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Canadian Clean Technology Companies Pre-Qualify for Second Round of Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012Ottawa, ON – February 3, 2012: The Canadian Clean Technology Coalition views the announcement by the Government of Canada of successful applicants for second round pre-qualification in the Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program (CICP) as a clear and positive indication of the growth and innovation demonstrated by the clean technology sector. (more…)
PICS CLIMATE NEWS SCAN – 07 February 2012
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
Some highlights from this weeks News Scan:
- EU begins process to regulate carbon emissions from shipping
- Big trees face uncertain future
- Achieving zero: delivering future-friendly buildings
The PICS News Scan is produced by ISIS at the Sauder School of Business and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS). To be added to the News Scan distribution list or to provide content feedback and/or suggestions about interesting news items, please email: isis@sauder.ubc.ca.
Authors: Neil Thomson, Calyn Shaw, Neil Salmond, Kristina Welch
Editors: James Tansey (ISIS), Tom Pedersen (PICS), Jessica Worsley (PICS)
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Canadian Clean Technology Companies Pre-Qualify for Second Round of Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program
Friday, February 3rd, 2012The Canadian Clean Technology Coalition views the February 3rd announcement by the Government of Canada of successful applicants for second round pre-qualification in the Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program (CICP) as a clear and positive indication of the growth and innovation demonstrated by the clean technology sector.
Minister of Public Works and Government Services Rona Ambrose announced 36 innovations that the federal government may buy and test as part of the second round of the CICP. The latest selections include several applicants from the clean technology sector, as was also the case in the first round announced in March of 2011. (more…)
Can solar power help shipping go green?
Sunday, January 29th, 2012Electricity created by the solar panels and stored in a battery powers the engine while the vessel comes in and out of the harbour. Once out in the open ocean and a faster clip is required, the diesel kicks in. One of the fleet, the Solar Albatross, sports two sails covered in solar panels that can be raised to harness both the sun and the wind to further reduce reliance on fossil fuel.
Here is an interesting take on solar and wind applications for the marine industry. Hopefully these concepts will work and allow ships to save 25-45% of the fossil fuel used. Learn more about this concept here. Can solar power help shipping go green?.
Swiss offers solar technology for Dubai
Thursday, January 26th, 2012Guy Wolfensberger, managing director of Swiss-based Grove Boats, said on Thursday that he would meet RTA officials during the Dubai Boat Show in March and discuss the proposal.
“We have a plan for the RTA to provide solar power technology for the abras. We can provide the technology to replace the diesel engines with the solar power. With the technology, the traditional image and looks of these boats will not be affected. The solar-powered boats will also help protect the Creek’s environment as there will be no diesel discharge and no engine sound,” he told Khaleej Times at the fifth World Future Energy Summit (WFES 2012), which ended on Thursday.
The solar boat is making waves in Dubai. Next place for this solution may be Vancouver. Read more here about the Swiss solar company in Dubai Swiss offers solar technology for Dubai
CLIMATE NEWS SCAN – 17 JANUARY 2012
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
Some highlights from this weeks News Scan:
- US snow drought could have serious water implications
- Cornell scientists can’t agree on fracking impact
- Nature editorial urges scientists to speak out
The PICS News Scan is produced by ISIS at the Sauder School of Business in partnership with the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS). To be added to the News Scan distribution list or to provide content feedback and/or suggestions about interesting news items, please email: isis@sauder.ubc.ca.
Authors: Neil Thomson, Calyn Shaw, Neil Salmond,
Editors: James Tansey (ISIS), Tom Pedersen (PICS), Jessica Worsley (PICS)
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Little penguins inspire teen activist – The Globe and Mail
Monday, January 16th, 2012Here is a great story on Antarctica and how a visit there, can inspire change in behaviour, that will lead us to becoming cleaner and greener.
The young woman explained the sensation on a satellite phone hours later, in the midst of a recent two-week journey exploring the Antarctic Peninsula with 58 other students and 30 adults as part of the Students on Ice annual expedition. It’s an experience designed to instill deep-seated connections among youth and the environment, while chewing over global warming on the continent that is home to 90 per cent of the world’s ice.
This young women is my daughter who recently went on an amazing trip to Antarctica with Students on Ice. It is wonderful to follow her journey and observe how her interest in the environment and climate change is growing every year.
Spotlight on Cleantech
Monday, January 16th, 2012R& D Spending Supported by Growth of Cleantech Industry
Since peaking in 2007 at $16.7 billion, national business expenditures in R&D have slowly been declining, with the 2010 ‘Business Research & Development’ (BERD) reported at $14.9 billion. Not ideal, yet not surprising given slowing economic growth. However, the R&D expenditure mixture is interesting.
Five industry segments – aerospace, clean technology, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas extraction, and resource manufacturing – represent a third of Canada’s BERD. However, the oil and gas extraction and resource manufacturing industries’ R&D expenditures have been on a downward trajectory since 2008. So who’s picking up the slack? (more…)
PICS CLIMATE NEWS SCAN – 10 JANUARY 2012
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
Some highlights from this weeks News Scan:
- Forest management programs may increase forest carbon emissions
- 2011 is UK’s second warmest year, Met Office confirms
- Smart meter usage increasing worldwide
The PICS News Scan is produced by ISIS at the Sauder School of Business in partnership with the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS). To be added to the News Scan distribution list or to provide content feedback and/or suggestions about interesting news items, please email: isis@sauder.ubc.ca.
Authors: Neil Thomson, Calyn Shaw, Neil Salmond, Kristina Welch
Editors: James Tansey, Tom Pedersen, Jessica Worsley
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Prelude FLNG – are floating energy facilities the next wave?
