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Boost expertise to achieve green economy, says UNEP
The world is facing a major shortage of experts capable of tackling sustainable development challenges that could undermine efforts to achieve a green economy, a top-level advisory panel to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) warned this week. It said that this shortage needed to be addressed both through training and the upgrading of existing expertise. The report was launched at UNEP's 12th ...
By SciDev.Net
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Constellation energy appoints Connaughton VP
Constellation Energy has appointed James L. Connaughton executive vice president for corporate affairs, public and environmental policy. He was formerly the chairman of the White House Council on Environmental Quality. In this newly created role, Connaughton will direct the company's environmental and energy policy matters and government affairs. He will lead a comprehensive public and ...
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RWM announces headline sponsors for biggest show to date
With 85% of exhibition space already sold out and backing from a host of major industry names, RWM 10 taking place at the NEC, Birmingham from 14 to 16 September is set to be bigger than ever before. Central to the show will be the new Viridor Visitor Lounge where visitors can network and access web resources. Dan Cooke, external affairs manager for Viridor said: “We are pleased to be ...
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Nederman receives order worth 10 MSEK from Mostostal Warszawa SA
The Nederman solution ensures a good working environment during the coal handling process at six new production lines. The new lines are part of a second phase of the investment plan to build the coal transfer point in the mine. Nederman was also the supplier during the first phase in 2010. “The order from Mostostal Warszawa shows the strength of our presence and position in Poland. ...
By Nederman
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FIND Maps Releases OceanWise Marine Data and Maps
FIND Maps (www.findmaps.co.uk), the UK's most advanced online mapping website for professionals, is now authorized to deliver OceanWise marine datasets. These comprise an international range of Georeferenced Raster GeoTiffs as well as OceanWise Marine Themes (GIS compatible vector data). The Marine Themes datasets are compiled using authoritative data from the UK and other Hydrographic Offices. ...
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Lenovo Welcomes TUV Rheinland`s Green Product Certification and Integrated Green Solutions
TUV Rheinland, the world's leading inspection, testing and certification service provider, recently attended the IDF (Intel Developer Forum) held at the National Convention Centre, Beijing, on 11 April. TUV Rheinland shared the most up-to-date green product certification technology with experts, media and guests invited by the grand sponsor, Lenovo. Green technology has become a topic ...
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UK waste management sector urged to look overseas
Government advisory body UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is appealing to waste management companies to offer their expertise to global markets and has identified key markets for the UK’s £25 billion a year environmental industries. UKTI’s report, Market opportunities in environmental goods and services, renewable energy, carbon finance and Carbon Abatement Technologies (CATS), says that ...
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Mölnlycke announces partnership with Engie and Veolia to drive sustainable practices in the manufacturing industry
Mölnlycke, a world-leading medical product and solutions company, has announced two landmark partnerships with global sustainability solutions providers Engie and Veolia. Aiming to deliver best-in-class energy-saving and wastewater treatment solutions respectively for its on-going and upcoming projects, the brand strives to build a sustainable healthcare manufacturing ecosystem whilst ...
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ACCIONA Agua opens largest desalination plant in US
ACCIONA Agua has opened the largest desalination plant in the US, in Tampa, Florida. The plant has a daily capacity of 108,000 cubic metres and will provide at least 10% of the water consumed in the Tampa Bay region. The plant has been completely modernised by ACCIONA Agua and American Water. The partners will be jointly responsible for operating the plant for the next 18 years. The Spanish ...
By Acciona Agua
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UK initiative to reduce organic waste sent to landfill
Encouraging technology that reduces the amount of organic waste sent to landfill is the driving force behind a consultation launched this week by the Waste Protocols Project, a joint WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) and Environment Agency initiative. The Quality Protocol for the production and use of quality outputs from Anaerobic Digestion, could make it easier to turn biodegradable ...
