United Nations Environment Programme
United Nations Environment Programme Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:42 AM PST
Durban, 7 December 2011 - The South African government, host of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Durban (COP17), has formally announced a comprehensive phase-out policy for inefficient lighting, linked to a global initiative from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) with the support of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to tackle climate change through the transition to energy ... |
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company to Acquire 550-MegawattAC Topaz Solar Farm from First Solar
Business Wire Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:40 AM PST
DES MOINES, Iowa, and TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company announced it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire the Topaz Solar Farm from First Solar, Inc. The 550-megawatt photovoltaic power plant being built in San Luis Obispo County, Calif., will have the capacity to generate enough renewable energy to power approximately 160,000 average ... |
Green companies invited to invest in Berlin
Business Times Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:39 AM PST
Malaysian green companies are invited to invest in Berlin, German, as the capital is known for its renewable energy industry. Berlin Tourismus and Kongress Chief Executive Officer Burkhard Kieker said Berlin was the hub for science, risk and research and there were many industries related to the environment, developing devices to save energy, save water and solar power. "Berlin is a centre for ... |
Investor caution seen damping clean technology IPO in China
Dawn Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:39 AM PST
Guodian Technology and Environment Group, a maker of wind equipment, on Monday launched an institutional road show for its up to HK$5 billion ($643.22 million) IPO. Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy Co Ltd is in the process of marketing its own up to $300 million share sale. |
Why aren't we smarter already? Evolutionary limits on cognition
PhysOrg Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:38 AM PST
(Medical Xpress) -- We put a lot of energy into improving our memory, intelligence, and attention. There are even drugs that make us sharper, such as Ritalin and caffeine. But maybe smarter isn’t really all that better. A new paper published in Current Directions in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, warns that there are limits on how smart humans can ... |
An Introduction to Variable Energy Resource Integration Analysis
Energy Business Review Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:36 AM PST
This white paper will provide a high-level summary of how a balancing area or governmental authority can gain a significantly increased understanding of operating sufficiency and integration costs with the PLEXOS® software model and highly-experienced consulting personnel. |
India pitches for closer ties with Gulf region
Calcutta News Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:29 AM PST
With parts of the energy-rich North Africa and West Asia witnessing political unrest in the aftermath of the Arab Spring, India has underlined its high stakes in peace and stability in the wider Gulf region, including Iran and Iraq. |
Enchong Dee's Colourful Life
Yahoo! Special Projects via Yahoo! Philippines News Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:22 AM PST
Swimmer, actor and television personality Enchong Dee is full of colour and energy! |
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