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Commission launches major investment programme for innovative low-carbon technologies
The European Commission launches the first call for proposals for the world’s largest programme of investment in low carbon and renewable energy demonstration projects. The initiative, known as NER300, will provide substantial financial support for at least eight projects involving carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies and at least 34 projects involving innovative renewable energy ...
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EPA honors climate and ozone layer protection award winners
EPA is recognizing the achievements of more than 40 individuals, organizations and companies actively contributing to the restoration and protection of the Earth’s ozone layer and climate system. “To confront urgent environmental issues, we’re counting on the types of ideas and innovations that this year’s winners developed,” said EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson. “Recognizing and encouraging ...
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Envision Energy Launches `Energy IoT and Smart City Technology Alliance`
Envision Energy, a leading global smart energy solution provider, has announced an open-platform alliance that connects energy pioneers and technology innovators to help accelerate the clean energy transition through digitalization. The "Energy IoT and Smart City Technology Alliance" consists of Envision, Microsoft, Accenture and others, with more pioneers and innovators expected to join later. ...
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City of Vancouver, FortisBC Working Together to Tackle Climate Change
FortisBC and the City of Vancouver announced recently (11/24) that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to team up on climate action projects to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increase investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy, while maintaining access to natural gas for residents and businesses. The MOU supports the City of Vancouver in pursuing its ...
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Subsea actuators and gearboxes assist first-of-kind commercial wave energy project
Rotork Australia has supplied subsea rack and pinion hydraulic valve actuators and subsea gearboxes for an innovative renewable energy wave technology project on Garden Island, near Perth in Western Australia. The patented CETO (Carnegie Wave Energy) technology converts ocean swells into a source of energy for power generation and water desalination plants. Unlike other wave technology systems, ...
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Innovative Wastewater Treatment Plant in Victorville, Calif. Aims to Go Off-the-Grid
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency joined the Bureau of Reclamation, the California Energy Commission, and Congressman Col. Paul Cook at the ceremonial start of Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority’s carbon-neutral energy project located at their wastewater treatment facility in Victorville, Calif. The facility aims to go off-the-grid, creating energy using tons of ...
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Clean Air Awards Go To Wide Array of Winners
(Washington, D.C. - May 9, 2007) Excellence in air quality is the tie that binds an Oklahoma tribe, a Texas Judge and a New York company that makes demolition hammers. They are among the 13 businesses, organizations and individuals, chosen from 75 applicants around the country, receiving EPA's 7th Annual Clean Air Excellence Awards tonight in Washington, D.C., for outstanding accomplishments in ...
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Introducing our 2020 programme in Nepal
As the world struggles to cope with the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, it is the poorest of the poor who will be hit the hardest. Even if the virus does not reach them, national shutdowns and restrictions on movement mean that their already limited resources will be even harder to access. Those already living in poverty have little resilience to shocks like this and will have the hardest ...
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EPA Honors 2015 Green Power Leaders/Agency recognizes achievements in helping to fight climate change
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces its annual Green Power Leadership Awards, recognizing 22 Green Power Partners and three renewable energy suppliers across the country—including Apple, Microsoft, TD Bank, Intel, Kohl’s, the National Hockey League and Northwestern University -- for achievements in advancing the nation’s renewable energy market and ...
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10th edition of Eco Expo Asia opens from 28 – 31 October
Value-added concurrent events help participants capture emerging market opportunities The 10th edition of Eco Expo Asia will open its doors from 28 – 31 October 2015 at AsiaWorld-Expo. The fair is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, and co-organised by the Environment Bureau of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Eco ...
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European governments focus on reducing CO2 emissions from cars
EU Environment Council, 3 March - the council adopted conclusions on environment focusing on the following priorities: climate change and energy, halting biodiversity loss, environmental technologies, sustainable consumption and production, and simplification of legislation. The conclusions will be submitted to the spring European Council. The Council held policy debates on the climate action and ...
