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      <title>Impact of the economic downturn on the renewables sector</title>
      <description>Report on impact of the economic downturn on the renewables sector

In a period of economic decline and environmental regulation to source green energy by the EU Commission utilities are exposed to increasing pressure to mitigate costs as well as make the correct environmental choices either through M&amp;A or through organic carbon offsetting measures. This brief examines the key issues surrounding utilities and the opportunities in the renewables market. ( http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=98423&amp;rt=Report-on-impact-of-the-economic-downturn-on-the-renewables-sector.html )

Scope of this research 

* This brief provides you with a comprehensive account of opportunities in the renewables market through the economic downturn. 
* The impact of the current economic</description>
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      <title>Waste King helps customers save money</title>
      <description>Waste King, the specialist collections, clearance and recycling company, is helping its commercial customers to save hundreds of pounds by getting them not just to say ‘no’ to using skips for all their waste materials but also by encouraging them to separate their waste materials before collection by Waste King’s uniformed and licensed operatives.

Waste King’s Andy Cattigan explained: “We have introduced a ‘fast load’ service for all our customers. 

“Basically, we allow two hours to completely fill one of our trucks with waste materials – that’s equivalent to 16 yards of waste. If our staff can load the materials in</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:19:49 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Geographic Information System (GIS) Market in Oil &amp; Gas Sector</title>
      <description>Geographic Information System (GIS) Market in Oil &amp; Gas Sector 2008-2012

A Geographic Information System/Spatial Information Management (GIS) is a collection of software and geographic data for capturing, managing, analyzing, and displaying all forms of geographically referenced information. In the strictest sense, it is a computer system capable of integrating, storing, editing, analyzing, sharing, and displaying geographically referenced information. In a more generic sense, GIS is a tool that allows users to create interactive queries (user-created searches), analyze the spatial information, edit data, maps, and present the results of all these operations. ( http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=126660&amp;rt=Geographic-Information-System-GISMarket-in-Oil-Gas-Sector-2008-2012.html )

GIS, as an information integration tool, has</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:38:46 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>“The Polar Bear is Out of the Bag” on 
Global Warming with Hacked Emails From Climatologists</title>
      <description>Los Angeles, CA - http://www.ThePrometheusInstitute.org 

“While the global warming science was already cloaked in uncertainty, the current controversy only further undermines the authority of the scientific ‘consensus’ that dominates the debate.
While that hacking and distribution worldwide is illegal, this information is out there now being discussed and cannot be ignored, adds Harrison. 

Here’s a sample:

&quot;I've just completed Mike's Nature trick of adding in the real temps to each series for the last 20 years (ie, from 1981 onwards) and from 1961 for Keith's to hide the decline.&quot; (Phillip Jones, Director of the Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia in</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:13:13 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Newly published market report: South Korea Power Report Q4 2009</title>
      <description>The new South Korea Power Report from BMI forecasts that the country will account for 5.01% of Asia Pacific regional power generation by 2013, with a slowly rising generation surplus that should avoid the need for a net import requirement. BMI's Asia Pacific power generation assumption for 2008 is 7,101 terawatt hours (twh), representing an increase of 3.7% over the previous year. We are forecasting an increase in regional generation to 9,198twh by 2013, representing a rise of 34.0%. Asia Pacific thermal power generation in 2008 was an estimated 5,568twh, accounting for 78.41% of the total electricity supplied in the</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:17:14 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Newly published market report: Canada Oil &amp; Gas Report Q4 2009</title>
      <description>The new Canada Oil &amp; Gas Report from BMI forecasts that the country will account for 10.47% of North American regional oil demand by 2013, while contributing 36.28% to supply. In North America, overall oil consumption reached an estimated 21.68mn barrels per day (b/d) in 2008. It is set to rise to around 21.78mn b/d by 2013. North American regional oil production in 2008 averaged an estimated 10.18mn b/d. It is set to rise to 11.30mn b/d by 2013. In terms of natural gas, North America in 2008 consumed an estimated 754bn cubic metres (bcm), with demand of 807bcm targeted</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:15:40 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>County Limerick Boil Notice To Remain In Place Until Mid Week</title>
      <description>Limerick County Council, following consultation with the Health Service Executive, confirmed that 700 households are affected by the public water notice in areas including Broadford, Dromcolligher, Feohanagh/Castlemahon, Mountplummer, Kilmeedy, Feenagh and surrounding areas.

