Friday, January 21st, 2011
Up to 5,000 jobs could be created in Whitby and district after plans were revealed to open the first UK Potash mine in 40 years. Mineral rights between Whitby and Scarborough were sold on Sunday to Sirius Minerals, which specialises in potash exploration and development and has three potash projects already in Australia and the USA.
Friday, January 21st, 2011
The Duke of York spoke of the benefits of engineers and academics working closely together as he officially opened Strathclyde University’s new multi-million-pound research centre that will develop cutting-edge techniques for the aerospace industry. Based at Inchinnan in Renfrewshire, the Advance Forming Research Centre is a collaboration between the university, Scottish Enterprise and engineering companies.
Friday, January 21st, 2011
Instead of pitting nature against agriculture, harmonize the two: that’s the most important recommendation on fighting global hunger from this year’s State of the World report by the Worldwatch Institute. Expanding access to nutrition and food are in the spotlight in this year’s topical, forward-thinking and problem-oriented study. In 2010, Worldwatch examined issues related to sustainable
Thursday, January 20th, 2011
Improving the efficiency of water utilities and reducing water losses are becoming top priorities in Asia, with its often-limited water resources and rapidly increasing urban population. This publication provides an up-to-date introduction to the subject matter, highlights the complexity of managing non-revenue water (NRW), offers guidance on NRW assessment, and recommends appropriate performance indicators. It
Thursday, January 20th, 2011
A prize-giving presentation for the winner of the UK round of a major competition to develop the latest in satellite navigation technology will take place at The University of Nottingham later this month.
Thursday, January 20th, 2011
Global Map of southeast of Brazil is released. This area is affected by landslides and floods caused by the torrential rain started early January. This map gives information on landform and land use around Rio de Janeiro where extensive damage was caused.This map is prepared by using Global Map and other data. Read More
Thursday, January 20th, 2011
Enabling India to implement the Smart Grid and embrace renewable energy is at the top of the agenda at the upcoming Smart Energy India confererence and exhibition which takes place in New Delhi from 1-2 February. Some of India’s most respected power professionals as well as global metering technology experts are meeting in what is considered the
Thursday, January 20th, 2011
The 19th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition will be held from 6 – 10 June 2011 at the ICC Berlin – International Congress Center Berlin – Germany. As a valued member of the global Biomass Community you are highly welcome to submit your paper and participate in this large specialist Biomass event in Europe in
Thursday, January 20th, 2011
This year Learning with GI is focused on “Implementing Digital Earth in education”. The digital earth vision has become reality in terms of technology, allowing for a multiplicity of applications in education and communication. Education should therefore provide reasonable opportunities to acquire competences that students can use to effectively participate in GISociety. We invite you
Thursday, January 20th, 2011
A $200,000 CSIRO coastal glider is bound for Queensland to be deployed in Moreton Bay to investigate the impact of the recent flooding on marine ecosystems. Dr Andy Steven from CSIRO’s Wealth from Oceans Flagship says the glider’s deployment is part of a research program to monitor the extent of the flood plume into Moreton
