speed rail facing legal challenges Merced Sun-Star By JOSHUA EMERSON SMITH - jsmith@mercedsunstar.com If theres a light at the end of the tunnel for the California high - speed rail project, its still impossible to see. As the high - speed rail authority moves towards construction of sections of track, ... Criticism greets new high - speed rail CEO The Almanac Online Jeffrey Morales to head Calif. high - speed rail San Francisco Chronicle High - Speed Rail Authority hires CEO Bizjournals.com Sacramento Bee (blog) - Hanford Sentinel - San Francisc o Examiner all 11 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
From December 2000 to December 2010, the U.S. ran a total trade deficit of 6.1 trillion dollars.
Section: Hybrid Vehicles
Toyota Prius C reviewed by Consumer Reports Magazine - Daily auto news
2012-06-01 05:17:02
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Toyota Prius C reviewed by Consumer Reports Magazine Daily auto news Toyota Prius C, the cheapest hybrid from the stables of Toyota Motor Corp, has failed to impress the people at the Consumer Reports magazine. They claim that the car is very basic, and the ride is bumpy and noisy. The Toyota Prius C, which went up ... Cant get no satisfaction? You can with a Toyota Prius TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk (blog) all 2 ne ws articles »
Italy: Toyota Yaris Hybrid price announced - INAUTONEWS
2012-06-01 05:16:50
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INAUTONEWS Italy: Toyota Yaris Hybrid price announced INAUTONEWS In other markets, the Toyota Yaris Hybrid is available in three trim levels, the T3, the T4 and the T Spirit, and the base version is coming with standard features like the front electric windows, dual-zone air conditioning, CVT automatic transmission ...
Ford Looks to Dominate the World of Efficiency - Examiner.com
2012-06-01 05:17:02
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BizBash Ford Looks to Dominate the World of Efficiency Examiner.com The hybrid is expected to get between 47-53 MPG which is a big step forward from the 41 MPG the current Fusion Hybrid gets. However, the Fusion Energi is what is getting everyone excited at Ford. This is the companys first Plug-in Hybrid vehicle that ... Ford touts driving sustainability at Drive Green for Life The Huntsville Times - al.com Ford Generates Buzz for Electric Vehicles With Consistent Message, Custom ... BizBash all 3 news articles »
Whats the Point of High-Powered Green Sports Cars? - TIME
2012-06-01 05:17:02
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TIME Whats the Point of High-Powered Green Sports Cars ? TIME Green and eco-friendly are a couple of the terms tossed around in stories about the Ferrari F70, Porsche 918 Spyder, BMW i8, Infiniti Emerg-E, and other high-end hybrid sports cars in the works. As regulations force automakers to lower vehicle ...
Car Charging Group Inc. Offers Electric Vehicle Charging Services at Rapid ... - MarketWatch (press release)
2012-06-01 05:16:50
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Car Charging Group, Inc. Offers Electric Vehicle Charging Services at Rapid ... MarketWatch (press release) Drivers will soon be able to reserve a time slot, guaranteeing access to EV charging stations to recharge their electric vehicle. Electric vehicles already on the market include the Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt, Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid , BMW ActiveE, ... and more »
Ford touts driving sustainability at Drive Green for Life - The Huntsville Times - al.com
2012-06-01 05:16:50
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Examiner.com Ford touts driving sustainability at Drive Green for Life The Huntsville Times - al.com By Mike Kelley, 42 staff Ford Motor Company thinks there should be, and rolled out its array of hybrid , electric , and Ecoboost current and projected models Wednesday at the Drive Green for Life event at the Davidson Center. Ford Looks to Dominate the World of Efficiency Examiner.com Ford Generates Buzz for Electric Vehicles With Consistent Message, Custom ... BizBash all 3 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: International Collaboration
World Bank Welcomes African Leadership on Natural Capital Accounting - The FINANCIAL
2012-06-01 05:17:20
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World Bank Welcomes African Leadership on Natural Capital Accounting The FINANCIAL The FINANCIAL -- The World Bank s Vice President for Sustainable Development , Rachel Kyte, today welcomed the strong endorsement from ten African countries for natural capital accounting - a tool for factoring countries natural assets into their ...
New Portal to Help Solve Food Production Bottlenecks - AllAfrica.com
2012-06-01 05:17:20
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New Portal to Help Solve Food Production Bottlenecks AllAfrica.com By Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh, 30 May 2012 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) have developed a new online data portal aims to help solve the problems ...
