Section: Agriculture
Commentary: Fixing Detroits broken food system - The Detroit News
2012-06-06 08:39:40
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Plain Dealer Commentary: Fixing Detroits broken food system The Detroit News Urban agriculture , for example, is growing as more of the worlds population moves to cities. Michigan State University is helping to cultivate agricultural projects that will help to feed these growing urban populations, as well as inspire youth to ... GUEST COMMENTARY: Pro ject quenching hunger for healthy food nwitimes.com all 3 news articles »
Exporters Urge Large-Scale Investment in Agriculture - AllAfrica.com
2012-06-06 08:39:45
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Exporters Urge Large-Scale Investment in Agriculture AllAfrica.com By Sebastian Mrindoko, 5 June 2012 THE government has been advised to boost exports by encouraging local investment in the agricultural sector to fetch premium prices offered in the world market. The concerns were aired by the Tanzania Exporters ... and more »
Bay Area leading sustainable-food efforts - San Francisco Examiner
2012-06-06 08:39:40
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Postnoon Bay Area leading sustainable-food efforts San Francisco Examiner Organic urban agriculture , for example, is growing as urban populations grow. The Bay Area has cultivated a thriving urban farming movement. Individual community gardens have sprung up across the region and are now receiving support from local ... We need to fix our food production system Milwaukee Journal Sentinel all 11 news articles »
Farmers markets grow in popularity - Springfield News Sun
2012-06-06 08:39:40
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Farmers markets grow in popularity Springfield News Sun Weve added sustainable living workshops and demonstration market gardens to teach and promote more urban agriculture , said organizer Lisa Helm-Hancock. Its about teaching people to take care of themselves. Theres not enough local, organic produce ... and more »
Organic trade gets green light for US and Europe - Western Farm Press
2012-06-06 08:40:43
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Western Farm Press Organic trade gets green light for US and Europe Western Farm Press We look forward to working with our European Union counterparts to support organic agriculture . Although there are slight differences between the United States and European Union organic standards, both parties individually determined that their ... and more »
Organic farming: Labour intensive but rewarding enivronmental -friendly - Zambia Daily Mail
2012-06-06 08:40:43
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Zambia Daily Mail Organic farming: Labour intensive, but rewarding, enivronmental -friendly Zambia Daily Mail Organic agriculture is a production system that sustains the soils, ecosystems and peo ple. It relies on the ecological process, biodiversity and cycles adapted to local conditions. Organic agriculture combines traditional, innovation science to benefit ... and more »
US EU align organic standards - vtdigger.org
2012-06-06 08:40:48
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vtdigger.org US, EU align organic standards vtdigger.org by Craig Idlebrook | June 4, 2012 Vermonts organic growers soon could have an easier time branching out into international markets, and that could be big news for the states maple syrup producers. Early in 2012, US and European agriculture officials ...
Sustainable Food Leader Alter Eco Joins CommonKindness.com to Create ... - Seattle Post Intelligencer
2012-06-06 08:40:48
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Sustainable Food Leader Alter Eco Joins CommonKindness.com to Create ... Seattle Post Intelligencer Alter Eco is a world class sustainable food importer that works only with producers who employ contemporary and traditional fair trade and organic farming practices to bring the world wholesome, unique flavors. Alter Eco has joined CommonKindness, ... and more »
Study criticizes drought-tolerant claims for Monsanto corn - The Republic
2012-06-06 08:40:18
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Times LIVE Study criticizes drought-tolerant claims for Monsanto corn The Republic based biotechnology giant became the first company to deliver on a much-touted promise to provide farmers with a crop that could withstand drought. But a report issued Tuesday by the Union of Concerned Scientists, an environmental advocacy organization ... Report questions Monsantos drought tolerant corn STLtoday.com Scientists take shot at Monsantos drought tolerant corn Minneapolis Star Tribune (blog) Monsantos DroughtGard Claims Exaggerated, Report Finds Food and Drink Digital Union of Concerned Scientists all 12 news articles »
Pesticides could be killing bee colonies - PublicServiceEurope.com
2012-06-06 08:40:00
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PublicServiceEurope.com Pesticides could be killing bee colonies PublicServiceEurope.com The Food and Agriculture Organisation remark that of the 100 crop species that provide 90 per cent of food worldwide, 71 are pollinated by bees, and the European Food Safety Authority note that the majority of crops depend on insect pollination. Half of all foods contaminated, says PAN Europe Europolitics.info all 4 news articles »
Nearly Every State Opts Out of Pink Slime for School Lunch - Food Safety News
2012-06-06 08:40:00
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Food Safety News Nearly Every State Opts Out of Pink Slime for School Lunch Food Safety News Craig Letch, BPIs director of food safety and quality, said the company was not surprised by the lack of orders from school districts. Based upon the misrepresentations that have been pervasive in the media to this point, it comes as no surprise that ... Iowa is 1 of 3 states to buy controversial beef filler for school lunches Indianapolis Star Schools in National Lunch Program Reject Pink Slime: Daily Whistleblower News Government Accountability Project (blog) Pink Slime Gets the Boot from Nations Schools Fox News Food Integrity Campaign (blog) - Omaha World-Herald all 398 news arti cles »
Intermap(R) Introduces NEXTMap(R) World 30(TM) The Worlds Most Accurate ... - MarketWatch (press release)
2012-06-06 08:39:56
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Intermap(R) Introduces NEXTMap(R) World 30(TM), The Worlds Most Accurate ... MarketWatch (press release) Most Flexible: NEXTMapWorld 30 is ideal for applications such as image orthorectification, line-of-sight calculations, feature extraction and topographic map development, flood risk management, infrastructure planning, precision farming , ... and more »
Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition states causes and means to Improving ... - EcoFriend News
2012-06-06 08:39:45
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Postnoon Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition states causes and means to Improving ... EcoFriend News As World Environment Day approaches, it is important to appreciate the linkages between technology, culture, and agriculture , and how they can alleviate hunger and poverty. Access to food is one of the first and most fundamental of all human rights, ... Bay Area leading sustainable-food efforts San Francisco Examiner We need to fix our food production system Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Development Impossible without Hunger Eradication THISDAY Live eGov monitor - Postnoon all 11 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
Plastic bags do not biodegrade. Light breaks them down into smaller and smaller particles that contaminate the soil and water and are expensive and difficult to remove.
Section: Aquaculture
Chinese peoples fish farming shows the loopholes of the laws - VietNamNet Bridge
2012-06-06 08:40:54
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VietNamNet Bridge Chinese peoples fish farming shows the loopholes of the laws VietNamNet Bridge The spontaneous fish farming by Chinese people in the bay may lead to immeasurable consequences to the environment. As the fish sources cannot be controlled, this may happen that exotic creatures are brought into Vietnam which would destroy the ... and more »
Close encounters with sea life - TheChronicleHerald.ca
2012-06-06 08:40:54
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TheChronicleHerald.ca Close encounters with sea life TheChronicleHerald.ca ... Scotiabank Theatre), to director Silver Donald Camerons Salmon Wars: Aquaculture, Wild Fish and the Future of Communities (June 13, Citadel High School), about a controversial fish farming method known as open-net pen salmon aquaculture.
Expo 2012 Shadows Rio+20 on Sustainable Oceans - Inter Press Service
2012-06-06 08:40:59
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Expo 2012 Shadows Rio+20 on Sustainable Oceans Inter Press Service The theme of Expo - the protection of the worlds oceans and its marine ecosystem - will be a subtext at UNCSD where world leaders will approve a plan of action for a greener economy and a sustainable future, including a new UN agreement to protect ... and more »
Expert warns: Coral bleaching to intensify with global warming - Business Mirror
2012-06-06 08:40:59
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Expert w arns: Coral bleaching to intensify with global warming Business Mirror Hughes said corals are an important part of the marine ecosystem . Its existence, he said, is important not only in preserving marine biodiversity, but in sustaining livelihood and ensuring food security. He added the CTI is a bold new step in ... and more »
Sustainability Fact
Children trafficked into one form of labor may be later sold into another, as with girls from rural Nepal, who are recruited to work in carpet factories but are then trafficked into the sex industry over the border in India
Section: Architecture & Construction
Green roof livens up Milwaukee Public Museum - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
2012-06-06 08:41:20
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Green roof livens up Milwaukee Public Museum Milwaukee Journal Sentinel A display on the museums main floor gives a good look, with a model showing the roof in cross section and an endless loop of a time-lapse video of the green roof construction playing on a TV screen. The museums roof garden provides a birds-eye view ...
Omni Dallas Hotel Receives LEED Gold Certification - Construction & Demolition Recycling
2012-06-06 08:41:20
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Construction & Demolition Recycling Omni Dallas Hotel Receives LEED Gold Certification Construction & Demolition Recycling The Omni Dallas Hotel, which opened its doors on 11/11/11, received LEED Gold New Construction (NC) certification in May 2012. The hotel claims it is only LEED Gold hotel in Texas and the largest LEED Gold hotel in the US outside of Las Vegas.
USGBC Delays LEED Revision Until 2013 - CEPro (blog)
201 2-06-06 08:41:20
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Floor Focus USGBC Delays LEED Revision Until 2013 CEPro (blog) The US Green Building Council (USGBC) will delay LEED 2012 to June 1, 2013 to give the construction industry more time comment on revisions. New guidelines are renamed LEED v4. By Jason Knott, June 05, 2012 In response to concerns raised by members, ... LEED Green Building Update Delayed From 2012, Now LEED V4 Treehugger USGBC Delays LEED 2012 Ballot woodworkingnetwork.com Atlantic Wharf, Bostons First Green Skyscraper, Receives LEED Platinum Plaque Banker & Tradesman all 16 news articles »
Designing Our Own Neighborhoods - Scientific American (blog)
2012-06-06 08:41:30
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Designing Our Own Neighborhoods Scientific American (blog) By Scott Huler | June 5, 2012 | After a half-century of brutal urban renewal, sidewalkless cul de sacs, and unwalkable sprawl, planners all over the world have turned towards what was left out of planning for decades: community.
Aging Artists Futuristic Vision of Urban Development Finds a Home at the ... - EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)
2012-06-06 08:41:38
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Aging Artists Futuristic Vision of Urban Development Finds a Home at the ... EON: Enhanced Online News (press release) He decided the colleges interdisciplinary academic approach to sustainability through architecture and urban planning curriculums offered the perfect environment for his lifes work to be studied, appreciated and used productively. and more »
UM Law School building receives LEED Gold certification - U of M News Service (press release)
2012-06-06 08:41:38
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Environmental Leader UM Law School building receives LEED Gold certification U o f M News Service (press release) The distinction recognizes the widespread sustainability initiatives that were designed, engineered and constructed into the building. LEEDLeadership in Energy and Environmental Designis an internationally recognized mark of excellence operated ... Fresno green building program runs out of steam Fresno Business Journal all 11 news articles »
Creating sustainable and inclusive urban infrastructure in India - Waste Management World
2012-06-06 08:41:51
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Creating sustainable and inclusive urban infrastructure in India Waste Management World This makes the laying of BRTS c orridors or metro rails viaducts rather complex as the construction process contributes to congestion and pollution. The ideal situation would be to ensure that mobility solutions, or at least planning for the same should ...
UN chief urges G-20 to focus on promoting sustainable economic growth - Business Recorder (blog)
2012-06-06 08:42:03
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Business Recorder (blog) UN chief urges G-20 to focus on promoting sustainable economic growth Business Recorder (blog) Yet, beyond the anxiety, there is opportunity, added the Secretary-General, pointing to the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) that will bring the world community including up to 130 heads of State and government to Brazil later this ... CIGI Commentary Series Offers G20 Policy Prescriptions Ahead of Los Cabos Summit Equities.com all 47 news articles »
Wells Fargo Launches $100 Million Environmental Grant Program - MarketWatch (press release)
2012-06-06 08:42:03
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Energy Efficiency News Wells Fargo Launches $100 Million Environmental Grant Program MarketWatch (press release) Were proud to collaborate with the National Fish and Wildlife Federation in our efforts to use our financial resources, as well as the expertise of our team members, to protect and preserve a sustainable environment for communities we serve. Wells Fargo debuts $100M environmental grant program Sustainable Business Oregon Wells Fargo launches $100 million green fund Energy Efficiency News all 11 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
The 20th century\'s last two decades were the hottest in 400 years and possibly the warmest for several millennia, according to a number of climate studies.
Section: Biodiversity
Worlds 500+ alliance for zero extinction sites provide wealth of tangible ... - Phys.Org
2012-06-06 08:42:24
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Mongabay.com Worlds 500+ alliance for zero extinction sites provide wealth of tangible ... Phys.Org A new study published in the journal PLoS ONE assessed, for the first time, more than 500 Alliance for Zero Extinction (AZE) sites around the world to review the potential and realized benefits which conserving these places would provide not just for ... Highest priority conservation sites provide essential services for peo ple too Mongabay.com all 2 news articles »
Scientists branch out to find missing links in the tree of life - Sydney Morning Herald
2012-06-06 08:42:24
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Sydney Morning Herald Scientists branch out to find missing links in the tree of life Sydney Morning Herald We can use the tree to identify evolutionary bangs and whimpers through the history of life, he said. It may also be possible to see how climate change has driven extinctions in the past, and to make predictions for the future. Tree of Life Project Aims for Every Twig and Leaf New York Times all 5 news articles »
Historic Collaboration to Restore Worlds Ecosystems - SustainableBusiness.com
2012-06-06 08:42:28
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SustainableBusiness.com Historic Collaboration to Restore Worlds Ecosystems SustainableBusiness.com Responding to a United Nations target to restore at least 15% of the worlds damaged ecosystems by 2020, the Ecological Restoration Alliance includes botanic gardens from the US, UK, Kenya, Australia, Brazil, Mexico and Canada. Other botanic gardens in ...