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EC welcomes final adoption of Europe`s climate and energy package
With this week's vote in the European Parliament on the climate and energy package, the EU has finalised a deal that will help Europe transform into a low-carbon economy and increase energy security. Fully in line with the Commission's proposals in January 2008, agreement has been reached on legally binding targets, by 2020, to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 20%, to establish a 20% share for ...
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Biden`s Transatlantic Pacts Feature Climate Care, Green Growth
Environmental concerns, especially about the consequences of climate change, are on the minds of U.S. President Joe Biden and the European leaders he has met with over the past two days. On Monday, after attending the G7 meeting in the UK, President Biden met with the United States’ NATO allies in Brussels. Many firsts marked the meeting. This is President Biden’s first ...
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Covanta Holding Corporation Announces Meeting and Record Dates for Its 2012 Annual Meeting
Covanta Holding Corporation (NYSE: CVA) ("Covanta") announced that its 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held on May 9, 2012, at the Company's corporate headquarters, which are located at 445 South Street, Morristown, New Jersey. The Board of Directors set March 12, 2012 as the record date for holders of Covanta's common stock authorized to vote at such Annual Meeting of Stockholders. ...
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Covanta Holding Corporation to Present at the Barclays Capital Clean Solutions Conference
Covanta Holding Corporation (NYSE: CVA) is scheduled to participate in the Barclays Capital Clean Solutions Conference on Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Executive Vice President and CFO Sanjiv Khattri will be speaking at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The presentation materials will be made available on the day of the conference and can be accessed through the Investor Information - Presentations section of ...
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Covanta Holding Corporation to Present at the Barclays Capital Clean Solutions Conference in New York, NY
Covanta Holding Corporation (NYSE: CVA) ("Covanta" or the "Company"), a leading global owner and operator of Energy-from-Waste ("EfW") projects, is scheduled to participate in the Barclays Capital Clean Solutions Conference in New York, NY on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Thomas Bucks, Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President, will be speaking at 1:30 pm (Eastern). A replay of Covanta's ...
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Covanta Holding Corporation to Present at the Baird 2011 Clean Technology Conference
Covanta Holding Corporation (NYSE: CVA) ("Covanta" or the "Company") is scheduled to participate in the Baird 2011 Clean Technology Conference on Wednesday, November 30, 2011. Executive Vice President and CFO Sanjiv Khattri will be speaking at 12:45 p.m. Pacific Time. A live webcast of Covanta's presentation will be available at http://wsw.com/webcast/baird27/cva/ and archived through February ...
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Covanta Holding Corporation to Present at Baird`s 2012 Industrial Conference in Chicago, IL
Covanta Holding Corporation (NYSE: CVA) ("Covanta" or the "Company"), a leading global owner and operator of Energy-from-Waste ("EfW") projects, is scheduled to participate in Baird's 2012 Industrial Conference in Chicago, IL on Monday, November 5, 2012. Thomas Bucks, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, will be speaking at 3:05 PM (Central). A live webcast of Covanta's ...
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Covanta Holding Corporation to Present at the J.P. Morgan 7th Annual Diversified Industries Conference in New York, NY
Covanta Holding Corporation (NYSE: CVA) ("Covanta" or the "Company"), a leading global owner and operator of Energy-from-Waste ("EfW") projects, is scheduled to participate in the J.P. Morgan 7th Annual Diversified Industries Conference in New York, NY on Tuesday, June 5, 2012. Sanjiv Khattri, Executive Vice President and CFO, will be speaking at 3:30 pm (Eastern). A live webcast of Covanta's ...
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GreenSummitXpo 2010 GREENS awards winners announced
Winners of the 2010 GreenSummitXpo Global Renewable Energy Expo Networking Summit (GREENS) Awards have been selected. The awards, which will be presented with the 2011 awards at a joint ceremony on April 28 2011, honor innovative companies and individuals who have demonstrated leadership in the exploration of green goals and renewable energy. Among the victors are: Mayor Salvatore J. Panto - ...
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