Section: Agriculture
Improving Energy Use Key Challenge for Worlds Food Systems - AllAfrica.com
2012-06-15 07:37:17
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Al-Arabiya Improving Energy Use Key Challenge for Worlds Food Systems AllAfrica.com Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (Rome) ... Agricultures heavy dependence on fossil fuels is undermining the sectors ability to feed the ... Food outlook good: FAO The Hindu World food stocks to rise: FAO Commodities Now UN global food forecasts good but Middle East, Sahel risk hunger Business Recorder (blog) all 25 news articles »
2012-06-15 07:37:31
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Kansas City Star Using new media, Chinese try out food activism Kansas City Star p> Wen called for greater public involvement in food safety and even said whistle .... Driven partly by the governments foot dragging on food safety , such ... and more »
FDA May Ban BPA from Infant Formula Containers - Food Safety News
2012-06-15 07:37:31
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Food Safety News FDA May Ban BPA from Infant Formula Containers Food Safety News Ever since 2008, when new research suggested that bisphenol A - used in packaging to make plastic harder or protect metal can linings - could be harmful to ... FDA considers banning BPA in baby formula containers Examiner.com FDA mulls bisphenol A ban for infant formula packaging FoodProductionDaily.com all 14 news articles »
Feeding the World - Voice of America
2012-06-15 07:37:17
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Responding to Climate Change Feeding the World Voice of America Twenty years ago we saw smallholder agriculture as being unproductive and unable to feed the world. We now have statistics that show that 80 percent of all ... RIO+20 and Sustainable Agriculture : How to Feed the World Without ... Huffington Post Africa: Biovision President, Hans Herren, Gets to the Roots of ... AllAfrica.com Rio+20 Business Focus: Yogic agriculture reaps benefits in India Responding to Climate Change Slow food - Bristol24-7 - UKZAMBIANS all 855 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
Because solar power is available only when the sun shines and varies with the seasons of the year, statements about how solar units can produce enough electricity to serve a large number of homes are misleading. Since a solar unit cannot supply power cont
Section: Aquaculture
Australia to create worlds largest marine parks - Yahoo! Philippines News
2012-06-15 07:38:25
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Yahoo! Philippines News Australia to create worlds largest marine parks Yahoo! Philippines News Philippines is known to have a very diverse marine ecosystem , as a matter of fact, one of the few best in the WORLD. Pero eto ano ginagawa natin..? Simula ...
Acidifying Ocean Threatens California Coast - Wired News
2012-06-15 07:38:25
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Acidifying Ocean Threatens California Coast Wired News A new computer model suggests that, over the next 40 years, rising ocean acidity could upend the entire marine ecosystem off the West Coast of the United ... and more »
Northern California marine protected area information available ... - Bay Area Indymedia
2012-06-15 07:38:25
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Bay Area Indymedia Northern California marine p rotected area information available ... Bay Area Indymedia ... Act of 1999, these marine reserves fail to comprehensively protect the ocean from ocean industrialization and other threats to the marine ecosystem . Second ... and more »
Analysis: Marine parks plan economically feasible - SBS
2012-06-15 07:38:25
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SBS Analysis: Marine parks plan economically feasible SBS The main objective of affording protection through reserves is to allow the marine ecosystem to function as naturally as possible, in all its diversity. To achieve ... Does Australias marine reserve plan justify the grand rhetoric? The Gu ardian Fishing industry shocked by marine parks plan ABC Online all 912 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
There are currently an estimated 218 million child labourers in the world.
Section: Architecture & Construction
A new global architecture for sustainability governance - Environmental Expert (press release)
2012-06-15 07:39:03
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A new global architecture for sustainability governance Environmental Expert (press release) Washington, D.C. -- Ahead of Rio+20, the Worldwatch Institute explores ways that governments can move toward a more efficient architecture for environmental . and more »
UO students hatch plans for Gateway ecodistrict - Sustainable Business Oregon
2012-06-15 07:39:03
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UO students hatch plans for Gateway ecodistrict Sustainable Business Oregon Nico Larco, associate professor of architecture at the University of Oregon, ... president of ABC Sustainable Solutions and chairwoman of the Gateway Eco ...
Daylight Harvesting Means Seminary Students See The Light - EarthTechling
2012-06-15 07:38:59
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Daylight Harvesting Means Seminary Students See The Light EarthTechling The architects at Lord, Aeck & Sargent in Atlanta, mindful of the schools goal to create an environmentally sensitive building, targeted LEED Gold for the project, ...
Eco Pak: A game-changing container home concept delivered - Mother Nature Network (blog)
2012-06-15 07:38:59
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Mother Nature Network (blog) Eco Pak: A game-changing container home concept, delivered Mother Nature Network (blog) based responsible architecture firm C oates Design Architects and builder of stunning, ... The force behind the Ellis Residence, the first LEED Platinum home in ...
Building green - Kawartha Media Group
2012-06-15 07:38:47
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Architecture and Design Building green Kawartha Media Group A group of sustainable building students bearing power tools, hard hats and a green vision are now a few months into the construction of an East City home ... Green Building Council launches sustainable cities and ... Architecture and Design all 2 news articles »
Firms green energy boost - Halifax E vening Courier
2012-06-15 07:38:47
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Halifax Evening Courier Firms green energy boost Halifax Evening Courier Ploughcroft has opened the first Green Deal-ready training centre in partnership with ... He added: There are fantastic opportunities for construction industry ...
Siemens launches new green turbines - Malaysia Star
2012-06-15 07:38:47
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Siemens launches new green turbines Malaysia Star The construction of these power plants is to meet the growing electricity demands of ... available today, it is possible for coal-powered plant to be green as well. and more »
UALR Building Wins LEED Gold Award - KARK
2012-06-15 07:38:47
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EcoSeed UALR Building Wins LEED Gold Award KARK The energy efficient features and green construction practices add less than 1 percent to the cost of construction, Millay said. Payback of that additional cost ... LEED for Homes Certifies 20000 New Houses... But What About ... Green-Buildings.com US now has more LEED-certified green homes EcoSeed G reen Homes Continue to Grow Across the US RealEstateRama (press release) PR Web (press release) - W*USA 9 all 21 news articles »
Walkable Green Neighborhoods Key to Safer Future Cities - Txchnologist (blog)
2012-06-15 07:38:40
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Walkable , Green Neighborhoods Key to Safer Future Cities Txchnologist (blog) We need to make our urban spaces walkable again, says Dr. Jack Nasar, ... Its like building a gated community without building a gated community , he says.
Evergreen homes: City Cabins - Mother Nature Network (blog)
2012-06-15 07:38:40
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Mother Nature Network (blog) Evergreen homes: City Cabins Mother Nature Network (blog) ... rustic charm and a highly walkable Seattle location, City Cabins from Martha ... a transient-oriented micro- community within southeast Seattles Rainer Vista ...
