Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
GLASGOW HERALD – Oil and gas firms are set to ramp up activity in the North Sea in a development that could create the demand for thousands of skilled workers over the next five years. While much of the UK is braced for a tough time in 2010, research shows that the oil and gas sector
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
AfDB – The African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched a two-year technical assistance program – the African Carbon Support Program, which is being implemented by its Energy, Environment and Climate Change Department. The program, launched on 4 November 2010, is geared toward assisting Bank clients in regional member countries to access carbon finance in order to
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
BARENTS OBSERVER – The volume is up more than 30 percent since last year, but there is still a long way from the peak before the economical crises. According to the foreign trade statistics published by Finnish Customs, the shipments of cars and vans from Europe to Russia via Finland almost doubled in July-September. Almost 56,000 cars were
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
DEUTSCHE WELLE – Forests are important for the climate? Yes of course. But do not listen to us and find out for yourself: Get on the road in the lungs of the earth – in our brand new Web Global Ideas documentary. Read More
Monday, November 22nd, 2010
SANTIAGO TIMES – A US$3.85 billion pipeline to carry freshwater some 1,000 kilometres from central Chile to the country’s northern desert will provide a cheaper alternative for users now reliant on desalinization of ocean water, a business news Web site said this week. Read More
Monday, November 22nd, 2010
CANADIAN PRESS -A transmission link from Labrador to Newfoundland would cost $2.1 billion, $600 million of which would be provided by Emera. A link between Newfoundland to Nova Scotia would cost $1.2 billion, all funded by Emera, which owns Nova Scotia Power. In a statement issued by Emera, Premiers Danny Williams and Darrell Dexter touted
Monday, November 22nd, 2010
ARAB NETWORK – The major expansion earmarked for Kuwait International Airport (KIA) is set to produce investment opportunities. Read More
Monday, November 22nd, 2010
MALTA TIMES – Go has started to deploy higher-speed fibre broadband internet technologies in several localities under its five-year €100 million investment plan in next generation networks, the company said. The new technologies are reaching speeds of up to 100 megabits per second in specific areas of Malta. Go is the first local communications provider to offer 100
Monday, November 22nd, 2010
EU – Commission outlines infrastructure development targets for next two decades to ensure a secure supply. Four corridors are identified for electricity, three for gas. Projects will be proposed in 2012. Read More
Monday, November 22nd, 2010
PHILIPPINE STAR – In the presentation of its Sustainability consultant, Edmond Maceda, township developments were cited as a model for sustainable land use planning. According to Maceda, Megaworld’s townships promote “densification over sprawl” and transportation connectivity. A small township, at 50 hectares or less, promotes walkability from the home to the mall or office. Read More