Lake Tahoe Forest Plan Released for Public Review - The Nevada View
2012-06-06 08:42:28
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The Nevada View Lake Tahoe Forest Plan Released for Public Review The Nevada View National forests throughout the Sierra Nevada are in need of ecological restoration . The Comprehensive Evaluation Report recently conducted by the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit acknowledges the ecologically unhealthy tree density within the basin, ... and more »
Forest restoration contract sparks a firestorm of criticism - Payson Roundup
2012-06-06 08:42:28
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Forest restoration contract sparks a firestorm of criticism Payson Roundup The selection of Pioneer Associates to undertake the largest thinning and forest restoration project in Forest Service history prompted protests by both environmental groups and county officials. The conservation groups worried mostly about whether the ... and more »
Environmental offsets for LNG - Gladstone Observer
2012-06-06 08:42:28
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Environmental offsets for LNG Gladstone Observer Yesterday The Observer asked the offic e of the Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke to explain what environmental offsets were required to counter the impacts of the LNG projects on Gladstone Harbour. A UNESCO report released on Saturday said not ...
Book On Biodiversity Published On WED - Ecosystem Marketplace
2012-06-06 08:42:34
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Ecosystem Marketplace Book On Biodiversity Published On WED Ecosystem Marketplace The Little Biodiversity Finance Book, published by the Global Canopy Programme, has been released online today, World Environment Day. The book, which draws on Ecosystem Marketplace research, ...
< b>Research on biodiversity can help overcome economic problems - The News International
2012-06-06 08:42:34
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Research on biodiversity can help overcome economic problems The News International ISLAMABAD: Research on biodiversity can help manage and overcome most of the major economic and social problems pertaining to agriculture, livestock, food security, health, energy and innovations.
Are Our Oceans on a Collision Course? - Mother Jones
2012-06-06 08:42:34
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Mother Jones Are Our Oceans on a Collision Course? Mother Jones Snuffing out their astonishing biodiversity would have unpredictable consequences for we creatures who dwell on the earths relatively rare swaths of dry land. Surely, I thought at the time, ...
Awards target novel research on species distributions - Phys.Org (press release)
2012-06-06 08:42:34
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Awards target novel research on specie s distributions Phys.Org (press release) The analysis will be carried out jointly with the Ecoinformatics and Biodiversity Group at the Department of Bioscience, Aarhus University, Denmark. In a statement submitted during his nomination, ...
Invest in Nature Improve Our World - San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
2012-06-06 08:42:34
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Invest in Nature, Improve Our World San Francisco Chronicle (press release) Press Material and Events: Please note press briefings will take place at: Rio Centro, Pavilion 3, Media Centre, Press Briefing Room P3- 6 Corporate Action on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services ... » Project to digitize ancient fossils could clarify influence of climate change - Phys.Org Project to digitize ancient fossils could clarify influence of climate change Phys.Org There, thousands of drawers hold a record of ancient life that could be especially useful today in predicting how climate change could alter our planets biodiversity and distribution of species. Canadas fish face upstream battle - Vancouver Sun Nanaimo Daily News Canadas fish face upstream battle Vancouver Sun Taylor argues the Fisheries Department should be fighting for biodiversity . They should have an interest in protecting Canadas aquatic biodiversity - for all Canadians. Heres a biodiversity research strategy and program to inform policy on ... Hill Times (subscription) 69 » Sustainability Fact 1 acre of corn yields 445.5 gallons of ethanol (2009 US national average) - Merle Anderson, Chairman Emeritus of ACE. Section: Biofuels Aviation biofuels: which airlines are doing what with whom? - Biofuels Digest Aviation biofuels : which airlines are doing what, with whom? Biofuels Digest Azul Airlines announces plans to test Amyris sugarcane-based jet fuel; more than 30 airlines now trialing, deploying biofuels but whos doing what, exactly? In Brazil, Azul Airlines announced that Amyriss innovative renewable jet fuel sourced from ... and more » Energy-dense biofuel from cellulose close to being economical - agprofessional.com Energy-dense biofuel from cellulose close to being economical agprofessional.com A new Purdue University-developed process for creating biofuels has shown potential to be cost-effective for production scale, opening the door for moving beyond the laboratory setting. A Purdue economic analysis shows that the cost of the ... and more » Plan for a greener US Navy is dealt a setback in Congress - Stars and Stripes Stars and Stripes Plan for a greener US Navy is dealt a setback in Congress Stars and Stripes By Thomas Content A fuel tanker truck filled with biofuel moves into position to begin fueling the decommissioned Spruance-class destroyer self defense test ship USS Paul F. Foster on the fuel pier at Naval Base Point Loma in November, 2011. and more » Rio+20: Exploring the livelihood and environmental impacts of biofuels in the ... - Forests Blog Center for International Forestry Research (blog) Rio+20: Exploring the livelihood and environmental impacts of biofuels in the ... Forests Blog, Center for International Forestry Research (blog) Photo by Jeff WalkerCIFOR Efforts are needed to understand the actual costs and benefits associated with different biofuel crops, production models (smallholder vs. industrial-scale) and land use changes so as to set more informed policy aims for the ... European bioenergy market: recent tendencies and significant events - Ukrainian Biofuel Portal European bioenergy market: recent tendencies and significant events Ukrainian Biofuel Portal Numerous explorations prove that world biofuel consumption has increased significantly within the last decade. Alternative energy sources became actually popular among industrial companies and private households as traditional heating materials are ... Gasification may convert mesquite and juniper wood to a usable bioenergy - Science Codex Gasification may convert mesquite and juniper wood to a usable bioenergy Science Codex VERNON Biomass gasification is being considered as a possible technology for converting at least 10 million acres of Texas brush into biofuel , according to Dr. Jim Ansley, Texas AgriLife Research rangeland ecologist in Vernon. and more » Fuel cells operating directly on ethanol - R & D Magazine Fuel cells operating directly on ethanol R & D Magazine Researchers at the Center for Energy Research at the University of California, San Diego recently demonstrated the best performance for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) operating directly on ethanol without e xternal reformation. The work was performed by ... and more » Ethanol makers feel the squeeze - Minneapolis Star Tribune Minneapolis Star Tribune Ethanol makers feel the squeeze Minneapolis Star Tribune The end of federal subsidies at the end of 2011 left ethanol plants struggling to make money in a glutted market early this year. A driver for Kwik Trip filled his tanker truck with ethanol from the Al-Corn ethanol plant in Claremont, Minn., ... and more » Hero Seeks Ethanol Engine Partners for Brazil: Corporate India - BusinessWee k Hero Seeks Ethanol Engine Partners for Brazil: Corporate India BusinessWeek Tuning engines to run on gasoline combined with ethanol will enable Hero to benefit from rising demand in overseas markets including Brazil, Latin Americas largest economy, and Kenya, East Africas biggest, two countries where local requirements ... and more » Ethanol producers share strategies for success in FEW panel - Ethanol Producer Magazine Ethanol Producer Magazine Ethanol producers share strategies for success in FEW panel Ethanol Producer Magazine By Holly Jessen | June 05, 2012 Four executives of ethanol plants gathered on stage during the general session June 5 at the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) to have a conversation about running successful companies. Ethanol Site Launches Flex Fuel Finder Application Hoosier Ag Today Looming congressional standoff stems from order to include corn-based fuel in ... Pioneer Press Embrace Ethanol This Summer Domestic Fuel Azomining - EcoSeed all 21 news articles » DSM enzymes for cellulosic ethanol qualified by DONG Energy - Reuters DSM enzymes for cellulosic ethanol qualified by DONG Energy Reuters Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, has been qualified as supplier of enzymes for DONG Energy - Inbicons wheat straw to cellulosic ethanol process. The enzymes have been successfully used in the demonstration scale ... and more » Cellulosic developers make case for integrated ethanol production - Ethanol Producer Magazine Cellulosic developers make case for integrated ethanol production Ethanol Producer Magazine By Kris Bevill | June 05, 2012 Corn ethanol and cellulosic ethanol have previously been viewed as entirely separate products which will be manufactured by two unique types of producers, but the concept of integrating cellulosic production into corn ... NASCARs Increasingly Green Flag - Mother Jones Mother Jones NASCARs Increasingly Green Flag Mother Jones The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR), its teams, track operators, and sponsors have begun to adopt some ambitious green initiatives, ranging from putting its racecars on an ethanol -blend fuel to a tree planting program to, ... and more » Corn Ethanol and a non-warming Earth - Ag Weekly Corn Ethanol and a non-warming Earth Ag Weekly by Dennis T. Avery BY The earth has failed to warm at all for 15 years now, and American farmers are afraid of losing the renewable fuel mandate for corn ethanol - which has given them record crop prices and incomes since 2007. Analysis: High US corn prices warn of summer shortage Reuters all 13 news articles » ; The Gas Station of the Future Just Opened - BusinessWeek The Gas Station of the Future Just Opened BusinessWeek Last month, the chief executive officer of Propel Fuels opened the countrys first station where drivers can pump gasoline, ethanol , and biodiesel, cyclists can get tune-ups, and commuters can find public transit schedules. and more » Global Soy Chemicals Industry - Sacramento Bee Global Soy Chemicals Industry Sacramento Bee By Reportlinker This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Soy Chemicals in US$ Million by the following End-Use Segments: Plastics, Biodiesel , Food & Beverages, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for US, Canada, ... and more » Sustainability Fact Between December 2000 and December 2010, 38 percent of the manufacturing jobs in Ohio were lost, 42 percent of the manufacturing jobs in North Carolina were lost and 48 percent of the manufacturing jobs in Michigan were lost. Section: Biogas Waste-to-Energy leaders to discuss Anaerobic Digestion in San Antonio TX - EON: Enhanced Online News (press release) Waste -to- Energy leaders to discuss Anaerobic Digestion in San Antonio, TX EON: Enhanced Online News (press release) By diverting food scraps destined for landfill to an anaerobic digestion facility we can capture the inherent energy now versus 10 years from today. At the Anaerobic Digestion Forum, attendees will learn the true potential of this technology from key ... and more » Fish Heads Turned Into Electricity Cut Wal-Marts Bills: Energy - San Francisco Chronicle Bloomberg Fish Heads Turned Into Electricity Cut Wal-Marts Bills: Energy San Francisco Chronicle June 6 (Bloomberg) -- Fish heads and chicken fat are being turned into electricity by the UKs largest retailers including Wal-Mart Stores Inc. that ship food waste to power plants to reduce garbage-removal fees. Tesco Plc, Britains biggest ... Fish Heads to Chicken Fat Light Homes, Cut Retailer Costs Bloomberg Fish Heads Turned Into Electricity Help Wal-Mart Busines sWeek all 4 news articles » Rio+20: Wanted Sustainable Energy for All - IDN InDepthNews | Analysis That Matters Rio+20: Wanted Sustainable Energy for All IDN InDepthNews | Analysis That Matters Twice that number, 40% of the worlds population, rely on wood, coal, charcoal or animal waste to cook food , resulting in toxic smoke that causes lung disease and death. This is not equitable or sustainable. In order to boost economic growth, ... and more » Anaerobic Digestion System to Provide P ipeline Quality Gas - Water World Anaerobic Digestion System to Provide Pipeline Quality Gas Water World Operators will also add cheese whey and other organic waste to boost the production of biogas from the anaerobic digestion process. To further boost biogas production and make the flow of gas more consistent, the WWTP chose a sidewall entry mixer to ... The Midas touch: Community savings scheme turn dung to biogas gold at the 2012 ... - eco-business.com (blog) International Rivers The Midas touch: Community savings scheme turn dung to biogas gold at the 2012 ... eco-business.com (blog) This is unsurprising given that many households in the region have some cattle, and the dung from just two animals is enough to provide a household with clean-burning biogas . As Dr. Manjunath observed, the benefits are huge: Over 85 per cent of ... How Renewable Energy Solutions Reduce Poverty Around the World International Rivers (blog) all 2 news articles » Global Biogas Plants Industry - Sacramento Bee Global Biogas Plants Industry Sacramento Bee By Reportlinker This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Biogas Plants in US$ Million. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Japan, Europe, China, India, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided ... and more » GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY : GE Fabric Filtration Seminars Provide Techniques to ... - 4-traders GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY : GE Fabric Filtration Seminars Provide Techniques to ... 4-traders We serve the energy sector with technologies in such areas as natural gas, oil, coal and nuclear energy ; wind, solar, biogas and water processing; energy management; and grid modernization. We also offer integrated solutions to serve energy - and ... How Renewable Energy Solutions Reduce Poverty Around the World - International Rivers (blog) International Rivers (blog) How Renewable Energy Solutions Reduce Poverty Around the World International Rivers (blog) The credits paid for the installation of almost 20000 biogas plants, solar home systems, improved cooking stoves and family-size pico-hydropower plants. The installations cost between $280 and $400 each and power electric lights, small appliances, ... The Midas touch: Community savings scheme turn dung to biogas gold at the 2012 ... eco-business.com (blog) all 2 news articles » FuelCell Energy Reports Second Quarter Results and Business Highlights - MarketWatch (press release) Triple Pundit FuelCell Energy Reports Second Quarter Results and Business Highlights MarketWatch (press release) FuelCell Energy (the Company) reported total revenues for the second quarter of 2012 of $24.2 million compared to $28.6 million in the same period last year. Product sales and revenues in the second quarter were $22.1 million compared to $26.7 million ... FuelCell Energy Provides Clean Power and Efficiency in Various Forms Triple Pundit FuelCell Energy Releases Earnings Wednesday Seeking Alpha FuelCell Energy to Present at Ardour Capital Energy Technology Conference NASDAQ all 16 news articles » Characterization of a biogas-producing microbial community by short-read next ... - 7thSpace Interactive (press release) Characterization of a biogas -producing microbial community by short-read next ... 