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Kingspan renewables powers into the Wind Market

Kingspan has strengthened its position as a leading global player in the Renewables sector with the launch of Kingspan Wind and the introduction of two small high yield wind turbines (3kW and 6kW), which have been specifically designed to deliver maximum output, efficiency and reliability. Acquiring some of the assets from former wind turbine manufacturer Proven Energy, Kingspan has combined patented, high performance technology with long-stan... [more]

A US$ 47 million investment will help build the first wind energy project in Mongolia

Mongolia's newly discovered wealth of natural resources has been on the minds of many investors with the main focus being on mineral resources such as coal, copper and iron ore. The EBRD is supporting another rich, but as yet unused, natural resource in this Asian democracy by investing in the first wind energy project and the first privately-owned generator in Mongolia, the Salkhit wind farm. Mongolia, whose giant coal and mineral deposits ha... [more]

12 EU countries still using illegal battery cages for laying hens

Since 1st of January 2012 conventional battery cages for laying hens have been banned in all EU member states. However, according to research conducted by the international animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS, farms in 12 member states are still using illegal battery cages. Countries that do not comply with the EU Directive on minimum standards for the protection of laying hens are: Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, ... [more]

France is still producing illegal battery eggs, 2 months after EU deadline,

...Whilst UK farmers are complying with EU rules FOUR PAWS uncovered an illegal egg farm using conventional battery cages in Bretagne, France. Film footage and photographs received by the organization from sources who wish to remain protected shows dead, injured and mistreated animals (cut beak). The French poultry Association early this month announced that all conventional battery cages have been phased out already. “FOUR PAWS calls on ... [more]

Natural Power and SeaRoc open new office in Orkney, UK, to support the growing marine industry

In order to support the development of marine projects and encourage the growth of the wave and tidal energy industry, Natural Power and SeaRoc are opening a new office in Orkney, establishing a new joint presence. Natural Power is a leading international renewable energy consultancy and SeaRoc is a marine engineering specialist. The Orkney office will provide a base for Natural Power and SeaRoc staff working on wave and tidal projects in the... [more]

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China Recycling Energy Corporation Reports 2012 First Quarter Financial Results
XI'AN, China, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- China Recycling Energy Corp. (NASDAQ: CREG; "CREG" or "the Company"), a leading industrial waste-to-energy solution provider in China, ...

The Environmental Balancing Act of Arctic Oil
SEVERODVINSK, Arkhangelsk Region — Half a century ago, this town on the White Sea coast was a supply mecca for residents of the nearby metropolis Arkhangelsk, who regularly made the 35-kilometer trip just to buy sausage, which was usually available in the well-stocked stores of strategically important defense industry centers.

Kingdom committed to reducing carbon emissions: PME chief
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Plant Factory and Grow Light Market
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Safety, Cost Meet Head On in Arctic Oil Race
SEVERODVINSK, Arkhangelsk Region — Half a century ago, this town on the White Sea coast was a supply mecca for residents of the nearby metropolis Arkhangelsk, who regularly made the 35-kilometer trip just to buy sausage, which was usually available in the well-stocked stores of strategically important defense industry centers.

COMMENT: The president’s nature: What kind of environmental leadership can we expect from Vladimir Putin in his new ...
The answer, as it often happens, is supplied by the very question. To what extent is the ex-turned-new president of Russia responsible for the utter ruin that is the current state of Russia’s environment? Looking back over the years since Vladimir Putin first took the reins on New Year’s eve of 2000, ‘ailing’ might be too generous a word to describe what has passed for the country’s ...

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Global tremors from a US gas explosion
The likely emergence of the US as a lower energy, lower carbon fuelled, higher technology nation will have significant global impact, and a dramatic long-term effect on Australia. 4 May 2012 8:09 AM