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Industry Leader Calls for Moves Toward a Hydrogen Economy
Chris Clark, chief executive of Johnson Matthey, last night called on legislators to assess urgently future sustainable energy targets and technology. He was speaking in London on acceptance of the SCI Centenary Medal, which recognises excellence and achievement in the global science and business arena. From his perspective at the head of Johnson... view more... (2002-05-23)
European Group on Life Science defines agenda: Development, Communication, Science and Society
At a meeting in Granada on 7 May, the European Group on Life Sciences (EGLS) reporting to Research Commissioner Philippe Busquin, defined its work programme for the year to come in the context of the major effort to fund science required in order to realise the potential of life sciences research in Europe in particular in connection to human... view more... (2002-05-08)
Global Biopact on biofuels can bring benefits to both rich and poor nations
A GLOBAL Biofuels Biopact between rich and poor countries can help alleviate poverty in the developing world while helping to solve the problems of global warming and energy security in the developed world. view more (2008-02-20)
Media Invitation: Urban environment in the context of EU enlargement: European research helps cities to solve common problems
WHAT? 80% of Europeans are living in cities, confronted to major environmental and social challenges in a daily basis. European Commission is organising a Conference on "Sustainable urban management and Land Use" to assess the results of this area of research so far, to transfer best practices through concrete case studies and remedies... view more... (2004-06-22)
Leading biologist calls for greater partnership in public dialogue
Professor Julia Goodfellow, Chief Executive of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), will today call for greater partnership in fostering public dialogue on the future of scientific research. view more (2004-08-31)
EPA teams with National Geographic Society and World Resources Institute to map ecosystem services
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is collaborating with the National Geographic Society and the World Resources Institute to develop tools that will help to fully account for the value of ecosystem services. view more (2008-10-30)
New Materials offer Solution to Energy Storage
A scientist from the University of St. Andrews will describe the results of more than fifteen years of research, to be published in the journal 'Nature' on 2 August, which could change the way we power battery driven devices in the future. Rechargeable lithium batteries have been a major technological success in recent years. They are critical to... view more... (2001-07-31)
Jean-Fran'§ois Girard reappointed as Chairman of the Institut de recherche pour le développement
Jean-Fran'§ois Girard's was reappointed Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Institut de recherche pour le développement (IRD) following a decision by the French Ministerial Cabinet on 29 September, on the recommendation of the Minister for Education, Higher Education and Research. view more (2004-10-08)
Award for ecological product design
This year, the Lillehammer Award was given to the Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration IZM for its contribution to the EUREKA CARE project (Ageing and Materials). Helle Hammer, State Secretary at the Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Industry, presented the award to Hansjörg Griese, head of the Institute's environmental... view more... (2002-07-22)
Ministers Work Toward Viable Mining Communities
Federal, provincial and territorial mines ministers from across the country gathered today for the 62nd Annual Mines Ministers' Conference in St. Andrews, New Brunswick. view more (2005-09-21)
Certain combination therapy found more effective for treating malaria in African children
Ugandan children who received the combination therapy of artemether-lumefantrine experienced a lower rate of treatment failure compared to other combination therapies, according to a study in the May 23/30 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on malaria. view more (2007-05-23)
'Land grabs' for rice production due to supply threats
Recent interest in "land grabs" or the international acquisition of land to produce rice is sparked by a looming threat of inadequate rice supplies. view more (2009-09-28)
Nature inspires new highly specific drugs and organic products
The best place to seek novel compounds for pharmaceutical drugs, alternative energy sources, and a host of industrial applications, is within natural systems that have evolved over millions of years. view more (2008-09-03)
Leeds researchers fuelling the 'hydrogen economy'
Scientists at the University of Leeds are turning low-grade sludge into high-value gas in a process which could make eco-friendly biodiesel even greener and more economical to produce. view more (2007-11-28)
Working 'tyrelessly' for the environment
An environmentally-friendly method of recycling tyres, which would help solve a growing waste problem across the globe, could soon be on the way thanks to some new technology supported by NESTA (the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts) - the organisation that champions UK innovation and creativity. view more (2004-11-08)
New partnership provides boost for powder process manufacturing
The ability for UK manufacturing industry to compete in world markets received a major boost with the announcement on 5 September by Trade Secretary Patricia Hewitt of a new Faraday Partnership for Rapid Manufacturing through Powder Processing. "Faraday Partnerships play a vital role by helping firms to work in close collaboration with the... view more... (2002-09-10)
Invitation to the media - BIODIVERSITY, CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - THE CASE FOR A FREE MARKET SOLUTION -Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A Vol. 360, No. 1797
Science vs. ideology This themed issue of Transactions A, a Royal Society journal, presents the first comprehensive and detailed analysis of a market-driven approach to biodiversity conservation, carbon sequestration management, emissions trading, social capital, environmental issues and sustainable development. Twenty contributed papers have been... view more... (2002-06-27)
New Policy Priorities for Chemical Industry Revealed
A new set of priorities for the chemical industry will be revealed by the Chemical Industries Association (CIA) today during the launch of their new Policy Priorities booklet at the House of Commons, London. view more (2005-03-16)
Europe, the bright spark in converting sunlight into electricity: First ever calibration laboratory accreditation.
Solar Photovoltaic Systems converting sunlight into electricity are a key technology in reaching Europe's objectives of safe, secure and sustainable energy supply. World-wide production of solar electricity has continued to increase by more than 30% per year, reaching 1000 megawatts (enough to meet the domestic needs of 660.000 European citizens)... view more... (2004-09-09)
Making Shipyards More Efficient and Environmentally Friendly
Shipyards used to repair and convert existing vessels are set to become more efficient and environmentally friendly with the help of a grant of EUR2,151,000 (euros) from the EU's Framework Programme. SHIPMATES (SHIPrepair to MAintain Transport which is Environmentally Sustainable) is a three year project to provide a blueprint for a... view more... (2004-09-15)
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