Assets commonly utilized within the oil and gas industry are unique in many ways. Asset lifecycle information management within this industry must emphasize strict regulatory compliance and conformance. This is especially the case with regard to the environment and the welfare of the general public, through all stages of a managed asset’s lifecycle, by meeting […]
Science of Oil Spills Training Now Accepting Applications for Spring 2014
This update comes via the NOAA office of response & restoration blog… NOAA’s Office of Response and Restoration, a leader in providing scientific information in response to marine pollution, has scheduled a Science of Oil Spills (SOS) class for the week of March 3-7, 2014, at NOAA’s Gulf of Mexico Disaster Response Center in […]
Astrium’s greenhouse gas emissions measuremen t service included in UN Climate and Energy Action Hub
A recently launched greenhouse gas emissions measurement service from Astrium, the world’s second largest space company, has been included in the Climate and Energy Action Hub, an interactive platform to encourage companies to collectively provide technologies, resources, services, business models and other types of support to scale up worldwide climate and energy efforts. Astrium […]
“Indigenomics” Brings First Nations Perspective to a New Economy
What can we learn from indigenous economies that prospered for thousands of years and what wisdom can we apply in solving modern crises? A regional event, Living the New Economy, will provide a platform for local changemakers to explore the possible impacts and opportunities of shifting our economic models. Indigenomics is a phrase coined by […]
NASA-USGS Landsat Data Yield Best View to Date of Global Forest Losses, Gains
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2013 — The ravages of deforestation, wildfires, windstorms, and insects on global forests during this century are revealed in unprecedented detail in a new study based on data from the NASA-U.S. Geological Survey Landsat 7 satellite. The maps resulting from the study are the first to document forest loss and gain using a […]
Wildfire Science Returns to Rim Fire – Landsat’s before-and-after images of region
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Although dousing the flames was foremost in people’s minds during the recent Rim Fire in Stanislaus National Forest and Yosemite National Park, U.S. Geological Survey scientific work continues well after the fire is out. USGS scientists are continuing their critical research characterizing the hidden dangers faced after large wildfires. While the fire […]
Energy Efficiency -MASS most energy efficient State, California at #2 and Mississippi most improved
Top 10 States Ranked in Energy Efficiency Scorecard: MA, CA, NY, OR, CT, RI, VT, WA, MD, and IL – 5 States Most Needing Improvement: ND, WY, SD, AK, MS – 5 Most Improved States: MS, ME, KS, OH, and WV
Announcing the 44th Int’l Arctic Workshop, Boulder CO 15-16 March, 2014
44TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL ARCTIC WORKSHOP 15-16 March 2014 (Saturday – Sunday) Boulder, Colorado Abstract Deadline 01 March 2014 HOST: Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research (INSTAAR), University of Colorado SCHEDULE: Friday, 14 March. Icebreaker Reception in early evening Saturday, 15 March. Talk and Poster Sessions all day Sunday, 16 March. Talk and Poster Sessions most […]
Big Business, Environmentalists, Science Agree Pathway to Align Ocean Health and Human Well-Being
October 16, 2013—A unique panel of business, government, conservation and academic leaders has agreed a global strategy for aligning ocean health and human well-being. The Blue Ribbon Panel, which includes 21 global experts from 16 countries, emphasizes that without action to turn around the declining health of the ocean, the consequences for economies, communities and […]
National Water and Sewerage Authority, Grenada Improves Potable Drinking Water and Sewerage Service
National Water and Sewerage Authority, Grenada Improves Potable Drinking Water and Sewerage Service with SuperGIS Software