09 Oct
2015
Asean to reduce 20% of carbon emission by 2025
Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency | MALAYSIA
Published by : Ecotechtube
KUALA LUMPUR: The Asean Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) has agreed to reduce 20% of its carbon emission by 2025.Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili said this is in line with Putrajaya's commitment to make energy efficiency the nation's top priority in the coming years."This is because energy may be the defining challenge of our time, which will shape the fate of our planet, economies and the nation," Ongkili said during…
09 Oct
2015
Solar Decathlon 2015 Kicks Off
Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency | UNITED STATES
Published by : Care 2 Trade
Solar Decathlon 2015, a design and build competition involving university teams from around the globe, kicked off today with keynote speaker US Secretary of Energy Dr. Ernest Moniz. The Decathlon asks teams to design and build homes powered by the sun that are affordable, energy efficient, attractive, and easy to live in, which are judged in several competitions. The homes are on display throughout the competition so spectators can tour them.“These inspiring…
08 Oct
2015
5-hour Energy creator to roll out pedal-powered energy solution in India
Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency | INDIA
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Pedaling for an hour on Manoj Bhargava's 'Free Electric' hybrid bike can supply 24 hours of electricity for a rural household.In a world where up to half of the population either has no access to electricity whatsoever, or only severely limited access, a home energy device powered by humans could have a big impact in the developing world, and one philanthropist is willing to put his money where his mouth is in order to potentially change the lives of billions.Manoj…
08 Oct
2015
A quarter of fish sold at markets contain man-made debris
Others | INDONESIA
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Roughly a quarter of the fish sampled from fish markets in California and Indonesia contained man-made debris—plastic or fibrous material—in their guts, according to a study from the University of California, Davis, and Hasanuddin University in Indonesia. The study, published today in the journal Scientific Reports, is one of the first to directly link plastic and man-made debris to the fish on consumers' dinner plates."It's interesting that there isn't a…
07 Oct
2015
Kigali car-free zone: Situation a month later
Others | RWANDA
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Monday, August 24, brought a whole new face in Kigali city—the first car-free zone was introduced in the Central Business District (CBD) along KN 4 Avenue.Today, marks exactly one month and three days since we first saw people freely walk “in the middle of the road” from Centenary house all the way to KN 78 Street at the junction leading to Ecole Belge.Dr. Alphonse Nkurunziza, the City of Kigali Engineer, says the street won’t be dormant and gives…
06 Oct
2015
Studio 102 transformed an abandoned house in Hanoi into a growing, green office space
Green Building Materials, Construction & Design | VIETNAM
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Architecture firm Studio 102 transformed a vacant twin house in southwest Hanoi, Vietnam, into a living-working space that blurs the boundary between inside and outside. Commissioned by design and consulting firm Mein Garten, the architects managed to effectively reduce the building's energy consumption and used reclaimed materials to cut the renovation costs.Mein Garten is a consulting and design firm that focuses on landscape architecture and horticulture.…
06 Oct
2015
'1,000-year' flood: Weather hyperbole or hard science?
Others | UNITED STATES
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The extreme flooding in South Carolina led many, including state Gov. Nikki Haley, to invoke the "1,000-year" flood terminology. It's not political rhetoric or apocalyptic hyperbole. It's actually the preferred term used by climate scientists to describe the math behind the tragic events that are still unfolding in the Palmetto State. The label, used by the National Centers for Environmental Information, is a bit misleading, though. One might believe that…
06 Oct
2015
Here's how VW's diesel 'defeat devices' worked
Green Transportation & Logistics | UNITED STATES
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By Jim MotavalliIn the wake of the Volkswagen scandal, VW willhave millions of TDI diesel cars refitted at dealershipsto comply with emissions tests in the U.S. and Europe.“This [VW emissions scandal] not a diesel issue, it’s a software issue,” said Michael Coates a spokesman for the Diesel Technology Forum. “Diesel technology works and delivers not only great fueleconomy and abundant torque, but reduced greenhouse gases and criteria pollutants.”Since…
05 Oct
2015
10 Innovative Eco Products Now Being Showcased in Taiwan Green Demo House's World Tour
Eco Products & Services | TAIWAN, ROC
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TAPEI, Taiwan, Sept. 17, 2015 -- Over the past 22 months, more than 43 quality companies have joined the Taiwan Green Demo House to showcase their eco-friendly products and innovations to people around the world.The Taiwan Green Demo House is based on three key principles: it is "modular", "easy-to-assemble", and "reusable." In addition, it has been designed specifically to present the use and application of high-quality green products and services in a "realistic"…
05 Oct
2015
Singapore's green building masterplan
Green Building Materials, Construction & Design | SINGAPORE
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Article & image source : asiaone.comimage: Garden by the bay SingaporeSingapore continues to lead in the green building industry in the region. During the International Green Building Conference, held recently in the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Marina Bay Sands, one speaker was so impressed with Gardens by the Bay that he was prompted to say, "Singapore had the audacity to create such a unique project," much to the delight of the hosts.The Gardens…