7thSpace Interactive (press release) Renewable energy production is currently a major issue worldwide. Biogas is a promising renewable energy carrier as the technology of its production combines the elimination of organic waste with the formation of a versatile energy carrier, methane. Landfills closure changing lives in Rio - CNN 3News NZ Landfills closure changing lives in Rio CNN At Jardim Gramacho, about 75 million cubic meters of methane gas will be collected over the next 15 years. The Brazilian petroleum company Petrobras will purchase the gas and use it to run one of its refineries. After 15 years, the landfill will be ... Latin Americas largest garbage dump closes, sparking fears from trash pickers GlobalPost Rio closes massive Jardim Gramacho dump 3News NZ Rios Odious garbage mountain reborn as new energy source Spyghana.com Hispanically Speaking News all 5 news articles » 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: Biomass The heat is on as church goes green - News Guardian News Guardian The heat is on as church goes green News Guardian Rev Andrew France outside St Albans Church at Earsdon which is now heated by a new biomass pump house. THE heat is on for Earsdons St Albans Church now it has had a biomass boiler fitted after more than two years of efforts to amass the 100000 ... Industry to benefit from bio-mass power plant - South H ill Enterprise Industry to benefit from bio-mass power plant South Hill Enterprise Greensville County will soon have a new company, Greensville Biomass , LLC. CHP Energy Engineering is developing a wood fueled ( biomass ) combined heat and power project which will supply electricity and steam to Boars Head. Researchers develop biomass alternative of chemical used in production of PET ... - FoodProductionDaily.com FoodProductionDaily.com Researchers develop biomass alternative of chemical used in production of PET ... FoodProductionDaily.com A key ingredient in the manufacture of plastic bottles can be made from biomass rather than petroleum, according to a team of chemical engineers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The research uses the same chemical, p-xylene that is currently ... Aboitiz Equity and Gazasia to develop biomass ventures - Business Mirror Aboitiz Equity and Gazasia to develop biomass ventures Business Mirror LISTED Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV) said on Wednesday it signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Gazasia Ltd. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, AEV said the deal formalizes the companies intention to jointly develop, construct and ... and more » Cleantech to Focus Operations on Biomass Power Generation - SYS-CON Media (press release) Cleantech to Focus Operations on Biomass Power Generation SYS-CON Media (press release) By Marketwire . By Bruce Armstrong Come to New York and get yourself u p to date with the Big Data revolution! As advanced data storage, access and analytics technologies aimed at handling high-volume and/or fast moving data all move center stage, ... and more » Biomass energy dominant in Ore.s draft energy plan - Biomass Power and Thermal Biomass Power and Thermal Biomass energy dominant in Ore.s draft energy plan Biomass Power and Thermal John Kitzhaber has released a draft of the states 10-year energy action plan, and it has a strong emphasis on nurturing the states burgeoning biomass energy industry. Pointing out that the state is placing an inc reased focus on solar and biomass ... Kitzhaber releases draft of 10-year energy plan Sustainable Business Oregon all 25 news articles » Sustainability Fact Since 2001, over 42,000 manufacturing facilities in the United States have been closed. Section: Carbon Accounting 24 Policies to End the Earth Emergency - Reuters AlertNet 24 Policies to End the Earth Emergency Reuters AlertNet Another crucial tipping-point policy is to require full-cost accounting for the energy sector and elimination of subsidies for the fossil fuel and nuclear energy industries. With policies like this in place to level the playing field, renewable energy ... and more » World remains on unsustainable trac k despite over 500 global treaties - Click Green World remains on unsustainable track despite over 500 global treaties Click Green Reducing short-lived climate forcers, especially tropospheric ozone, black carbon and methane, is a low cost way to reduce warming over the next few decades, but must be implemented together with dramatic reductions in carbon dioxide emissions. Westport and Caterpillar Announce Agreement to Develop Natural Gas Technology ... - Sacramento Bee Westport and Caterpillar Announce Agreement to Develop Natural Gas Technology ... Sacramento Bee There is also a clear environmental incentive because of the reduced carbon emissions. Adding to the solid business case for this program is the potential to convert existing field units to natural gas opening up a whole new market opportunity. and more » Australia to Go Nuclear by 2030 Says Expert - CleanTechnica Australia to Go Nuclear by 2030, Says Expert CleanTechnica Australia will become a primary user of advanced nuclear technology, says University of Adelaide scientist Professor Barry Brook, if the country is serious about cutting carbon emissions. Professor Brook, Director of Climate Science at the University ... and more » Global Paper Packaging Materials Industry - MarketWatch (press release) Global Paper Packaging Materials Industry MarketWatch (press release) ... Recession II-19Recycled Boards to Witness Growth in Global Demand II-20Market Part icipants Strive to Reduce Industrys Carbon Footprint II-20Nanotechnology Paves Way for Improved Packaging Materials II-20E-Commerce Drives Market for Paper Packaging ... and more » Where do Renewable Energy Purchases Fit into a GHG Inventory? - World Resources Institute World Resources Institute Where do Renewable Energy Purchases Fit into a GHG Inventory? World Resources Institute Photo credit: Flickr/Wayne National Forest I recently presented at the 7th Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) World Forum Summit, a gathering of experts brought together by Berlin-based think tank Thema1 to foster and facilitate international discussion ... Rio+20 Business Focus: DHL eyes up carbon savings through sustainable logistics - Responding to Climate Change Responding to Climate Change Rio+20 Business Focus: DHL eyes up carbon savings through sustainable logistics Responding to Climate Change In this article Deutsche Post DHL explains how it was able to cut 10% from its carbon footprint since 2008 and weave sustainable practices into its everyday operations. With a company history stretching back to 1490, Deutsche Post DHL has successfully ... and more » Cutting carbon with the EBRD - Business New Europe Cutting carbon with the EBRD Business New Europe As part of the drive to finance a transition to more responsible energy production following the Kyoto Protocol and then the climate conference in Copenhagen, a system of carbon credits was introduced that was supposed to allow countries with carbon ... Arctics wintry blanket can be warming - Science News Arctics wintry blanket can be warming Science News After accounting for the greater insulating effect of forest covered Arctic snow, there is a slight shift in the carbon cycle, Gouttevin says, towards less carbon storage by vegetation. This was quite a surprise. Accounting for the higher ... Highest priority conservation sites provide essential services for people too - Mongabay.com Mongabay.com Highest priority conservation sites provid e essential services for people too Mongabay.com Looking at the worlds nearly 600 Alliance for Zero Extinction (AZE) sites, the study found that preserving these ecosystems would benefit humans even beyond preserving biodiversity, including safeguarding freshwater, carbon storage , and protecting ... and more » Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies receives two prizes at AquaTech China ... - MarketWatch (press release) Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies receives two prizes at AquaTech China ... MarketWatch (press release) As part of the shows Innovation Contest, the AnoxKaldnes(TM) MBBR biofilm technology was crowned Best Innovation and Veolias Carbon Footprint Reduction Program emerged as first runner-up at the Best Wastewater Solution Contest. and more » EU greenhouse gas emissions rise despite climate change policies - environmentalresearchweb EU greenhouse gas emissions rise despite climate change policies environmentalresearchweb Despite the emissions rise, the EU will almost certainly meet its target to cut emissions under the 1997 Kyoto protocol , the only international agreeme nt that stipulates cuts in greenhouse gases. The EU is also still likely to meet its target, ... and more » Sustainability hinges on local policies not global goals - Environmental Expert (press release) Sustainability hinges on local policies, not global goals Environmental Expert (press release) The Kyoto Protocol had plenty of targets, but no effective mechanisms to ensure countries participation or enforcement of those targets (Canada simply walked away from it last year). But at the same time, the two largest clean energy markets in the ... and more » Rio+20 Business Focus: Starbucks initiative in Mexico aims to make coffee greener - Responding to Climate Change Responding to Climate Change Rio+20 Business Focus: Starbucks initiative in Mexico aims to make coffee greener Responding to Climate Change Combined with carbon sequestration programs and forest preservation, the approach of integrating climate resilient investments within farming is part of a growing suite of policies and practices known as Climate Smart Agriculture. and more » Sustainability Fact Because microbes in compost can degrade some toxic organic compounds, including petroleum, compost is often used to restore oil-contaminated soils. Section: Child Labor Income a perilously widening gap - Jakarta Post Income, a perilously widening gap Jakarta Post Stricter labor laws that prohibit child labor or limits working time to a few hours a week should also be enacted. Also, stricter regulations must be enforced so that more students stay in school. Second, infrastructure must be developed so that poorer ... Textile Industry Barely Hides its Shame Over Workers Labor Conditi ons - The Costa Rica Star The Costa Rica Star Textile Industry Barely Hides its Shame Over Workers Labor Conditions The Costa Rica Star Many hours of demanding labor in poor light and unsanitary conditions might earn a child $1.50 to $2.00 for the day. India is recognized by the United Nations as the worlds capital for child labor . The organization, Anti-Slavery International, ... Did slaves pick your coffee beans? - Albert Lea Tribune Did slaves pick your coffee beans? Albert Lea Tribune According to the International Labor Organization, 250 million children are at work, and 120 million of these children work full time in slave or bonded labor situations. Global exchange reports 240000 children are sold as slaves, and according to the ... IKEA Pledges $10M to Fight Child Labor in Indias Cotton Fields - India West IKEA Pledges $10M to Fight Child Labor in Indias Cotto n Fields India West Children make up much of the cotton picking labor pool in many Indian states. (UNICEF photo) The IKEA Foundation announced May 15 that it has pledged $10 million to Save The Children, India, to end child labor in the countrys cotton industry, ... Hospitality Update - June 2012: The Summer Jobs+ Initiative vs. Child Labor Laws - JD Supra (press release) Hospitality Update - June 2012: The Summer Jobs+ Initiative vs. Child Labor Laws JD Supra (press release) An employer unfamiliar with the child labor laws may unwittingly find their summer spoiled. While the DOL is the sole federal agency charged with enforcement of child labor laws, most states have enacted similar legislation and enforcement mechanisms. and more » Summer Is Coming! Take a Refresher on Child Labor Laws - Compensation.BLR.com Summer Is Coming! Take a Refresher on Child Labor Laws Compensation.BLR.com Employers are wise to take a little refresher on employing teens, because the child labors laws are detailed and strict and the government will crack down on you if you dont follow them! The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and regulations establish ... Lost Childhood - Patch.com Lost Childhood Patch.com I personally think child labor should be abolished so children can be children and not bread-winners. Childhood is not the price you pay for poverty. In El Salvador, harvest season in sugar plantations is in the fall just when school starts. DOLE brings fight vs child labor online - GMA News DOLE brings fight vs child labor online GMA News Labor officials brought the fight against child labor to the Internet Wednesday with a new online mechanism where the public can report such incidents. The Department of Labor and Employments Child Labor Knowledge Sharing System (CLKSS) website ... Govt launches website to crack down on child labor Philippine Star all 3 news articles » Sustainability Fact It takes about 1,100 to 2,000 times as much energy to produce and transport the average bottle of water to Los Angeles as to produce the same amount of tap water. Section: Cleaner Coal Big Coals big fade is now under way - The Virginian-Pilot ABCMontana Big Coals big fade is now under way The Virginian-Pilot Most recently, the industry has rallied against the Environmental Protection Agencys approval of new regulations designed to accelerate a shift to clean coal or to less toxic fuels. Those rules might, for example, doom the coal plant in Dendron, ... City Commission to hold hearing on coal train letter; Sierra Club responds to ... Helena Independent Record Helena officials concerned about coal t rains The Bozeman Daily Chronicle Coal executive says special interests skewing debate over new ports Billings Gazette all 23 news articles » Clean Coal Technologies Receives SEC Complaint Regarding Previous Management - MarketWatch (press release) Clean Coal Technologies Receives SEC Complaint Regarding Previous Management MarketWatch (press release) NEW YORK, NY, Jun 05, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Clean Coal Technologies, Inc. (otcqb:CCTC) (pinksheets:CCTC), an emerging cleaner-energy company utilizing patented technology to convert raw coal int o a cleaner burning fuel, has been named in a ... Clean Coal Tech Gets SEC Complaint Regarding Previous Management NASDAQ South Florida scams busted: Ponzis, pump n dumps, Forex South Florida Business Journal all 12 news articles » Sustainability Fact American per capita food waste increased to more than 1,400 calories per person per day in 2009, an increase of approximately 50 percent since 1974. Section: Climate Change A New Method For Tracing Sahel Water Cycle - Eurasia Review A New Method For Tracing Sahel Water Cycle Eurasia Review Water vapour is the primary greenhouse gas , itself causing around 60% of the effect. Nevertheless, the cloud processes linked to it are one of the primary sources of uncertainty in climate projections, particularly for tropical and subtropical regions ... Looking at the Cause of Global Seal Level Rises - OilPrice.com Looking at the Cause of Global Seal Level Rises OilPrice.com The causes of global sea level rise can be roughly split into three categories: (1) thermal expansion of sea water as it warms up, (2) melting of land ice and (3) changes in the amount of water stored on land. There are independent estimates for these ... Canada needs Arctic strategy - StarPhoenix Canada needs Arctic strategy StarPhoenix Todays version involves the use of the same tools by regional and world powers to gain influence in the rapidly melting Arctic. Postmedia reported last week that Mr. Kent has been kept busy fielding inquiries from his colleagues, including Prime ... Boeing Reduces Environmental Footprint at Time of Rapid Business Growth - Sacramento Bee Boeing Reduces Environmental Footprint at Time of Rapid Business Growth Sacramento Bee In 2007, Boeing establis hed aggressive internal five-year environmental goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, energy use, hazardous-waste generation and water intake by 1 percent on an absolute basis. Since then, Boeing brought two new airplanes ... and more » Developing North American Arctic Offshore Oil and Gas: A Comparative Study ... - The Arctic Institute The Arctic Institute Developing North American Arctic Offshore Oil and Gas: A Comparative Study ... The Arctic Institute The most common explanations for increased interest in Arctic energy development in recent years include rising commodity prices, new t echnologies enabling cheaper Arctic operations, and increased accessibility due to the melting of the Arctic sea ice . and more » Exceptional rise in ancient sea levels revealed - Science Daily (press release) Exceptional rise in ancient sea levels revealed Science Daily (press release) These studies have shed new light on the complex relationship between climate , ocean circulation and sea levels. By demonstrating the synchronicity between Melt Water Pulse 1A and the warming of the Blling oscillation, they have specifically ... 