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New Project is a Pioneer Sustainable Development for Dubai

In a move that reflects the growing tide of environmental awareness around the world, leading regional developer, Tameer Holding, has announced the launch of its new, LEED-certified sustainable project in the heart of the Arjan district in Dubailand

6 Oct 2008

HiPER Project May Lead to Nuclear Fusion Solving the Power Problems of the World

A new international research project which could one day lead to a new source of safe, abundant clean energy for Earth was launched today by scientists, engineers and Ministers from across Europe

6 Oct 2008

Land, Sea and Air Measurements at Southeastern Pacific Climate Study to Improve Climate Change Modelling

During October and November 2008, some 150 scientists from 40 institutions in eight nations will take part in an international field experiment designed to make observations of critical components of the climate system of the southeastern Pacific

6 Oct 2008

Retail Sustainability Standard Launched for Europe

The first ever pan-European sustainability standard for retail property developments has been launched by BRE Global

6 Oct 2008

Nitrogen Fertilizer For Off Season Crops Has Biomass Benefits and Gains for Cash Crops

Recent study results have shown have shown that using nitrogen fertilizer on off-season cover crops can not only increase the biomass of these crops, but can also have a beneficial effect on the nitrogen levels in the soil for the cash crop planted during the summer season. The results could significantly aid in preventing soil erosion in vulnerable agricultural regions

3 Oct 2008

Shade Grown Practices for Coffee Production Offers Climate Change Buffer

Chalk up another environmental benefit for shade-grown Latin American coffee. University of Michigan researchers say the technique will provide a buffer against the ravages of climate change in the coming decades

2 Oct 2008

Plymouth Rock Studios to Make Entire Movie Studio Clean and Green Leader in Environmental Design

Plymouth Rock Studios -- the face and future of Massachusetts' emerging movie industry -- will also be an industry leader in sustainable, green design

2 Oct 2008

Sustainability No Longer Just Corporate Social Responsibility Says WWF Boss

Sustainability is no longer just a matter of corporate social responsibility (CSR), it is a fundamental business proposition, James Leape, Director General of WWF International, told a business audience in Geneva this week

2 Oct 2008

Brookhaven Lab Releases Their Environmental Report

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory has issued its 2007 Site Environmental Report. Highlights include significant progress on the environmental cleanup of the site, recognition of pollution prevention initiatives, and reduced environmental effluents and emissions

2 Oct 2008

Future Water Strategy for Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems Made Simple

The Government’s Future Water strategy makes clear that Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS), including permeable paving, will be central to the country’s water management plans to tackle the ever increasing risk of flooding in our streets, towns and cities

2 Oct 2008