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March 23, 2018 17:25
Five Teams Advance to Final Round of $1.75M Water Abundance XPRIZE
Today, in honor of World Water Day, XPRIZE - the world’s leader in designing and operating incentive competitions to solve humanity’s grand challenges - announced the five finalist teams advancing in
March 20, 2018 15:40
New Documentary Raises Global Water Crisis Awareness As 844 Million People Still Lack Access to Clean Drinking Water
Procter & Gamble’s (P&G) non-profit Children’s Safe Drinking Water (CSDW) Program and National Geographic are raising awareness about the global water crisis with the release of a new documentary and
March 09, 2018 11:35
Nine Teams Advance to Final Round of the $7M Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE
XPRIZE, the world’s leader in designing and managing incentive competitions to solve humanity’s grand challenges, today announced nine finalist teams advancing in the $7M Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE,
January 18, 2018 17:25
Research Groups From the USA, China and Russia Awarded for the UAE Rain Enhancement Program US$5 Million Grant
The awardees of the UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science were announced during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2018. In the presence of the Minister of Presidential Affairs, His H
Shell and bio-bean announce that together they are helping to power some of London's buses using a
November 20, 2017 14:15
Shell, bio-bean and Coffee-Drinkers Collaborate to Help Power London’s Buses
Shell and bio-bean announce that together they are helping to power some of London’s buses using a biofuel made partly from waste coffee grounds. The B20 biofuel contains a 20% bio-component which
November 17, 2017 10:15
Bertin Launches the Sterilwave 100: the Ultra-Compact Solution for the Management of Potentially Infectious Hospital Waste
Bertin Technologies is unveiling its new innovative Sterilwave 100 solution for the on-site treatment of biomedical waste at MEDICA Fair (Dusseldorf, November 13-16). No bigger than a household washin
November 16, 2017 08:45
Waste Reduction and Waste Recycling: The 1,000,000€ FAMAE Innovation Challenge is launched on November 15
On November 15th, to mark the occasion of World Recycling Day, FAMAE will officially launch its 1st Innovation Challenge seeking pragmatic, efficient, durable, universal and money-saving solutions to
October 24, 2017 18:10
Philip Morris International Recognized for Environmental Leadership on CDP’s A List for Climate and Water
Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was again recognized as a global leader for environmental action in the annual CDP rankings. For the fourth year in a row, PMI
July 12, 2017 17:40
Sumitomo SHI FW Wins Contract for Recycled Wood Fired CFB Boiler
Sumitomo SHI FW announces today that it has been awarded a contract by Mälarenergie AB for design, supply and assembly of a circulating fluidized-bed (CFB) steam generator for Mälarenergie’s heat and
June 27, 2017 14:00
Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. Completes Share Acquisition of FW Energie B.V.
With reference to Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. (SHI) announcement of 26th June, 2017 (attached), SHI completed the share acquisition of FW Energie B.V. culminating in the combination of SHI and Ame
May 17, 2017 13:35
International Fund for Houbara Conservation Receives Honorary Award at Fes Meknes Economic Forum in Morocco
The International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC) received an honorary award at the Fes Meknes Economic Forum that was held for the first time this year between May 10th to 12th in Fes, Morocco a
April 28, 2017 13:45
Panasonic Opens New Automotive Lithium-Ion Battery Factory in Dalian, China
Panasonic Corporation (TOKYO:6752) announced today that it held an opening ceremony for a new automotive lithium-ion battery factory in Dalian, China. The factory is Panasonic's first automotive ba
April 28, 2017 11:40
Toshiba Tec's Pioneering Carbon Zero Initiative Receives United Nations Recognition
Toshiba Tec Corporation (TOKYO:6588) has announced that its pan-European Carbon Zero Scheme is an official partner to the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is now listed on
March 21, 2017 17:10
WeatherRisk and Weatherzone Partner with Earth Networks to Enable Superior Severe Weather Detection and Alerting in Taiwan
Earth Networks, WeatherRisk and Weatherzone, today announced a joint venture between WeatherRisk and Weatherzone to create a first of its kind next generation lightning detection network in Taiwan usi
March 10, 2017 10:40
UN Global Pulse and Western Digital Announce ‘Data for Climate Action’ Challenge Now Open for Entries
data storage technologies and solutions, announced a partnership today to launch the “Data for Climate Action” challenge. This Smart News Release features multimedia. View the full release here: ht
February 23, 2017 13:50
MetLife is First U.S. Insurer to Achieve Carbon Neutrality
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that it has achieved its 2015 goal of carbon neutrality, becoming the first U.S.-based insurer to do so. MetLife achieved carbon neutrality by integrating
January 18, 2017 11:55
Research Groups From USA, Finland and UK Announced as Recipients of UAE Rain Enhancement Program’s 5 Million Dollar Grant
Three research groups from USA, Finland, and UK were selected as awardees of the 5 million US dollar grant awarded for the Second Cycle of the UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science. His Ex
December 05, 2016 16:30
AURAK Students Successfully Implement Vertical Farming
Students at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) have successfully implemented vertical farming for the first time within the context of the harsh climate of the United Arab Emirates.
November 17, 2016 17:55
The Future Is Ours: New campaign backed by youth activists, Nobel Laureates, award-winning actors and CEOs call for millennials to be ‘at the table’ when carbon emission caps are set
With the crucial climate change talks at COP22 in Marrakesh drawing to a close this week, a high profile group of youth activists, Nobel Laureates, award-winning actors and CEOs including Frank Wilcze
October 25, 2016 14:10
With Two New Competitions, XPRIZE Tackles Water Scarcity and Women’s Safety
At a United Nations Day reception today in New Delhi, Marcus Shingles, CEO of XPRIZE, and Zenia Tata, executive director of Global Expansion at XPRIZE, announced the launch of two new competitions: th
September 08, 2016 16:50
HOUZE® to Unveil ZEROCELL™ Smart Energy Storage Appliance in Euronics International Stores
HOUZE® Advanced Building Science, a global-leading smart zero energy innovation company, will introduce its ZEROCELL™ smart energy storage appliance in Euronics International stores starting in Decemb
NCH Korea today announced that its NCH Lubricants business unit is launching NK-300AGC and NK-CBG, w
August 25, 2016 09:13
NCH Korea announces automated grease injection device and dedicated grease
NCH Korea today announced that its NCH Lubricants business unit is launching ‘NK-300AGC’ and ‘NK-CBG’, which are automated grease injection devices to manage industrial machineries, as well as dedicat
August 17, 2016 13:30
Xylem Inc. to acquire Sensus, a global leader in smart meters, network technologies and advanced data analytics solutions for the water industry, for $1.7 billion in cash
Xylem Inc. (NYSE:XYL), a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Se
August 16, 2016 22:00
New Round of Funding to Fuel Continued Innovation and Growth at Baswood
Baswood Corporation, a privately held company leading innovation in sustainable wastewater treatment solutions, announced a new round of funding led by Inherent Group, LLC. According to Michael Wal
August 11, 2016 11:00
Copernicus: Earth’s Average Surface Temperature Sets Absolute New Record in July
The average absolute value of the air temperature close to the Earth’s surface reached a new high in July 2016 according to an analysis of the meteorological data record by Europe’s Copernicus Climate
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