Govt to provide solar energy tube wells to farmers: Sumsam - Associated Press of Pakistan
2012-06-01 05:17:20
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Govt to provide solar energy tube wells to farmers: Sumsam Associated Press of Pakistan UNITED NATIONS , May 31 (APP): Sustainable development will not be achieved unless hunger and malnutrition are eradicated, the UN food agency warned Thursday in a new report. We cannot call development sustainable while this situation persists, ... and more »
AfDB and WWF to launch Africa Ecological Footprint Report - WWF International
2012-06-01 05:17:20
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W WF International AfDB and WWF to launch Africa Ecological Footprint Report WWF International This report is intended to stoke up thinking on greener development in Africa and to rally action by policy-makers and investors in the lead-up to Rio+20, the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development taking place later this month in Brazil. AEO 2012 - Nations Robust Economic Growth Failed to Create Jobs AllAfrica.com AfDB Launches Initiative to Invest in Agribusiness in Africa Sierra Express Media Jobs for youth key to Africas continued economic growth and social cohesion Myjoyonline.com Spyghana.com all 100 news articles »
Rio+20 Is Everyones Conference and Everyone Has a Stake in the Success of ... - Jakarta Globe
2012-06-01 05:17:20
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New Era Rio+20 Is Everyones Conference, and Everyone Has a Stake in the Success of ... Jakarta Globe The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development , otherwise known as Rio+20, is a once-in-a-generation opportunity. More than 135 heads of state and government and up to 50000 participants, including business executives and civil society ... UN Food Agency: Hunger, Malnutrition Must be Eliminated Voice of America (blog) Time for a More Sustainable Global Food System Inter Press Service Hunger eradication essential to achieve sustainable development UN food agency UN News Centre New Era - NewsAhead Agency - UN Dispatch all 89 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
69% of child labourers work in agriculture - hunting, forestry, fishing and farming.
Section: Large Scale Hydroelectric
Iran cancels $2 bln dam deal with China - report - Reuters
2012-06-01 05:17:35
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Al-Arabiya Iran cancels $2 bln dam deal with China - report Reuters (Adds analyst comment) BEIJING May 31 (Reuters) - Iran has cancelled a $2 billion contract for a Chinese firm to help build a hydroelectric dam in the country, Chinese state media said on Thursday, a move that risks upsetting Beijing, one of Tehrans ... Iran cancels $2 billion dam deal with China: report Chicago Tribune Iran cancels $2 billion dam deal with china Ki pp Report all 50 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
Biodiesel yields 93% more energy than the energy invested in its production
Section: Marine Stewardship
Joint fisheries statement by EU and US - Fish Update
2012-06-01 05:17:56
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Joint fisheries statement by EU and US Fish Update As European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries and US Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, we come together this week to advance our shared goals of healthy oceans and seafood, prosperous and sustainable fisheries , ... and more »
Singapore Ship Operator Engineers Plead Guilty to Cargo Ship Pollution Crimes - The Maritime Executive
2012-06-01 05:17:51
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The Maritime Executive Singapore Ship Operator, Engineers Plead Guilty to Cargo Ship Pollution Crimes The Maritime Executive ... steadfast commitment to protecting the marine environment. We will continue to investigate violations of environmental law, working with partners at the Department of Justice, Environmental Protection Agency and others, to ensure the stewardship ... and more »
Norwegian fisheries favour volume over eco-labelling - Fish Update
2012-06-01 05:17:51
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Norwegian fisheries favour volume over eco-labelling Fish Update During the project, scientists have assessed three eco-labels for wild-caught fish: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), KRAV and Friend of the Sea (FOS). These were the most important eco-labels for Norwegian wild-caught fish when the study was carried ... and more »
Sustainability Fact
f current trends continue, the Millennium Development Goals target of halving the proportion of underweight children will be missed by 30 million children, largely because of slow progress in Southern Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.Source
Section: Micro Finance
Investing in Homegrown Solutions - Huffington Post (blog)
2012-06-01 05:18:09
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Investing in Homegrown Solutions Huffington Post (blog) Communities across the country are developing informal lending circles to fill the gap for very small personal loans that microfinance and banks do not address. In Boston, a group of families who emigrated from Colombia started a social club in the ...
