The World's First Osmotic Power Prototype Opens TodayOSLO, Norway, November 24 - Today Statkraft opens the world's first osmotic power prototype. The Frost & Sullivan Reveals Its Top Investment Opportunities in Africa for 2010CAPE TOWN, South Africa, November 24 - Africa has garnered new interest from investors over the last year as the iPhone and iPod Touch Users Log In and Branch Out With New NTRconnect Remote Access to Business and Home ComputersNTRglobal Customers Help Create TreeBanks for Urban Reforestation in Cities Around the World by Downloading NTRconnect Remote Access Application from iTunes App Store Recycling Waste Through Turbulent Times - Rebound to Start by Late Q4 2009, Predicts Frost & SullivanLONDON, November 24 - In the wake of a recession that gravely affected the recycling segment CNPV Signs Long-Term Strategic Partnership with STAND-BY Europe, a Czech CompanyDONGYING, China, November 19 - CNPV today announced that it has entered into a long-term strategic Give the Gift of Security This Holiday SeasonEasy Energy Introduces YoGen WASHINGTON, November 19 - While it may not be possible to put "peace on Earth" on holiday lists GSMA Launches Green Manifesto for the Mobile IndustryOutlines how the Mobile Industry can Lower Emissions in Other Sectors by Over 4.5 Times Mobile's own Footprint Semplice Energy Wins Green Apple AwardREADING, England, November 18 - Semplice Energy Limited, leading CleanTech energy solutions Pachauri, Chair of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Stresses the Need to Bank on R&D to Tackle CO2 EmissionsPachauri to Play a Key Role in Plenary Discussions at the World Future Energy Summit Updating the Guidelines for Assessing Toxic SubstancesBRUSSELS, November 18 - The current issue of Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management, U.S. Department of State Launches Second Annual ExchangesConnect Video Contest to Amplify U.S. Public Diplomacy: 'Change Your Climate, Change Our World'WASHINGTON, November 18 - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton today launched the Department Azure Dynamics Announces Filing of A Preliminary Short Form Prospectus for an Offering of Common SharesOAK PARK, Michigan, November 18 - NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR Look After Your Home's Heating Health on the CheapKENILWORTH, England, November 16 - We all know that a lot of heat is lost from your head and this is why it The Union for Ethical BioTrade and Food Ingredients Europe Announce the Ethical BioTrade Awards for BiodiversityFRANKFURT, November 16 - To celebrate the United Nations 2010 International Year of Biodiversity, Japan-Germany Industry Forum 2009: Energy Efficiency Leads to Economic GainsTOKYO, November 17 - Japanese companies can achieve enormous economic benefits through energy Changes in ARCADIS Executive and Supervisory BoardAMSTERDAM, November 13 - ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international design, consulting, Nespresso Shares New Insights on Coffee Farm Economics to Build its AAA Sustainable Quality(TM) ProgramExpert Debate on Real Farmer Income(TM) Concept Charts Course Toward a Sustainable Highest Quality Coffee Supply Deforestation in the Amazon Reaches Lowest Levels Ever Recorded in 2009July 2009 data indicates Brazil achieved lowest rate of deforestation in over 20 years Pre-Event to COP15: Focus on Transport SectorSymposium: Towards a Low Carbon Transport System COPENHAGEN, November 11 - At a climate symposium in Copenhagen on 5 December, transport, MarketsandMarkets Concentrated Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market Analyst Briefing to be Held on 1st Dec 2009WILMINGTON, Delaware - The energy and power supplies practice at MarketsandMarkets (www.marketsandmarkets.com/) is pleased to announce its Analyst Briefing Presentation on the Concentrated Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market to be held on 1st Dec 2009. Bulgaria set for Massive Growth in Wind PowerSOFIA, Bulgaria, November 10 - Bulgaria is set to dramatically expand its wind power output in the next GLV Reduces From 90% to 75% the Minimum Acceptance Threshold for Shares to be Tendered Into its Voluntary Takeover Bid for the Shares of Christ Water TechnologyMONTREAL - GLV Inc. (”GLV”; ticker symbols GLV.A, GLV.B / TSX) announces an amendment to the conditions of its voluntary takeover bid (the “Offer”), launched on October 13, 2009, to acquire up to 100% of the shares of Christ Water Technology AG (”CWT”). Pursuant to this amendment, the minimum acceptance threshold for shares to be tendered into the Offer has been reduced from 90% to 75% of CWT’s outstanding shares. The amendment to the required minimum threshold condition has been approved by the Austrian Takeover Commission. Saudi Prince Sultan Khaled Bin Sultan Bin Abdulaziz in the Netherlands for International Water PrizeRIYADH, Suadi Arabia - On October 30 a high level committee consisting of Chairman Prince Khaled Bin Sultan Bin Abdulaziz, prominent Saudi leaders and international academic experts, will meet with the Dutch water sector to discuss possible solutions for today’s global water challenges. In