400 ppm: A Milestone that Means Everything and Nothing - Climate Central (blog) 400 ppm: A Milestone that Means Everything, and Nothing Climate Central (blog) Climate scientists generally agree with all that, but suggest that the 400 ppm milestone is important anyway, for symbolic reasons. Its just a reminder to everybody that we havent fixed this and were still in trouble, Jim Butler at NOAAs Earth ... and more » More Southern Hemisphere Evidence for Global Millennial-Scale Cycling of Climate - CO2 Science Magazine More Southern Hemisphere Evidence for Global Millennial-Scale Cycling of Climate CO2 Science Magazine The authors state that millennial-scale climate variability has been a major focus of Quaternary research for the last decade (Clark et al., 1999), noting that in the Northern Hemisphere, the pattern of change is now reasonably well understood, ... River that rages - China Daily China Daily River that rages Ch ina Daily By DJ Clark in Kathmandu, Nepal (China Daily) Editors note: DJ Clark traveled to northern Nepal to investigate warnings by both Chinese and Nepalese experts that melting glaciers high up in the Himalayas might cause the banks of glacier lakes to burst ... Oil rush in the Arctic gambles with nature and diplomacy - The Guardian The Guardian Oil rush in the Arctic gambles with nature and diplomacy The Guardian They have come to the snowy archipelago of Svalbard, a few hundred miles from the North Pole, to hear the latest bad news on melting glaciers and climate change. Nowhere are the implicati ons of global warming more visible than in the Arctic. and more » Planting Trees Not the Only Means to Conserve Nature - AllAfrica.com Capital FM Kenya Planting Trees Not the Only Means to Conserve Nature AllAfrica.com According to him, the World Environment Day is a reminder that everyone has a responsibility to preserve the environment to avert the impact of climate change which is already a reality. All Kenyans should do something. Government will benefit Coastweek all 3 news articles » UN opens new round of climate change action c ontest - Responding to Climate Change Responding to Climate Change UN opens new round of climate change action contest Responding to Climate Change By RTCC Staff The UNFCCC is calling for applications under the new round of the Momentum for Change initiative. They are looking for projects which showcase direct action on climate change mitigation and adaptation, delivering positive social and ... Fair burden-sharing for global climate protection - Phys.Org The Vancouver Observer (blog) Fair burden-sharing for global climate protection Phys.Org They present their results in the latest issue of the journal Nature Climate Change . Whether in Copenhagen, Cancun or Durban, the results of the last three international climate negotiations have fallen way short of the expectations. Climate change stunner: USA leads world in CO2 cuts since 2006 The Vancouver Observer (blog) all 2 news articles » Corporate India remains hot on climate change - Utility Products Corporate India remains hot on climate change Utility Products If you thought that interest in climate change has tapered off, think again. Companies in India have increasingly become aware of the impact of climate change , environmental and social factors on their businesses and have taken action on critical ... Havant MP stunned at rate of climate change during flying visit to Antarctica - Portsmouth News Portsmouth News Havant MP stunned at rate of climate change during flying visit to Antarctica Portsmouth News The Tory visited the continent in his role as science minister to see the work of the British Antarctic Survey base at Rothera, from where scientists discovered the hole in the ozone layer and are now undertaking vital work on climate change . and more » Govt must work to combat climate change: EPA - China Post Taiwan Today Govt must work to combat climate change : EPA China Post The China Post news staff--The Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) held a meeting to discuss the effects of global climate change yesterday, urging the governme nt to act now to tackle the challenges posed by a warming world. Environmental summit kicks off in Taipei Taiwan Today Taiwan holds first climate summit led by civic groups Focus Taiwan News Channel all 8 news articles » Arctic ice melt sets stage for cold weather - Phys.Org Arctic ice melt sets stage for cold weather Phys.Org (Phys.org) -- The dramatic melt-off of Arctic sea ice due to climate change is hitting closer to home than millions of Americans might think. Thats because melting Arctic sea ice can trigger a domino effect leading to increased odds of severe winter ... and more » Importance of Clean Diesel Technology To Reduce Greenhouse Gases Highlighted ... MarketWatch (press release) This follows other recent international forums like the G-8 Summit and Bonn Climate Change Conference where the goal of reducing emissions is garnering attention at the highest policy levels in the US and international stage. and more » Heat-absorbing ceramic stoves cut fuel use - Christian Science Monitor Christian Science Monitor Heat-absorbing ceramic stoves cut fuel use Christian Science Monitor By doing so, they are not just saving themselves time and effort but are also helping to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, which scientists say contributes to climate change . The new brick and ceramic stove cuts use of wood fuel by up to 65 percent, ... and more » Climate change: Slow melting of glaciers to delay crop sowing - The Express Tribune The Express Tribune Climate change : Slow melting of glaciers to delay crop sowing The Express Tribune PHOTO: MAJID HUSSAIN Climate change is already beginning to affect the Pakistani economy it seems: Punjabs agricultural areas face a water shortage due to the late melting of the Himalayan glaciers that form the source of the regions rivers, ... Geoengineering could disrupt rainfall patterns - Science Codex Science Codex Geoengineering could disrupt rainfall patterns Science Codex A geoengineering solution to climate change could lead to significant rainfall reduction in Europe and North America, a team of European scientists concludes. The researchers studied how models of the Earth in a warm, CO2rich world respond to an ... Scientists warn geoengineering may disrupt rainfall Reuters all 14 news articles » Government must work to combat climate change: EPA - eco-business.com Government must work to combat climate change : EPA eco-business.com By : The China Post The Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) held a meeting to discuss the effects of global climate change yesterday, urging the government to act now to tackle the challenges posed by a warming world. The EPA aims to change ... and more » The Winds of Climate Change: Altering Albatross Life-History Traits - CO2 Science Magazine The Winds of Climate Change : Altering Albatross Life-History Traits CO2 Science Magazine Changes in wind pattern alter albatross distribution and life-history traits. Science 335: 211-214. The authors write that in marine systems, wind is a major component of the environment, and climate change -induced alterations in oceanic wind regimes ... South Africa: Reconciling Sustainable Development and Climate Change ... - AllAfrica.com South Africa: Reconciling Sustainable Development and Climate Change ... AllAfrica.com Policymakers need to grapple with how to provide energy access to the poor and promote the countrys energy security at a time when carbon dioxide emissions are constrained due to the threat of climate change . This also underscores a key challenge of ... and more » US Falls Behind In Climate Change Preparation - RedOrbit RedOrbit US Falls Behind In Climate Change Preparation RedOrbit The largest cities in the world are lagging far behind smaller municipalities in preparation for climate change . Quito, the mountainous capital of Ecuador is an example of a smaller city leading the way. The government of Quito has been studying the ... Latin America and Asia at the forefront in planning for the effects of climate ... Bits Of Science all 11 news articles » Extreme Weather Is the New Climate Reality - ThinkProgress< /b> Extreme Weather Is the New Climate Reality ThinkProgress By Climate Guest Blogger on Jun 6, 2012 at 11:37 am by Mindy S. Lubber, via The Huffington Post Theres been a nasty change in the weather of late, and for businesses the forecast is simple: be prepared. In 2011, extreme weather caused more than $148 ... Simulations show 3-degree warming possible - Cordis News Cordis News Simulations show 3-degree warming possible Cordis News As a result of their efforts, scientists concluded that global warming of 3 degrees Celsius is possible. The study, presented in the journal Nature Geoscience, was supported in part by the EU-funded projects WATCH and ENSEMBLES. Top 5 Most Vulnerable U.S. Cities To Hurricanes - OPB News Top 5 Most Vulnerable U.S. Cities To Hurricanes OPB News A key issue facing many East Coast cities, in particular, is that sea level rise due to global warming and land elevatio n changes is already making it easier for damaging storm surge flooding to take place, even during weaker hurricanes. and more » North America on Top of Carbon Capture and Storage - Triple Pundit North America on Top of Carbon Capture and Storage Triple Pundit One proposal in the fight against global warming is carbon capture and storage (CCS). Last week, the North American Carbon Capture & Storage Atlas (NACCSA), a joint effort between US, Canadian and Mexican governments, created the first ever document ... and more » Expert: Climate Change Will Increasingly Become Global Health Issue - U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report Expert: Climate Change Will Increasingly Become Global Health Issue U.S. News & World Report By Jason Koebler Previously just the worry of climate scientists, environmentalists, doomsday prognosticators, and gas-price watchers, climate change is starting to worry some others public health specialists, who say that global warming could affect ... What are the oceans telling us about climate change ? Boston Globe Climate change remains an urgent public health concern EurekAlert (press release) Survey: Climate attitud es are polarizing UPI.com Science Codex - msnbc.com - Democratic Underground all 70 news articles » Latin American and Asian cities lead way in planning for global warming - Science Daily (press release) Latin American and Asian cities lead way in planning for global warming Science Daily (press release) For more than a decade, officials in Ecuadors mountainous capital have been studying the effects of global warming on nearby melting glaciers, developing ways of dealing with potential water shortages and even organizing conferences on climate change ... and more » The Deadly Consequences of Climate Change - Inside Climate News Inside Climate News The Deadly Consequences of Climate Change Inside Climate News The death toll from global warming -fueled heat waves will rise by 150000 in Americas biggest cities by centurys end, study finds. By Robert Krier, InsideClimate News The US death toll from heat waves made more intense by climate change will rise by ... and more » Warming Climate Sees Tundra Turn to Forest - Science Daily (press release) Warming Climate Sees Tundra Turn to Forest Science Daily (press release) ... 2012) In just a few decades shrubs in the Arctic tundra have turned into trees as a result of the warming Arctic climate, creating patches of forest which, if replicated across the tundra, would significantly accelerate global warming . Global Warming Fight Could Turn Skies Brighter Whiter - LiveScience.com Global Warming Fight Could Turn Skies Brighter, Whiter LiveScience.com New research found that blocking just 2 percent of the suns light from hitting our planet, a type of solar geoengineering to combat man-made global warming , would make the skies three to five times brighter and whiter. Another study, also out this ... Sustainability Fact 48.2% of aluminum beer and soft drink cans were recycled in 2008. Section: Cogeneration Russian Utility Boosts Electricity Distribution Capacity To Vologda Region by ... - MarketWatch (press release) Russian Utility Boosts Electricity Distribution Capacity To Vologda Region by ... MarketWatch (press release) In the latest development, Vologda TPP and Vologdaenergo this month reported the installation of 3M ACCR (Aluminum Conductor Composite Reinforced) on a line that links new combined - cycle gas turbine gene rating units to Vologdaenergos power line ... 