Staples: The city must fight harder to preserve neighbourhood grocers - Edmonton Journal
2012-06-15 07:38:40
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Staples: The city must fight harder to preserve neighbourhood grocers Edmonton Journal The city has not mounted a court challenge, but it should, and Ill leave the last word on this to Iveson: Building strong communities that are walkable , that are ... and more »
Green builders take on Boulder playhouse competition - Daily Camera
2012-06-15 07:38:47
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Green builders take on Boulder playhouse competition Daily Camera Architect Y. Rosemary Fivian works on her groups playhouse, constructed of salvaged materials, for a green playhouse competition at the Childrens Peace ...
Africa: Rio+20 - Global Community Strives for Sustainable ... - AllAfrica.com
2012-06-15 07:39:23
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Responding to Climate Change Africa: Rio+20 - Global Community Strives for Sustainable ... AllAfrica.com The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development underway in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil provides an opportunity for the global community to renew its ... United Nations Rio+20 conference Washington Post Rio+20 Business Focus: Rio Pathfinders lead way in sustainable ... Responding to Climate Change Rio+20: A voice from Washington DC, US The Guardian Spyghana.com - Bahai World News Service all 855 news articles »
sustainable use of forests - Coastweek
2012-06-15 07:39:23
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sustainable use of forests Coastweek NAIROBI (Xinhua)-- Local communities of Kenya are beginning to embrace sustainable forest management practices through the use of Community Forest ... and more »
Airbnb builds community not a brand - Sustainable Industries
2012-06-15 07:39:23
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Airbnb builds community , not a brand Sustainable Industries At Sustainable Brands 2012, Christopher Lukesic talked about Airbnbs love for the individual, community and face-to-face relationships. For a company that ... and more »
Seizing the Opportunity for a Sustainable Future - AllAfrica.com
2012-06-15 07:39:30
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The Guardian Seizing the Opportunity for a Sustainable Future AllAfrica.com Siemens is likewise betting its future growth on rapid expansion of markets for sustainable products, energy efficiency, and greener buildings . The rapid growth ... Rio+20 Preview: KPMG Roadmap for Business, GRI Reporting in .. . Environmental Leader Rio presents our chance to create a new energy future Brisbane Times KPMG Releases Essential Business Guide To Rio+20 MarketWatch (press release) Bloomberg BNA - eco-business.com all 800 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
Compressed biogas (CBG) is the most climate friendly of more than 70 different fuels and is considered to be Carbon neutral.
Section: Biodiversity
SCIENCE MATTERS: Endangered species face one-two ... - Nanaimo News Bulletin
2012-06-15 07:39:46
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SCIENCE MATTERS: Endangered species face one-two ... Nanaimo News Bulletin Although biodiversity loss receives less attention than issues such as climate ... Scientists say Ontario is particularly vulnerable to biodiversity decline and has a ... Dont endanger the Endangered Species Act Waterloo Record 5 »
Research is the way ahead for biodiversity - Moneycontrol .com
2012-06-15 07:39:41
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Moneycontrol.com Research is the way ahead for biodiversity Moneycontrol.com There is a high level of uncertainty faced by researchers in this field, meaning that no-one can actually be sure of the exact scale of species loss . According to ...
Still Capable of Adapting: Genetic Diversity of Living Fossil ... - Science Daily (press release)
2012-06-15 07:39:46
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Latinos Post Still Capable of Adapting: Genetic Diversity of Living Fossil ... Science Daily (press release) This is described by PD Dr. Kathrin Lampert from the RUBs Department of Animal Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity along with colleagues from Wrzburg, ... Living Fossil Coelacanths Still Capable of Adapting Latinos Post 5 »
Biocapacity deficit depletes natural capital - Malaya
2012-06-15 07:39:41
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Biocapacity deficit depletes natural capital Malaya Biodiversity is in decline in the ecosystems of Asia and the Pacific; the r ate of species loss is about twice the global average. The region, in fact, has a ...
This Is Your Ocean on Acid and Its Not Pretty - Climate Central (blog)
2012-06-15 07:39:34
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This Is Your Ocean on Acid, and Its Not Pretty Climate Central (blog) A study published in Science in March 2012 found that ocean acidity may be increasing faster today than it has during four major extinctions in the last 300 ...
U.S. wildfires fuel urgency for forest restoration - LubbockOnline.com
2012-06-15 07:39:38
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U.S. wildfires fuel urgency for forest restoration LubbockOnline.com ... the timber industry over environmental concerns has left many forests a tangled, ... U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell is renewing his call to restore forests ...
Sustainability Fact
Nearly two-thirds of Latin America\'s drylands are moderately to severely desertified.
Section: Biofuels
EdeniQ NREL Aemetis Kent Bioenergy among winners of ... - Biofuels Digest
2012-06-15 07:40:02
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Ethanol Producer Magazine EdeniQ, NREL, Aemetis, Kent Bioenergy among winners of ... Biofuels Digest North Star Biofuels, LLC, will receive $500000 to develop a commercial-scale biodiesel blending facility at a biodiesel production facility in Watsonville, in Santa ... California Grant Funds Targeted Primarily At CNG Stations, Biofuel ... NGT News all 4 news articles »
Biofuel Boost - Albuquerque Journal (subscription)
2012-06-15 07:40:06
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Biofuel Boost Albuquerque Journal (subscription) An Albuquerque startup has developed a chemical process it says can convert algae , wood and other plants into biodiesel and gasoline for $2 per gallon. Incitor secures $1.5 million to finance biofuel production demonstration Renewable Energy Focus Biofuels Tech Firm Incitor Raises $1.5 Million in First Round Smart Energy News all 3 news articles »
No Going Back On Ethanol Project - AllAfrica.com
2012-06-15 07:39:56
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No Going Back On Ethanol Project AllAfrica.com No amount of challenges will be allowed to derail the Chisumbanje Green Fuel ethanol project as its establishment will immensely benefit the country, President ...
California Grant Funds Targeted Primarily At CNG Stations Biofuel ... - NGT News
2012-06-15 07:39:51
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Ethanol Producer Magazine California Grant Funds Targeted Primarily At CNG Stations, Biofuel ... NGT News The California Energy Commission (CEC) is investing more than $23.11 million in a number of projects aimed squarely at bolstering the states complement of ... EdeniQ, NREL, Aemetis, Kent Bioenergy among winners of ... Biofuels Digest all 4 news articles »
Biofuel key: Seeing the forest for the trees - Catskill Daily Mail
2012-06-15 07:39:51
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Catskill Daily Mail Biofuel key: Seeing the forest for the trees Catskill Daily Mail Cornell University in Ithaca is a college currently involved in biofuels research and have identified cellulosic ethanol as a viable, sustainable, renewable fuel ...
Sustainability Fact
The highest proportion of child laborers is in sub-Saharan Africa, where 26 percent of children (49 million) are involved in work.
