Posted by admin Sep - 18 - 2011
Three more Native Community Development Financial Institutions are certified by the CDFI Fund Original Article at theNtiveCircle.org LONGMONT, Colorado (July 15, 2011) – First Nations Oweesta Corporation is proud to announce that three more Native CDFIs, Aloha Federal Credit Union, Cha Piyeh, and Northwest Native Development Fund have been officially announced by the CDFI Fund as newly certified CDFIs. “We are extremely pleased with the monumental growth of the Native [...]
Posted by admin Sep - 7 - 2011
General Electric has signed a memorandum of understanding with Indonesia’s technology assessment and application agency (BPPT) for joint development of renewable energy utilization, cleaner coal and energy efficiency projects. The two sides will work together to study key issues that can support commercial implementation of renewable energy projects such as biogas, biomass, geothermal, solar and wind in Indonesia. “It (the agreement) supports the government’s goal to increase renewable energy’s share [...]
Posted by admin Aug - 16 - 2011
The BBC News website has published an interactive page that shows the high level steps involved in building an offshore wind farm.
Posted by admin Jul - 22 - 2011
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), an international group that has taken the lead on developing standards for sustainable palm oil production, has applauded Indonesia for their efforts towards establishing sustainable palm oil practices in their country. The RSPO article can be read here, or it is reprinted below. Indonesia: Benchmark For Sustainable Palm Oil In Emerging Markets Last updated 20 May 2011 – 2:36pm RSPO applauds efforts made [...]
Posted by admin Jun - 22 - 2011
The World Resources Institute has proposed a unique solution to the complex task of developing and managing sustainable palm oil operations. Their solution is called Project Potico. Here is an introduction: Diverting oil palm plantations onto degraded lands in Indonesia to combat illegal logging, protect the environment, and create sustainable livelihoods. http://www.projectpotico.org Indonesia’s tropical forests are being cleared at a record rate, with oil palm plantations emerging as a major [...]
Posted by Mark Carl Jun - 9 - 2011
"California is a global leader in the development of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicle technologies largely due to historic state policies and investment trends. Concomitantly, three principal forcing functions have driven worldwide effort...
Posted by admin May - 2 - 2011
Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) International Investment Conference Conference sessions will focus on access to investment and trade finance, private equity, infrastructure, tourism and entrepreneurship. Particular emphasis will be placed on renewable energy and clean technology sectors. Participants include American businesses of all sizes seeking private equity, debt financing or partners for expansion into Southeast Asia, Southeast Asian companies seeking U.S. partners or capital and U.S. and Southeast Asian financial [...]