The notice was issued last night after the Council’s Water Services section detected a deterioration in water quality in the South West Regional Water Supply.

Further information for customers in the affected areas is available from www.lcc.ie. Advice is also available from (061) 496326 (9.30am - 4.30pm Monday - Friday) and (061) 419226/ (087) 6295167 (outside of office hours).

Limerick County Council is advising members of the public served by</description>
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      <title>Flooding Causes Closure Of Kinvara To Ballyvaughan Road</title>
      <description>Water levels have dropped slightly in Ennis overnight and this morning while there has been no further increase in water levels along the Lower River Shannon in South East Clare.

The 24-hour Clare County Council emergency number is 087-4169496

ROADS UPDATE

NORTH CLARE:
- The main Ballyvaughan to Kinvara Road has been closed due to flooding. Detours are in operation. Going from Ballyvaughan to Galway, turf left at Murty Clough towards Newquay and follow signs to the N67 at Munnia. From Galway to Ballyvaughan, turn right at Munnia towards Newquay and follow signs to Murty Clough.
The following roads are also closed:
- Corofin to Tubber</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:18:48 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Market Report: Iran to account for 16.3% of Middle East and Africa regional power generation by 2013</title>
      <description>The new Iran Power Report from BMI forecasts that the country will account for 16.3% of Middle East and Africa (MEA) regional power generation by 2013. BMI's MEA power generation estimate for 2008 is 1,178 terawatt hours (twh), representing an increase of 5.5% over the previous year. We are forecasting an increase in regional generation to 1,523twh by 2013, representing a rise of 29.3% between 2008 and the end of the period. Thermal power generation in 2008 is estimated by BMI at 1,100twh, accounting for 93.4% of the total electricity supplied in the region. Our forecast for 2013 is 1,414twh,</description>
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      <title>Drinking Water Boil Notice Issue In County Limerick</title>
      <description>700 households are affected by the public water notice in areas including Broadford, Dromcolligher, Feohanagh/Castlemahon, Mountplummer, Kilmeedy, Feenagh and surrounding areas.

The notice was issued after the Council’s Water Services section detected a deterioration in water quality in the South West Regional Water Supply.

Limerick County Council is advising members of the public served by the South West Regional Water Supply and Feahanagh/Castlemahon Group Water Scheme not to drink the water except under the following conditions and for the following purposes:

- Water for drinking purposes, brushing teeth and food preparation should be boiled
- Boil the water to ensure a rolling vigorous boil</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:12:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Flooding Update From County Clare</title>
      <description>There have been no evacuations in South East Clare or elsewhere in Clare overnight.

Water levels along the Lower River Shannon, at O'Briensbridge, Clonlara, Westbury and Shannon Banks, rose by approximately 2 inches overnight and this morning. The Office of Public Works (OPW) is constructing a major flood defence from Athlunkard Bridge (Corbally Road) to Hampstead Park (Shannon Banks). All agencies are assisting the OPW with the construction of the earthen embankment.

River levels have reduced in Ennis. The County Clare Interagency Response Team continues to strengthen flood defences in order to further alleviate flooding in the town, which remains on flood</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:23:04 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>FIND mapping portal and consultancy services launch to the environmental sector</title>
      <description>FINDmaps.co.uk has launched to the environmental sector as a result of overwhelming success in the property world. FIND is the UK's most advanced online mapping tool for businesses, and works for free on any internet browser - they use a ‘software as a service’ business model where you only pay for the data you use. This makes a highly cost effective solution to companies reviewing software, data management and licensing. FIND’s aim is to change the way environmental professionals work, through its slick and innovative GIS web tool that’s easy to use. 

