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350.org Launches First Planetary-Scale Art Show for the ClimateBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 23, 2010
On Tuesday morning, 3000 children formed a giant art piece that was photographed from 400 miles into space as part of project 350 EARTH, a planetary-scale art show coordinated by international campaign 350.org to raise awareness about the climate crisis. 350 EARTH... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
Switching on India’s solar futureBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 22, 2010
India is confronted with the triple challenges of climate change, energy security and economic development with political will and technological prowess. But will that be enough to bring in the capital it needs to ensure a transition to green... Read more.. |
Carbon emissions dip in 2009, to jump in 2010By : sustainabilityo..., Nov 22, 2010
Global emissions of planet-warming carbon dioxide are on track to hit a record in 2010, a leading annual study said on Monday, driven largely by booming economies in China and India and their... Read more.. Subject Tags: Entertainment , Technology |
Tata Power Plans to Invest $1 Billion in Wind EnergyBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 21, 2010
Tata Power Ltd. plans to invest about 50 billion rupees ($1.1 billion) in wind energy, the Press Trust of India reported, citing Banmali Agrawala, executive director of strategy and business development. The power producer aims to have at least 25 percent of its... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
Report: India faces major climate changes by 2030By : sustainabilityo..., Nov 20, 2010
A new report says India could be 2 degrees Celsius (3.8 F) warmer than 1970s levels within 20 years — a change that would disrupt rain cycles and wreak havoc on the country's agriculture and freshwater supplies, experts said Wednesday. More flooding, more drought... Read more.. Subject Tags: Social Issues , Technology |
Tatas, Reliance, Infosys and ITC top BT Sustainable Development IndexBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 20, 2010
The Tatas followed by Reliance Industries, Infosys and ITC have emerged as the best performers on sustainable development indicators, according to just released 'BT Sustainable Development (SD) Index – an assessment of business performance in India – 2009-10'. When... Read more.. |
Report: IBM Supercomputers Are Most Energy Efficient in the WorldBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 20, 2010
IBM supercomputers are the most energy efficient supercomputers in the world, according to the latest Supercomputing 'Green500 List' announced by Green500.org. A prototype of IBM's next generation Blue Gene supercomputer is #1 on the list. The list shows that 15 of... Read more.. |
Japan to develop eco city in HaryanaBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 20, 2010
The Japanese government has proposed to develop an eco city/smart community project in Haryana under the aegis of Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), on the lines of Kitakyushu town of Japan. The project will be undertaken on pilot basis at Industrial Model... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
Suzlon Says India Renewable-Energy Trading to Boost FinancingBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 19, 2010
Suzlon Energy Ltd., India’s largest wind-turbine maker, said the start of renewable-energy trading may boost domestic financing of projects that have faced hurdles in getting... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , Technology |
HCL Tech signs $100-mn deal for smart grid solutionsBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 19, 2010
Delhi-based information technology (IT) services company HCL Technologies has signed its first $100-million contract in the country for implementing smart grid solutions in the power sector. ... Read more.. Subject Tags: HCL Technologies , Technology |