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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

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

August 03, 2016 10:05

NCH Korea launches ‘NCH Mobile Laboratory for Environmental Management’, the on-site wastewater and odor analysis service

NCH Korea today announced that it launched ‘NCH Mobile Laboratory for Environmental Management’, the on-site wastewater and odor analysis service. Environmental concerns are heightening, government

July 27, 2016 23:45

UL Environment Publishes First Global Product Category Rule (PCR)

UL Environment, a business division of UL (Underwriters Laboratories), announced today the publication of the first global Product Category Rule (PCR) for hand dryers. Publishing this new PCR is the f

July 15, 2016 18:25

ABB Wins First Commercial Order for Breakthrough 15-Second Flash Charging Technology to Enable Emission-Free Public Transport in Geneva

ABB has been awarded orders totaling more than $16 million by Transports Publics Genevois (TPG), Geneva’s public transport operator, and Swiss bus manufacturer HESS, to provide flash charging and on-b

July 13, 2016 08:00

Hunter Ultrasonics Calls for a Greener Way to Clean Diesel Engine Filters

Regulations, ranging from the 2015 Paris Agreement’s wide ranging guidelines to mandates on nonroad vehicles, have all aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. But as Ken Hunter, Founder and CEO

May 09, 2016 13:50

World’s Leading Coral Reef Experts to Gather in Hawaii

The brightest minds in coral reef science and management will gather in Honolulu, Hawaii for the 13th International Coral Reef Symposium (ICRS 2016) at the Hawaii Convention Center on June 19-24, 2016

April 20, 2016 13:44

NCH launches new brand identity, and announces 6 specialty business groups

NCH Korea announced today that starting in May, it is launching its new NCH logo brand identity, and will set up 6 specialty business groups. NCH Corporation was established in 1919 in Dallas, TX

April 06, 2016 09:09

NCH Korea targets injection molding market with ‘Torrent’, an environmental-friendly high-performance partswasher

NCH Korea announced today that it will target injection moulding market, where there is increasing number of clients wanting to consult to purchase ‘Torrent’, its environmental-friendly high-performan

February 12, 2016 11:35

World Energy Congress 2016 - Media Registration Open

With less than 8 months to go until the 23rd World Energy Congress, the organising committee is delighted to confirm that media registration is now open. The Congress, which takes place in Istanbul be

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