Environment

UNCLEAR UK POLICY ON CLIMATE CHANGE IS A GLOBAL CONCERN

Far from showing global leadership, mixed messages from the UK Government have led to confusion, the International Institute for Environment and Development has warned as politicians gather in Montreal for the second week of the UN Climate Change Conference 2005.

Updated: Mon Dec 05 2005

China-AsiaStocks.com Reports: China’s Fast Growth Causes Water Shortage Crisis

China-AsiaStocks.com (CAS), an investor and industry news portal for the China-Asia sector reports on China’s economic growth challenging the nation’s water supply leading to shortages, pollution, and a growing need for improved technology. Hendrx Corp (OTCBB: HDRX) is working towards meeting the growing water demands through their portfolio of water technology.

Updated: Wed Nov 30 2005

Government Prediction Prompts Call for More Support to Renewables

A government report which shows that consumption of renewables will decline under the Kyoto Protocol (compared to a baseline without the treaty) has prompted the Canadian Association for Renewable Energies to urge climate change negotiators in Montreal to place greater emphasis on green heat, green fuel and green power options.

Updated: Wed Nov 30 2005

STICK UP FOR TARGETS ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND SPEAK UP FOR THE POOR, BLAIR URGED

Ahead of the United Nations meeting next week (28 November, Montreal), leading UK scientists, politicians, environmentalists, policy experts and other key figures have come together to urge Tony Blair to be steadfast in supporting legally-binding targets to combat climate change and to champion the interests of poor people and nations who suffer most from this environmental threat.

Updated: Wed Nov 23 2005

Scottish Ornithologists’ Club celebrate Ayr 800

A public lecture entitled Birds of Ayrshire has been organised by the Ayrshire Branch of the Scottish Ornithologists’ Club in celebration of the 800th Anniversary of Ayr being made a Royal Burgh.

Updated: Mon Oct 24 2005

Organic Recycling Technologies Inc. Announces Signed Cooperative Joint Venture Contract to Build a W

Organic Recycling Technologies Inc. (OTC BB: ORCY) (“Organic Recycling”) is pleased to announce that it has signed a cooperative joint venture contract with Chongqing Jinxibeina Complete Equipment Imp & Exp. Co., a subsidiary of the Chongqing International Economic Technology Cooperative Co. (the “Chongqing Group”) to build, own, operate and transfer a waste conversion facility in Chongqing, China. The estimated dollar value of the first project is $8 - $10 million.

Updated: Fri Oct 07 2005

Hemp – Hemp – Hooray!

Grown throughout Australia, it’s totally legal and an alternative for various global crises.

Updated: Tue Oct 04 2005

KERMEL offers emergency HEROSKIN™ protection

Colmar, France, 19 July 2005 – KERMEL has developed HEROSKIN™, a complete range of outer fabrics intended to be worn by firefighters during emergencies. Permanently flame-resistant, HEROSKIN™ guarantees a high degree of protection and retains its original appearance for an exceptionally long period of time. KERMEL representatives will be at the A+A Trade Fair in Düsseldorf (Germany) from 24 to 27 October 2005.

Updated: Wed Aug 24 2005

New Coarse Geogrids Prevent Erosion

Phenomenal results in the fight against erosion have been reported from field studies with coarse Geogrids applied on steep slopes by the Saxon Textile Research Institute e.V., Chemnitz/Germany. Trees and shrubs are finding secure and stable environments to grow on slopes that otherwise would be to steep to provide sufficient support.

Updated: Fri Aug 05 2005