Tuesday, September 11th, 2007
DEUTSCHE WELLE – During the opening of a two-day international environment conference in Berlin, developing and industrialized nations remained far apart on who should shoulder responsibility for cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Read More
Tuesday, September 11th, 2007
con terra GmbH has released version 2.1 of its mapClient software; this component of the sdi.suite product family has now been subjected to considerable revision and functional expansion. mapClient offers a wide range of functions for displaying, navigating, searching, selecting and managing spatial information services. Read More
Monday, September 10th, 2007
Leica Geosystems Geospatial Imaging today announced that T-Kartor is now an authorized distributor of Leica Geosystems’ solutions in Scandinavia. Specializing in mapping services with an emphasis on data handling and cartography, T-Kartor will handle a full range of Leica Geosystems’ products, including data sharing, enterprise, photogrammetry, remote sensing and visualization solutions.
Monday, September 10th, 2007
Windlab Systems, a world-leader in the development and application of atmospheric modeling systems used globally to locate and develop wind energy sites, today announced the successful close of a A$5.0million equity financing. Read More
Monday, September 10th, 2007
BRISTOL EVENING POST – A Bristol-based house- builder is in the frame to construct the UK’s first carbon-neutral village in Hanham. Edward Ware is among the five developers vying for the contract on the energy-efficient development, which could become a blueprint for building projects after 2016. The Clifton-based company faces competition from two of Britain’s
Monday, September 10th, 2007
NORWAY POST – The proposal hs been put forward by the the Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters and The Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences. The aim is to promote technology which will stimulate sustainable development. Carrying the name of Brundtland, with her background and involvement, Norway has a unique opportunity and a special responsibility for
Monday, September 10th, 2007
GERMAN GOVERNMENT – How can the basic interdisciplinary principles for the management of river basin units in Germany be extended, taking into account ecosystem and socio-economic aspects? Read More
Sunday, September 9th, 2007
Introduction To achieve the objective of sustainable cities, an integral approach to urban issues must be chosen. In addition, the European structural funds should be made available for local projects that embrace this integral approach. This is the most important message of the Leipzig Charter, which was adopted by the European ministers responsible for urban
Sunday, September 9th, 2007
Be involved in shaping future urban solutions through active workshops and study visits. Experience examples of partnership working between private and public sectors that produce results. This conference is aimed at those working with sustainable urban development in private sector, universities and public bodies in Europe. A regional Sustainable Building 2007 conference will be included
Sunday, September 9th, 2007
Laser beams shone down from the sky are revealing archaeological and other treasures hidden in Britain’s forests – by “seeing through” the trees. Scientists, archaeologists and foresters are using pulses of laser energy beamed down from aircraft flying about 1000 metres (3300 feet) up to reveal forests’ hidden secrets. These can include sites of ancient