Section: Biogas
EPA launches waste to biogas mapping tool - Western Farm Press
2012-06-15 07:40:10
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EPA launches waste to biogas mapping tool Western Farm Press This innovative mapping tool, the first of its kind in the nation, helps restaurants, hotels and other food waste generators to connect with large energy producers, ... EPA Launches Waste -to-Biogas Mapping Tool National Hog Farmer all 2 news articles »
Consuming waste - New Straits Times
2012-06-15 07:40:10
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New Straits Times Consuming waste New Straits Times However, the percentage of food waste increases to 70 when it arrives at the landfill. ... Success stories of the use of incinerators to convert waste to energy in ...
Turning Carbon Dioxide Into a Green Fuel - CleanTechnica
2012-06-15 07:40:30
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Turning Carbon Dioxide Into a Green Fuel CleanTechnica Ther e is enough energy out there, but it needs to be stored, says Frei. ... of course be possible to use this methode in combination of biogas power plants. and more »
Sustainability Fact
If we recycled all of the cell phones retired each year, we would save enough energy to power 18,500 homes for a year.
Section: Biomass
Want to solve climate change? Let forests be forests. - Natural Resources Defense Council (blog)
2012-06-15 07:40:45
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Natural Resources Defense Council (blog) Want to solve climate change? Let forests be forests. Natural Resources Defense Council (blog) The study comes at a time when biomass energy is in the news a lot. Power companies are facing increasing pressure to find alternatives to burning fossil fuels ...
Access to Feedstocks Remains a Key Barrier to the Growth of ... - MarketWatch (press release)
2012-06-15 07:40:45
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Access to Feedstocks Remains a Key Barrier to the Growth of ... MarketWatch (press release) When combusted in place of traditional fossil fuels or co-fired with coal, for example, biomass can, in most cases, mitigate GHG emissions while delivering a ... and more »
Oyster reef biomass studied for the first time - FIS
2012-06-15 07:40:45
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FIS Oyster reef biomass studied for the first time FIS Oyster reef biomass studied for the first time ... for the first time, of the actual biomass (the living weight) of oyster reefs in dozens of estuaries throughout the US. and more »
Sustainability Fact
The adoption of gaseous fuels such as biogas is a natural step towards a sustainable hydrogen based society.
Section: Carbon Accounting
Possible Solution for Deforestation in Indonesia Nears - Jakarta Globe
2012-06-15 07:40:56
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Jakarta Globe Possible Solution for Deforestation in Indonesia Nears Jakarta Globe The scheme is based on the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation scheme, better known as REDD, introduced by the Kyoto Protocol .
Global Approach Urged On Taxing Aviation Emissions - Tax-news.com
2012-06-15 07:40:56
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Global Approach Urged On Taxing Aviation Emissions Tax-news.com ... aviation activities from or to European soil on January 1, 2012, to provide a solution to taxing aviation emissions, which were excluded from the Kyoto Protocol . and more »
Carbon emissions: U.S. fares better when considering climate - R & D Magazine
2012-06-15 07:41:08
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Carbon emissions: U.S. fares better when considering climate R & D Magazine The U.S. has long been among the worlds worst emitters of carbon dioxide, but when accounting for climate in addition to GDP, it is nowhere near the bottom of ... and more »
Study Shows Stock Prices Rise After Companies Disclose Carbon ... - Triple Pundit
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Triple Pundit Study Shows Stock Prices Rise After Companies Disclose Carbon ... Triple Pundit ... greenhouse gas emissions and carbon reduction strategies see stock values rise. ... the long-term, both in terms of stock market and accounting performance. ...
Grand Rapids (MI) and Beaverton (OR) Win First Place Honors For ... - Sacramento Bee
2012-06-15 07:41:08
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Grand Rapids (MI) and Beaverton (OR) Win First Place Honors For ... Sacramento Bee ... tracked, and reported providing for transparency and accounting of all green ... Solar Beaverton is part of the citys efforts to support low- carbon lifestyles, ... and more »
California to shun power from coal-fired plant - Sacramento Bee
2012-06-15 07:41:08
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California to shun power from coal-fired plant Sacramento Bee Reid Gardner accounts for a fourth of these emissions and 10 percent to 15 percent of Water ... Natural gas emits about 45 percent less carbon dioxide than coal. and more »
Wyoming researchers to get first crack at supercomputer - Casper Star-Tribune Online
2012-06-15 07:40:51
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Wyoming researchers to get first crack at supercomputer Casper Star-Tribune Online ... of Wyoming researchers will immediately put the machine to work on tackling problems from developing carbon sequestration technologies to examining how ... and more »
Initiating geoengineering to allay global warming - GroundReport
2012-06-15 07:40:51
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Initiating geoengineering to allay global warming GroundReport There will be pockets of links, as with CDR & carbon sequestration , but as their objectives differ, so should it remain to avoid, a decision of this on that. Hopes for ... and more »
Climate change and deforestation in the Heart of Borneo could be a ... - eco-business.com
2012-06-15 07:40:51
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Climate change and deforestation in the Heart of Borneo could be a ... eco-business.com ... their extremely rich and unique biodiversity, carbon sequestration potential and a variety of other life-giving services linked to food, water and energy security.
Markets Greenhouse Gases and the Kyoto Protocol - JURIST2012-06-15 07:40:56
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JURIST Markets, Greenhouse Gases and the Kyoto Protocol JURIST The Kyoto Protocol attempted to bring the world together in reducing greenhouse gases. It contains several innovative flexibility instruments, including emissions ...
Sustainability Fact
Green building operating costs decrease 13.6% for new construction and 8.5% for existing building projects.
Section: Child Labor
Nearly a Million Children Work in Guatemala - Inside Costa Rica
2012-06-15 07:41:13
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Nearly a Million Children Work in Guatemala Inside Costa Rica It is evident how the existing laws to protect children are violated in this country, warned the Vice Minister of Labor and Social Prevention, Carlos Ulban, quoted ... Bolivia: Child Labor and the Governments Challenges Prensa Latina all 3 news articles »
Join Efforts to End Child Labour - AllAfrica.com
2012-06-15 07:41:13
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The Hindu Join Efforts to End Child Labour AllAfrica.com The international community last Tuesday, June 12, marked the 10th International Day Against Child Labour with many and varied activities, all geared towards ... 215 m forced into child labour ILO Jamaica Observer Who is a child ? The Hindu Child Labor Must Stop! -Warns Labor Ministry Liberian Daily Observer Jakarta Post - GlobalPost (blog) all 26 news articles »
World Day Against Child Labor highlights Indias child labor problem - UPI.com
2012-06-15 07:41:13
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UPI.com World Day Against Child Labor highlights Indias child labor problem UPI.com Yesterday marked the United Nations World Day Against Child Labor . In light of this event, childrens rights activists are pressing the Indian government to ... Child Labor in India is Still a Major Problem WebProNews all 2 news articles »
Rwandan Tea Still On US Black List Over Child Labor - AllAfrica.com
2012-06-15 07:41:13
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Rwandan Tea Still On US Black List Over Child Labor AllAfrica.com In the context of the World Day against Child Labor on June 12, a survey that was published in 2010 in Rwanda indicates that 79, 3% of kids involved in child ...