Food inflation widening rich-poor gap - Bus iness Recorder (blog)
2012-06-01 05:18:06
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Food inflation widening rich-poor gap Business Recorder (blog) The government is also encouraging microfinance industry in three broad categories - micro credit, micro-savings and micro-insurance . Active borrowers reached 1969236. The number of disbursed loans is around 1800,262 and the loaned amount reached Rs ... and more »
Bank Customers to Face Biometric Verification - AllAfrica.com
2012-06-01 05:18:09
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Bank Customers to Face Biometric Verification AllAfrica.com The CBN stated this in a circular titled: Circular to all Nigerian Deposit Money Banks, Microfinance Banks and Primary Mortgage Banks on the Use of the National Identity Number (NIN) for KYC Verification, dated May 28, 2012, a copy of which was ...
Sustainability Fact
Producing one pound of recycled rubber requires only 29 percent as much energy as producing one pound of new rubber.
Section: Mobile Communications
How mobile payments are already mainstream - Technology Spectator
2012-06-01 05:18:21
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How mobile payments are already mainstream Technology Spectator In Asia, however, mobile payments have been mainstream for the best part of a decade. Japan sets the benchmark for m-payments with 47 million Japanese adopting tap-and-go phones . In China alone, there will be 169 million users of tap-and-go payments in ...
Smart Phones Improve Access to Health Information - Voice of America
2012-06-01 05:18:21
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Smart Phones Improve Access to Health Information Voice of America The importance of mHealth in Uganda, and in Africa in general, is that people leapfrogged from nothing to mobile phones . So all of a sudden, you have the huge potential to reach out to people with mobile phones with health information, explained ...
Sustainability Fact
Over 1.3 billion people in developing countries make ends meet with less than 1 dollar per day.
Section: Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology nose smells cancer - Nanowerk LLC
2012-06-01 05:18:42
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Nanotechnology nose smells cancer Nanowerk LLC (Nanowerk News) Chances of survival of prostate cancer depend strongly on the stage at which the disease is diagnosed. Now scientists have developed new methods relying on an electronic nose and optoacoustics to improve the diagnosis techniques and ...
Nanotechnology breakthrough could improve medical tests - R & D Magazine
2012-06-01 05:18:42
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Science Codex Nanotechnology breakthrough could improve medical tests R & D Magazine A laboratory test used to detect disease and perform biological research could be made more than 3 million times more sensitive, according to researchers who combined standard biological tools with a breakthrough in nanotechnology . Nanotechnology breakthrough could dramatically improve medical tests Phys.Org all 4 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
From December 2000 to December 2010, the U.S. ran a total trade deficit of 6.1 trillion dollars.
Section: Natural Gas
Worldwide natural gas use could grow by 50 percent by 2035 - Catholic Online
2012-06-01 05:18:46
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The Economist Worldwide natural gas use could grow by 50 percent by 2035 Catholic Online By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM) A new report from the International Energy Agency suggests that global natural gas usage could grow by more than 50 percent by 2035. Natural gas burns far cleaner than oil or coal, releasing about half the carbon of ... Natural gas The Economist International Agency Calls for Action on Natural Gas Safety National Geographic Natural Gas Golden Age Is Threatened by Pollution, IEA Says BusinessWeek NASDAQ - Edmonton Journal - Business Insider all 189 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
World population is projected to increase from 6 to 9Bn by 2050 – the population of Africa will double from 1 to 2Bn – the only continent that is not self-sufficient in food production
Section: Nuclear
China Approves Nuclear Safety Plan After Post-Fukushima Review - Bloomberg
2012-06-01 05:18:51
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The Denki Shimbun (Electric Daily News) China Approves Nuclear Safety Plan After Post-Fukushima Review Bloomberg China, the worlds biggest energy user, has approved a five-year nuclear safety plan after last years Fukushima disaster in Japan spurred the government to suspend new power plants. The quality of the countrys nuclear plants is under control and ... China to restart nuclear power programme Finan cial Times Discussions on basic policy on utilization of nuclear energy stalled The Denki Shimbun (Electric Daily News) Atomic energy commissions dubious behavior The Korea Herald The Express Tribune - Economic Times - China Daily all 32 news articles »
Nuclear Power Corporation of India to launch 16 new nuclear reactors - Economic Times
2012-06-01 05:18:51
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Hindu Business Line Nuclear Power Corporation of India to launch 16 new nuclear reactors Economic Times CHENNAI: The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) will launch 16 reactors at an outlay of Rs 2.3 trillion ($40 billion) during the 12th Plan period (2012-17), a top official of the atomic power operator said. We have to launch eight 700 MW ... Four PSUs pool in Rs 45000 cr for nuclear power projects Hindu Business Line Aruna Roy to Sonia: Nuclear Safety bill is anti-transparency Firstpost Nuclear power corp not affected by rupee depreciation Khaleej Times The Hindu all 23 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
Airports and airlines recycle less than 20 percent of the 425,000 tons of passenger-related waste they produce each year.