Wednesday, December 28th, 2011Here is an interesting and very large natural gas project that Shell is developing. A floating facility to generate LNG from a under water gas well.
The floating facility will chill natural gas produced at the field to –162°C, shrinking its volume by 600 times so it can be shipped to customers in other parts of the world. Ocean-going carriers will load the LNG as well as other liquid by-products (condensate and LPG) for delivery to market.
The Prelude FLNG facility will be 488m long, 74m wide and will displace around 600,000 tonnes of water. It will be the largest floating offshore facility in the world.
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Marketwire – Alternative Energy
- BBI International Announces Agenda for the Rocky Mountain Forest Restoration & Bioenergy Summit February 22, 2012
- SG Biofuels Names Miguel Motta as Chief Operating Officer February 22, 2012
- PV America Shows to Highlight Solar Energy Growth Markets on Both Coasts in 2013 February 22, 2012
- Apprion Names Jason Glende as VP of U.S. Sales February 22, 2012
- EDI Opens Foreign Investment Enterprise Office in Wuxi, China February 22, 2012
- Li3 Energy Names Vice President of Finance February 22, 2012
- Robert Powell, The Economist Analyst, Discusses Iran's War of Words: Threats on the Strait of Hormuz Featured in February's Issue of Energy Digital February 22, 2012
- National University and SPG Solar Complete Multi Carport and Rooftop Solar Power Systems February 21, 2012
- juwi Wind Expands North American Footprint Into Canada February 21, 2012
- Iron Eagle Group (IEAG) Announces Filing of 10Q Quarterly Report February 21, 2012
Globe Newswire
- More Nivloc Project Drill Results Announced by Infrastructure Materials Corp.'s Joint Venture Partner February 22, 2012RENO, Nev., Feb. 22, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Infrastructure Materials Corp. (OTCBB:IFAM) (TSX-V:IFM) (the "Company") reports that its joint venture partner for the Nivloc Mine Project (the "Project") has released assay results from five additional diamond drill holes at the Project. International Millennium Mining Inc. ("IMMI") […]
- PRVCY Attends Trade Show; Further Develops Licensing and Private Label Strategies February 22, 2012NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Omni Ventures, Inc. (OTCQB:OMVE) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, PRVCY Couture, Inc. has presented the latest collection of PRVCY Premium apparel at the semi-annual trade show, "The Project," which was held in Las Vegas last week. Several new retail stores have been added to the active c […]
- The Chefs' Warehouse to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2011 Results on March 6, 2012 February 22, 2012RIDGEFIELD, Conn., Feb. 22, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (Nasdaq:CHEF) today announced that the Company intends to release its financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 30, 2011 following the close of the stock market on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 and host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET on March 6, 2012 to re […]
- Frequency Electronics Closes on Acquisition of Elcom Technologies, Inc. February 22, 2012MITCHEL FIELD, N.Y., Feb. 22, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frequency Electronics Inc. (Nasdaq:FEIM) today announced the completion of the purchase of all the capital stock of Elcom Technologies, Inc. it did not own, resulting in 100% ownership. Frequency held a minority interest in Elcom for the prior five years. […]
- Advocat to Announce Fourth Quarter 2011 Financial Results on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 February 22, 2012BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Feb. 22, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advocat Inc. (Nasdaq:AVCA) today announced that it is scheduled to report financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011, on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, after the market closes. […]
- Comverse Introduces Mobile Internet Data Management & Monetization Policy Studio to Accelerate Creation of Revenue-Boosting Data Plans February 22, 2012WAKEFIELD, Mass., Feb. 22, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comverse(r) (Nasdaq:CMVT), a global leader in BSS, Mobile Internet and Value-Added Services, today announced introduction of the Mobile Internet Data Management and Monetization (DMM) Policy Studio to help service providers streamline the creation and implementation of data plans to improve the user experie […]
- BioMarin to Present at the Citi Global Health Care Conference February 22, 2012NOVATO, Calif., Feb. 22, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (Nasdaq:BMRN) today announced that Jean-Jacques Bienaime, Chief Executive Officer of BioMarin, will present a company update at the Citi Global Health Care Conference in New York on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. ET. […]
- Adept Technology Receives $820K Order for Vision-Guided Robots February 22, 2012PLEASANTON, Calif., Feb. 22, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adept Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:ADEP), a leading provider of intelligent robots and autonomous mobile solutions, today announced it has received a $820 thousand dollar order for vision-guided robots from a major international consumer electronics manufacturer with major operations in southeast Asia. The or […]
- The Good News is Your Terminal Disease Was a Misdiagnosis- The Bad News is You're Going to Die From it February 22, 2012DETROIT, Feb. 22, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An epidemic of misdiagnoses are killing and crippling people, according to physician Jeffery Stuart and Sally Pacholok, R.N., mostly because the real, easily correctable problem imitates a variety of terminal diseases, then turns lethal itself when ignored: vitamin B-12 deficiency. […]
- Altair Semiconductor to Bring Its Leading LTE Chipset to MIPS-Based(TM) Android(TM) 4.0 'Ice Cream Sandwich' Tablets From Ingenic February 22, 2012HOD HASHARON, Israel, SUNNYVALE, Calif. and BEIJING, Feb. 22, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Altair Semiconductor, MIPS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:MIPS), and Ingenic Semiconductor today announced that they are bringing Altair's MIPS-Based(tm) FourGee(tm) LTE chipset to MIPS-Based Android(tm) 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" tablets from Ingenic. Altair is a […]