Sustainability Fact
As of February 2009, food crises persisted in 32 countries around the world.
Section: Cleaner Coal
ThermoEnergy and ITEA SpA Announce Plan to Accelerate ... - MarketWatch (press release)
2012-06-15 07:41:19
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Mass High Tech ThermoEnergy and ITEA SpA Announce Plan to Accelerate ... MarketWatch (press release) The clean coal technology will be developed and marketed by Unity Power ... Typical existing coal plants burn coal in air at normal atmospheric pressure. ThermoEnergy, ITEA to share clean coal tech patents Mass High Tech Wire News provided by Power Engineering Magazine ThermoEnergy and ITEA S.p.A. Announce Plan to Accelerate ... Sacramento Bee all 14 news articles »
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: Climate Change
Climate: Arctic sea passage along Russian coast thaws early - Summit County Citizens Voice
2012-06-15 07:41:45
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Climate : Arctic sea passage along Russian coast thaws early Summit County Citizens Voice Himalayan glaciers not melting as fast as thought .... Filed under: climate and weather, Environment, global warming Tagged: | Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar ...
Uncovering an ocean - The Economist The Economist Uncovering an ocean The Economist The glacier at its head is rapidly retreating. ... That is consistent with the trend predicted by climate -change models over the past three decades, an indication that their ... Half this melting is thought to be due to the warming atmosphere. Climate change Cold comfort - The Economist The Economist Climate change Cold comfort The Economist Its floating ice cap is shrinking and thinning and its glaciers are retreating. ... Why should the melting Arctic, a product of man-made global warming , be any ... and more » Science Mitigates Climate Uncertainties in Mexico City - Inter Press Service Science Mitigates Climate Uncertainties in Mexico City Inter Press Service Cities have emerged as the first ones in responding to climate change . At the same time, they are in the frontline of impacts, as they are located on the coast and ... Singapore outlines st rategy to battle climate change - eco-business.com Straits Times Singapore outlines strategy to battle climate change eco-business.com Singapore has released a national climate change strategy document which outlines the countrys plans to address climate change through a whole-of-nation ... Everyone has a part to play in climate change fight: DPM Teo TODAYonline all 8 news articles » Water Security and Climate Change in Africa - AllAfrica.com Water Security and Climate Change in Africa AllAfrica.com The problem of climate change is very real and will probably not go away during this century or this millennium. In approaching the problem of climate change ... How Climate Change Got Removed From the Agenda of the Rio+20 ... - In These Times Sydney Morning Herald How Climate Change Got Removed From the Agenda of the Rio+20 ... In These Times The Durban Climate Conference last winter ended i n almost unqualified failure. The original framework of U.N. climate negotiations was all but abandoned in ... Forecast gloomy for yet another climate talkfest Sydney Morning Herald Grassroots climate change solution ABC Online Mourning in Rio: Twenty years of climate change failure (3) Record-Searchlight (blog) AllAfrica.com - AOL Energy - Climate Central (blog) all 855 news articles » Africa: Can Rio+20 Create a Climate of Change for Poor ... - AllAfrica.com Africa: Can Rio+20 Create a Climate of Change for Poor ... AllAfrica.com Climate change is often described in numbers - degrees of temperature rise, ... If we just had the land beneath our feet, then we could adapt to climate change . ... Can Rio+20 create a climate of change for poor communities? Reuters AlertNet (blog) all 2 news articles » Researchers study woolly mammoth for clues on climate change - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel RedOrbit Researchers study woolly mammoth for clues on climate change Milwaukee Journal Sentinel To find out how climate change will affect many species, including humans, new research is suggesting we look into the prehistoric past. The extinct woolly ... Climate Change Li nked To Woolly Mammoth Decline RedOrbit Woolly Mammoths Killed Off By Climate Change , Habitat Shifts ... Huffington Post Climate change caused mammoth extinction Himalayan Times Daily Mail - UC Los Angeles - CBS News all 71 news articles » Fashioning Rio+20 - changing the world through fashion? - Sacramento Bee Fashioning Rio+20 - changing the world through fashion? Sacramento Bee According to Danish Minister of Climate, Energy and Building Martin Lidegaard, ... to articulate the options consumers have to act proactively on climate change : ... and more » Sustainability Fact Removing trees deprives the forest of portions of its canopy, which blocks the rays of the sun during the day and holds in heat at night. Section: Cogeneration Cogeneration chief: Energy efficiency bill is a missed opportunity - Cogeneration & On-Site Power Production Magazine Environmental Finance Cogeneration chief: Energy efficiency bill is a missed opportunity Cogeneration & On-Site Power Production Magazine The breadth of the Directive which includes both the old ESD( Energy Services Directive) and CHP (Combined Heat and Power) Directive is a challenge and has ... EU agrees landmark energy efficiency law Environmental Finance Agreement reached on EU energy efficiency law ENDS Europe (subscription) all 93 news articles » Malloy sees $534 million in energy savings a year - Ct Post Malloy sees $534 million in energy savings a year Ct Post Sikorsky invested $22.2 million of company money with $4.8 million in state funds to build a high-efficiency, combined heat and power cogeneration power plant ... and more » Sustainability Fact The U.S. trade deficit with China in 2010 was 27 times larger than it was back in 1990. Section: Desert/Deforestation Iraq green belt front line in anti-desertification fight - PakTribune.com Iraq green belt front line in anti- desertification fight PakTribune.com TREES as far as the eye can see are the weapons one Iraqi province is using in the fight against desertification in a country where decades of conflict have ... and more » Upper East Region takes up fight against desertification - Vibe Ghana
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Upper East Region takes up fight against desertification Vibe Ghana Thirteen groups and beneficiary communities of the Ghana Environmental Management Project (GEMP) in the Upper East Region are planting trees, rearing ... and more »
Amazon basin sees shift from burning forest to savanna fires - environmentalresearchweb
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Amazon basin sees shift from burning forest to savanna fires environmentalresearchweb We attribute this shift in part to enhanced forest law enforcement and lower deforestation rates that reduced forest fires in the latter 2000s, John Ten Hoeve of ...
US wildfires fuel urgency for forest restoration - San Francisco Chronicle
2012-06-15 07:42:30
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US wildfires fuel urgency for forest restoration San Francisco Chronicle ... timber industry over environmental concerns has left many forests a tangled, ... Another concern is the 8.6 million acres of standing trees killed by beetle infestations. ... Smuggled guns , shanks, celebs, and, yes, brides in this look at the Marin ...
Sustainability Fact
1 acre of corn yields 445.5 gallons of ethanol (2009 US national average) - Merle Anderson, Chairman Emeritus of ACE.
