Press Releases by Category Energy & Environment
Goscor Engines announce the launch of new 10KVA Robin Subaru RGV13100T industria …
Johannesburg, South Africa – Goscor Engines, Robin Subaru industrial generator distributor Southern Africa, announced the launch of the newly imported 10KVA RGV13100T industrial generator.
South Africa is now in the middle of winter and there seems to be just no solution for the ongoing power shortages across the country. Generator suppliers also cannot keep up with the demand as both households and businesses are turning to alternative energy sources whether…
Biomaxx Systems Inc. signs Memorandum of Understanding with Morita Biotek Pvt Li …
Toronto, Ontario Canada - (For immediate release) – June 5, 2006 4:00 PM EST
Biomaxx Systems Inc. (Other OTC: BMXSF) is pleased to announce that the company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Morita Biotek Pvt Limited (Morita Biotek) of Hyderabad, India. This MOU represents a significant opportunity for Biomaxx Systems Inc. to introduce our proprietary biofuels and ethanol technologies and consulting expertise to the Indian and Asian…
Monaco - Luxury Yacht Show Fights Global Warming
The world's leading luxury yacht show in Monaco is to pay for 55 wind turbines in New Zealand - enough to generate power for 45,000 homes - making the event 'carbon neutral'.
Under the watchful eye of Prince Albert, the yacht show is part of Monaco's new stance on global warming, and comes shortly after Prince Albert himself travelled to the North Pole in April to highlight the damage he believes…
ENERGY SECURITY
World Affairs, a quarterly journal of international issues, has entered into its tenth year, with a core of loyal subscribers in some ninety countries and the journal is available in a number of academic institutions, in the office of most head of states, heads of important institutions and in many university and college libraries.
We wish to inform you that the upcoming issue of World Affairs is dedicated to “Energy…
3C implements carbon offset strategy for Credit Suisse
Frankfurt/Zurich, May 23, 2006
Frankfurt based 3C climate change consulting (3C) develops and implements the carbon offset strategy for financial service provider Credit Suisse starting from 2006. Credit Suisse becomes Switzerland’s first major climate neutral company and the second climate neutral financial service institution globally. On behalf of Credit Suisse, 3C offsets all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions caused by its operations in Switzerland and by business flights out of Switzerland,…
Canada’s Environment Minister Understands the Issue but not the Solution
Federal environment minister Rona Ambrose has done her math on Canada’s Kyoto targets, but she has completely missed a solution.
Canada’s emission of greenhouse gas (GHG) in 2004 was 195 megatonne (Mt) above our commitment to the Kyoto protocol but, in explaining the magnitude of this shortfall, she said 195 Mt is equivalent to shutting down every Canadian home four times over.
In 2003, GHG emission from ALL homes was 80 Mt,…
Spothunter.com: For the first time more than 70 megawatts listed
Germany - Since starting the internet auctionhouse Spothunter.com at the end of of August 2005, the offer on solarmodules could be increased now for the first time on more than 70 megawatts in total.
“The increasing demand for certified products from overseas caused us to look for suitable partners for the import business.\" says Daniel Koepf, General Manager at Spothunter.com. \"Due to the present weak US dollar for system providers and…
Solar Electricity Goes To Camp; Camp Donor Reduces Non-Profit’s Electric Bills a …
OJAI, CA - May 5, 2006 - Within the beautiful hills of Ojai, CA rests Camp Ramah, a non-profit Jewish camp for children. This camp features wonderful family activities on a year-round basis with special attention to summer fun and children’s events. And now there’s a new attraction in the camp … a solar electrical system that will reduce the camp’s electric bill by $4,000.00 per month. This…
MindQuest & Partners are Worldbank Development Marketplace Finalists
The German Environmental and Science Communications consulting company MindQuest reached the final round of the World Bank’s Development Marketplace 2006 grant programme. Just above 100 projects were selected from ca. 2500 applications.
“This is in itself a great achievement”, says Author and Geographer Stefan Thiesen, founder of MindQuest. “The project is proposed via WECF – Women in Europe for a Common Future, in cooperation with the German Energy and Water consultancy…
ECOMONDO Italy at IFAT CHINA again in 2006
After its successful participation in the year 2004, ECOMONDO Italy is again organising a large country pavilion at IFAT CHINA 2006. China’s 2nd International Trade Fair for Environmental Protection takes place on 27 - 30 June 2006 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) in China.