Section: Slave Labor
Taiwan holds Asian forum on human trafficking - Focus Taiwan News Channel
2012-06-01 05:20:30
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Taiwan holds Asian forum on human trafficking Focus Taiwan News Channel Taipei, May 31 (CNA) An Asian forum on human trafficking was held Thursday in Taipei to facilitate international cooperation in the fight against human trafficking in the region, the National Immigration Agency said that day. and more »
Sustainability Fact
Nearly half of the global species of plants, animals and microorganisms will be destroyed or severely threatened over the next quarter century due to rainforest deforestation.
Section: Small Scale Hydroelectric
A River Runs Through Us - Two Rivers Tribune
2012-06-01 05:20:36
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Two Rivers Tribune A River Runs Through Us Two Rivers Tribune Besides its inspiring beauty the ranch is also inspiring as an example of sustainable living complete with composting toilets and off-the-grid power provided by a solar panel array and a truly micro-hydro power station running off of the outfall from a ... and more »
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: Smart Grid
Smart Wire Grid may hold key to power transmission woes - Sustainable Business Oregon
2012-06-01 05:20:50
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Smart Wire Grid may hold key to power transmission woes Sustainable Business Oregon By Christina Williams Arnerich Massena-backed Smart Wire Grid has a device that could help utilities get more capacity from their power lines, solving what has been a detriment to renewable energy development. A Bay Area company backed by a prominent ...
Wireless connectivity in smart home tech: ZigBee vs Wi-Fi - EE Herald
2012-06-01 05:20:50
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Wireless connectivity in smart home tech: ZigBee vs Wi-Fi EE Herald By Surjit Lahiri VP, Mindteck (India)Ltd Home automation technologies are seen as integral additions to the Smart grid . The ability to control lighting, appliances, HVAC as well as Smart Grid applications (load curtailment, demand response, ...
The Fast and Furious: Japans Race to Energy Management - Greentech Media (blog)
2012-06-01 05:20:50
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Greentech Media (blog) The Fast and Furious: Japans Race to Energy Management Greentech Media (blog) What does Japans focus on home and building energy management mean for Asia and the rest of the smart grid world? Japans ten utilities have turned their attention toward demand-side management in recent years. Now a strong, government-led push is ...
The Global Smart Building to Smart Grid Interface Software Business will be ... - MarketWatch (press release)
2012-06-01 05:20:50
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The Global Smart Building to Smart Grid Interface Software Business will be ... MarketWatch (press release) Interfacing the Smart Grid with this building stock provides large scale opportunities to balance electrical supply and demand particularly as Smart Buildings are already fitted with fully automatic DDC controls. Much of the technology is already in ... and more »
Sustainability Fact
Each year, the planet loses 24 billion tons of topsoil. Over the last two decades, enough has been lost to cover the entire cropland of the United States.
Section: Solar
Make rooftop solar panels more profitable - The Desert Sun
2012-06-01 05:21:40
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PV-Tech (blog) Make rooftop solar panels more profitable The Desert Sun In our perfect world, thousands of rooftops in the Coachella Valley would be covered with solar panels . Homeowners with the resources and vision to invest in the panels would not only cover the cost of electricity, they would stand to profit by ... California PUC decision on net-metering warmly receive d by solar industry Clean Energy Authority Solar for All-Quick Like a Bunny!-Call Beth Gaines--no more wars for oil! Auburn Journal Despite PUCs Pro- Solar Ruling, Assemblyman Bradford Still Backs Utility Bill ... California Majority Report AltEnergyMag (press release) - RenewablesBiz - PV-Tech (blog) all 9 news articles »
Green Jobs: SunEdison to Install Solar Energy in Rural India - Green-Buildings.com
2012-06-01 05:21:28
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Green Jobs: SunEdison to Install Solar Energy in Rural India Green-Buildings.com The solar power will be a mix of solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrated solar power ( CS P ). Even in its early stages, the results of the National Solar Mission have proven significant. Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and the Council on Energy ... and more »
Ernst & Young names United States India most attractive nations for solar; US ... - solarserver.com
2012-06-01 05:21:25
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Ernst & Young names United States, India most attractive nations for solar ; US ... solarserver.com Despite this trend, the report notes significant funding deals in the solar sector. The United States came in first in both solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) rankings, with India and Germany tied for second in PV, ... and more »
Sustainability Fact
Disabled persons constitute ten per cent of the world's population.