3M ACCR installed by Russian utility to boost electricity distribution ... MENAFN.COM all 8 news articles » Alameda County Expands Use of Solar Energy with Solaria Power Plant on Santa ... - AltEnergyMag (press release) Alameda County Expands Use of Solar Energy with Solaria Power Plant on Santa ... AltEnergyMag (press release) The smart grid and solar tracking projects are the culmination of several renewable energy projects implemented at the jail, including rooftop solar photovoltaic pan els, a 1 MW fuel cell cogeneration plant, and wind turbines, along with a 2 MW advanced ... FoodDrinkEurope sets out sustainability initiatives up to 2030 - FoodNavigator.com FoodNavigator.com FoodDrinkEurope sets out sustainability initiatives up to 2030 FoodNavigator.com The report endorsed using low carbon technologies, such as Combined Heat and Power ( CHP ). The best way to provide heat is from a CHP plant as this provides maximum primary energy saving opportunities, it said. Kellogg is one large companies using CHP ... and more » Sustainability Fact In the least developed countries, 30 percent of all children are engaged in child labor. Section: Desert/Deforestation Uncertain Future For Brazilian Forests - Care2.com (blog) Uncertain Future For Brazilian Forests Care2.com (blog) Illegal deforestation carried out around springs and headwaters, in mangrove swamps and other wetlands, has been pardoned. Protections for hilltops and other sensitive areas have been reduced, which will increase the risk of landslides. Amazon Loggers Caught in the Act - Earth Island Journal Amazon Loggers Caught in the Act Earth Island Journal Brazil has reduced its overall deforestation rate dramatically in the last decade with improved satellite surveillance, better cooperation between environmental and law enforcement agencies, more effective laws regulating loans to landowners, ... HCM City to cut use of unbaked bricks - VietNamNet Bridge VietNamNet Bridge HCM City to cut use of unbaked bricks VietNamNet Bridge Furthermore, a lot of fossil coal and firewood is used to produce the baked materials, which can cause deforestation , environmental pollution and ecological imbalance. Unbaked construction materials can be produced from industrial refuse, ... and more » Palm oil giant moves forward on zero deforestation initiative - Mongabay.com Palm oil giant moves forward on zero deforestation initiative Mongabay.com The report is an important milestone under GARs forest conservat ion policy, which prohibits conversion of land with more than 35 tons of carbon per hectare and moves the company toward a zero deforestation target. The study reported carbon stocks ... Indonesia Pushes for Sustainable Development in Mining, Palm and Forestry Sectors Jakarta Globe all 2 news articles » Libya Celebrates World Environment Day 2012 by Tree Planting Ceremony at ... - Tripoli Post Libya Celebrates World Environment Day 2012 by Tree Planting Ceremony at ... Tripoli Post ... in the future of Libya, and schools are the most relevant space to promote these important issues in a country facing desertif ication , decreasing water reserves, extensive waste dumping, and the use of mainly non-renewable energy sources. and more » Great Efforts to Increase the Forest Coverage to 20 Percent of Total Areas - AllAfrica.com Great Efforts to Increase the Forest Coverage to 20 Percent of Total Areas AllAfrica.com Addition to combat desertification in Northern states through establishing 100 big plantation and the project of the Great green African fence , that extend from east of Sudan to the west in a length of 1520. Km and width of 15. Km in 13 states, ... Sustainability Fact At some point in the future, global warming could become uncontrollable by creating a so-called positive feedback effect. Rising temperatures could release additional greenhouse gases by unlocking methane in permafrost and undersea deposits, freeing carbo Section: Economic Sustainability Macau Feels the Pinch of Chinas Slowdown - BusinessWeek CTV.ca Macau Feels the Pinch of Chinas Slowdown BusinessWeek Thanks to Chinese tourists crossing the border into the Special Administrative Region from the rest of the country, Macau has enjoyed torrid economic growth gross domestic product increased 21 percent last yearand an unemployment rate of just 2 ... Wynns Macau resort to cost $4 bln; shrugs off VIP slowdown fears Reuters Macau Casinos Feeling The Impact Of Chinas Econo mic Slowdown Galaxy Stocks Wynns Macau resort to cost US$4bil Malaysia Star all 149 news articles » China Labor Shortages in Guangdong Show Stimulus Limits: Economy - San Francisco Chronicle Wall Street Journal China Labor Shortages in Guangdong Show Stimulus Limits: Economy San Francisco Chronicle Australia reported today that economic growth accelerated last quarter from the previous three months. The expansion was 1.3 percent, more than double the median forecast in a Bloomberg News survey. ECB Decision The European Central Bank will probably ... Hong Kong Stocks R ise on China Speculation, G-7 Pledge Bloomberg HK Shares End Up on Global Easing Hopes; Back to 2012 Gains Wall Street Journal Hong Kong Stocks Rise, China Trades Flat International Business Times all 178 news articles » Chinas Economy Is Slowing But ... - Forbes Beyond Chron Chinas Economy Is Slowing, But ... Forbes With a dismal May jobs report in the United States, analysts are looking at the fiscal turmoil in Europe and a slowdown in China and seeing little signs of hope. There is little question that growth in China is slowing. The Chinese economy grew at 10.4 ... Simple Arithmetic, Not False Narratives Offer Antidote for US Jobs Crisis Beyond Chron Does China still need 8% growth ? Financial Times (blog) all 116 news articles » EU seeks to shield taxpayers from bank failures - The Associated Press The Associated Press EU seeks to shield taxpayers from bank failures The Associated Press By DON MELVIN, AP 1 minute ago BRUSSELS (AP) European officials proposed Wednesday a new system of financial regulations that aims to keep bank failures from costing taxpayers billions and bankrupting governments. Because many European governments . .. EU Commission proposes centralized bank rules Boston.com EU Proposes Measures To Avoid Future Bank Bail-Outs RTT News Barroso: bank resolution plan is step to EU banking union Reuters CNBC.com all 332 news articles » Spain begs for financial help to prop up its banks as the EU sets new plans to ... - Daily Mail Daily Mail Spain begs for financial help to prop up its banks as the EU sets new plans to ... Daily Mail The request for aid comes as the European Union unveiled plans to stop taxpayers money from being used to bail out failed banks . He added that a bailout for Spain would now be impossible, and the amount of money needed to prop up its troubled banking ... US and Europe Have No Excuse for Next Recession Bloomberg In Spain, Germany is villain, not savior Reuters Blogs (blog) Spain pleads for help as markets close for bonds Daily News & Analysis Presseurop (English) - The Australian - Business Insider all 3,356 news articles » Bank recovery and resolution proposal: Frequently Asked Questions - EU News EU News Bank recovery and resolution proposal: Frequentl y Asked Questions EU News The high profile banking failures which have occurred during the crisis (Fortis, Lehman Brothers, Icelandic banks, Anglo Irish Bank, Dexia) have revealed serious shortcomings in the existing tools available to authorities for tackling bank failures . 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Sacramento Bee The study provides market capacity and revenue forecasts for static VAR compensators; synchrophasors; transmission, distribution and residential advanced energy storage systems; demand response; virtual power plants and microgrids. Get Smart About the Grid DailyFinance all 15 news articles » Gulf countries to save big with smart grid - Utility Products Gulf countries to save big with smart grid Utility Products Smart grid is an opportunity for MENA countries to incorporate their vast solar and renewable resources, manage growing demand, reduce carbon emissions and cut down on electricity system losses, according to a new study released today by Northeast ... and more » Trilliant Lands Smart Grid Foothold in Asia - Greentech Media (blog) Greentech Media (blog) Trilliant Lands Smart Grid Foothold in Asia Greentech Media (blog) The smart grid networking company gets a foot in the door with Malaysias biggest utility . Asias smart grid market is already worth $8.5 billion a year, and GTM Research predicts it will grow to $19 billion by 2016. Thats made it the target of every ... Hydrogenics wins order from E.ON for Power-to-Gas energy storage project in ... - AltEnergyMag (press release) Hydrogenics wins order from E.ON fo r Power -to-Gas energy storage project in ... AltEnergyMag (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 » Xtreme Power Gets $10M Charge-Up for Grid Batteries - Greentech Media (blog) Greentech Media (blog) Xtreme Power Gets $10M Charge-Up for Grid Batteries Greentech Media (blog) South Koreas LG Chem is also deploying lithium-ion grid batteries for partners like Swiss grid giant ABB and utility Southern California Edison. Chinese automaker BYD has unveiled a 36-megawatt solar and wind- power storage project in China. and more » Imperial Valley geothermal power helps East Valley 24/7 - East Valley Tribune Imperial Valley geothermal power helps East Valley 24/7 East Valley Tribune The utility -scale plant, developed by El Centro-based EnergySource, is now providing enough energy to power about 26000 average-size Valley homes. Whats great about geothermal energy is not only does it help SRP hit our sustainable portfolio goals by ... and more » Sustainability Fact Between 1997 and 2007, bottled water consumption in the U.S. more than doubled, from 13.4 gallons per person to 29.3 gallons per person. Section: Employee Worth Icelanders Force Accountability for Banks -- Why Cant We? - The Indypendent The Indypendent Icelanders Force Accountability for Banks -- Why Cant We? The Indypendent Instead of initiating an austerity program, the government expanded its social safety net . According to The New York Times, Some economists have argued that the collapse of its banks forced the country to deal with its problems faster and aided a ... Do American workers have the Stockholm Syndrome? - OpEdNews OpEdNews Do American workers have the Stockholm Syndrome? OpEdNews He will have won their votes despite promising to reduce funding for their social safety net (eg Medicare, Medicaid and food stamps) while enacting tax cuts that would increase the incomes of very wealthy Americans such as himself. 7 Steps To Achieving Better Work Life Balance - Fast Company Fast Company 7 Steps To Achieving Better Work Life Balance Fast Company But I was unprepared when he replied, So how do I find work life balance after I graduate? Unfortunately, my mind wasnt in work-mode at that moment and I fumbled my response. It wasnt until I drove home that I realized what Id wished Id told him ... Sustainability Fact Buildings in the U.S. use 13.6% of all potable water, or 15 trillion gallons per year. Section: Energy Storage Panasonic Begins Mass Production of Energy Storage Solutions for the European ... - CleanTechnica pv magazine Panasonic Begins Mass Production of Energy Storage Solutions for the European ... CleanTechnica In the press release, Panasonic pointed at Germany as the main market for its energy storage solutions designed for European homes. Germany is of course the worlds largest market for photovoltaic power generation and has reached consumer price ... Panasonic starts production of home energy storage sy stem Energy Efficiency News Panasonic begins mass production of lithium-ion battery system for European ... solarserver.com Tin and good grooming offer boost for lithium-ion batteries Knovel pv magazine all 8 news articles » Infinite Power Solutions Demonstrates Breakthrough Battery Technology For ... - MarketWatch (press release) Energy Matters Infinite Power Solutions Demonstrates Breakthrough Battery Technology For ... MarketWatch (press release) IPS demonstrated record-breaking energy storage capacity for an or ganic-free, all-solid-state, thin-film battery. Using single-sided deposition, a paper-thin rechargeable cell achieved a capacity density of 1.25mAh/cm2. IPS also announced it has ... Mass production of Lithium-ion battery system from Panasonic for home energy ... EE Herald Panasonic Delivers Storage Battery Modules and Battery Monitoring System to ... Broadcast Newsroom Panasonic Begins Mass Producing Li-ion Battery Systems for European Homes Solar Novus Today Mainichi Daily News - Renew Grid all 31 news articles » Sustainability Fact In Europe, it is estimated that 1.2 trillion Euros ($1.55 trillion) would be needed to build a super grid that captures offshore wind, hydropower, and solar panel arrays. Section: Extreme Weather UN takes pulse of the planet: Prognosis isnt good - GMA News UN takes pulse of the planet: Prognosis isnt good GMA News Losses to agriculture, damage from extreme weather events and increased health costs will eat into global GDP. The Asia-Pacific region will contribute around 45 per cent of global energy-related CO2 emissions by 2030 and an estimated 60 per cent of ... and more » Clim ate Change Biggest Threat to Food Security - Reuters AlertNet Climate Change Biggest Threat to Food Security Reuters AlertNet By Amantha Perera COLOMBO, Jun 5 (IPS) - When it comes to expressing the threat to food security posed by changing climate patterns and extreme weather events in Asia and the Pacific, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) does not mince its words. and more » Drought pressures ranchers - FoxReno.com Drought pressures ranchers FoxReno.com The Nevada Drought Response Committee two weeks ago declared Churchill, Clark, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Lyon, Pershing, Storey, Washoe and White Pine counties in a state of severe drought , and Carson, Douglas, Esmeralda, Lincoln, Mineral and Nye ... Sustainability Fact The adoption of gaseous fuels such as biogas is a natural step towards a sustainable hydrogen based society. Section: Fair Trade Spain: Fair Trade Is Alive And Well Despite Recession - Eurasia Review Spain: Fair Trade Is Alive And Well Despite Recession Eurasia Review By Ins Bentez The economic and financial crisis afflicting the countries of the European Union (EU) has scarcely affected sales of fair trade products from Latin America, especially food products, in Spain. The impact of the crisis on fair trade ... The Last of the Tea P luckers - Huffington Post (blog) The Last of the Tea Pluckers Huffington Post (blog) After last years split between Fair Trade USA and their European parent, Fair Trade Labeling Organization (FLO), I decided to visit some of our suppliers so I could see first-hand the role that Fair Trade funds play in the communities we source from. The real cost of a cuppa Radio Netherlands all 2 news articles » Fair Trade Battles - Patheos (blog) Fair Trade Battles Patheos (blog) At the end of 2011, Fair Trade USA resigned from its membership in the larger North American Fair Trade Federation (FTF). Just last month, an advertisement in the Burlington Free Press (Vermont) made headlines. Equal Exchange, the largest fair trade ... Fair - trade battle brewing Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Bean there, done that: Fair Trade coffee ABC Online all 3 news articles » Sustainability Fact Although there are no exact figures, hundreds of thousands of children under the age of 18 serve in government forces or armed rebel groups. Some are as young as eight years old. Section: Food Security US$ 100 Million Additional Financing for Rural Livelihoods Project in Bihar India - The FINANCIAL US$ 100 Million Additional Financing for Rural Livelihoods Project in Bihar, India The FINANCIAL It has led to increased food security with a 27 percent reduction in the duration of food shortage and has increased ownership of assets like cows (by 59 percent) and bullocks (by 177 percent). The Project has initiated a number of interventions on a ... Latin America Caribbean food security group to meet in Guyana - I News Guyana FRANCE 24 Latin America, Caribbean food security group to meet in Guyana I News Guyana the role of regional integration bodies, the Initiative and the Committee on World Food Security (CFS). On May 9, the first edition of FAO Spain Awards honored the work of the Hunger-Free Latin America and the