The environmental fair ECOMONDO is organised in Italy by Rimini Fiera. Its profitable cooperation with IFAT CHINA is to be continued this year.…
LORENTZ successfully introduces ETATRACK tracking system to South Korea
In Kwang Yang a 100 kWp solar park has been connected to the grid
LORENTZ newest park is located in the South of South Korea (ca. 35° N). It con-sists of 44 ETATRACK active 1500 track-ing units, each equipped with twelve Sanyo 190Wp HIP solar modules. The total size of the park is 100kWp.
ETATRACK active 1500 with its ex-tremely robust design and medium-sized module surface is especially suitable for the…
Canada’s First Carbon Neutral Grocery Store Opened in British Columbia
(Coquitlam, B.C., April 25, 2006) “Thrifty Foods is proud to announce that we will be completely offsetting the greenhouse gases produced by our new store in Coquitlam with the planting of trees with Tree Canada,” said CEO Milford Sorensen today.
In partnership with Tree Canada, Thrifty Foods recently planted 1,776 trees in Manning Provincial Park and Colony Farm Regional Park―enough trees to absorb the carbon emissions from the store in…
Toward a New U.S. Energy Economy Now, or Energy Wars of the Future
Hartford, Connecticut, April 21, 2006 -- Today, Webster Brooks, Independent Vice-Presidential candidate on the Imperato/Brooks 2008 ticket, released a component of their energy platform "America's Sustainable Energy Economy Plan" --- a ten year framework to transition America to a hydrogen-based energy economy. Brooks issued the following statement outlining the plan. …
Biomaxx Systems Inc. becomes Global Village Energy Partnership partner
Toronto, Ontario Canada - (For immediate release) – April 18th, 2006 12:00 PM EST
Biomaxx Systems Inc. (Other OTC: BMXSF) announces acceptance of membership with the Global Village Energy Partnership (GVEP). As a GVEP partner, Biomaxx Systems has committed to the GVEP Statement of Principals - “The Global Village Energy Partnership seeks to reduce poverty and enhance sustainable development through the accelerated provision of modern energy services to those unserved…
Biomaxx Systems Inc. joins European Federation of Biotechnology
Biomaxx Systems Inc. (Other OTC: BMXSF) is pleased to announce that the company has joined the European Federation of Biotechnology (EFB). Biomaxx Systems Inc. is currently the only Canadian company that is an Institutional member of EFB. Biomaxx Systems is excited with the prospects of being a prestigious EFB member, which will provide the ability to interact with the European Biotechnology community. Biomaxx Systems will also…
Elspec Launches a New Electric Power Quality Analysis solution: Elspec G4400 Pow …
Caesarea, Israel, April 4, 2006 -- Elspec, a global leader in electric power quality solutions, announced today the launch of Elspec G4400 Power Quality Data Center for providing comprehensive solutions for power quality measurement and analysis across all sites in the electrical network. Based on the innovative system paradigm, operators can successfully identify all site trends and power events for an all-inclusive view of network functionality. The embedded PQZip compression…
direct/ Neste Oil Corporation (FI) - NESTE OIL AND OMV PLAN A JOINT BIODIESEL PR …
Neste Oil Corporation and Austrian oil and gas group, OMV, are in negotiations aimed at jointly building a large-scale plant to produce next-generation biodiesel fuel. According to a memorandum of understanding, the 200,000 t/a facility will be located at OMV´s Schwechat oil refinery in Austria, with production beginning at the end of 2008 at the earliest.
The plant will be based on Neste Oil´s proprietary NExBTL technology, which is capable…
Limerick Construction company undertake development in Chicago
Ger O'Rourke, the skipper of Yacht Chieftain that famously won the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race last December, and owner of Chieftain Construction has taken to the shores of Chicago's Lake Michigan for his latest challenge which will see him develop 333 condo homes on Chicago city's prestigious South Loop neighbourhood.
The Limerickman is depending on the calm and tranquil waters of Chicago's famous landmark to attract buyers to the exclusive…
As Market Matures, Hydrogen Expo US Grows - New Business for Exhibitors - Standi …
The fourth Hydrogen Expo US, held again as part of the National Hydrogen Association's Annual Hydrogen Conference 2006 in Long Beach, California is still on the growth path. From March 12 to 14, 92 exhibitors (2005: 65) showcased the latest in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, drawing almost 2,000 attendees (2005: 1,500) into the exhibit hall. A growing international participation on the exhibitor side proves the importance of the leading…
Presidential Hopeful Daniel Imperato Comments on Nigerian Court’s $1.5 Billion J …
West Palm Beach, Florida – March 14, 2006. Presidential contender Daniel Imperato expressed his concerns on two fronts regarding the decision of a Nigerian court to order Royal Dutch Shell PLC to pay southern communities $1.5 billion in compensation for environmental pollution and degradation in the Niger Delta.
