Posts Tagged ‘Carbon dioxide’
CLIMATE NEWS SCAN – 10 April 2012
Tuesday, April 10th, 2012
Some highlights from this weeks News Scan:
- New guidance for managing extreme weather risk
- Understanding energy: sources and options for a low carbon future
- Washington State first to tackle ocean acidification
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 Subscribe Here 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, Justin Bull
Editors: James Tansey (ISIS), Jessica Worsley (PICS), Tom Pedersen (PICS)
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CLIMATE NEWS SCAN – 24 JANUARY 2012
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
Some highlights from this weeks News Scan:
- Tourism relies on jet setters, but travel is destroying attractions
- NASA says Canada highly vulnerable to environmental change due to global warming
- EU cap on aviation emissions could boost airline profits
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 (ISIS), Tom Pedersen (PICS), Jessica Worsley (PICS)
PICS CLIMATE NEWS SCAN – 25 October 2011
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011
Some highlights from this weeks News Scan:
- California to proceed with cap and trade
- US rivers and streams saturated with carbon
- El Niño and climate change in the coming century
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: picsscan@uvic.ca.
Authors: Neil Thomson, Calyn Shaw, Neil Salmond, Kristina Welch, Geoff Henshaw
Editors: James Tansey, Jessica Worsley
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PICS CLIMATE NEWS SCAN – 27 SEPTEMBER 2011
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Some highlights from this weeks News Scan:
- Keystone XL pipeline safety standards not as rigorous as they seem
- The old model isn’t working: Creating the energy utility for the 21st century
- Deep oceans can mask global warming for decade-long periods
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: picsscan@uvic.ca.
Authors: Neil Thomson, Neil Salmond, Calyn Shaw, Kristina Welch
Editors: James Tansey, Jessica Worsley
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Marketwire – Alternative Energy
- Qualstar Names Board Positions May 17, 2013
- PRHL Announces Better Than Expected Growth May 17, 2013
- DayStar Technologies, Inc. (DSTI) Appoints Michael Matvieshen as Special Consultant and Further Announces His Successful Negotiation to Retire All Daystar's Senior Secured Debt May 17, 2013
- Volkswagen Group Makes Stable Start to Second Quarter: Deliveries Top Three Million Vehicles* in Period to April May 17, 2013
- P2 Solar Acquires First Renewable Energy Project in India May 17, 2013
- MicroPlanet Announces Record Date for Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders May 17, 2013
- Blue Earth Completes Construction of Two More Solar PV Projects in California Desert May 17, 2013
- Liquid Robotics Awarded Guinness World Record for PacX Journey Across the Pacific May 17, 2013
- Hammond Power Solutions Inc. Annual General Meeting of Shareholders May 16, 2013
- Coates International, Ltd. Designed and Built Its Own Water Splitting Hydrogen Producing Machine May 16, 2013
Globe Newswire
- Saskatoon Pet Dental Care Important for Pet Wellness May 19, 2013SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, May 19, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westward Animal Hospital in Saskatoon is educating pet owners about the importance of pet dental care for pet wellness. According to Dr. Cairo Parker, dental care helps to reduce the risk for gum disease and other oral health problems, including periodontal disease, tooth loss and bacterial infections […]
- Canton Grooming Services Helps Stop Fleas and Ticks This Spring May 19, 2013CANTON, Ga., May 19, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acres Mill Veterinary Clinic in Canton, GA is reminding pet owners about the importance of regular pet grooming for flea and tick prevention. Fleas and ticks transmit parasites and diseases that can cause serious illness in pets. During a grooming appointment, the professional groomers at Acres Mill Veterinary Cl […]
- Gresham Veterinarian Emphasizes Reliability With Online Pet Pharmacy May 19, 2013TROUTDALE, Ore., May 19, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Some Oregon veterinarians are becoming increasingly concerned about what they say is a growing problem: prescription errors made in online and retail pharmacies. Gresham veterinarian, Dr. Ken DeRemer of Paws & Claws Medical Center, is making an effort to help pet owners order the right medications for the […]
- South Arlington Chiropractor Able to Treat Patients Post-Concussion May 19, 2013ARLINGTON, Va., May 19, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- South Arlington chiropractor Dr. Wendy Jacobs announced that she is now treating patients for concussions and traumatic brain injuries. Dr. Jacobs recently attended the Annual Professional Football Chiropractic Seminar in Indianapolis. The South Arlington chiropractor uses chiropractic adjustments to address n […]
- Portland Veterinary Hospital Offers Free Exams for Oregon Humane Society May 19, 2013PORTLAND, Ore., May 19, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Peninsula Dog & Cat Clinic in Portland, OR announced that the Portland veterinary hospital gives away free exams for pets that are adopted from the Oregon Humane Society or the Multnomah County Animal Services. The hospital is offering the free exams in order to encourage potential pet owners to adopt anim […]
- Durham Chiropractor Gives Abundant Life in 2013 Talk for Seniors May 19, 2013DURHAM, N.C., May 19, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A Durham chiropractor is spreading the word about the benefits of chiropractic care to seniors through ongoing education outreach. Dr. David Leidich of Chiropractic & Wellness Center states that he not only treats senior patients a variety of ailments at his clinic, but he also performs these services at a l […]
- Flower Mound Chiropractor Announces Successful Treatment for Spring and Summer Sports Injuries May 19, 2013FLOWER MOUND, Texas, May 19, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flower Mound chiropractor Dr. Randy Butler announced that his practice, Butler Chiropractic Clinic, has had substantial success treating patients for sports injuries. Dr. Butler uses a combination of chiropractic care, physiotherapy and electroacupuncture in order to relieve sports injury pain, prevent or […]
- Clermont Chiropractor Offers Non-Surgical Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatments May 19, 2013CLERMONT, Fla., May 19, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to Dr. Kurtis Michaux of Michaux Family Chiropractic, a diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) does not have to mean a choice between surgery and constant pain. The Clermont chiropractor says that a number of non-invasive chiropractic and physiotherapy can successfully alleviate the sore wrists, n […]
- Alexandria Chiropractor Launches New Online Resource for Patient Education May 19, 2013ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 19, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Back to Health Center in Alexandria, VA announced that the practice has launched a new website to better educate patients about the benefits of chiropractic care for injury rehabilitation and pain management. Alexandria chiropractor Dr. Shara Posner says the website includes many special features dedicated to […]
- Grand Rapids Chiropractor Adds Physical Therapy to Patients' Recovery Plans May 19, 2013GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 19, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Michael Kwast, the Grand Rapids chiropractor who runs Peak Performance Chiropractic says that combining chiropractic care and physical therapy helps accelerate his patients' rehabilitation from injuries. He adds that combining therapies like this can also improve pain management outcomes for pati […]