the evening the city of Delft will host a CEO dinner, attended by His Royal Highness, the Prince of Orange, and a number of leaders of the Dutch academic and business community. Greenscape Capital Announces 100% Acquisition of Green.SwitchVANCOUVER - Announcement Highlights: - Green.Switch, a full service eco-consulting industry leader that provides commercial upgrade solutions for businesses seeking to reduce energy costs - Contracts set to deliver substantial revenue - Major energy-saving retrofit contracts signed with: - Robbins Parking Services, Victoria, B.C. - Canada’s second largest parking management company - with subsidiary operations in several United States cities - Queen Charlotte Lodge, Naden Harbour, B.C., Canada Prioritise Project Diversity Says Global Carbon Capture and Storage InstituteCANBERRA, Australia - The world needs to broaden the commercial development of carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects across industries, geographies and technologies in order to accelerate deployment, according to the Global CCS Institute’s second key report released today. European and US Cities Sign Stockholm Appeal Urging World Cooperation at COP15STOCKHOLM - The mayors of the largest cities in Europe and the United States have co-authored a mutual appeal, ‘The Stockholm Appeal on Climate Change’. The appeal manifests the signatories’ desire for the COP15 meeting in Copenhagen to result in an international climate change agreement. Greenscape Portfolio Companies Announce New Contracts, Momentum GrowsVANCOUVER - Announcement Highlights: - SheFinds Media (formerly White Cat Media) Signs Contract with Bank of America and Founder to Appear on Martha Stewart Show - Lela Designs Announces 40 New Retailers To Carry Line Including Two New Golf Town Locations - Open Sundaes Signs Chinese Distribution Agreement with Biomedic - Contemporary Organic Products Launches in Western United States Snow - But Not in Abondance Warn iGOSKiLONDON - With all the chatter about global warming and changes in the Gulf Stream, one has to wonder whether or not there is less snow in the French Alps than ten years ago. Following that train of thought, scientists and skiers alike have begun to wonder if perhaps there is going to be less snow in the future for the French Alps. The Future Looks Bright for Solar Applications in the European Automotive Industry, Says Frost & SullivanLONDON - The market for solar technologies is still limited to advanced roof solutions that use solar cells to ventilate vehicle interiors, but technological advancements will soon shift the focus from comfort and convenience to powertrain applications and similar domains. In tandem with expanding applications, solar cell costs are expected to fall, meaning that more average customers can look forward to a ‘greener,’ less-polluting vehicle. Kraft Foods Extends Commitment to Sustainable Cocoa FarmingZURICH - - First Mainstream Chocolate Brands Launched in Europe with Rainforest Alliance Certified(TM) Seal; Commitment to Buy 30,000 Tons of Sustainable Cocoa Beans by End 2012 Greenscape Capital Names Former BC Green Party Leader as Senior AdvisorVANCOUVER - - Christopher Ian Bennett to Join Upstart Green Firm on Heels of October IPO Over 100 Music Countries on the Beat in CopenhagenCOPENHAGEN - WOMEX, the biggest international world music trade fair, gathers more than 3500 people to listen, to discus and trade world music. Linking up to the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 15) also to be held in Copenhagen in December 09 WOMEX provides this year access to discussions on how the music industry can change the greenhouse gas emissions and create a low carbon creative future. A World of Carbon Capture and Storage Projects but More Rapidly Needed - Shows Global CCS Institute ReportCANBERRA, Australia - The Global Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Institute today released a report which shows that there is growing action being taken to achieve the G8 objective of deploying at least 20 commercial scale CCS projects globally by 2020. Despite this progress the report also showed that due commercial, technical and regulatory hurdles there is the urgent need to rapidly identify and advance a larger and more diverse portfolio of projects to ensure success. Emissions Trading Banking on the December 2009 Global Climate Deal in Copenhagen, Finds Frost & SullivanLONDON - The outcome of the December 2009 Copenhagen Climate Conference will largely dictate the success of the emerging but potentially lucrative global carbon market. Governments worldwide are actively pursuing initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The EU, for instance, wants to lower GHG emissions by 20 percent over 1990 levels by 2020, and by up to 30 percent if agreement is reached in Copenhagen later this year. BASF Podcast: Achieving Climate Protection With Eco-EfficiencyLUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany - In this podcast you will learn how the eco-efficiency analysis helps you to determine how you can reduce the consumption of energy and materials and how to minimize greenhouse gas emissions. |