“On one hand, this decision points out despite the multibillion dollar oil revenues generated in the area, few benefits have accrued to…
Biomaxx Systems Inc. accepted as member for Bioenergy Australia
Biomaxx Systems Inc. (Other OTC: BMXSF) is pleased to announce that the company has been accepted as a member of Bioenergy Australia ( http://www.bioenergyaustralia.org ). Bioenergy Australia was established in 1997 as a government industry forum to foster and facilitate the development of biomass to energy conversion, bio based product development and liquid fuels. Bioenergy Australia is concerned with all aspects of biomass and Bioenergy including the production, technical aspects…
Best opportunity in a decade to make home building part of Ontario’s “Culture of …
Public review of Ontario Building Code (OBC) related to energy efficiency
and conservation ends March 27, 2006
(Toronto, March 10, 2006) The Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) is gathering input on proposed changes to the Ontario Building Code (OBC) until March 27, 2006. Consultation documents are available online at www.obc.mah.gov.on.ca .
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) President & CEO Ken Elsey said, “This undertaking is…
ULTRASONIC PUMP PROTECTION FOR ALL LIQUIDS AND MULTI-PHASE MIXTURES
Bases of the new technology of IBJ Technology of an dry running protection for pumps (also: Pump protection) are new realizations for the propagation of surface waves. The characteristics of Rayleigh-waves are used in new sensors for applications in liquids and multi-phase mixtures. The new ultrasonic sensors are protected as utility model and the procedure are announced with the German patent office to the patent. The new technology differs from…
Not afraid of the winter with LORENTZ tracking systems
Since the recent enormous snow falls in Bavaria this February many operators of solar installations wonder how much weight the mounting of their modules can safely endure. Extreme weather conditions like these might be occur more often in the near future.
Snow weights of up to 250 kg/m2 are a severe test for solar tracking systems in particular. A sensor-guided solar tracker might drive into horizontal "sleeping" position when its sensor…
DisasterStuff.com Emergency Preparedness Company Activates Solar Array
Sacramento, CA, 1 March 2006, DisasterStuff.com, emergency preparedness, food storage and rescue kit supplier today announced as part of it's "Do Your Part" initiative, that it has energized a new photovoltaic solar array which will begin providing as much as 85% of the companies operational energy needs beginning immediately.
"This photovoltaic solar array is part of our focus on becoming more environmentally conscious and self-reliant" said Carolyn Canning, President of DisasterStuff.…
Agronix, Inc. Signs LOI to Acquire Harbin Yingxia Business Co.
LOS ANGELES – (MARKET WIRE) – February 22, 2006 – Agronix, Inc. (OTCBB: AGNI) is pleased to announce that it has signed a binding letter of intent to acquire 100% of the stock in Warner Nutraceutical International Inc., a Delaware corporation that owns 100% of the stock of Harbin Yingxia Business Co. (“Yingxia”), a corporation organized under the laws of the People’s Republic of China.
Yingxia is a privately owned…
Lorentz delivers 60 pump systems for a UNDP project in Panama
LORENTZ, a German manufacturer of solar-operated pumps and solar tracking systems, and its Panama partner PASS, S.A., have been commissioned to deliver and install 60 pump systems in Panama. The installation will take place by end of April 2006. The President of Panama, Martín Torrijos, handed over the order to Mr Vicente Puga, CEO of PASS, last week.
The pump systems PS200 HR-07 will pump water from 25 m deep wells.…
Ontario forestry management company the first consultant to receive Forest Stewa …
“Green” forest management and certified wood markets now within reach of most forest and woodlot owners in Southern Ontario
(Newmarket, February 24, 2006) Owners of forested lands across Southern Ontario now have access to the ‘green’ forest products market through Silv-Econ Ltd.’s Resource Manager Certification program. The company recently completed three successful pilot projects in Uxbridge and Caledon, and is now offering the service throughout the Region, announced David Puttock…
Milestone reached by Refrigerant Management Canada with over 500,000 kilograms o …
(Toronto, February 7, 2006) Unique in North America, an innovative Canadian program is responsible for destroying over half a million kilograms of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS). Established in 2001 to collect and destroy surplus ODS refrigerants (CFCs, HCFCs and HCFC blends), RMC is an industry-led partnership initiated by the Heating, Refrigeration and Air conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) and the Canadian refrigeration and air conditioning industry.