Caribbean Initiative in the fight against ... Meeting on hunger for Guyana Demerara Waves all 57 news articles » 1 in 5 area children lack enough food study finds - Duluth News Tribune 1 in 5 area children lack enough food, study finds Duluth News Tribune We define food security as access by all people at all times to enough food for an active, healthy lifestyle, said Shaye Morris, the food banks executive director, in an interview. In the four Minnesota counties and four Wisconsin counties covered ... and more » Gambia to benefit from GAFSP US$117M food security grant - Daily Observer Gambia to benefit from GAFSP US$117M food security grant Daily Observer The Gambia has been listed as part of the six countries to benefit from a grant totalling US$177M from the Global Agriculture and Food Security Programme (GAFSP), a fund that supports country-led efforts to fight hunger and poverty. Sustainability Fact There is a 50 percent chance that Lake Mead, source of water for Hoover Dam, will be dry by 2021 if climate changes continues as expected. Section: Fuel Cell USC-Columbia Fuel Cell Collaborative Announces $75000 Fuel Cell Challenge - Sacramento Bee Hydrogen Fuel News USC-Columbia Fuel Cell Collaborative Announces $75000 Fuel Cell Challenge Sacramento Bee By USC Columbia Fuel Cell Collaborative TORONTO, June 5, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Today at the 2012 World Hydrogen Energy Conference in Toronto, Canada, the University of South Carolina-City of Columbia Fuel Cell Collaborative launched its fifth Fuel ... Canada prepares to play a more aggressive role in the fuel cell industry Hydrogen Fuel News California Focus: Commission pulls dubious hydrogen grant policy Hanford Sentinel all 7 news articles » Hydrogen Powered Vehicles Could Emerge from Traffic - Forbes Forbes Hydrogen Powered Vehicles Could Emerge from Traffic Forbes But it comes down to questions of economics: Hybrids are here now while fuel cell -powered vehicles will initially emerge in small numbers and then gradually expand. The paradox is, however, that no one wants to construct hydrogen fueling stations if ... New fuel cell in line for European award - euronews euronews New fuel cell in line for European award euronews He and his team have created a very compact and portable fuel cell battery. The idea that Manfred Stefener had in the 1990s was basically to replace hydrogen , the traditional fuel cells power source, with methanol. Methanol is an alcohol used, ... Sustainability Fact The production of biogas from dedicated crops yields more energy per land area than any other biofuel production path. Section: Geoengineering Geoengineering would turn blue skies whiter - Democratic Underground Geoengineering would turn blue skies whiter Democratic Underground Blue skies would fade to hazy white if geoengineers inject light-scattering aerosols into the upper atmosphere to offset global warming. Critics have already warned that this might happen, but now the effect has been quantified. Sustainability Fact Although there are no exact figures, hundreds of thousands of children under the age of 18 serve in government forces or armed rebel groups. Some are as young as eight years old. Section: Geothermal Tapping geothermal energy to create fresh water for WA - Phys.Org (press release) Tapping geothermal energy to create fresh water for WA Phys.Org (press release) Researchers at The University of Western Australia will investigate the use of geothermal energy to desalinate groundwater in WA. Winthrop Professor Klaus Regenauer-Lieb, director of the Western Australian Geothermal Centre of Excellence at UWA, ... Geothermal energy to create fresh water for WA? The Conversation all 2 news artic les » Hezy Ram links with West Indies Power to complete Nevis Geothermal Project - SKNVibes.com Recharge Hezy Ram links with West Indies Power to complete Nevis Geothermal Project SKNVibes.com BASSETERRE, St. Kitts HEZY RAM, founder of Ram Energy and a veteran in the geothermal industry, has partnered with West Indies Power (WIP) in an effort to bring the Nevis Geothermal Project to fruition. According to information coming out of Recharge ... Exclusive: Ram to take the reigns of Nevis geothermal project Recharge all 2 news articles » Geothermal system tapped for new building of OConnor Group - Kennebec Journal Kennebec Journal Geothermal system tapped for new building of OConnor Group Kennebec Journal OConnor Chevy, Buick, GMC and Cadillac owner Randy Hutchins, left, explains the geothermal heating system he installed in the new 18000-square-foot Augusta dealership to Gary Hammond during the grand opening on Monday. The auto business is heated and ... Global Geothermal Energy Use Slowly Edges Up - EarthTechling Greenbang Global Geothermal Energy Use Slowly Edges Up EarthTechling by Paul Willis Geothermal power is on the rise, at least according to the latest figures from the industry body, the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA). The GEA said that around 11224 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity had come online by May of this ... Which countries produce the most geothermal electricity? Greenbang all 2 news articles » Sustainability Fact Over 7 billion pounds of PVC are thrown away in the U.S. each year. Only 18 million pounds of that, about one quarter of 1 percent, is recycled. Section: Green Consumerism What You Need to Know about Bio-Based Cleaners - Environmental Leader Environmental Leader What You Need to Know about Bio-Based Cleaners Environmental Leader Many of these early products were designed for consumer use. But these products have gotten considerably more attention recently because of the growing influence of green cleaning in the professional cleaning industry and the BioPreferred program ... Europe is at a turning point to deliver a more sustainable future - Click Green Europe is at a turning point to deliver a more sustainable future Click Green This subject was chosen because it is a significant component of a green economy, one of the main focuses of the Rio+20 sustainable development Summit which will take place in Rio de Janeiro later this month. Almost all environmental problems, ... and more » Got Milk? BioLargo (BLGO) Quietly Targets the Dairy Industry - Green Technology Investments Green Technology Investments Got Milk? BioLargo (BLGO) Quietly Targets the Dairy Industry Green Technology Investments ... Green Alpha Solutions LLC, led by two regional dairy industry experts. The new distributor will distribute the companys new and existing iodine products to consumers under the terms of the new agreement, according to the companys blog post. Sustainability helps advance molded fiber packaging - Greener Package Greener Package Sustainability helps advance molded fiber packaging Greener Package Philips Consumer Lifestyle is one company thats using the newspaper/water material to improve sustainability , branding, and economics. As trendsetters such as Walmart have shown, working with suppliers to create sustainable packaging is vital for ... Corporate giants aim to make recycling easy with new label - Business Green GreenBiz.com Corporate giants aim to make recyc ling easy with new label Business Green When consumers think about sustainability , they think about recyclability, so having that transparent communication is really important, said Anne Bedarf, SPCs senior manager. The standard recycling symbol means a material is widely recycled, ... Labels seek to solve recycling confusion Plastics Today (blog) all 3 news articles » Danielle Jerschefske: B2B key to consumer behavior change - Labels and Labeling (blog) Danielle Jerschefske: B2B key to consumer behavior change Labels and Labeling (blog) Unilever hosted a n intimate group in Washington DC, and simultaneously in London and Sao Paulo, in April to boldly announce the progress made with its Sustainable Living Plan launched in November 2010. One of the worlds largest consumer product ... Izhakoff: Kimberley Process is a Means to Sustainable Development - Rapaport Izhakoff: Kimberley Process is a Means to Sustainable Development Rapaport ... who emphasize the critical influence of consumer sentiment. The other is held predominantly by members from rough producing countries, who are most sensitive of the role that diamonds should play in promoting sustainable economic opport unity at the ... and more » AT&T to Launch Its First 4G LTE Smartphone with Environmentally Conscious ... - MarketWatch (press release) Telegraph.co.uk AT&T to Launch Its First 4G LTE Smartphone with Environmentally Conscious ... MarketWatch (press release) Were working hard every day to empower consumer choice and provide consumers with more options in-store as part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability . For more information, customers can visit http://www.att.com/aboutus . AT&T officially acknowledges Samsung Exhilarates existence, will be available ... Engadget AT&T Announces The Eco-Friendly Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate For $49.99 With Two ... Android Police all 1,116 news articles » Summits highlights growth of US natural cosmetics market - Premium beauty Premium beauty Summits highlights growth of US natural cosmetics market Premium beauty Klines Consumer Industry Manager Nancy Mills attributes the dynamism of the natural personal care sector to ever growing consumer awareness of health, environmental, and sustainability concerns. These drivers are near universal, but their influence ... and more &raqu o; SB12 Recap - Day 1 - Sustainable Brands (blog) Sustainable Brands (blog) SB12 Recap - Day 1 Sustainable Brands (blog) Although the discussions taking place were variegated and many, today and throughout the week they will focus on three primary initiatives; shaping sustainable consumer demand, driving radical innovation and reinforcing the business case for ... and more » Going Green: Laminate Flooring Is the Homeowners Eco-Friendly Choice - Sacramento Bee Going Green : Laminate Flooring Is the Homeowners Eco-Friendly Choice Sacramento Bee Laminate flooring has a wealth of green advantages, and products certified to NALFAs sustainability standard are being used in growing numbers because of them, Dearing says. Consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of the importance of ... and more » Sustainability Fact If the US devotes all of its corn and soybean to biofuel production it would meet 12% of US gasoline demand and 6% of US diesel demand Section: Green Industry Industry calls for greater support for decarbonisation - Energy and Environmental Management (EAEM) Magazine Home Heating Guide (blog) Industry calls for greater support for decarbonisation Energy and Environmental Management (EAEM) Magazine In a new report by think tank IPPR, Growing pains: British industry and the low-carbon transition, which is based upon conversations with senior executives in many sectors at the forefront of this transition, the leaders also call for specific ... Government accused of sending mixed signals over green policies Home Heating Guide (blog) Green growth is the only way out of recession PublicServiceEurope.com Think-tank wants specific Green Deal for manufacturing Business Green all 11 news articles » Chennai varsity follows in DCs green footsteps - Deccan Chronicle Deccan Chronicle Chennai varsity follows in DCs green footsteps Deccan Chronicle Flagging off the Environment Day function, US Consul General Jennifer McIntyre said a green economy involved green labour, green jobs, green industries and green practices by each an d every one. Meanwhile, jurists from different parts of South India ... TN Govt to act against plastic waste soon Hindu Business Line all 8 news articles » Green call to ICT manufacturers to encourage recycling - iTWire Green call to ICT manufacturers to encourage recycling iTWire Dr. Hamadoun Tour, ITUs Secretary General, speaking on World Environment Day yesterday, said that with ICTs now an intrinsic element of every economic sector, the need to integrate ICT-based solutions into the environmental actions of each industry ... Green energy needs milestones to grow -EU Commission - Reuters Wall Street Journal Green energy needs milestones to grow -EU Commission Reuters The European Union currently has a firm target to increase the share of renewable energy in the mix to 20 percent, which analysts and industry say it should meet and could exceed. We should continue to develop renewable energy and promote innovative ... Europes Green Energy Suicide Wall Street Journal Leaked documents reveal UK fight to dilute EU green energy targets Greenwise Business EU Announces Natural Gas will be Eligible for Renewable Energy Subsidies OilPrice.com CleanTechnica all 23 news articles » Iron & steel industry struggling to meet green norms: CSE study - Times of India The Hindu Iron & steel industry struggling to meet green norms: CSE study Times of India After a two-year study, the Delhi-based green NGO concluded that Ispat Industries at Raigad in Maharashtra performed the best among the 21 plants of above 0.5 million tonne per annum capacity, followed by Essar Steel, Hazira, Gujarat; and Rashtriya ... RINL gets CSEs Green Rating Award The Hindu Indian Steelmakers Breach Green Rules: Report Wall Street Journal (India) (blog) Strong green hand needed to check India Inc: CSE Moneycontrol.com Hindustan Times - Moneylife Personal Finance site and magazine all 22 news articles » Going green pays off for Vancouver print firm - Vancouver Sun Going green pays off for Vancouver print firm Vancouver Sun Nikos Kallas believes green is the printing industrys most striking colour. The president of Vancouvers family-owned MET Fine Printers has been a longtime believer that a zero-waste policy, including environmentally friendly inks and Forest ... and more » Jeanologia presents Eco-Clock for textile industry - Fibre2fashion.com Fibre2fashion.com Jeanologia presents Eco-Clock for textile industry Fibre2fashion.com Eco-Clock is a tool designed to educate both industry and consumers about the importance of process improvement into sustainable productive. As stated by Enrique Silla, President of Jeanologia: The way and the technologies to produce jeans are part of ... and more » Synthetic Grass Industry Leader Transforms Parkwood Villas into a Sumptuous ... - San Francisco Chronicle (press release) Synthetic Grass Industry Leader Transforms Parkwood Villas into a Sumptuous ... San Francisco Chronicle (press release) Interested in the sustainable aspects of synthetic grass, such as elimination of irrigation requirements and reduced maintenance requirements, Parkwood Villas have also taken the option of trialling Green Planet Grass lawn within the Booragoon complex. and more » DTCM launches new environment initiative for green tourism - AME Info Zawya DTCM launches new environment initiative for green tourism AME Info The initiative is designed to promote the concept of green economy in the emirate through the organization of seminars and workshops for the tourism industry professionals and make them aware of the importance of sustainable tourism, to provide the ... 