DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b6jwc5/role_of) has announced the addition of the “Role of Nanotechnology in the Energy Industry” report to their offering. Nanotechnology is the study of manipulating matter on an atomic and molecular scale. Nanotechnology is very diverse, ranging from extensions of conventional device physics to completely new approaches based upon molecular self-assembly, from developing new materials with dimensions on the nanoscale to investigating whether we can directly control matter on the atomic scale. Continue reading
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Sir Richard Branson Urges Islands to Transition to Clean Energy as Foundation for Marine Conservation
NECKER ISLAND, British Virgin Islands, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Saint Lucia signs up for the Carbon War Room’s ‘TenIsland Renewable Challenge’ Saint Lucia announced its intention to move towards a clean energy future by becoming the next pioneering economy to join Carbon War Room’s Ten Island Challenge, today at the Caribbean Conservation Summit held on Necker Island, co-hosted by Sir Richard Branson, the Prime Minister of Grenada, and Premier of the British Virgin Islands. “Solving the energy challenge and marine conservation challenge in theCaribbeango hand-in-hand. I am very pleased thatSaint Luciahas decided to join the Challenge-and hope more neighbouring islands will follow,” said Sir Richard Branson, Founder of Virgin Continue reading
Chattanooga’s Newly Renovated Liberty Tower Dedicated with Rare Gift of Statue of Liberty Replica from Builder and …
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The newest addition to Chattanoogas growing skyline, Liberty Tower, was unveiled Thursday, May 16 with a dedication celebration that included city, state and international VIPs and the unveiling of a rare 11-foot Statue of Liberty replica. The statue is owned by the Berry Family and has been loaned to Liberty Tower for display in the lobby by Jim Berry, president and managing partner of Liberty Tower LLC. Chattanoogas Statue of Liberty replica will become a landmark and lasting memorial. Continue reading
Scottish News: '10,000 jobs' in islands renewables
May 15 2013 Renewable energy projects could create more than 10,000 jobs on the Scottish islands by 2030, according to a Government-commissioned report. An independent study found investment in wind, wave and tidal energy would bring significant socio-economic benefits to the Western Isles, Shetland and Orkney and could establish Scotland as a world leader in marine technologies. But the expense and difficulty of accessing the National Grid means the Government needs to weigh up the cost and benefits of developing renewable energy on the islands against other sources of electricity , the report said. Continue reading
For Outer Islands, a Little Help from Friends
WESTBROOK – Everyone needs a few friends-even the town’s offshore islands, especially after the damage wrought by Superstorm Sandy. Superstorm Sandy last fall-and Storm Irene the year before-left the town’s uninhabited islands-Salt, Duck, and Menunketesuck-badly damaged. Continue reading
Free Energy The Future Of Nanotechnology – Video
Free Energy The Future Of Nanotechnology By: VISIONS2050EU Continue reading
Extreme Health Radio_Using Energy Medicine
Extreme Health Radio_Using Energy Medicine Quantum Energy for Health Challenges — 4-25-2013 Written by Justin (www.extremehealthradio.com) Chris Kehler — How He Uses Energy Medicine Quantum Energy Techniques For Healing All Kinds Of Health Challe… By: chris kehler Continue reading
UTC Aerospace Systems – Motor Drives Systems Centre hosts Rt Hon Michael Fallon MP – UK Minister of State for Business …
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ –UTC Aerospace Systems recently hosted the Rt Hon Michael Fallon MP Minister of State for Businessand Energy at its Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK facility on May 7. The visit was an opportunity for UTC Aerospace Systems to update the Minister on the aerospace work being performed at the site and to officially open the redeveloped Technology House. The facility has approximately 160 employees, and is a new addition to the Hemel Hempstead business community having recently relocated Continue reading
NASA Asian American Pacific Islander History Month – Ngoc Phan Nguyen, Michoud Assembly Facility – Video
NASA Asian American Pacific Islander History Month – Ngoc Phan Nguyen, Michoud Assembly Facility Ngoc Phan Nguyen serves as the Operation and Maintenance Lead and Energy Manager at Michoud Assembly Facility. I am also an for NASA at MAF. Continue reading