The RMC program, one…
New poll says Ontarians want more support for energy conservation in the home
Conservation Council of Ontario calls on provincial government to eliminate PST on energy-efficiency related products, and enhance the Ontario Building Code
(Toronto) The Conservation Council of Ontario released on Feb. 2 an Ontario-wide poll, conducted by Oraclepoll Research, which shows that Ontarians want higher energy-efficiency levels in their homes, and they want the government to show a commitment to this by improving standards and providing financial support and incentives.
Chris…
Imperato on Ahamadinejad and Nukes Defense
West Palm Beach, FL – January 30, 2006 - After discovering new information on Iran’s tensions with Israel, the United States, and the rest of the world, 2008 Presidential Candidate Daniel Imperato stepped up and called for a peaceful resolution on the matter.
“The situation in Iran has heated up to, what I believe is, a dangerous level of rhetoric and inappropriate actions by and between Ahmadinejad and the…
Truth Publishing Donates 50% of 'Protecting Your Environment' Book Sales To Natu …
Tucson, Ariz. -- Consumers wanting to support the environment can learn new strategies and contribute to a beneficial organization with the purchase of "The Real Safety Guide to Protecting Your Environment." For every sale of "Protecting Your Environment," Truth Publishing will donate 50% of the net profit to the Nature Conservancy. Written by holistic authors Mike Adams and Alexis Black, the book offers simple tips that empower consumers to make…
Window Decor for Maryland Taxation Dept.
Linda's Curtain Studio awarded contract to beautify decor at the Dept of Assessment and Taxation -.
Annapolis, Maryland
Linda's Curtain Studio of Romelind Inc. in Silver Spring, Maryland won the State Government bid for the Department of Assessment and taxation in the Maryland State Capitol. This government office is undergoing a major renovation of their finance and administration office in Annapolis, Maryland, and Linda's Curtain Studio has…
ETLog Health GmbH lectures to the topic EIA
Compact Course for North African administration specialists
The company ETLog Health EnviroTech & Logistics GmbH will give training with the main focus on environmental impact assessment at the end of January 2006. The Berlin firm extends therewith the range of services. Main points of the training are rating methods and the practical application of an international environmental impact assessment (EIA).
In addition to the course for waste officers, ETLog Health…
IFAT CHINA 2006: Who Can Conquer China’s Mountains of Garbage?
Use as thermal energy, compost, recycle – China is looking to catch up to Western standards in dealing with its immense waste disposal problem. The environment trade fair IFAT China provides foreign companies with the chance to present their technologies and services in a country willing to make investment in Shanghai from June 27 to 30, 2006.
China has become a significant economic power with current growth rates of approx. nine…
Sustainable Horticulture is important for everyone
This website contains articles related to sustaining our environment through sustaining our horticulture.
We live in an increasingly urbanized world, where open or green space is becoming less common and more highly valued. Landscapes provide an extension of the livable environment where people interact with their world and each other. Unfortunately, many landscapes are neither well managed nor sustainable, with poor plant choices, site conditions, and little or no maintenance. A…
2008 Presidential Contender Daniel Imperato on Imperialism and China’s Resource …
West Palm Beach, FL - “I stand up and call on the American people once again to demand our administration to look at our closest neighbor South America Caribbean and Bahamas. We need to look further into the fact that China just loaned money to Cuba. We need to see that Bolivia’s new President Morales is in Beijing, not to mention North Korea’s Kim Jong Il might be…
Demand Heats Up For Environmental Energy Products
Still waiting for the magic hydrogen “fuel cell” energy breakthrough? Do you dream that solar energy might someday actually help you beat the high cost of heating or electricity? If so, you will definitely be interested to know about another “green” technology that’s being distributed by a Canadian based heating and air conditioning company that sells only environmentally friendly products.
“While conventional home heating companies continue to sell their…
Sources of Hazardous Chemicals in Everyday Household Products Revealed in New Bo …
Tucson, Ariz. -- Global warming has been a top concern of environmental scientists for more than three decades now, and continuing documentation of its negative consequences are causing many experts to fear that we are heading for disaster. Yet, people all over the world are unknowingly contributing to the problem and hurting their health through the repeated use of common, noxious chemicals.