2012 International Green Awards summit held in Dubai Zawya (registration) (press release) all 4 news articles » Sustainability Fact Because incinerators are inefficient at generating electricity from burning waste, and recycling and composting conserve three to five times more energy than is produced by incinerating waste, the amount of energy wasted in the U.S. by not recycling is eq Section: Green Investing Designing fair shares prosperity in Asia - MENAFN.COM Designing fair shares prosperity in Asia MENAFN.COM Often referred to as impact investing , such investments primarily help to build businesses and economic activity that deliver basic needs. These businesses are now often broadly called social enterprises though there is healthy debate about what ... Sustainability Fact In 2008, Americans recycled 7 million tons of metals, eliminating the equivalent of nearly 25 million metric tons of carbon dioxide, or taking 4.5 million cars off the road for one year. Section: Green IT Net-zero energy design changing how we build consume and live - WBEZ (blog) WBEZ (blog) Net-zero energy design changing how we build, consume and live WBEZ (blog) Hewlett-Packard just unveiled designs for a data center that requires no net energy from traditional power grids. Here, Worldview contributor Robert Price shares his predictions of what net-zero design may mean for how we build, consume and live. Can Big Tech Go Green? How Facebook Apple and Google Stack Up - AlterNet Can Big Tech Go Green ? How Facebook, Apple and Google Stack Up AlterNet ... to embrace green energy, a challenge Apple has readily accepted for its data storage centers. In January 2010 Facebook announced it was going to build a 147000-square-foot data center in the town of Prineville, Oregon for a whooping $200 million. 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: Healthcare Reform 5 Ways Mobile Apps Will Transform Healthcare - Forbes 5 Ways Mobile Apps Will Transform Healthcare Forbes These new capabilities coupled with the explosive growth in digital health apps the market for mobile health apps is expected to quadruple to $400 million by 2016, according to ABI Research promise to radically change the way health care is ... $23bn m-health market exists for operators GSMA - Vanguard $23bn m-health market exists for operators GSMA Vanguard By Emeka Aginam AT the just concluded Mobile Health summit held in Cape Town, South Africa, a new report from GSMA has revealed that there was increasing demand for mobile health services, predicting that the market will be worth US$23 billion by 2017. Qtel sponsors mobile health summit Trade Arabia The problem with mHealth: You and me Healthcare IT News (blog) GSMA: mHealth becoming central to healthcare IT FierceMobileHealthcare (press release) New Europe (blog) - Zawya (registration) (press release) all 7 news articles » Frost & Sullivan: Whats Next for Mobile Health? - MarketWatch (press release) Frost & Sullivan: Whats Next for Mobile Health ? MarketWatch (press release) MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 5, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The mobile health (mHealth) market is playing an ever larger role in healthcare delivery and management. With the saturation of mobile applications (apps) that support varied healthcare ... Experts Eye mHealth Applications Market to Market Healthcare Services HealthTechZone Frost Sullivan: Whats Next for Mobile Health ? BioMedReports (subscription) all 12 news articles » Tools and techniques to improve mobile device security in health care - TechTarget Tools and techniques to improve mobile device security in health care TechTarget Health care workers are using mobiles and tablet computers for various purposes such as looking up drug interactions, other medical reference material and, in some cases, electronic medical records of patients. That brings to the forefront the issue of ... Sustainability Fact Women produce nearly 80% of the food on the planet, but receive less than 10% of agricultural assistance. Section: Hybrid Vehicles Canada Post cut vehicle fleet emissions by 4.5% in 2011 - Post and Parcel Canada Post cut vehicle fleet emissions by 4.5% in 2011 Post and Parcel The Canada Post fleet currently includes 10 natural gas vehicles, 14 electric vehicles, 23 hybrid vehicles and 123 propane-fuelled vehicles, and is expecting to have 340 vehicles that run on propane by the end of this year. 2013 Honda Fit EV Rated b y the EPA at 118 MPGe; Highest Fuel-Efficiency Rating ... - Sacramento Bee CTV.ca 2013 Honda Fit EV Rated by the EPA at 118 MPGe; Highest Fuel-Efficiency Rating ... Sacramento Bee The Fit EVs 92 kilowatt (123 horsepower) coaxial electric motor generates 189 ft-lb of torque, and is teamed to a chassis with a fully-independent suspension and a driver-selectable 3-mode electric drive system adapted from the CR-Z Sport Hybrid . High Voltage: 2013 Honda Fit EV Nets EPAs Highest-Ever 118 MPGe Rating Automobile Magazine (blog) 2013 Honda Fit EV Lands Highest Ever Fuel Efficiency Rating of 118 MPGe DailyTech Honda Fit EV rated at 118 MPGe with 82-mile range by EPA Autoblog (blog) all 153 news articles » High School Builds Coast To Coast Electric Car - Torque News Torque News High School Builds Coast To Coast Electric Car Torque News Children at risk can learn a new trade that will be a growing part of their future, working on electric and hybrid cars. It also shows that electric cars have come a long way and can now travel coast to coast, as they have done for a few years now. and more » PECO Gets Charged Up About Electric Vehicles! - Autochannel (press release) Autochannel (press release) PECO Gets Charged Up About Electric Vehicles! Autochannel (press release) We also recently added two Chevy volts to our fleet and have partnered with the Electrical Power Research Institute (EPRI) to assist them in their ongoing study of electric vehicle use. These new green vehicles join more than 740 other hybrid , ... and more » eco Yaris hybrid is a Dutch of class - The Sun motoring.co.uk eco Yaris hybrid is a Dutch of class The Sun The 1.5litre petrol engine is combined with an electric motor to produce a total of 99bhp. The big question was whether it would be more alluring to ride one of the famous bicycles around the Dam rather than the Yaris hybrid ? Launch: Toyota Yaris Hybrid motoring.co.uk Yaris Hybrid : the worlds first full hybrid supermini Automotive World all 4 news articles » Sustainability Fact It takes about 1,100 to 2,000 times as much energy to produce and transport the average bottle of water to Los Angeles as to produce the same amount of tap water. Section: International Collaboration Executive Board opens with focus on sustainable development for children - UNICEF (press release) Executive Board opens with focus on sustainable development for children UNICEF (press release) However, meeting goals will not be enough in many cases, said His Excellency John W. Ashe, Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda to the United Nations and President of the UNICEF Executive Board, during his opening remarks. and more » Brazil Closes Symbol of Environmental Degradation Ahead of Rio+20 - Inter Press Service USA TODAY Brazil Closes Symbol of Environmental Degradation, Ahead of Rio+20 Inter Press Service By Fabola Ortiz RIO DE JANEIRO, Jun 4, 2012 (IPS) - As Rio de Janeiro prepares to host the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development , which will discuss the green economy, the Brazilian city has put an end to one of its worst environmental ... Rio closes Latin Americas biggest landfill Phys.Org LatAms largest garbage dump closes in Brazil Fox News Fears as Latin Americas largest trash dump closes Mother Nature Network USA TODAY all 256 news articles » UNEPs carbon facility to support 20 more projects in Africa - Ghana Business News Ghana Business News UNEPs carbon facility to support 20 more projects in Africa Ghana Business News In a bid to boost Africas carbon market, the African Carbon Asset Development (ACAD) Facility an incubator for developing carbon projects steered by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has announced expansion plans. and more » Rio+20 can inspire leaders spur progress World Bank - Ghana Business News Ghana Business News Rio+20 can inspire leaders, spur progress World Bank Ghana Business News More than 500 people participated in the discussion on what the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro June 20-22 needs to deliver to create a more sustainable world. Fielding questions from Pakistan, Eritrea, Mexico, ... and more » Sustainability Fact From December 2000 to December 2010, the U.S. ran a total trade deficit of 6.1 trillion dollars. Section: Large Scale Hydroelectric When clean projects take a toll on environment - Times of India When clean projects take a toll on environment Times of India Five village panchayats in Malnad of Karnatakas Western Ghats recently passed a resolution opposing the 200-MW Gundia Hydroelectric Power Project (GHEP). They worry the project, proposed in the Gundia River basin, will change the rivers hydrological ... and more » Mohikinui withdrawal good for smart hydro scheme - Power Engineering Magazine Mohikinui withdrawal good for smart hydro scheme Power Engineering Magazine A Nelson man involved in a proposed hydro scheme on the West Coast believes the withdrawal of Meridians Mohikinui hydro scheme will help progress its smart hydro scheme. Hydro Developments Ltd (HDL) chairman Matthew Kidson said the end of the large ... and more » Sustainability Fact 8.4 million Americans are currently working part-time jobs for \"economic reasons\". These jobs are mostly very low paying service jobs. Section: Marine Stewardship Marine Protection Planning: The Next Chapter - Bay Area Indymedia Bay Area Indymedia Marine Protection Planning: The Next Chapter Bay Area Indymedia ... plan--completing the statewide underwater parks system called for under the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA)--Mendocino resident William Lemos reflects on the north coasts ocean legacy, and residents responsibility to be good stewards . and more » Green decline continuing says UN report - BBC News BBC News Green decline continuing, says UN report BBC News By Richard Black Environment correspondent, BBC News With forests and fish stocks declining, water demand rising and lack of action on climate change, humanitys path is anything but sustainable , the UN warns. The UN Environment Programme (Unep) ... and more » Supertrawler to roam Tasmanian waters - FIS FIS Supertrawler to roam Tasmanian waters FIS ... one often sees sustainable harvest rates of 40 per cent, Geen said. We have fitted an AFMA-approved seal and dolphin excluder device to Margiris mid-water trawl net. This takes the form of an inclined grid that leads marine mammals to an escape ... and more » Sustainability Fact During 2009's International Coastal Cleanup, the Ocean Conservancy found that plastic bags were the second-most common kind of waste found, at 1 out of ten items picked up and tallied. Section: Micro Finance Entrepreneurs seek cheaper loans - Himalayan Times Entrepreneurs seek cheaper loans Himalayan Times Microfinance bankers expressed the need for incentives for microfinance institutions to opt for mergers. They also requested the government to prepare policies that will transfer losses incurred by financial institutions while providing micro finance ... Forum on risk-based lending for micro small and medium enterprises - GMA News Forum on risk-based lending for micro , small and medium enterprises GMA News The banks oft-cited reasons for low credit availment dwell on the high cost of MSME lending, MSMEs being high risk clients due to their limited assets or lack of acceptable collateral, inadequate or absence of financial documents, inability to prepare ... Microfinance credit outreach rises by 7.2pc in first quarter - The News International Microfinance credit outreach rises by 7.2pc in first quarter The News International Micro-insurance posted growth in the first quarter, in terms of both number of policyholders and sum insured, both showing an increase of 2.9 percent and 4.1 percent, respectively. The Rural Support Programs and MFBs led the increase in both ... SAs insurance industry faces regulatory upheaval - BusinessLIVE BusinessLIVE SAs insurance industry faces regulatory upheaval BusinessLIVE In addition, South African insurers also have to prepare for other requirements, and plan for opportunities that will come with the micro-insurance , binder agreements, National Health Insurance and Treating Customers Fairly reforms, among other changes ... and more » Sustainability Fact Delivering biomethane directly to users is more than two times as energy efficient as generating electricity from biogas. Section: Mobile Communications Clear Signals of Mobile Bankings Future - Information Management Clear Signals of Mobile Bankings Future Information Management Mobile tech is changing so quickly. And youre learning about the customer needs. Thats the benefit of being out there quickly. You can respond to how customers are engaging the product, she says. Research on mobile devices informs not only ... Changing the face of education - PressDoc (press release) Changing the face of education PressDoc (press release) Their apps range from new and fun ways to learn maths, spelling and music, to more effective ways to learn to write and save memories of a childs progress. On average, 52% of children under 8 use a mobile device and download 30% of the apps on their ... Sustainability Fact Farming accounts for 70% of the global demand for fresh water. Section: Nanotechnology NM scientist accused of giving research to China - Sacramento Bee NM scientist accused of giving research to China Sacramento Bee Authorities say Huang passed off nanotechnology research that belongs to the US as his own. They say he went online to share the data with state-run schools in China. Huang is also accused of lying about taking a lab-owned laptop computer there. and more » Research group creates bendab le electronics that hold up under abuse - Phys.Org Research group creates bendable electronics that hold up under abuse Phys.Org The team, as they write in their paper published in Nature Nanotechnology , believe their tests show that flexible devices can be made using single-molecule thick electronic components. Researchers all over the world are involved in trying to create ... and more » Sustainability Fact The 1.14 million tons of paper products recycled in Pennsylvania in 2004 resulted in forest carbon sequestration benefits equal to nearly 82 million tree seedlings grown for ten years. Section: Nuclear Japanese utility mulls thorium reactor for safe nuclear - SmartPlanet.com (blog) Japanese utility mulls thorium reactor for safe nuclear SmartPlanet.com (blog) By Mark Halper | June 5, 2012, 10:20 PM PDT Thorium could help provide power to Nagoya, one of Japans largest cities, and in Chubu Electrics area. CHICAGO - Advocates of alternative forms of nuclear power say that the meltdowns at Japans Fukushima ... and more » German non-nuclear strategy stumbles - Utility Week Utility Week German non- nuclear strategy stumbles Utility Week Soaring costs, licensing delays and technical problems are threatening to derail Germanys non- nuclear energy strategy. New gas and coal-fired capacity is not sufficient to cover medium-term demand, and the countrys high-voltage grid networks still ... and more » Japanese more opposed to nuclear power a year after tsunami - Los Angeles Times USA TODAY Japanese more opposed to nuclear power a year after tsunami Los Angeles Times As Japanese authorities this week ponder whether to resume producing nuclear energy , a poll shows that opposition to nuclear power is strong and growing more than a year after the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear catastrophe that killed 20000 and ... Chinese nuclear power plant says it plans IPO, suggesting construction boom ... Washington Post (blog) China National Nuclear IPO Wins Environment Ministry Approval BusinessWeek China Nuclear Firm Plans Up to $27 Billion IPO Wall Street Journal all 356 news articles » Sustainability Fact Spain has legislation that requires 20 percent of its