Section: Sustainable Fashion
Fashionably green - Local IQ
2012-06-01 05:21:55
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Fashionably green Local IQ And you dont have to spend tons of cash for eco -groovy, organic, tie-dyed t-shirts and hemp sandals manufactured in a factory powered by rainbows and wheatgrass smoothies, either. You can be eco -chic by opting for used apparel , and our little city has ...
Sustainability Fact
Nearly a billion people entered the 21st century unable to read a book or sign their names.
Section: Sustainable Packaging
Companies turn to bioplastics to eliminate oil from operations - Joplin Globe
2012-06-01 05:22:33
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Companies turn to bioplastics to eliminate oil from operations Joplin Globe A lot of brand owners, particularly those that rely heavily on packaging , are interested in protecting their long-term costs, said Douglas A. Smock, a plastics analyst who wrote a report for market research firm BCC Research that predicted a boom in ... and more »
Sustainability Fact
In 2002, the United States had a trade deficit in \"advanced technology products\" of $16 billion with the rest of the world. In 2010, that number skyrocketed to $82 billion.
Section: Transnational Crime
N.C. man among three charged with shipping guns to China - Winston-Salem Journal
2012-06-01 05:23:07
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N.C. man among three charged with shipping guns to China Winston-Salem Journal Joseph Debose, 29, was arrested May 20 in a sting operation by federal agents in Smithfield, according to the US Attorneys Office in Brooklyn, NY Debose is accused of helping two Chinese nationals, Zhifu Lin and Lilan Li, smuggle weapons from the US ... Special Forces National Guard soldier from Sanford accused of g un smuggling ... Fayetteville Observer A 29 year old Sanford man is accused of gun smuggling with Chinese buyers WWGP 1050 AM all 7 news articles »
IDF may act to stop Syria weapons smuggling - Jerusalem Post
2012-06-01 05:23:07
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Arutz Sheva IDF may act to stop Syria weapons smuggling Jerusalem Post By YAAKOV KATZ, OREN KESSLER Official army assessment predicts Assad in power until 2013; Mofaz: Israel may need to open humanitarian corridor for refugees. Israel will consider using military force to intercept the transfer of advanced weaponry or ... Iran Smuggling Weapons to Syria, Hizbullah Via Commercial Jets Arutz Sheva Israeli army may act to stop Syria weapons smuggling Maan News Agency MidEast Daily News The Media Line all 109 news articles »
Somalias al-Qaeda-Linked Rebels Hurt by Loss of Towns - BusinessWeek
2012-06-01 05:23:14
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Al-Arabiya Somalias al-Qaeda-Linked Rebels Hurt by Loss of Towns BusinessWeek The victory will also comfort donors, who pledged at a conference on Somalia in the UK in February to increase support to combat piracy and promote political stability, Anyimadu said. Somalias government is implementing a so-called political road map ... Raila warns terrorists may destabilise Africa The Standard Digital News Somali Islamists attack president as pressure grows AFP Somali Islamists fire on foreign warships Al-Arabiya all 277 news articles »
Raila warns terrorists may destabilise Africa - The Standard Digital News
2012-06-01 05:23:14
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Raila warns terrorists may destabilise Africa The Standard Digital News ... has continued to disrupt shipping routes in the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden. Raila expressed fears that with other supply lines truncated, Al Shabaab might turn to the pirates for help and called for action against pirate supply routes.
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.
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Bay Area Water Agencies Consider Desalination - Patch.com
2012-06-01 05:24:09
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Bay Area Water Agencies Consider Desalination Patch.com According to Kothari, the process of desalination, which removes salts from ocean and bay water to produce fresh drinking water, is costly but has major benefits to the adjoining water agencies. Desalination is not curtailed by drought , water pipeline ... and more »
Sustainability Fact
Armed conflict continues to blight the lives of millions: since 1990, 3.6 million people have died as a result of civil wars and ethnic violence, more than 16 times the number killed in wars between states.
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