Articles in the Water, Food & Energy Category
Americas, Environment, Government policy, Headline, NEWS, Water, Food & Energy »
In a precursor to Copenhagen, U.S. thought-leaders got together to examine the global energy outlook, climate change and U.S. policy on sustainable energy supplies. Makes interesting reading…
Europe, Featured, NEWS, Water, Food & Energy »
Wind farms are spreading throughout Europe, as a form of renewable energy. The latest project in Belgium, is currently the largest and potentially most efficient, and supported by the E.U. At 198m high, with a rotor of 127 m – taller than mid size office blocks – this turbine stands out!
Americas, Emerging, NEWS, Water, Food & Energy »
The Bread for the World Institute “Hunger 2010: A Just and Sustainable Recovery” Report has been released, and identifies the need to reduce poverty and hunger as a key to long-term recovery and leadership. The report identifies the current U.S. economic crisis as an opportunity for change…
Americas, Human Infrastructure, NEWS, Technology & Apps, Water, Food & Energy »
Smart Grids are fast become the buzzword – and a source of rivers of green gold in funding – as cities de-carbonize the electricity grid, and create efficiencies through monitoring and adjusting the supply. CURRENT Grid is one of the smart grid leaders, and was highly ranked in this VentureBeat contest.
Americas, Innovation Cities, NEWS, Water, Food & Energy »
The Cleantech Open, is the world’s largest business competition created to find, fund and foster startup clean technology companies, and awards were announced for the annual Sustainability Award in San Francisco. Innovator Hydro-Volts of Seattle won, read on for more regional winners…
Americas, Asia, NEWS, Water, Food & Energy »
The change away from coal &/or to more sustainable use of coal may take time, but this U.S. Medical Report increases pressure on the coal industry to “clean-up”. On the other hand, a large and complex transition for the people of mining communities. It’s a complex issue, but so were the challenges of the 19th century world.
Americas, NEWS, Water, Food & Energy »
It’s hard to innovate on an empty stomach. As more U.S. cities become Back-Slider cities it seems that an increased focus on food security, quality and supply – and related solutions – is needed across the U.S. – as this data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture points out.
