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Electronics Today launches the PV+Solar India Expo 2010
Electronics Today, India’s first Techno-Economic Electronics Monthly Journal, launched the PV+Solar India Expo 2010, the International Conference and Exhibition of Photovoltaic, Solar Thermal, Solar Architecture, photovoltaic Equipment, Products, Materials and Systems, from March 4-6, 2010 in Mumbai today. PV+Solar India Expo 2010 was inaugurated and addressed by Chief Guest, Dr.... »
Navarik Inspection(TM) Now Collects Greenhouse Gas Information
Navarik, a global leader in cargo inspection management software for petroleum trade operations, announced today that Navarik Inspection(tm) now facilitates the collection of greenhouse gas (GHG) data. This new capability enables Navarik Inspection customers to comply with the recent US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandate requiring petroleum companies to monitor and report GHG emissions... »
Global Market for Energy-Efficient Technologies to Be Worth $68.2 Billion In 2014
According to a technical market research report, ENERGY-EFFICIENT TECHNOLOGIES, THE GLOBAL MARKET (EGY067A) from BCC Research (www.bccresearch.com), the global market for energy-efficient technologies is estimated to be worth $35.6 billion in 2009. That is expected to increase to $68.2 billion in 2014, for a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.9%. The market is broken... »
Earth Hour 2010 – Vote for earth
On Earth Hour millions of people around the world come together to call for action on climate change by doing something quite simple-turning off their lights for one hour. Earth Hour is a WWF initiative which sends across an inspiring message of hope and action for Climate Change. At 8.30pm on... »
UL DQS introduces the Responsible Care Program, RC 14001 Certificate for Chemical Industry
UL DQS introduces the Responsible Care Program, RC 14001 Certificate in India specifically for the chemical and related industry. Responsible Care Program is a global chemical industry initiative that is mandatory for the members of the American Chemistry Council (ACC). Its objective is to make product stewardship, security, health, safety, environment and resource conservation... »
KONE gearing up to meet the Environmental Challenge of Urbanisation Building a sustainable tomorrow Pioneering Eco-efficient solutions and operation
To meet the present day challenge of preserving the environment and saving energy, KONE has taken up “Environmental Excellence” as one of its ‘Development Programs’. Buildings consume 40% of the world’s energy and elevators account for up to 10% of a building’s energy needs. By pioneering Eco-Efficient solutions with a competitive advantage, KONE... »
Power sector construction Development forecasts and planned investments in Poland
Bharatbook added a new report on “Power sector construction in Poland 2010″ which gives comprehensive analysis on Power sector construction in Poland. Power sector construction in Poland 2010 This report examines Poland’s changing electricity market, existing facilities producing electricity for the needs of the country and the region, and the plans of leading power groups in... »
Illinois Earthquake rocks downtown
An early morning earthquake rattled northern Illinois on Wednesday, shaking an area about 50 miles west-northwest of downtown Chicago, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The magnitude 4.3 quake hit just before 4 a.m. CT (5 a.m. ET), with an epicenter about 3 miles underground. The USGS pinpointed the quake between the towns of Virgil and... »
Major snowstorm sweeps across Eastern US
A major winter storm, which has been nicknamed by some as “Snowmageddon”, has pummeled parts of the U.S. Middle Atlantic region, dumping up to 19 inches (50 centimeters) of snow in some parts of the Washington area. The National Weather Service is predicting as much as 24 to 30 inches (60 to 75 cm) of... »
Climate Change – how you can make a difference
Buildings account for 50% of all greenhouse gas emissions, and the building sector account for upto 40% of global energy use. This represents a challenge and an opportunity for us all. By some conservative estimates, globally buildings could reduce emissions by 1.8 billion tonnes of C02 – about three times... »
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