electricity production to be from renewable energy by 2010. Spain's National Energy Commission estimates that 2,945 megawatts of solar capacity were installed by year-end 2008, with 2,253 megawatts ins Section: Oil Industry Oil Declines on Speculation Debt Crisis Will Curb Demand - BusinessWeek Moneycontrol.com Oil Declines on Speculation Debt Crisis Will Curb Demand BusinessWeek By Lananh Nguyen on June 05, 2012 Oil dropped on speculation Europes debt woes would curb energy demand after manufacturing in the continent contracted as global policy makers discuss the regions crisis. West Texas Intermediate futures fell, ... The driver of oil prices Asia Times Online Oil prices tumble as speculative bubbl e burst FXstreet.com Brent crude falls further on bleak data, off lows CNBC.com all 1,424 news articles » Arctic military rivalry could herald a 21st-century cold war - The Guardian The Guardian Arctic military rivalry could herald a 21st-century cold war The Guardian A recent IMF report on peak oil warned that the price of oil was likely to double from todays price of $110 a barrel by the end of the decade. The US Geological Survey has estimated that about a quarter of the worlds oil and gas reserves could lie ... and more » For first time in years the world is producing more oil than it needs - Washington Post (blog) Mother Jones For first time in years, the world is producing more oil than it needs Washington Post (blog) See here for a fuller breakdown. And note that while the most important liquid fuel, crude oil, recently hit new highs, its also largely stagnated since 2005 so the chart is still consistent with various peak-oil worries. Oil Prices are Down, and Thats Very Bad News Mother Jones all 68 news articles » Sustainability Fact Chlorine production for PVC uses almost as much energy as the annual output of eight medium-sized nuclear power plants each year. Section: Political Sustainability Chamber to Congress: Steer away from fiscal cliff - The Hill (blog) Chamber to Congress : Steer away from fiscal cliff The Hill (blog) The Chamber believes Congress and the President should act now; the voters will act in November. The lobby called on Congress to immediately enact legislation that would extend all the Bush-era tax rates as well as a slew of expiring tax breaks, ... Business lobby decries US fiscal cliff Financial Times all 9 news articles » Europe unveils bank-bailout plan - CNNMoney USA TODAY Europe unveils bank- bailout plan CNNMoney By Chris Isidore @CNNMoney June 6, 2012: 8:12 AM ET The EU announced its plan for a bank union which would handle future banking bailouts . NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The European Union announced a plan Wednesday for a continent-wide banking union that ... EUs Barnier says bailout era must end: report Reuters EU seeks to shield taxpayers from bank failures The Associated Press all 339 news articles » Congress Should Pass The Startup Act 2.0 - TechCrunch TechCrunch Congress Should Pass The Startup Act 2.0 TechCrunch The House of Representatives is taking up the legislation this week. More than 40 percent of Fortune 500 companies in the US were founded by immigrants or their children, and these firms alone employ over 10 million individuals. and more » New spending bills target Dodd-Frank financial reforms - The Hill (blog) BankCreditNews New spending bills target Dodd-Frank financial reforms The Hill (blog) By Erik Wasson - 06/05/12 11:16 AM ET Republicans on the House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday unveiled two spending bills that target funding for President Obamas Wall Street reform law . The 2013 Financial Services bill contains a provision that ... Financial Services Legislative And Regulatory Update -- June 4, 2012 JD Supra (press release) Starving Dodd-Frank One Dollar At a Time Advanced Trading all 21 news articles » Sustainability Fact Arctic ice is rapidly disappearing, and the region may have its first completely ice-free summer by 2040 or earlier. Section: Slave Labor UN agency: 21 million people now victims of forced labor - Al-Arabiya Al-Arabiya UN agency: 21 million people now victims of forced labor Al-Arabiya ... that deals with international labor standards said in the report that three out of every 1000 people worldwide are trapped in some form of forced labor referred to by some as modern-day slavery , from sexual exploitation to human trafficking . 20.9 million victims of Forced Labour. Women and girls represent the greater ... Democratic Underground Phuket Gazette: Discouragi ng words in UN Forced labor report and US/EU ... Phuket Gazette 21 Million Trapped in Forced Labour AllAfrica.com Spyghana.com all 5 news articles » Sustainability Fact Of the 2.25 million tons of electronics (TVs, cell phones, computers, etc) retired in 2007, 82 percent were discarded, mostly to landfills. Section: Smart Grid O&R Utilities: focused on reliability efficiency Part II - Intelligent Utility O&R Utilities: focused on reliability, efficiency, Part II Intelligent Utility Today, Charlie Scirbona, manager of smart grid engineering at O&R Utilities, a subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc., discusses how O&R laid the groundwork for smarts on its distribution system. (O&R has two subsidiaries of its own, ... and more » Sustainability Fact The U.S. economy now has 10 percent fewer \"middle class jobs\" than it did just ten years ago. Section: Social Development The Ins and Outs of a Sustainable Loading Dock - Sustainable Plant Sustainable Plant The Ins and Outs of a Sustainable Loading Dock Sustainable Plant Facilities can reduce costs, enhance brand equity and strengthen relationships with customers across many industries by improving supply chain sustainability . A holistic awareness of the supply chain and its environmental, social and economic impacts ... F ighting poverty with micro-loans - Bermuda Sun Fighting poverty with micro-loans Bermuda Sun He added there was an increasing realisation that governments could not do everything needed to lift people out of poverty and help cut down on the social ills associated with a sense of hopelessness. Mr Burt said: The war on drugs, what to do with ... and more » Combating Poverty: Understanding New Challenges for Families - Brookings Institution Brookings Institution Combating Poverty : Understanding New Challenges for Families Brookings Institution My name is Ron Haskins and Im pleased and privileged to have the opportunity to testify before the Finance Committee about poverty . Few topics have enjoyed as much attention from federal policymakers over the past half century as poverty and what can ... Senate Finance Committee Reviews Federal Programs Combating Poverty C-SPAN all 2 news articles » Mexico: A country with poverty thats no longer poor - Globe and Mail Globe and Mail Mexico: A country with poverty thats no longer poor Globe and Mail Mexico still has poverty but it is no longer a poor country, they write. The number of credit cards in circulation nearly quadrupled between 2002 and 2009. And the historic malnutrition problem, according to the book, has been replaced by a society ... Sustainability Fact Delivering biomethane directly to users is more than two times as energy efficient as generating electricity from biogas. Section: Solar Albuquerque Airport Reaches 1 MW Milestone with Locally Manufactured SCHOTT ... - AltEnergyMag (press release) Albuquerque Airport Reaches 1 MW Milestone with Locally Manufactured SCHOTT ... AltEnergyMag (press release) June 4, 2012 (Albuquerque, NM) SCHOTT Solar high performance panels recently helped the Albuquerque International Sunport reach a significant milestone on its solar energy system, capacity of 1 MW after adding more than 1750 high perfo rmance SCHOTT ... Sunport installs final solar arrays on parking structure Bizjournals.com Affordable Solar Completes Sunport Phase III Solar Project PR Newswire (press release) all 8 news articles » How concentrated solar power will travel down the cost curve - REVE Energy Matters How concentrated solar power will travel down the cost curve REVE But as with wind energy and photovoltaic solar energy that went before it, its a classic chicken and egg situation. The biggest challenge for concentrating solar thermal power (CSP) technologies is getting down the cost curve. The door opens for a solar rival Climate Spectator all 23 news articles » Solar power manufacturer closes New Bedford plant - SouthCoastToday.com Printed Electronics World Solar power manufacturer closes New Bedford plant SouthCoastToday.com By Brian Boyd NEW BEDFORD Konarka Technologies Inc., a developer of thin-film solar panels , announced it has closed its business less than four years after opening a manufacturing operation in New Bedford. The Lowell-based company, which began more ... Solar Firm Konarka to Liquidate Wall Street Journal Thin-film Organic Solar PV maker Konarka Technologies Files for Chapter 7 Power Engineering Magazine Mitt Romney accused of hypocrisy after Lowell solar company goes bankrupt Boston.com WAPI - Materials Views (blog) - EnergyBoom all 55 news articles » Solar Shingles A Trendy Cost Effective Energy Efficient Option? - Greener Ideal Greener Ideal Solar Shingles A Trendy, Cost Effective, Energy Efficient Option? Greener Ideal by Guest Author June 5, 2012 Alternative Energy, Solar Energy 0 Comments Combining solar technology with standard roofing materials, solar shingles are one of the hottest building-integrated photovoltaic products (BIPVs) on todays market. and more » Sustainability Fact Natural gas consists of around 80 % methane, yielding a B.T.U. value of about 1000 per cubic foot. Section: Sustainable Fashion Fashion: Eco in your pocket - Daily News & Analysis Daily News & Analysis Fashion : Eco in your pocket Daily News & Analysis Adding to her kitty of environment friendly garments and fabrics, fashion designer and textile developer Deepika Govind has now launched her range of eco -friendly denims. Labelled Denim Green, shes got a series of off-the-shelf creations as well as ... Get some green denim today! Times of India all 2 news articles » FedEx Express Eco-Drive Campaign Reaches EMEA - INAUTONEWS INAUTONEWS FedEx Express Eco -Drive Campaign Reaches EMEA INAUTONEWS The Eco -drive programme has created excitement at FedEx Express; our team members are proud to be empowered with the knowledge and skill set to drive in a more environmentally sustainable fashion . We understand that every investmentboth large and ... and more » Sustainability Fact Airports and airlines recycle less than 20 percent of the 425,000 tons of passenger-related waste they produce each year. Section: Sustainable Materials China to Improve Ship Recycling Standards - Waste Management World China to Improve Ship Recycling Standards Waste Management World Its aim is to minimise, in the most effective, efficient and sustainable way, the environmental and occupational health risks of ship recycling . The convention will require that ship recycling facilities are authorised to deal with the material ... Sustainability Fact Delivering biomethane directly to users is more than two times as energy efficient as generating electricity from biogas. Section: Sustainable Packaging FoodDrinkEurope Launches Environmental Sustainability Vision for 2030 - Food Ingredients First (press release) FoodDrinkEurope Launches Environmental Sustainability Vision for 2030 Food Ingredients First (press release) Summary:The Vision is also underpinned by a set of steps needed for its accomplishment, and forms an integral part of the latest comprehensive FoodDrinkEurope Environmental Sustainability Report, the third in a series published by the organis ation, ... and more » 3 ways Walmart and its suppliers are reducing packaging - GreenBiz.com (blog) GreenBiz.com (blog) 3 ways Walmart and its suppliers are reducing packaging GreenBiz.com (blog) The new cereal-box design was one of many packaging innovations showcased at the Walmart Sams Club Sustainable Packaging Exposition in May. Other examples include wine bottles and shoe boxes that were redesigned by Walmart (NYSE: WMT). Sustainability Fact Poor people in the developing world can spend from 50-80% of their income on food. Section: Sustainable Real Estate LEED 2012 Postponed to 2013 Renamed LEED v4 - Architectural Record Floor Focus LEED 2012 Postponed to 2013, Renamed LEED v4 Architectural Record By Nadav Malin In a surprise move, the US Green Building Council (USGBC) announced this week that it is postponing plans to ballot the next version of LEED until as late as June 2013. With this announcement, USGBC promises to keep LEED 2009 available ... LEED Green Building Update Delayed From 2012, Now LEED V4 Treehugger USGBC Delays LEED Revision Until 2013 CEPro ( blog) all 16 news articles » Sustainability Fact Produced from a variety of renewable resources, such as plant oils, fats, recycled grease, and even algae, biodiesel is the most diverse fuel on the planet. 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The amount of municipal solid waste is growing ... World Bank: waste management challenge greater than cli mate change Business Green What a Waste : A Global Review of Solid Waste Management Thailand Business News all 4 news articles » Sustainability Fact In Europe, it is estimated that 1.2 trillion Euros ($1.55 trillion) would be needed to build a super grid that captures offshore wind, hydropower, and solar panel arrays. Section: Water Regional water study under way - Houston Chronicle Regional water study under way Houston Chronicle By Mark A. Quick Results of a regional water study may be available next spring to address increased demand, water quality concerns, subsidence issues and drought challenges in Brazoria County. The Texas Water Development Board on March 1 awarded a ... West Austin Residents Drilling Wells to Outsmart Waterin g Restrictions - Austinist West Austin Residents Drilling Wells to Outsmart Watering Restrictions Austinist The drought in 2011 is being reported as the worst on record, and an estimated $30.7 billion is planned for water supply and conservation efforts through 2060 to meet the demands for the projected doubling of the Texas population. Weld Farmers crops drying up despite water being readily available - Greeley Gazette Greeley Gazette Weld Farmers crops drying up, despite water being readily available Greeley Gazette Under long established Colorado water doctrine, water is distributed under the principle of first in use, first in right whereby prior users have senior rights to junior users. Following another drought period in the early 2000s, the Colorado Supreme ... 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At the same time there is also a vast level of high-wind resources in emerging wind markets. and more » Executing 3 GW of GEs 1.6-100 Wind Turbines - AltEnergyMag (press release) Executing 3 GW of GEs 1.6-100 Wind Turbines AltEnergyMag (press release) June 4, 2012GE (NYSE: GE) has received commitments to provide its 1.6-100 wind turbine for projects that will add 1.8 gigawatts of capacity to the worlds clean energy supply by end of 2012. Agreements for the 1.6-100, the highest capacity factor ... GE Bullish On Wind Power ; Will Expand Presence In Emerging Markets North American Windpower all 3 news articles » $600 million 270MW Ontario Wind Project - Todays Energy Solutions $600 million 270MW Ontario Wind Proj ect Todays Energy Solutions The Ontario Clean Technology Alliance is attending WINDPOWER 2012 in Atlanta, GA with news of completed plans for a $600 million, 270MW South Kent Wind joint venture between Pattern Energy Group LP and Samsung Renewable Energy Inc. 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