Frost & Sullivan Lauds VWS Envig for its Outstanding Leadership of the South African Water and Wastewater Services MarketLONDON, November 25 - The 2008 Frost & Sullivan Market Leadership Award in the South African The World's First Osmotic Power Prototype Opens TodayOSLO, Norway, November 24 - Today Statkraft opens the world's first osmotic power prototype. The 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 British Trust for Conservation Volunteers Mobilises its new Carbon Army With '3000 Days of Action'UK's Largest Green Volunteering Charity Challenges Copenhagen Climate Change Conference Delegates to Say 'No to Hot Air' and Act Waste-to-Energy Market in South Africa Has Promising Growth Prospects, Says Frost & SullivanCAPE TOWN, South Africa, November 18 - The waste-to-energy concept is rapidly emerging as an important component Emerald Monkey Eco-Luxe Resort & Residences Receives Eight Prestigious Property AwardsSAN DIEGO, November 18 - Leading property professionals gathered in California last week to attend Northern Lights Energy and REVA Agree to Develop Iceland's EV MarketLONDON, November 16 - Northern Lights Energy (NLE), initiator of Iceland's Project Innovative Technology From Phoebus Energy is Greening JerusalemThe Energy Efficient Hybrid System is Transforming Hot Water Production in Israel Bulgaria set for Massive Growth in Wind PowerSOFIA, Bulgaria, November 10 - Bulgaria is set to dramatically expand its wind power output in the next CURRENT Group Demonstrates Industry’s First Comprehensive Smart Grid Smart Transformer Station (STS) Solution for European and Asia Pacific UtilitiesBUDAPEST, Hungary - – CURRENT has released and is demonstrating the industry’s first comprehensive Smart Grid solution for primary and secondary transformer stations with utility partner ELMU at EUTC in Budapest, Hungary. Global CCS Institute - Accelerating CCSMELBOURNE, Australia - Video News Release The following Video News Release is now available online to preview and download in broadcast quality. Canadian Alleges Treaty Violations by BarbadosOTTAWA, Canada - A complaint filed by the Canadian owner of Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary, an eco-tourist facility in Barbados, alleges that the Government of Barbados has violated its international obligations by refusing to enforce its environmental laws, thereby allowing increased pollution and land development to damage the Sanctuary. Climate Change Concerns Drive the Air Pollution Control Market in South Africa, States Frost & SullivanCAPE TOWN, South Africa - The South African air pollution control market is going through a dynamic phase of change as the impact of new legislation starts to have impact. The market is projected to continue growing, despite the current economic hardships faced by emission generating industries. SOM Wins Beijing CBD CompetitionBEIJING - - With Photo The Chicago and China offices of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) were named the winner of an international design competition to expand the Beijing Central Business District (CBD). The competition was sponsored by the Chaoyang District Government and the Beijing CBD Administration Committee. Seven teams of the world’s leading urban planners, urban designers and architects were invited to participate. Philip Enquist, FAIA, Partner-in-Charge of Urban Design and Planning for SOM led this effort. New Tread Lightly Program Helps Students Understand and Reduce Their Impact on the EnvironmentLONDON - With humanity currently using the equivalent of 1.3 planets for our resource consumption and waste absorption, it is clear that we must learn to decrease the pressure we put on the planet. Beginning on October 24th, the International Day of Climate Action, youth worldwide will be able to participate in two exciting initiatives designed to help them understand and reduce their ecological footprints. Canadian Forestry Leader Urges Ambitious Global Action to end DeforestationBUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Avrim Lazar, President and CEO of the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) and Chair of the United Nations Advisory Committee on Paper and Wood Products (ACPWP), came out yesterday in strong support of the WWF’s call-to-action to stop global deforestation saying the challenge could go even further by including a call to end illegal logging - one of the key contributors to global deforestation. ASR, LTD. Announces Completion of Europe’s First Multi-Purpose ReefVENICE BEACH, California and RAGLAN, New Zealand - - The New Reef is the First in the Northern Hemisphere to Revitalize a Seaside Community, Provide Coastal Protection and Foster Marine Habitat Brazilian Involvement in Guyana Hydropower Project Opens up New OpportunitiesWASHINGTON, D.C. - ENMAN Services Limited of Port of Spain, Trinidad, today expressed its pleasure that the governments of Guyana and Brazil have agreed to work jointly to stimulate infrastructure development in Guyana, thereby clearing the way for the Turtruba Hydropower project to proceed. Video: Guy Laliberte’s First Poetic Social Mission In SpaceMOSCOW - - “Moving Stars and Earth for Water” - International artists for a global event Nominees Announced for the 2010 Indianapolis PrizeINDIANAPOLIS - - Leading Animal Conservationists Vie for US$100,000 Award Twenty-nine animal conservationists who have dedicated their lives to saving the Earth’s endangered species have been nominated to receive the biennial Indianapolis Prize, the world’s leading award for animal conservation. The nominees’ work spans the globe, representing a range of species from insects to mammals, and includes amphibians, elephants, bats, wolves and sharks, among many others. The Nominating Committee will review the applications and select the six finalists, who will be announced in the spring of 2010. The Prize Jury will then determine the winner who will be announced in mid-2010 and honored at the next Indianapolis Prize Gala, to