Friday, September 23rd, 2011
Google has recognised the newly independent nation of South Sudan by including it on Google Maps. The online separation from Sudan followed a campaign by 1,600 members of the group Change.org, calling for the new nation to be marked on web maps. But South Sudan is still missing from Yahoo!, Microsoft and National Geographic maps. Read More
Friday, September 23rd, 2011
Qatar looks set to retain its position as the world’s fastest-growing economy this year, with the country’s core sectors performing strongly and diversification continuing apace. While many economies worldwide are still sluggish, or face the prospect of slipping back into recession, Qatar is expected to see 21% real growth in 2011, according to a recent
Friday, September 23rd, 2011
The flight team, led by Commander Rodolfo Mansilla and composed of six members of the Department Flight was established at the international airport “Teniente General Benjamín Matienzo” (Tucumán). From there, done different takeoffs and were supported by field staff of theDepartment of Geodesy andUnit Information Technology of the Institute. The flights were performed with the plane of the IGN – the Cessna Citation twin
Friday, September 23rd, 2011
As you are acutely aware, the DWA has had a rough time with regard to the negative findings by the Auditor General on its annual report over the past few years. The Standing Committee on Public Accounts has raised several concerns regarding efficiencies in financial and operational management of the DWA. I have also personally observed
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
After almost a year of talks, agreement has been reached between the environment ministry and provincial authorities about the transfer of responsibility for nature management. From 2014, the 12 provinces are to take responsibility for the establishment of a nationwide grid of national parks and protected areas, known as the EHS. Read More
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
David Cameron has written to the National Trust to offer reassurances over planning reforms. The shake-up will balance the environmental, social and economic dimensions of developments, the Prime Minister promised. The Trust has been leading a campaign to oppose the reforms, fearing they will lead to urban sprawl. But Mr Cameron said he was determined to protect our
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
Thirteen countries today signed a key protocol to a United Nations treaty promoting a more equitable sharing of the planet’s genetic resources and their benefits as the annual UN event aimed at encouraging States to sign, ratify or accede to various global pacts and accords kicked off. The Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
Harriman said that through its partnership with Javad GNSS, which makes GPS devices for such clients as the U.S. Geological Survey, has developed new receivers that can be used to avoid interference between LTE and GPS. Javad GNSS has also completed designing and testing prototypes that can be adapted to work with existing high-precision GPS
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
The vessel, which was completed in August 2011, is designed for geophysical exploration on the continental shelf of the Arctic and sub-Arctic seas, operating in harsh weather and ice conditions. The ship will be operated jointly by SCF and OAO Sevmorneftegeofizika – one of the leading Russian seismic companies. Read More
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
The UAE may have the world’s tallest tower, but when it comes to green building design it is overshadowed by the rest of the world, experts say. Although the situation has improved since the Dubai property boom, subsidised energy and water and a lack of industrial knowledge mean green buildings are far from mainstream. Green designs mean
