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 […]
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
GEO-Energy-Cyber Huntsville Summit Planned for November
Summit Presents Key Technology Initiatives that Support National Security and Energy Independence
After Sandy: A New Urban Land Institute Report Looks At Mitigating Climate Change Through Land Use
After Sandy: A New Urban Land Institute Report Looks At Mitigating Climate Change Through Land Use, Offers Recommendations On Strengthening Community Resiliency
Harmful Algal Bloom Forecast Wins Copernicus Masters Best Service Challenge
20 September 2013: The online audience of the Copernicus Masters website has voted HAB Forecast – Harmful Algal Bloom Forecast this year’s most beneficial Earth-monitoring service for European citizens. The service provides a weekly alert primarily dedicated to fish farmers and regulators via web bulletin at www.asimuth.eu. It is the first forecast system of this […]