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Use and capacity of Global Hydropower increases
Industrialized and developing countries continue to rely on their critical water resources as a renewable electricity source. Global use of hydropower increased more than 5 percent between 2009 and 2010, according to recent research published by the Worldwatch Institute for its Vital Signs Online publication. Hydropower use reached a record 3,427 terawatt-hours, or about 16.1 percent of global electricity consumption, by the end of 2010, conti... [more]
New book gives boost to Three Peaks
Background : In 1986 the Institute for Terrestrial Ecology carried out a study of the condition of the path network in the Three Peaks area and concluded that the region had the sad distinction of possessing the most severely eroded network in the UK. The following year, the first Three Peaks Project was established by the YDNPA with a staff of 13. Its remit included trialling new path-engineering and re-vegetating techniques to provide sustain... [more]
The water challenge – How ISO standards help
ISO’s solutions for addressing vital global water challenges are the subject of a new brochure, ISO & water. The four-page document provides a concise overview of International Standards available and how they can help. Although essential for life, water supplies are burdened by drought, water shortages, climate change, contamination and pollution, the requirements of large cities, intensive irrigation and a growing population with higher stan... [more]
SWR is appointed by the Langham, London to manage waste
SWR is now managing the entire waste contract for The Langham, London, a renowned 5* luxury hotel in London. SWR specialises in the hotel and catering sector and has been appointed to manage all of the hotel’s waste. Under the new waste contract SWR intends to raise recycling levels from the current rate of 35 percent to an impressive 75 percent over the first year of the contract and in the process realise significant reductions of The Langham... [more]
Climate Change Minister encourages skills for the Green Deal and launches The Green Deal Skills Alliance
Climate Change Minister Greg Barker recently launched a partnership to ensure the UK has the right skills to implement the Green Deal, the government’s flagship policy to improve the energy efficiency of buildings. The Green Deal aims to enable private firms to offer consumers energy improvements to their homes, communities and businesses at no upfront cost and to recoup payments as a charge in instalments on the energy bill. The Green Deal... [more]
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Noble Environmental Technologies Announces Location for ECOR® Eco-Composite Production Facility in Downtown San Diego ...
SAN DIEGO , Jan. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Noble Environmental Technologies Corporation (NET), developer and manufacturer of ECOR ® , Advanced Environmental Composite 100% bio-based, natural cellulosic ...
NYSE Technologies Selects Q9 to Further Extend its SFTI Global Trading Network in Canada
TORONTO, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Q9 Networks (Q9) is pleased to announce that it has been selected by NYSE Technologies, the commercial technology unit of NYSE Euronext (NYX), to host a Secure Financial ...
Harper Government Helps to Kick Start Canadian Entrepreneurial Businesses in Calgary
CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 3, 2012) - Member of Parliament Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre - North) on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, today announced the Government of Canada's pre-qualification for IntelliView Technologies Inc.'s new innovation, Intelligent Surveillance Platform , through the ...
Iteris Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2012 Revenues of $14.9 Million, Up 24%
Iteris, Inc. (NYSE Amex: ITI), a leader in traffic management solutions, reported financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2011.
NRG exec builds brighter ways for U.S. to make and use electricity
“When you look at the power industry today, you are looking at an industry that is producing power using fuels that were developed in the 19th century using a business model that was developed in the 1920s,” Crane said with a laugh. “So it’s time.”
TAT Technologies Reports Election of New Independent Director and Member of the Audit Committee
GEDERA, Israel, January 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --TAT Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: TATT - News), a leading provider of services and products to the commercial and military aerospace and ground defense industries, ...
TAT Technologies Reports Approval of Terms of Agreements With Controlling Shareholder
GEDERA, Israel, January 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --TAT Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: TATT - News), (hereinafter: TAT/the Company), a leading provider of services and products to the commercial and military aerospace ...
Intermap Announces $2.0 Million Mapping Services Task Order
Intermap Technologies today announced that the Company was awarded a USD $2.0 million task order from Dewberry & Davis to perform airborne radar mapping in Alaska. Th
Blue Water Media Engineers a Striking New Website for the Environmental Design Research Association
Boasting Enhanced Visual Appeal and Functionality, the New EDRA Website Drives User Engagement and Promotes Advances in the Field of Environmental Design.Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) January 23, 2012 Leading design researchers and practitioners at the Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA) recently launched a new website crafted by leading D.C. area web design firm, Blue Water Media. Built ...
LG Electronics Brings New, Innovative Energy-Efficient Commercial HVAC Solutions to U.S.
CHICAGO, Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics, a worldwide award-winning HVAC solutions provider, today announced new energy-efficient products designed to grow the company's U.S. commercial and ...