Section: Economic Sustainability
Chinas Stocks Drop Most in Week as Brokerages Cut Growth Target - BusinessWeek
2012-06-15 07:42:38
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Chinas Stocks Drop Most in Week as Brokerages Cut Growth Target BusinessWeek Chinas stocks fell the most in more than a week as Credit Suisse Group AG and Deutsche Bank AG lowered their Chinese economic growth forecasts and a ... and more »
China Growth to Stay Weak for Several Years: Credit Suisse - CNBC.com
2012-06-15 07:42:38
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CNBC.com China Growth to Stay Weak for Several Years: Credit Suisse CNBC.com Economic growth in China is widely expected to pick up momentum after bottoming in the second quarter of this year, but Credit Suisse warns that the worlds ... Youku Leads Slide as Credit Suisse Cuts Outlook: China Overnight BusinessWeek Credit Suisse cuts Chinas GDP outlook EastDay.com all 21 news articles »
Next few weeks crucial for global economy - The Seattle Times
2012-06-15 07:42:38
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The Seattle Times Next few weeks crucial for global economy The Seattle Times Europes problems have global ramifications, slowing the U.S. economic recovery and hurting growth in China. That in turn has caused China to cut imports of ... Asian Stocks Decline on Spain Downgrade, China Growth Concern San Francisco Chronicle Euro crisis clouds loom over G20 summit China Daily all 1,974 news articles »
The Global Economic Slowdown - Huffington Post
2012-06-15 07:42:38
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The Global Economic Slo wdown Huffington Post Brazil showed virtually zero growth in the first quarter of 2012, and economic growth in India dropped from 8 percent to 5 percent. The United Kingdom has also ...
World Bank Urges Developing Countries to Strengthen Domestic ... - AllAfrica.com
2012-06-15 07:42:38
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The Southern Times World Bank Urges Developing Countries to Strengthen Domestic ... AllAfrica.com Developing countries should prepare for a long period of volatility in the global economy by re-emphasizing medium-term development strategies, while ... Sub-Saharan Africa economic growth remains robust World Bank Creamer Medias Engineering News The Growth Paradox The Sou thern Times No end of gloom seen for fragile global economy reports Independent Online UkrAgroConsult - The Sofia Globe - Coastweek all 152 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: Electric Power Infrastructure
Disaster awaits US power grid as cybersecurity lags - CNET
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Disaster awaits US power grid as cybersecurity lags CNET Security technology used by U.S. electric utilities is flawed and could increase the ... The U.S. electrical grid has already become a target of cyberattacks, with ... and more »
Cyberrisks to US electric grid a matter of timing - CNET
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Cyberrisks to US electric grid a matter of timing CNET Security technology used by U.S. electric utilities is flawed and could increase the ... The U.S. electrical grid has already become a target of cyberattacks, with ...
Soitec Completes Construction and Grid Connection of Largest ... - Power Engineering Magazine
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< font face=\'Times New Roman, Times, Serif\' size=\'2\' color=\'black\'>pv magazine Soitec Completes Construction and Grid Connection of Largest ... Power Engineering Magazine The new utility -scale power plant will generate enough electricity to supply ... central inverters of 500 kW each to ensure reliable power distribution to the grid . Soitec completes construction and grid connection of Italys largest ... Semiconductor Today Soitec completes Italys largest CPV power plant pv magazine all 33 news articles »
SDG&E Expects To Meet Summer Power Supply Demand - PR Newswire (press release)
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SDG&E Expects To Meet Summer Power Supply Demand PR Newswire (press release) Sunrise Powerlink, Conservation, Demand-Response Programs will be Key in Helping Local Electric Grid When Needed. SDG&E is a regulated public utility that ...
California scrambling to stave off summer blackouts - Reuters
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California scrambling to stave off summer blackouts Reuters ... another power plant or transmission line could trigger rolling blackouts, warned a report in May by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation ( NERC ), ... and more »
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The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports that 11 of the past 12 years are among the dozen warmest since 1850.
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The Next Big Thing in Energy - DailyFinance
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openPR The Next Big Thing in Energy DailyFinance One technology getting some publicity recently is pumped-heat electricity storage , a technology Isentropic Energy uses. The company received a $22 million ... Hot news in cleantech: Japans future house; energy storage rocks RenewEconomy UK Business Secretary Vince Cable endorses SMi conference key ... openPR (press release) all 2 news articles »
Sustainability Fact If the US devotes all of its corn and soybean to biofuel production it would meet 12% of US gasoline demand and 6% of US diesel demand Section: Extreme Weather Indiana drought worsening after scant rainfall - Bloomberg Businessweek Hoosier Ag Today Indiana drought worsening after scant rainfall Bloomberg Businessweek INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indianas drought is intensifying after weeks of scant rainfall that have left cropland parched, raised the risk of wildfires and sent ... Indiana Drought a Serious Drag on Crops Hoosier Ag Today June 14 Drought Update WIFR Indiana Drought Worsens; Rain Not Expected Soon WRTV Indianapolis Examiner.com all 43 news arti cles » U.S. Drought Monitor Report for the Week Ending June 12 (Text) - Bloomberg U.S. Drought Monitor Report for the Week Ending June 12 (Text) Bloomberg Following is the text of the weekly U.S. Drought Monitor as released by the National Drought Mitigation Center in Lincoln, Nebraska: and more » Whooping cranes survive Texas devastating drought - San Antonio Express abc13.com Whooping cranes survive Texas devastating drought San Antonio Express HOUSTON The endangered whooping cranes that winter on the Texas Gulf Coast survived a historic drought , and their numbers appear stable. Biologists ... Whooping cranes survive devastating Texas drought Bryan College Station Eagle all 30 news articles » Rio+20 Business Focus: Combating drought in south-west China - Responding to Climate Change Responding to Climate Change Rio+20 Business Focus: Combating drought in south-west China Responding to Climate Change Shanshui Conservation Centers Meng Si explains how one small community in south-west China is fighting drought with some simple and inexspensive ... Sustainability Fact Desertification is occurring in 70 per cent of all drylands, or one-quarter of the total land area of the Earth. Section: Food Security National Event Looks at Future Food Security - Hoosier Ag Today Hoosier Ag Today National Event Looks at Future Food Security Hoosier Ag Today Thursday the U.S. dairy industry became part of a national conference on roles and responsibilities in addressing food insecurity. Co-hosted by The Washington ... Sustainability Fact Recycling one million laptops saves enough energy to power 3,657 American homes in a year. Section: Fuel Cell Sugar-Powered Fuel Cell That Recharges In Your Body May One ... - Medical Daily Sugar-Powered Fuel Cell That Recharges In Your Body May One ... Medical Daily Scientists have created a new glucose-powered implantable fuel cell that may be used to power highly efficient