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Weston wins multiple renewable and sustainable energy contracts with the air force civil engineering support agency
The Energy and Air Force programs of Weston Solutions, Inc. (WESTON®) expanded further in June, continuing a pattern of growing renewable, sustainable, and energy efficiency business globally with the Air Force Civil Engineering Support Agency (AFCESA). On June 16, WESTON was awarded a $500,000 biomass and waste-to-renewable energy feasibility study for Eglin Air Force Base—the world’s largest, ...
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MidAmerican Energy Reaches Settlement with Sierra Club
MidAmerican Energy Company has reached a settlement agreement with the Sierra Club to continue to build on its already strong environmental performance and promote renewable energy in its service territory. Several years ago, MidAmerican Energy implemented a plan to install environmental improvements – such as completing installation of scrubbers and ...
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BioLargo Signs Veteran Water Industry Executive Mark Lambert as Strategic Advisor
BioLargo, Inc. ( OTCQB : BLGO ) announced that Mark Lambert had joined its team as a "strategic advisor" to help develop and refine the company's commercialization plan for its break-through Advanced Oxidation System within the water industry. Mr. Lambert has over 25 years of experience as a senior level executive with extensive experience in the water, renewable energy and environmental services ...
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GE Introduces MBR with MACarrier Technology for Tough-to-Treat Industrial Wastewater
Enhances Performance of MBR Technology to Remove Contaminants and Produce High-Quality Effluent Reduces Recalcitrant COD in Effluent by More than 50 Percent Ideal for Industrial Plants, Including Refining, Chemical Processing and Textile Industries GE (NYSE: GE) today introduced a new membrane bioreactor (MBR) with membrane accommodating carrier (MACarrier*) designed to help industrial ...
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Acciona Agua chosen to design desalination plant in Perth, Australia
Following an international tender involving seven bidders, the consortium comprising ACCIONA Agua and its partner, United Utilities Australia, has been shortlisted, with another finalist, for the contract to build and operate a desalination plant in Perth, Australia Approximate total revenue for the construction and 25-year operation of the plant is between 300-400 million euro; it will supply ...
By Acciona Agua
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Queensland Sewage Treatment Plant to Double Daily Wastewater Treatment Capacity with GE’s Wastewater Treatment Technology
GE’s (NYSE: GE) high-performance LEAPmbr* membrane bioreactor (MBR) wastewater-treatment technology will be the centerpiece of an upgrade to Unitywater’s Maleny sewage treatment plant in Queensland, Australia, and is expected to allow the plant to double the amount of water treated per day to one million liters. New environmental regulations and expected population growth led ...
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MEG Energy Corp. Selects GE Evaporation Technology to Maximize Water Reuse
GE to Design and Supply Evaporator Systems for MEG Energy’s Christina Lake Project GE’s Evaporative Technology is Expected to Help MEG Energy Conserve Water and Reduce Operational Costs GE (NYSE: GE) reports that MEG Energy Corp. has selected its evaporation technology for Phases 2B and 3A of the Christina Lake Project, located in Northern Alberta, Canada. GE’s evaporators ...
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GE and WIBAX Energy AB Form Strategic Alliance to Distribute Water Treatment Products in the Nordic Region
GE (NYSE: GE) today announced that the Swedish company WIBAX Energy AB, part of the WIBAX Group, will distribute GE’s water technologies in the Nordic region. The distribution agreement, which started on May 1, 2014, combines WIBAX’s local expertise and GE’s advanced technologies to create greater access to innovative water and process solutions in the Nordic region. The ...
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Frost & sullivan: global market for green technologies to grow to approximately $800 billion by 2012
All over the world, access to clean technology remains the focus for the global transition to a resource-efficient and green economy. In 2009, global investments in renewable energy power generation (US$140.00 billion) far exceeded that of fossil-fuelled power generation (US$110.00 billion). New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.environmental.frost.com), Benchmarking Country ...
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Sustainable Development Commission Stumbles on Climate Change
NEW YORK, New York - Fundamental differences between nations on the nature and scope of the sustainable development agenda, especially on the issues of energy and climate change, led to the failure of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development to approve any outcome document Friday after two weeks of negotiations. The Commission on Sustainable Development is a UN body that emerged from Agenda ...
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