The Environment Agency’s Business Development Manager, James Winbolt,</description>
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      <title>3.20PM Flood Update From County Limerick</title>
      <description>14 families have been evacuated from the Castleconnell, Montpelier and Mountshannon Road (Annacotty) areas of the County. The Council anticipates that up to a dozen more families will be evacuated in the coming hours.

All customers in flood prone areas along the Lower River Shannon downstream from Montpelier to Limerick City have been issued with a severe flood warning. The local authority is in regular contact with approximately 100 households in the Castleconnell, Montpelier and Mountshannon Road (Annacotty) areas.

The Council said it did not expect water levels to rise significantly further this evening or overnight.

Customers in flood prone areas from Montpelier</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:40:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2.50PM Flood Update From County Clare</title>
      <description>The army remain deployed in Ennis and South East Clare to assist agencies in the flooding response. The Coast Guard is on standby to assist with operations.

NORTH CLARE:
The County Clare Interagency Response Team, comprising Clare Local Authorities, Clare County Fire and Rescue, the ESB, the Army, the HSE and Gardai, is monitoring levels in the North Clare area. Three families have been evacuated in Carron (2) and Tubber (1) due to rising water levels.

SOUTH EAST CLARE
- Water levels at Shannon Banks have risen 4cm since 8.40am today
- A severe flood risk warning remains in place for Westbury, Shannon Banks, Clonlara</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:29:45 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>County Clare Flooding Update</title>
      <description>The Clare Crisis Management Centre is preparing for the next period of heavy rainfall and high tides over the weekend and early next week. Contact has been made with Nowcastingweather and arrangements are being made to install a computer package with high resolution to enable an accurate weather forecast to be obtained and to allow the agencies to plan accordingly.

The next meeting of the Interagency Response Team is scheduled to take place at 11.00 am today. The meeting will be attended by Clare Local Authorities, Clare County Fire and Rescue, the ESB, the Army, the HSE and Gardai.

SOUTH EAST CLARE
Floodwaters</description>
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      <title>THUR 11.15am - Flooding Update From County Limerick</title>
      <description>The Council said that record flooding along the River Shannon had again necessitated an increase in the amount of water being released at Parteen Weir by the ESB this morning. Communities in flood prone areas along the Lower River Shannon, particularly Montpelier and Castleconnell, have been issued with a severe flood warning. Council engineers are monitoring the situation. 

According to Donal Brennan, Senior Engineer, Limerick County Council, ‘The unavoidable release of higher volumes of water downstream this morning is expected to lead to a significant rise in flood waters in areas already affected by flooding in recent days. We would</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:57:20 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Global Downstream Sector Slump: Will It Drive Out The Big Integrated Oil Companies From The Refining Sector?</title>
      <description> Uncertain product demand due to the global economic downturn, decreasing refinery margins and a surplus refining capacity are having a combined negative effect on the profitability of refining operations. Due to this, major integrated oil companies with significant refining operations have seen a decline in their revenues from the previous year. These trends will continue to cast a shadow of uncertainty over the future of refinery margins thereby compelling integrated companies to divest their non-profitable assets to fund other businesses.

The global refining industry witnessed a major change in market dynamics in 2008. The refining industry during the period from</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:50:21 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China’s Economic Stimuli: The Impact on the Energy Economy and Related Industries</title>
      <description>The US financial crisis followed by the recession had a considerable impact on the world economies thereby leading to reduced GDP growth. Chinese GDP growth in 2008 was 9% which was below the double digit growth rates of the previous years. , even though it is high compared to the world average. In view of this slowing economic growth, the government of China found it imperative to inject funds and stimulate the economy thereby helping the economy attain higher growth rates. The Chinese stimulus package of $586 billion was introduced in November 2008 following the US financial crisis. The stimulus</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:45:52 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The EU Needs to Adopt a Common Energy Policy to Secure its Future Oil and Gas Needs</title>
      <description> Crude oil imports will increase by 23.7% and natural gas imports will increase by 68% in 2005. In the long term, the entire EU will face the problem of increasing dependence on foreign energy resources. EU can effectively deal with this common challenge only with a strong, consolidated common European Policy in place.