brain implants of the future, giving paralyzed ... Sugar fuel cell can lead to self-powered brain implants - Times of India Sugar fuel cell can lead to self-powered brain implants Times of India MIT engineers led by an Indian origin researcher have developed a fuel cell that runs on the same sugar that powers human cells: glucose. Sustainability Fact Each year, the planet loses 24 billion tons of topsoil. Over the last two decades, enough has been lost to cover the entire cropland of the United States. Section: Geothermal Geothermal could account for a significant amount of UK energy if ... - Power Engineering Magazine Geothermal could account for a significant amount of UK energy if ... Power Engineering Magazine Deep geothermal resources in the UK have the potential to provide around 83TWh ... The new report, Geothermal potential in Great Britain and Northern Ireland ... and more » Mergers & Acquisitions in Renewable Energy in North America - Sacramento Bee Mergers & Acquisitions in Renewable Energy in North America Sacramento Bee Geothermal Energy Market: Comparison of Various Geothermal Technologies, ... Geothermal Energy Market: Calpine Corporation Transaction Summary, North ... and more » Hot news in cleantech: Japans future house; energy storage rocks - RenewEconomy Hot news in cleantech: Japans future house; energy storage rocks RenewEconomy ... Geodynamics, geoengineering, geothermal, geothermal energy , Germany, global warming, grants, Grattan Institute, green business, green investment, hydro ... Sustainability Fact Violence against women and girls is the most pervasive violation of human rights in the world today. Section: Green Industry Italian Sustainable technologies detailing at ITMA - Fibre2fashion.com Fibre2fashion.com Italian Sustainable technologies detailing at ITMA Fibre2fashion.com In fact, sustainability and energy efficiency are issues that, even in the textile industries of Asian countries such as China and India, will represent a ... and more » Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference - CNBC.com Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference CNBC.com ACS GCI operates industrial roundtables; conducts conferences, seminars and training; maintains an international network of 26 green chemistry chapters; and ... Leaders from Business, Government, and Academia Discuss How ... PharmiWeb.com (press release) all 14 news articles » China Denmark to boost green tech trade - Reuters China, Denmark to boost green tech trade Reuters It will establish a working group with participants from government and industry to promote trade and reduce market barriers in the green technology area, the ... and more » DoT asks telcos for action plan on green telecom - Daily News & Analysis TelecomTiger DoT asks telcos for action plan on green telecom Daily News & Analysis The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) softened its stance on green telecom a ... The industry also believes the formula used for measuring reduction in ... DoT seeks operators views on implementa tion of green technologies TelecomTiger all 6 news articles » Sustainability Fact Cow dung gas is 55-65% methane, 30-35% carbon dioxide, with some hydrogen, nitrogen and other traces. Its heating value is around 600 B.T.U. per cubic foot. Section: Green Investing Impact Investing + Policy = Collaboration Needed - Huffington Post Impact Investing + Policy = Collaboration Needed Huffington Post Whether we like it or not, government is an increasingly central player in social and environmental markets. After all, there is a clear public interest in the positive ... Older investors havent embraced impact investing MarketWatch all 3 news articles » Sustainability Fact 884 million people in the world lack access to safe water supplies; approximately one in eight people. Section: Green IT Michigan Unveils First HP EcoPOD Modular Unit - Data Center Knowledge Data Center Knowledge Michigan Unveils First HP EcoPOD Modular Unit Data Center Knowledge HP announced its new EcoPOD modular data center last June. ... important milestone for the universitys leadership in research, technology and sustainability . ... Sustainability Fact If we recycled all of the cell phones retired each year, we would save enough energy to power 18,500 homes for a year. Section: High Speed Rail China rail reform back on track after scandal - MarketWatch China rail reform back on track after scandal MarketWatch The progress for Lius prosecutors parallels efforts to speed up financial and .... keen before the 2007 launch of the Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Rail Co. and more » Sustainability Fact The average American uses about the equivalent of one 100-foot-tall Douglas fir tree in paper and wood products each year. Section: Hybrid Vehicles Galesburg PTAC reviews hybrid buses - Galesburg Register-Mail Galesburg PTAC reviews hybrid buses Galesburg Register-Mail The bus was capable of running as a hybrid vehicle, a stop-start vehicle where the engine kicks in at speeds over 10 mph, and as a fully electric vehicle. Has Springtime Come For The Electric Car? - Motley Fool UK GreenPacks Has Springtime Come For The Electric Car? Motley Fool UK Electric vehicles may still be in a nascent phase, but their hybrid cousins have made the transition to the mainstream. Toyota (NYSE: TM.US), the maker of the ... Tesla Motors; Automaker or Graphic Novel? Alternative Energy Stocks all 11 news articles » Hybrid trash truck hits College Station streets - Bryan College Station Eagle Hybrid trash truck hits College Station streets Bryan College Station Eagle That hardly seems like a model of efficiency, but is actually about a 40 percent improvement from the non- hybrid cars in the four-vehicle fleet. We expect that ... Sustainability Fact Technologies to purify biogas to natural gas standards (97% methane) are now commonly available, which allow for upgraded biogas to be directly fed into natural gas grids for distribution and used as a fuel for vehicles, heating or electricity generation. Section: Hydroelectric Hydropower Continues Steady Growth - Sustainablog (blog) Hydropower Continues Steady Growth Sustainablog (blog) World hydroelectric power generation has risen steadily by an average 3 percent annually over the past four decades. In 2011, at 3500 billion kilowatt-hours, ... and more » Rio+20 summit: Amazonian Indians plead to stop Xingu dam - Economic Times AFP Rio+20 summit: Amazonian Indians plead to stop Xingu dam Economic Times Aerial view of the Xingu River near the first stage of the Belo Monte Hydroelectric Plant dam construction near Altamira, Para state, Brazil on May 30, 2012. PhotoEssay: Ruin and resistance on the Xingu River San Francisco Chronicle (blog) all 5 news articles » Innergex acquires two operating hydro facilities in British Columbia - Power Engineering Magazine Innergex acquires two operating hydro facilities in British Columbia Power Engineering Magazine (TSX: CPX) all of the units of the entity owning the Brown Lake and Miller Creek hydroelectric facilities located in British Columbia, Canada. The purchase price ... Innergex plans to buy hydro assets in BC from Capital Power for $69M Winnipeg Free Press Innergex plans to buy hydro assets in BC for $69 million Montreal Gazette Innergex buys hydro assets in BC, Canada International Water Power and Dam Construction all 15 news articles » Sustainability Fact LEED is referenced in project specifications for 71% of projects valued at $50 million and over. Section: Marine Stewardship Australia creates worlds largest marine reserve networklimits ... - Orlando Sentinel Australia creates worlds largest marine reserve network,limits ... Orlando Sentinel This graphic released by Department of Sustainability , Environment, Water, Population and Communities shows the proposed Commonwealth marine reserves ... A solid marine parks compensation pack age will be good for fish ... - The Conversation A solid marine parks compensation package will be good for fish ... The Conversation The creation of the largest marine protected area in the world will be what ... is brought down to sustainable levels by the nations in the Western and Central ... Australia Creates Worlds Largest Expanse of Marine Reserves - Environment News Service Environment News Service Australia Creates Worlds Largest Expanse of Marine Reserves Environment News Service The Gillard Government today released the final marine reserve map, drawn after ... map was published just ahead of the UNs sustainable development summit, ... 