Saturday, March 3rd, 2012
Scientists from the University of Maryland and Beijing Normal University are partnering to track and predict the impact of climate change internationally. When fully developed, the project will provide monitoring and predictive tools that can help, for example, predict crop failure and changes in commodity prices, and aid in preparations for shortages, organizers say. Read More
Saturday, March 3rd, 2012
Beginning in March, the Missouri Department of Transportation is aggressively attacking potholes across the St. Louis area and commits to filling the holes with asphalt with 24 hours when they are reported to MoDOT on weekdays. Read More
Saturday, March 3rd, 2012
A flurry of map-making by Kansas House members left their Redistricting Committee with 18 proposals Friday for redrawing the state’s congressional districts, creating the possibility of a drawn-out debate over picking one. Read More
Friday, March 2nd, 2012
It would be profitable for Iceland to sell electricity to Europe through undersea cables; although more than one new power station would need to be dedicated to the project to make it worthwhile, a new report claims. It has long been thought possible for Iceland to sell electricity under the sea to other European countries, but
Friday, March 2nd, 2012
Turkey’s Culture and Tourism Ministry has embarked on an ambitious plan to save on its electricity bills by going green in Istanbul museums and buildings linked to the ministry. The cost of lighting Istanbul’s large museums has become too costly, according to the ministry, prompting it to sign an agreement with a private energy firm to conduct
Friday, March 2nd, 2012
Sewage can be used to generate electricity using a new device revealed by scientists on Thursday. It combines a fuel cell with other technologies to convert waste water treatment stations into power plants, which the researchers believe could provide the power for entire water grids. “We certainly could take care of the whole water system : the treating and pumping
Friday, March 2nd, 2012
The UN body has called for children to be consulted in urban planning and development as most children will grow up in towns and cities in future. The agency cited development programmes in Kibera, Kenya and South Africa as examples of successful planning with children in mind. Read More
Friday, March 2nd, 2012
The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) has announced a 3D seismic survey on two offshore blocks – Umid and Babak. According to the company, geophysical surveys started on 27 February and will end in April. They are aimed to help in carrying out exploration work. The survey is being conducted by Caspian Geophysical from vessel Gilavar.
Thursday, March 1st, 2012
Almost half of the German financial company has recognized the benefits of geospatial technologies such as Google Maps for themselves. By linking business-related information with geographic data, they will benefit from improved customer loyalty (62 percent), reduced costs (53 percent) and increasing brand awareness (47 percent). Read More
Thursday, March 1st, 2012
Norwegian fertilizer producer Yara has signed a cooperation agreement with The Sahara Forest Project AS and the Qatar Fertiliser Company (Qafco) to help turn the desert in Qatar “green”. The plan calls for building a Pilot Plant in Qatar. In a few words, The Sahara Forest Project (SFP) is about creating re-vegetation and green jobs through
