Microfinance, Innovations, Sustainable Development - Climate

Why biodiversity loss and climate change are equal threats

Gerard — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:56:47 GMT

Our biggest ally will be lost if we do not protect and enhance biodiversity in forests and other systems. Since the Rio Earth Summit in 1992, the media and many organisations have pursued as separate narratives the issues of climate, biodiversity and sustainable development. One of the changes this year, at a UN level, has been recognition that this does not make sense.

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Suntech to Energize Southeast Asia's Largest Solar Power Plant

Gerard — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 19:01:12 GMT

Suntech Power Holdings, the world's leading producer of crystalline silicon solar panels, has been selected to supply 34.5MW of solar panels for the first phase of the largest solar power plant in Thailand and Southeast Asia. Owned and operated by Bangchak Petroleum, and integrated by Solartron, the planned 44MW (38MW AC output capacity) solar power plant will be located just outside of Bangkok and generate decades of renewable energy for the booming metropolis and surrounding areas.

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Bloom Energy reveals new 'Bloom Box' fuel cell technology

Gerard — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:45:32 GMT

Silicon Valley company Bloom Energy revealed its heavily hyped and closely guarded solid oxide fuel cell on Wednesday, heralding the technology as a likely clean-tech game-changer. The system is already in use by companies like Google, eBay, FedEx, Staples and Wal-Mart.

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Possible to End Water Poverty ?

Gerard — Sun, 17 May 2009 08:52:03 GMT

End Water Poverty is the international campaign that aims to bring an end to the global water and sanitation crisis. The coalition is formed of like-minded organisations from around the world who are demanding urgent action and leadership from donors and governments alike. Only together, with one voice, can we tackle this devastating crisis that affects billions of poor people across the world.

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UK: NHS must wake up to climate change

Gerard — Fri, 15 May 2009 09:10:31 GMT

Richard Horton: Climate change will have a catastrophic effect on human health, but the NHS could do much to protect people from it.

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A star is born...

Gerard — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 23:56:40 GMT

Welcome to this blog about Microfinance, Innovations and Sustainable Development

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