Saturday, May 21st, 2011
In June 2011, the UK’s National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is to take part in an ambitious project to ‘spread the word’ about marine research and the importance and vulnerability of the world’s oceans, with particular focus on the Mediterranean and Ligurian/northern Tyrrhenian Seas. The project, ‘Environmental Impacts Know No Boundaries: A Marine Environmental Workshop for Graduate
Saturday, May 21st, 2011
Signage and wayfinding are integral elements for all structures. Signs help us to understand architecture and infrastructure, and communicate about the identity of a structure. Design is a key aspect for developing effective signage and this book includes a large number of international examples where design, communication and identity come togeher to help us experience
Friday, May 20th, 2011
The management of the nation’s apex maritime regulatory authority, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has lauded the management of African Circle Pollution Management Limited (ACPML) for the strides it has taken in fulfilling the agreement it signed with the Federal Government on the control of marine pollution in Nigeria’s territorial waters. Read More
Friday, May 20th, 2011
Japan’s 11 March mega-quake shifted the ocean floor sideways by more than 20m (65ft), according one instrument placed on the seabed off the nation’s coast. This direct measurement exceeds the displacement suggested by some models built only from data gathered on land. The figure was recorded by the Japan Coast Guard which maintains underwater geodetic equipment along
Friday, May 20th, 2011
Peru’s Congress unanimously approved a resolution on Wednesday that ratifies the country’s northern maritime border with Ecuador, state news agency Andina reported. Foreign Affairs Minister Jose Antonio Garcia Belaunde said the approval of the resolution was a historical day for Peru.“I’m very excited because today is a historical day for Peru that I am able
Friday, May 20th, 2011
The ground may still be wet from consistent rainfall the past few weeks, but the Brazil Water System Improvements Project is still moving forward on schedule. Hannum, Wagle and Cline Project Engineer Matthew Pierce spoke to The Brazil Times recently, shortly after a monthly progress meeting with contractors about what has been done in the past
Friday, May 20th, 2011
Three new wave energy projects have today been leased for development in Scottish waters. A 30 Megawatt (MW) project by Aquamarine Power north of Lewis is earmarked to enter the £10 million Saltire Prize, Scotland’s energy challenge to the world. Aquamarine Power, which is behind the Oyster Wave energy converter, has also secured a 10 MW demonstration
Friday, May 20th, 2011
South Africa’s rail network needs investment of R97-billion to radically change the way South Africa travels, Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele said. “Let us be clear, the coffers of the state are not sufficient to fund such a large programme. Therefore, a significant and sustained commitment from local and international financiers will be required to complete
Friday, May 20th, 2011
Global consumption of natural resources could almost triple to 140 billion tonnes a year by 2050 unless nations take drastic steps, the United Nations warned Thursday. A UN environment panel said the world cannot sustain the tearaway rate of use of minerals, ores and fossil and plant fuels. It called on governments to “decouple” economic
Friday, May 20th, 2011
Residents of Las Condes borough will now be able to dispose of recyclable items at the Punto Verde (Green Spot) recycling station located in Parque Araucano, next to Parque Arauco mall. Santiago’s newest recycling depot was inaugurated on Tuesday by Environment Minister María Ignacia Benítez. Las Condes Mayor Francisco de la Maza also attended the