be held September 25, 2010, in Indianapolis. Photos: Five Finalists Announced for The 2010 Green Car of the YearLOS ANGELES - - Winner to be Announced During an LA Auto Show Press Conference on Dec. 3 New International Eco-Mineral Plant set to Boost Manufacturing ProfitsLONDON - RockTron - the pioneering new international eco-mineral group has launched its Advanced Products Range made from 100% recycled PFA. Supported by independent research, RockTron’s high performance eco-mineral filler / extender substitutes are set to significantly cut manufacturing costs and boost profits! www.rktron.com/ecominerals Automakers Unveil Significant World and North American Debuts at the Los Angeles Auto ShowLOS ANGELES - A cautiously optimistic automotive industry will kick off the North American auto show season by launching all-new vehicles and featuring ground-breaking technology at the Los Angeles Auto Show’s press days Dec. 2-3. The show will open to the public Dec. 4-13. First Trading Platform for Voluntary Emission Credits AnnouncedHONG KONG - - Irish Investment Bank and CITIC GROUP Begin Joint Venture Carbon Bank Ireland, Ltd., an Irish investment bank, today announced the execution of a joint-venture agreement with the Chinese financial conglomerate, CITIC GROUP, to implement a trading platform for Voluntary Emission Credits (VERs). These will be generated by companies which wish to reduce their carbon emissions in the Peoples Republic of China (PRC). World Future Energy Summit 2010 set to Reach Three-Year HighABU DHABI, UAE - - More Than 50 Countries Confirm Participation in Pivotal Gathering in UAE Capital Increased Climate Protection in Biological Waste RecyclingPUTZBRUNN, Germany - - Cross reference: Picture is distributed via EPA (European Pressphoto Agency) and can be downloaded free of charge at: Student’s Union, University of Greenwich Brings Zipcar Car Sharing to CampusCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts and LONDON - - New program provides students and staff a convenient, cost-effective and environmentally friendly option to owning a car MctraxMedia: Legendary Songwriter Andy Fraser Joins Forces With TckTckTck CampaignLOS ANGELES - Andy Fraser, legendary musician and songwriter, best known for penning FREE’s rock anthem “All Right Now,” Robert Palmer’s mega-hit “Every Kinda People” and recent ground-breaking CD “Naked… and finally free,” is joining forces with Avaaz.org TckTckTck campaign to bring awareness to the need for a strong global climate agreement in Copenhagen. CBp Carbon Industries Announces Pre-Commercial Production for Its First Commercial Plant in CyprusBRATISLAVA, Slovakia - CBp EU Headquarters - CBp Carbon Industries, Inc. (”CBp” or “the Company”) (OTC: CBPJ) is pleased to provide shareholders with an update in its affairs, particularly its progress of plant construction and technology development. Frost & Sullivan: One Open System to Make Buildings More Energy EfficientLONDON - Energy efficiency has been on the top of the agenda for many, including building owners and facility managers. By integrating the various building systems from HVAC to lighting, buildings can be made more energy efficient, thus achieving cost savings. To do this, there is a need for vendor independent, so-called open building management systems where the devices can speak to each other, share information in real time which then can be used by the facility managers and owners to make well-informed decisions. 2010 Green Car of the Year Will Be Announced at the Los Angeles Auto ShowLOS ANGELES - - Green Car Journal Award for Automotive Environmental Achievement Announced December 3 Natural, Organic, and Sustainable Beauty Headline HBA’s Green ConferenceNEW YORK - - Strategies that Build Business in a Growing Segment to be Highlighted Leading natural and organic innovators and advocates will headline the Green Conference Track at HBA Global Expo, the largest product development event for the cosmetics, fragrance, personal care and well-being industries. The HBA trade show and conference will take place September 15-17, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York. Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. Reaches Agreement on Consensual Plan of Reorganization with Secured Lenders and Unsecured CreditorsNORTHVILLE, Michigan - Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. (the “Company”) announced today that the Company has reached an agreement among its DIP lenders, pre-petition secured lenders and the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (the “Creditors’ Committee”) on the terms of a plan of reorganization. The Company also announced that on September 2, 2009, the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware approved the Company’s disclosure statement with respect to the first amended plan of reorganization (the “Plan”) incorporating the terms of the agreement among these parties. The approval of the disclosure statement allows the Company to move forward in soliciting acceptances of the Plan from its pre-petition secured lenders and other creditors. The hearing to confirm the Plan has been scheduled for October 15, 2009. Catalyst Venture Partners Advises EVRS Ltd on GBP600,000 Equity FundraisingBATH, England - - Catalyst has Successfully Advised Accelerator Member EVRS Ltd on the Completion of GBP600,000 “Series A” Financing Provided by a Group of Private Investors SGI President Patrinos Co-Authors Proposals on International Policies to Reduce Global Greenhouse Gas EmissionsLA JOLLA, California - To aid in reducing global greenhouse gas emissions and help solve the complex issues of climate change, two researchers have published energy and technology policy recommendations. Co-authors Aristides A.N. Patrinos, Ph.D., President of Synthetic Genomics Inc. (SGI), and Richard A. Bradley, Ph.D., Head of Energy Efficiency and Environment Division at the International Energy Agency published their policy proposals in the August 21st edition of Science. |
