ICT
Mass deployment of broadband networks can help speed the transition from physical to virtual infrastructure and services on the way to a low-carbon economy, according to Ericsson president and CEO Carl-Henric Svanberg. “We would like to see ICT (information and communications technology) and telecom on the agenda for the global
water
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental (CIWEM) recently held a two-day annual conference to address issues within the global water and environment sector. The conference focused on present and future policies, initiatives and business responses with the potential to shape the future of that sector. According to sustainability advisor
leds
OSRAM Opto Semiconductors has released what it says is one of the world’s smallest LED (light-emitting diode) lights in the 1-watt sector. The ultra-white Oslon SSL LED measures just 3 x 3 mm but has a luminous efficacy of 100 lumens per watt. Designed to be used as a
rechargeable batteries
ReVolt Technology, a technology company that’s developed a rechargeable zinc-air battery, was among the Scandinavian firms recently named as Nordic Cleantech 50 Leaders. The list was developed by The Cleantech Group in partnership with Cleantech Scandinavia, a Nordic network for cleantech investors. “Whilst the current economic climate has given
global warming
Only 38 per cent of the FTSE 350 companies that report their climate change activity to the Carbon Disclosure Project say they’ve analysed the impact of climate change risks to their investors, according to a new report by Acclimatise. “Building Business Resilience to Inevitable Climate Change,” a report sponsored
lighting
Lighting Science Group Corporation has developed a new light-emitting diode (LED) lamp that’s designed to replace the standard incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) in homes and commercial environments. The company unveiled the new lamp today the Lightfair International, Conference and Expo in New York City. Engineered to optimise
aviation
Finnair and Qatar Airways are the latest airline companies to join the Aviation Global Deal (AGD) Group, which seeks to develop a global policy for tackling aviation emissions. Other members of the group include Air France – KLM, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Virgin Atlantic, airport operator BAA and The Climate Group,
Jurdy wonders if it’s something in the air …
cleantech
Cleantech news as it happens — check back for regular updates: * Foster Wheeler AG announced today that a subsidiary of its Global Power Group has been awarded a contract by SENER-AMSA JV to design and supply the steam generating equipment for the new Gemasolar Project tower-type concentrated solar power (CSP) plant
cleantech
Having trouble keeping up with all the latest and greatest from the world of cleantech? Following are some headlines you might have missed: * A team of engineers have developed the UK’s first retro-fit plug-in hybrid system that aims to reduce vehicle carbon emissions; * The World Bank’s International Finance
carbon emissions
A new partnership between the University of Edinburgh Business School and Haymarket Media Group aims to provide emissions-cutting guidance to businesses struggling to reduce their carbon footprints. The ENDS Carbon initiative will provide detailed analysis to organisations, benchmarking their environmental performance against their peer group. The first report, to be
A study by Germany’s Institute for Economic Research Halle (IWH) questions the effectiveness of the nation’s car scrappage scheme, which offers €2,500 to motorists who scrap cars that are nine years old or older and replace them with new vehicles. The results of the study, reported by