04 Oct
2015
Haze: Schools to close for two days
Resource Recovery & Environment Management | MALAYSIA
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Article Source : The Star by Oh Chin Eng and D. KanyakumariALOR SETAR: All schools in Peninsular Malaysia except for Kelantan and Labuan are ordered to close for two days due to the worsening haze. Education Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said the schools would be closed on Monday and Tuesday (Oct 5-6). "For Kelantan, Sabah and Sarawak, the Education Ministry will monitor the haze hourly before deciding on the need to close schools. "If…
01 Oct
2015
Meet Billion Electric at Tatronic - The Oldest Electrical and Electric Exhibition in Taiwan
Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency | TAIWAN, ROC
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Join Billion Electric at Tatronic 2015, the oldest and the largest electronic exhibition in Taiwan. Billion Electric presents to you the latest power distribution and smart control technologies driven by our half of centurey of power and ICT industrial expertise. And leveraging these innovations, Billion Electric come to create a series of smart, automatic control solutions, aiming to reduce your utility expenses while enhancing the quality of lives…
01 Oct
2015
Plastic-eating worms may offer solution to mounting waste, Stanford researchers discover
Others | UNITED STATES
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Article taken from: Stanford Woods Institute for the EnvironmentBY ROB JORDANAn ongoing study by Stanford engineers, in collaboration with researchers in China, shows that common mealworms can safely biodegrade various types of plastic.By Rob Jordan Consider the plastic foam cup. Every year, Americans throw away 2.5 billion of them. And yet, that waste is just a fraction of the 33 million tons of plastic Americans discard every year. Less than 10 percent…
01 Oct
2015
Scientists: Natural Disasters Becoming More Common
Others | BELGIUM
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Article taken from: Live Scienceby Ker ThanEarth might seem like a more active and dangerous place than ever, given the constant media reports of multiple natural disasters recently. But a broader view reveals that it's not Mother Nature who's changed, but we humans. Drawn by undeveloped land and fertile soil, people are flocking to disaster-prone regions. This creates a situation in which ordinary events like earthquakes and hurricanes become increasingly…
01 Oct
2015
KUALA LUMPUR – URBAN REGENERATION THROUGH SMART PARTNERSHIPS
Others | MALAYSIA
Published by : REHDA Kuala Lumpur
Over 500 participants gathered for the ‘7th International Conference on World Class Sustainable Cities 2015’ (WCSC 2015) at The Royale Chulan Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, 29th September 2015, to listen to, learn from, and engage with one another on issues of better city planning. World class speakers: Mr. Stephen Luoni, Director of the University of Arkansas Community Design Center, Arkansas, U.S.A.; Ms. Dyan Currie,…
30 Sep
2015
The New Luxury Electric Car : Tesla Model X
Green Transportation & Logistics | UNITED STATES
Published by : Ecotechtube
The Launched By Elon Musk - Tesla Motors, CEO The Launching Introduction from YoutubeSafety FirstTesla ArchitectureBuilt electric from the ground up, Model X is designed to be the safest car on the road. Our crash tests indicate that Model X will receive a 5 star safety rating in all categories, the first SUV to ever do so.Not needing a big gasoline engine under the hood, Model X has a large crumple zone to absorb the energy of a high-speed impact. The battery’s…
29 Sep
2015
Dumped! Volkswagen out of green car rankings
Green Transportation & Logistics | UNITED STATES
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Article taken from: Fierce Energyby William PentlandACEEE, a nonprofit organization based in Washington D.C. that advocates for energy-efficiency policies, said the decision to remove VW's diesel vehicles is an effort to ensure the emissions scandal did not undermine the public's confidence in the integrity of its green ratings system.On September 18, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice of violation of the Clean Air Act…
29 Sep
2015
Shell abandons Arctic plans - Greenpeace International response
Others | NETHERLANDS
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Amsterdam, 28 September 2015 - Responding to the news that Shell has abandoned its Arctic drilling programme after a disappointing season in Alaska, Greenpeace International Executive Director Kumi Naidoo said: "This is a defining day for the Arctic. It's a huge victory for the millions of people who stood up against Shell and a disaster for other oil companies with interests in the region. Shell has gambled big and lost big, both in terms of financial cost…
29 Sep
2015
Global Warming May Cause Women To Become Prostitutes, Says Rep. Barbara Lee
Others | UNITED STATES
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A new effect of global warming according to House Democrat Barbara Lee: women may have to engage in "transactional sex" (read: prostitution) in order to fend for their families as food and water become more scarce. Lee proposed a resolution on Wednesday that said women will be the worst affected because of global warming. It further said that as the climate changes food and water will become scarce and this will increase "conflict and instability". This…
29 Sep
2015
Blown Away by an Affordable Personal Portable Wind Turbine!
Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency | UNITED STATES
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At Last a Portable Wind Turbine We Can Afford.Wind turbine technology has progressed to the point where offshore units are now being planned that are 5 Megawatts and larger in capacity. The turbines are getting more powerful and the towers are getting taller but what about wind energy for home or even portable power? It is not like you can easily move one of these large utility scale units but why cannot we have a small affordable personal wind turbine?Well,…