Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
Sales and investment in the voluntary carbon market have stagnated in the last six months under the impact of Federal Government policy confusion, according to the latest update of an industry guide co-produced by RMIT University. Developed by Global Sustainability at RMIT and EPA Victoria, the Carbon Offset Guide is the most comprehensive and independent
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
Through its longstanding mission of science, service, and stewardship, NOAA generates tremendous value for the nation – and the world – by advancing our understanding of and ability to anticipate changes in the Earth’s environment, by improving society’s ability to make scientifically-informed decisions, and by conserving and managing ocean and coastal resources. NOAA’s mission is
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
EL CORREO SPAIN – The large roof of the mall Ikea in Castilleja de la Cuesta becomes an example of sustainability, a bet that the Swedish multinational seeks to bring all its stores and Sevilla in Spain begins. The plant has solar panels and will produce annually 1830 367 967 kilowatt hours, equivalent to between 10% and
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
New UBA study shows that electricity supplied entirely from renewable energies is realistic Germany’s electricity supply could make a complete switch to renewable energies by 2050. The technology already available on the market could make this possible even today, but it requires that electricity be used and produced very efficiently. These are the results of
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
GRACE, based on the University of Nottingham Innovation Park (UNIP) has opened up incubator space specifically for businesses in the GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) sector. Located within the Geospatial Building, GRACE will now provide a unique environment for organisations operating in GNSS related domains to incubate new ventures and transform innovative ideas into business
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
June 2010 Michael Nicholson, Zo ё Britt, Kate de Groot Infrastructure Governing a UK Spatial Dat Presentation – Governing a UK Spatial Data – June 2010 – Michael Nicholson, Zoё Britt and Kate de GrootRead More
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
The simple interface of this software allows users of the IP-S2 3D mobile mapping system to easily work with the combination of point cloud, trajectory and panoramic image data that comes from the IP-S2. The IP-S2 system incorporates state-of-the-art technologies, including high-precision GNSS receivers, IMU (inertial measurement unit), vehicle wheel encoders, 360-degree digital camera and
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
ALL AFRICA – The Lands Bill Draft 1, entitled the Lands Act, 2010 is an act to revise and consolidate statutory laws on land to harmonize land policies with existing customary laws to ensure sustainable land administration and management, effective land tenure and efficient surveying and mapping regime and provide for related matters. Laws that
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
BBC – The organisers of Nottinghamshire’s BioBlitz event hope the public will help them record as many species as possible within a 24 hour period. Chris Jackson, from the Biodiversity Action Group, said: “ we try and make the public aware of the biodiversity on their doorstep.” Read More
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
TONIC – Edward Norton is officially following in the good footsteps of his family. On July 8, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon named the actor, United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for Biodiversity. Norton’s efforts come on the heels of a report from the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, which highlights the urgent need for change if we are to preserve