Strategies for Enhancing Nanotechnology Standards Activities Discussed at ANSI-NSP Meeting
Previous | Printer-friendly Strategies for Enhancing Nanotechnology Standards Activities Discussed at ANSI-NSP Meeting New York May 3, 2013 Dr. Altaf Carim of the Office of Science and Technology Policy in the Executive Office of the President delivered a presentation on the federal governments perspective on nanotechnology and standards Continue reading
Beaches at risk if oil drilling goes ahead – Greens
Published: 11:41AM Tuesday April 30, 2013 Source: ONE News The Government is putting Auckland’s west coast beaches at risk of an oil spill if it goes ahead with deep sea drilling, the Green Party says. Continue reading
Auckland beaches at risk – Greens
Auckland’s pristine west coast beaches will be at risk if international companies take up the government’s latest oil exploration offer, the Green Party says. Energy Minister Simon Bridges announced yesterday vast areas of the Northland and South Canterbury basins were being opened up for oil and gas exploration as well as new onshore blocks in Taranaki. Continue reading
Auckland's beaches at risk, Greens say
Auckland’s pristine west coast beaches will be at risk if international companies take up the government’s latest oil exploration offer, the Green Party says. Continue reading
NASA now footing entire bill for plutonium production
NASA The Voyager 1 spacecraft is among NASA’s fleet powered by Plutonium-236. By Mike Wall Space.com NASA will now foot the entire bill for the United States’ production of plutonium-238 spacecraft fuel, which recently started up again for the first time in a quarter-century. The space agency had been splitting costs for the reboot with the U.S. Continue reading
James Hansen on NASA retirement, climate action we need
James Hansen on NASA retirement, climate action we need wish for his grandchildren The Sustainability Media Lab interviewed Dr. James Hansen on 4/10 about his recent retirement from NASA, how the energy industry is impeding urgent climate a… By: SustainabilityMedia Continue reading
NASA Moon Probe Sheds Light on Space Radiation Risks
A NASA moon probe equippd with plastic that mimics living tissue is helping researchers learn how deep-space radiation may affect astronauts and electronics on future missions, researchers say. Continue reading
Liberty Coal Energy Continues Investigation Into Misleading Internet Promotion
CARSON CITY, NV–(Marketwired – Apr 15, 2013) – Liberty Coal Energy (OTCQB: LBTG) (the “Company” “Liberty coal” or Liberty.”) Liberty Coal Energy Corp regrets to announce that the Company has become aware that again, certain third parties unknown to the Company have been spreading misleading, false and erroneous information over the internet, via email andpossibly other mediums, all of which are unauthorized and are being made without the permission or authorization of the Company. The emails are believed to originate partially from Europe Continue reading
The Pros of Genetic Engineering: Why ‘Playing God’ Could Help The Human Race
April 8, 2013 Brett Smith for redOrbit.com Your Universe Online Despite the frequently encountered argument that scientists are playing God with nature, the pros of genetic engineering are numerous and significant. When discussing genetically modified organisms (GMO), it is important to note that the FDA and the World Health Organization have both deemed that the food products created with the technology are considered safe Continue reading
NASA Unveiling 1st Results from Antimatter-Hunting Experiment Wednesday
UPDATE for April 3:The first official announcements for today’s news have been released. See the latest story here: Dark Matter Possibly Found by $2 Billion Space Station Experiment Continue reading
Fuel Freedom Foundation to Host Webinar Featuring Co-Directors of the Institute for the Analysis of Global Security …
IRVINE, CA–(Marketwired – Apr 4, 2013) – Fuel Freedom Foundation: WHAT:Book Club & Webinar Series: Fueling the Future Fuel Freedom Foundation hosts a series of webinars that give audiences the opportunity to engage in lively conversations about America’s oil addiction with like-minded individuals, leading industry experts and policy-makers. WHO:Energy experts and co-directors of the Institute for the Analysis of Global Security (IAGS) will discuss their book, Petropoly: The Collapse of America’s Energy Security Paradigm via an online webinar. WHEN:Monday, April 8, 2013 7:00 – 8:00 p.m Continue reading