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: Micro Finance USAID Citi Adopt Mobile Money technology to Broaden Financial ... - Microfinance Focus USAID, Citi Adopt Mobile Money technology to Broaden Financial ... Microfinance Focus Latin America · Writers Corner · Microfinance Mantra · India · Interview · Africa · Featured Latest News · Islamic Microfinance · Micro Insurance · Mobile Banking ... World Vision microfinance arm refocuses on Africa and Asia - Civil Society Media World Vision microfinance arm refocuses on Africa and Asia Civil Society Media The microfinance arm of World Vision is to refocus its efforts away from Eastern Europe and the Middle East in favour of Asia and Africa, as it has identified that it ... 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: Microgrid From Microgrids to Smart Meters Sempra Pushes Energy Tech - ElectroIQ From Microgrids to Smart Meters, Sempra Pushes Energy Tech ElectroIQ In Borrego Springs, Calif., a remote village in a desert valley 90 miles northeast of San Diego, Sempra Energy is reinforcing its reputation as a forward-thinking ... and more » Sustainability Fact The adoption of gaseous fuels such as biogas is a natural step towards a sustainable hydrogen based society. Section: Mobile Communications WellDoc readies prescription mobile health app for type2 diabetes - MedCity News WellDoc readies prescription mobile health app for type2 diabetes MedCity News WellDoc is gearing up to launch a doctor-prescribed mobile health app for diabetes next year, a milestone for how apps are perceived by the medical industry ... Physicians could see more medical devices going mobile - American Medical News Physicians could see more medical devices going mobile American Medical News While the FCC and health care may not appear to have shared interests, when it comes to mobile health , the FCC is key to how those technologies are deployed ... and more » Mobile iPad classroom hits Woodbridge school this fall - YorkRegion.com Mobile iPad classroom hits Woodbridge school this fall YorkRegion.com Massimo Mattello helped raise money to purchase the first mobile iPad ... When I saw all the ways the iPad could change the way our kids learn , I was inspired ... Sustainability Fact At least 90 percent of the price of a bottle of water is for things other than the water itself, like bottling, packaging, shipping and marketing. Section: Nuclear Hanford workers mothball 6th nuclear reactor - The Seattle Times Hanford workers mothball 6th nuclear reactor The Seattle Times Workers at south-central Washingtons Hanford nuclear reservation have ... In the 1960s, N Reactor represented the future of energy in America, and was ... and more » A Safer Nuclear Future? - CleanTechnica A Safer Nuclear Future? CleanTechnica Since the development of nuclear power , many different strategies for the minimisation and disposal of nuclear waste have been considered. There are two ... and more » Japan moves closer to restarting nuclear reactors - Fox News Japan moves closer to restarting nuclear reactors Fox News Public opposition to nuclear power remains high, ev en though the government has been pressing for the restart of reactors because it says nuclear energy is ... Russias Nuclear Industry is a Disaster Waiting to Happen - OilPrice.com Russias Nuclear Industry is a Disaster Waiting to Happen OilPrice.com Russias civilian nuclear power is a mess. Radioactive waste deposal sites are full to the bursting point, and many reactors are outdated and fail to meet even the ... and more » Sustainability Fact World population is projected to increase from 6 to 9Bn by 2050 – the population of Africa will double from 1 to 2Bn – the only continent that is not self-sufficient in food production Section: Oil Industry Modifying Hubberts Model of Peak Oil to Account for a Rise in ... - Consumer Energy Report Modifying Hubberts Model of Peak Oil to Account for a Rise in ... Consumer Energy Report Here I describe some interesting new research on modifying Hubberts model of peak oil to take into account the incentives for additional production that higher ... 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: Rare Metals Texas Rare Earth Resources Announces Results of the Preliminary ... - MarketWatch (press release) Texas Rare Earth Resources Announces Results of the Preliminary ... MarketWatch (press release) ... Dysprosium, Europium, Neodymium, Terbium and Yttrium, identified as critical by the U.S. Department of Energy in its Critical Materials Strategy 2011 report. and more » Tapping the Riches of Space - Popular Mechanics Popular Mechanics Tapping the Riches of Space Popular Mechanics ... other space experts about whether the dream of extracting water, precious metals , ... In early June, The Wall Street Journal discussed which terrestrial minerals ... of propellant needed for getting off Mars and making the return trip to Earth . and more » Sustainability Fact f current trends continue, the Millennium Development Goals target of halving the proportion of underweight children will be missed by 30 million children, largely because of slow progress in Southern Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.Source Section: Smart Grid Time to deploy smart grid says ADB - eco-business.com Time to deploy smart grid , says ADB eco-business.com Time to scale up smart grid pilots to improve Asias energy efficiency and renewable energy uptake. Image: Singapore IDA. Asia has done enough scattered ... Sustainability Fact Recycling one million laptops saves enough energy to power 3,657 American homes in a year. Section: Social Development Sewing Success: How Textile Jobs Help Reduce Poverty - Huffington Post Sewing Success: How Textile Jobs Help Reduce Poverty Huffington Post For millions of poor, unskilled workers, textile manufacturing is a gateway to start getting out of poverty . Rio summit should endorse sustainable development - eco-business.com The Guardian Rio summit should endorse sustainable development eco-business.com The world should agree on the need for a set of Sustainable Development ... a set of anti-poverty and social targets that the world has vowed to achieve by 2015, ... Rio+20s sustainable development goals should reflect todays world The Guardian Analyzing Sustainable Development Goals Science Careers Blog (subscription) Science, Politics and the Post-Rio+20 Agenda Huffington Post UK (blog) all 29 news articles » Canada must boost innovation and invest in human capital to ... - Environmental Expert (press release) Canada must boost innovation and invest in human capital to ... Environmental Expert (press release) ... according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Developments . ... Canada must boost innovation and invest in human capital to sustain growth ... and more » The UKs Perfect Storm for Increased Poverty - Huffington Post UK The UKs Perfect Storm for Increased Poverty Huffington Post UK Being poor in Britain in 2012 is brutal. You are more likely than not to come from a family where people are working, yet still despite your hard work, you cannot ... Sustainability Fact Biodiesel can be used in most existing diesel engines and fuel injection equipment in blends up to 20 percent with little impact to operating performance. Section: Solar Super-Sized Solar Power Plant Plans San Luis Valley - Energy Digital Super-Sized Solar Power Plant Plans, San Luis Valley