To help educate consumers about the negative effects of…
NYS Approves Pesticide Despite Unresolved Health Risks
Fluoride Action Network (FAN) urges the NYS Bureau of Pesticides to rescind their recent approval of a new food fumigant pesticide, sulfuryl fluoride, because serious health risks, raised by environmental groups, remain unanswered by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
In a November 28, 2005 letter to Dow AgroSciences, Maureen Serafini, Director, NYS Bureau of Pesticides, approved sulfuryl fluoride (ProFume®) fumigant on all processed foods and a large number of…
Living Green Isn't Just For Tree Huggers; New Guide Provides Easy Ideas for Help …
Tucson, Ariz. -- With the devastating effects of global warming becoming a frequent topic on the nightly news, more people are looking for ways to live green, and Truth Publishing's "Real Safety Guide to Protecting Your Environment" provides easy tips for environmentally-friendly living in the modern world. Co-written by Mike Adams and Alexis Black, the guide contains effective ideas that improve personal health while benefiting the planet. The book is…
Yet another Gas Price Shock on the Horizon
Against a backdrop of price hikes over the last two years of 40%, to add to the 25% gas price increase shock announced by the UK energy industry in December 2006, a new gas price shock is on the horizon due to the dispute between Russia and the Ukraine over gas supplies.
The dispute centres over price as there is no actual shortage of gas; Russia wants the Ukraine to pay…
Cape Cod Fishing Charter Boosts
The Hurricane Relief Auction for Gulf Coast Fishermen has ended.
Everyone at "Sport Fishing", "Marlin", and "Fly Fishing in Salt Waters" magazines thanked Maverick Charters Ltd., a Cape Cod charter fishing boat, and all the other donors who helped raise $40,058.00 for our fishing friends in the Gulf of Mexico who have been impacted by the 2005 hurricane season. The contribution by Maverick Charters was a day of fishing…
Gosport OSCAR for sea safety
21st December 2005: The Coastguard have awarded one of the very first 'Sea Smart Safety Awards' to Gosport Tourist Information Centre. These awards recognise and reward those TICs around the coast that are making a significant contribution to sea and beach safety. Gosport is one of just seven TICs in Great Britain to be awarded a Silver Sea Smart Safety Award.
According to research by the Coastguard's Sea Smart campaign, over…
Winter Landscaping Ideas To Reduce Fuel Costs By 40%
An unprotected home loses much more heat on a cold, windy day than on an equally cold, still day. Accurately selected landscaping ideas and well designed landscaping can provide an excellent wind protection during the winter. It will inevitably reduce heating costs. Furthermore, these benefits will increase as the trees and shrubs mature.
“The house protected by a windbreak used 23 percent less fuel. In 1 month, an exposed, electrically…
Easy Home Lawn Care Explained
An emerald green sward, as those seen in high-end golf courses -- isn't that what most homeowners wish their lawns were like? It takes great care, expensive nutrients, and even more work... Or does it? Having a picture perfect lawn is easier than most realize. You only need the right kind of care, the right kind of nutrients, and spend a little bit of time doing the right kind of…
direct/O2Diesel Reaches Agreement With Abengoa Bioenergy to Jointly Develop and …
NEWARK, DE -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 11/03/2005 -- O2Diesel Corporation (AMEX: OTD) today announced that it had entered into an agreement with Abengoa Bioenergy R&D, Inc. ("ABRD"), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Abengoa Bioenergy, S.A. (www.abengoabioenergy.com), to provide funding and commercial support to develop the European markets for O2Diesel (TM), its cleaner burning ethanol diesel fuel blend.
The transaction consists of an Investment by ABRD of Euro 3,000,000 (US$3,588,000)…
Presidential Hopeful from Boston, Massachusetts Speaks Out About Buckling Dam
October 18, 2005 – West Palm Beach, FL - After police closed off the city of Taunton earlier today, 2008 Presidential Hopeful spoke out regarding the bulging Whittendon Pond Dam.
“My heart goes out to the people of Massachusetts, particularly those in Taunton and the surrounding areas, that are most likely nerve wracking themselves with concerns about the Whittendon Pond dam. I hope and pray as a born…
Thermal Vision Opens UK Office
Thermal Vision, Ireland’s premier providers of high quality thermography solutions to industry has opened an office in the UK. The office which is located in St John Street, London will enhance customer services to new and existing customers. The choice of such a high profile location is intended to raise the companies image in the UK and strengthen links with existing customers. Although this will initially be a sales office…
DECLARATION OF DEPENDENCE: A DECLARATION FOR HUMAN SURVIVAL
When, in the course of human events, it becomes apparent that the activities of humankind are causing severe and potentially catastrophic injury to the land, air and water that compose our home - the Earth - it becomes necessary to declare humanity's innate Dependence on the Earth, and demand that governments take immediate action to redress such harmful acts and make elemental changes to prevent further injury to the Earth.
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