Monday, February 28th, 2011
The all clear has been given for Europe to press ahead with the 3.4bn-euro (£2.9bn) project to build a next-generation weather satellite system. Eumetsat, the international agency charged with looking after Europe’s Meteosats, said on Friday that all participating nations had now agreed to the programme and its financing. The new system should bring a step change
Sunday, February 27th, 2011
TomTom and Beacon Software, a comprehensive towing management solutions supplier, have partnered to help towing fleet operators improve efficiency, reduce costs and increase control of drivers and equipment. The integration of TomTom WORKsmart™ fleet management solutions and Beacon Software towing applications enables live driver location updates and more accurate arrival time estimates.
Sunday, February 27th, 2011
Net cash flow to the government from the State’s Direct Financial Interest (SDFI) on the Norwegian continental shelf in 2010 was NOK 104 billion, up almost NOK 7 billion from the year before, Petoro reports. Read More
Sunday, February 27th, 2011
Federal cabinet minister Tony Clement says expanding access to the internet in Canada is “critical.” Clement met behind closed doors with a group of information technology firms in Saskatoon. Read More
Sunday, February 27th, 2011
Amid growing evidence that climate change is impacting the global environment and the global economy, the Ceres investor coalition today announced a new report aimed at improving corporate disclosure of climate-related risks and opportunities they face.
Saturday, February 26th, 2011
Despite the demonstrated utility of GIS for health applications, there are perceived problems in low resource settings: GIS software can be expensive and complex; input data are often of low quality. This study aimed to test the appropriateness of new, inexpensive and simple GIS tools in poorly resourced areas of a developing country. Read More
Saturday, February 26th, 2011
The 2011 Alberta Provincial Budget calls for $4.6 billion over the next three years for the provincial highway network, including $1.7 billion for capital projects in 2011-12. In addition to $199 million in scholarships, grants and debt management tools, a total of $267 million in student loans will be available in 2011-12. This will provide needs-based
Saturday, February 26th, 2011
The Rwandan government plans to boost agricultural production through its Crop Intensification Programme and a range of post-harvest measures to reduce waste from the 2011 season onwards. Read More
Saturday, February 26th, 2011
Russian oil company Bashneft has won the tenders for development of the oil fields Trebs and Titov in the Nenets Autonomous Okrug. Read More
Saturday, February 26th, 2011
AeroMetric is pleased to announce that Paul Brooks has been elected a 2011 ASPRS Fellow. This honor is awarded by the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing for exceptional service in advancing the science and use of the mapping sciences, in addition to making outstanding contributions to the society. Only two ASPRS members have