Energy Digital One of the worlds largest, most technically advanced solar power projects is revealed. ... Companies championing CSP technology · Carin Hall 14 Jun 2012 ... and more » Report: U.S. Solar Power Shines Will Increase 75 Percent This Year - TPM TPM Report: U.S. Solar Power Shines, Will Increase 75 Percent This Year TPM The U.S. solar industry had its second-best quarter yet, despite tariffs and a looming trade war with China. On top of that, analysts predict that 2012 will see total ... More solar panels may place US fourth in market San Francisco Chronicle Arizona near the top for solar power installations Bizjournals.com US Solar Grew 85 Percent in First Quarter, SEIA Says BusinessWeek CleanTechnica - Forbes - Bloomberg all 112 news articles » $10 Million in Prizes for Americas Next Top Model Rooftop Solar ... - Tri ple Pundit Triple Pundit $10 Million in Prizes for Americas Next Top Model Rooftop Solar ... Triple Pundit DOEs SunShot Grand Challenge Summit launches $10 million Afforadable Rooftop Solar Challenge, and $8 million for startups to reduce solar installation ... SunShot Grand Challenge on future challenges for solar Clean Energy Authority US Secretary of Energy gives CO props for solar energy 9NEWS.com Obama Energy Dept. awards $2 million grant to solar company ... Daily Caller MarketWatch (press release) - Private Equity Hub (press release) - REVE all 58 news articles » Sustainability Fact Delivering biomethane directly to users is more than two times as energy efficient as generating electricity from biogas. Section: Sustainability Standards Mobile-Phone Radiation Safety to Be Reviewed by US FCC - Bloomberg Mobile-Phone Radiation Safety to Be Reviewed by US FCC Bloomberg Our action today is a routine review of our standards , Sun said. ... The FCC last updated its guidelines setting maximum radiation-exposure levels, which are ... and more » EPA to Seek Tougher Rules on Soot Opposed by Industry - Bloomberg Boston.com EPA to Seek Tougher Rules on Soot Opposed by Industry Bloomberg The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will propose today tougher pollution standards for soot, a step that supporters said would protect public health and ... Former EPA Head: Carbon Pollution Threatens Public Health FairfaxNews.com all 392 news articles » Sustainability in Biopharmaceutical Thermal Packaging Webcast to ... - PR Newswire (press release) Sustainability in Biopharmaceutical Thermal Packaging Webcast to ... PR Newswire (press release) Understanding the opportunities for cold chain sustainability ; Assessing a sustainability program in cold chain against industry standards ; Putting together a cold ... Sustainability Fact In Vietnam, teenage workers often work seven days a week for as little as 6 cents an hour making promotional Disney toys for McDonald\'s. Section: Sustainable Materials The Importance of Transparency in Corporate Sustainability Programs - GreenAnswers (blog) 3D Car Shows The Importance of Transparency in Corporate Sustainability Programs GreenAnswers (blog) There are two great methods to telling a believable sustainability story. First, if a company is product-based, they should be incorporating sustainable materials ... Ford Cuts Energy Use 22 Percent; New Sustainability Report Calls ... Supply Chain Digital all 21 news articles » The place where dead airplanes come back to life - CNN The place where dead airplanes come back to life CNN The percentage of the aircraft to be recycled is around 87% (and) actually we expect to ... All the materials we take out from each aircraft could be used in other ... and more » Sustainability Fact A 2,200 megawatt nuclear facility requires 3 square kilometers, while a solar power station would require 687.5 square kilometers for teh same energy output with a power density of 3 watts per square meter. Section: Sustainable Packaging Breakthrough in fresh red meat - Greener Package Greener Package Breakthrough in fresh red meat Greener Package It produces less landfill waste and reduces packaging materials up to 75%, compared to other case-ready formats, thereby improving sustainability , according to ... 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: Wastewater Treatment Alpha Wasterwater Starts Construction of Treatment Plant in China ... - Energy Digital (press release) Alpha Wasterwater Starts Construction of Treatment Plant in China ... Energy Digital (press release) President Zhu of China Aviations Construction and Wastewater Treatment Division pledged expanded financial support for Alphas USBF wastewater ... Water Supply in Chennai: Desalination and Missed Opportunities - Water World Water Supply in Chennai: Desalination and Missed Opportunities Water World Like many older cities around the world, comprehensive wastewater treatment facilities have lagged water supply in Chennai. The rst wastewater treatment plant ... Bion Announces Approval of New U.S. Patent - Environmental Expert (press release) Bion Announces Approval of New U.S. Patent Environmental Expert (press release) This can potentially provide a new tool in our nitrogen treatment toolbox for ... at a substantially lower cost than conventional wastewater treatment plants that ... and more » Sustainability Fact Removing trees deprives the forest of portions of its canopy, which blocks the rays of the sun during the day and holds in heat at night. Section: Water Big Uncertainties in the Global Water Budget - Green Building Elements Big Uncertainties in the Global Water Budget Green Building Elements No life without water . Catastrophes like droughts or strong rains reflect our dependence on the water cycle and climate system. Hence, it is important to ... and more » Sustainability Fact It takes 7-10kg of grain to produce 1kg of meat, and meat consumption is rising in the most populous nations. Section: Wellness Quirky Fruit Fly Gene Could Point Way to New Cancer Drugs - Science Daily (press release) Quirky Fruit Fly Gene Could Point Way to New Cancer Drugs Science Daily (press release) Researchers are taking advantage of a quirk in the evolution of fruit fly genes to help develop new weapons against cancer . and more » Optical nanomanipulation kills or fuses individual cancer cells - Nanowerk LLC Nanowerk LLC Optical nanomanipulation kills or fuses individual cancer cells Nanowerk LLC Optical nanomanipulation kills or fuses individual cancer cells. Sustainability Fact Buildings in the U.S. use 13.6% of all potable water, or 15 trillion gallons per year. Section: Wind Scotland issues rare wind farm denial - UPI.com reNews Europe Scotland issues rare wind farm denial UPI.com The Scottish government has issued a rare denial for a wind power project, turning down a bid to construct 30-turbine wind farm in the countrys Highlands. Wind farm proposal in Highlands rejected by Scottish Government Scottish Daily Record Scottish government blocks 30-turbine Spittal Hall wind farm Business Green Thumbs down for Scottish wind fa rm reNews Europe Utility Week - Energy Live News - Recharge all 32 news articles » How Serious Is BP About Wind Energy? - Forbes Forbes How Serious Is BP About Wind Energy ? Forbes Last week I had a brief interview with Katrina Landis, the CEO of BPs alternative energy division, to learn more about the oil companys growing role as a ... and more » China Wind Power Receives Final Loan Proceeds for 49.5 MW ... - Energy Digital (press release) Newton Daily News China Wind Power Receives Final Loan Proceeds for 49.5 MW ... Energy Digital (press release) China Wind Power International Corp. Wendell Zhang Chief Financial Officer 416-916-4205. China Wind Power secures loan for wind project Energy Business Review Jasper Countys receives donation linking it historically to wind energy Newton Daily News all 6 news articles » Sustainability Fact Asia contains the largest amount of land affected by desertification of any continent-just under 1,400 million hectares.
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