Heavy dependence of the EU on imported energy resources poses future risk given the fact that EU lacks diversified sources of energy import. For natural gas, the EU largely depends on Russia and most of its crude oil is imported from the Middle East. This makes the</description>
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      <title>Oil Storage Companies Witness an Unprecedented Capacity Demand without a Proportional Rise in Profits</title>
      <description> Yet, they don’t seem to be making the cut as far as profits from their services are concerned. The record demand seems to be a case of oil companies simply storing their output in anticipation of suitable, upward revisions in the prices of crude oil and petroleum products. The prices, in turn, depend on increase in demand for crude oil and refined products. The uncertainty in the global economy coupled with credit crunch is adding to the dilemma faced by these companies.

Crude oil inventories in the US are at a 16 month high with the demand for fuel falling</description>
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      <title>China’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves Will Enable it to Survive Supply Disruptions</title>
      <description> With over 175 million tonnes of crude oil imports in 2008, China's strategic oil reserves are relatively low. To secure its future energy needs, the nation has produced a three-phase blueprint to build national petroleum reserve and has started setting up a national oil reserve bases since 2003. Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR) are quantities of crude oil or petroleum products held either to facilitate draw-downs to reduce the economic impact of crude oil supply disruptions or to prevent purposeful reductions in crude oil supply for political ends. Under the first phase of China’s crude oil reserve plan, four storage</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:31:23 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>What’s Driving New Oil &amp; Gas Investments in 2009</title>
      <description>The current financial crisis has put immense pressure on cash flows of companies by lowering commodity prices and making external finance difficult and expensive for these companies to access. The diminishing expected rate of return on projects due to volatility in crude oil price, coupled with lack of funding support for projects due to tightening of credit markets are the major reasons for decline in capital expenditure in the last quarter of 2008 and expenditure plans for 2009. Reduction in expenditure has led to lower exploration and production activities. Under such circumstances, most oil and gas companies will prepare their</description>
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      <title>Growth in LNG Imports Will Hinder The Development of the US Gas Shale Sector</title>
      <description>Various clean energy policy initiatives have been making the US more dependent on natural gas. While LNG as an industry has been growing since the late 1960s, the gas shale sector has also gained significance since the late 1990s due to increasing gas demand in the US and technological developments to extract non-conventional natural gas. It is estimated that the US gas shale reserves are around 1,836 trillion cubic feet and if adequately exploited can help the country to be self-sufficient in natural gas. However, investments in the gas shale sector depends on gas price in the US, which in</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:37:57 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China’s Transition to a Clean Energy Economy Will Fortify its LNG Industry Growth</title>
      <description> To secure its future energy demand, China’s national oil and gas companies have invested in overseas oil and gas assets across all regions worldwide. Although, a major chunk of the country’s primary energy need is met by coal, China plans to shift its focus towards cleaner fuels to control greenhouse gas emissions. Environmental regulations have mandated the country to invest in renewable and low carbon emitting fuels. Natural gas has evolved as one major clean alternative to coal as a primary fuel in China. The country produces and also imports natural gas. Natural gas imports can be primarily through</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:28:53 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fodder Aid Scheme For Flood Hit Farmers Is Announced</title>
      <description>The announcement is in addition to a wider humanitarian aid scheme, to which the Government has allocated 10 million euro.

Welcoming the announcement, Minister of State Killeen said: “The fodder scheme reflects an assessment undertaken by the Department’s Inspectorate, which indicates substantial flooding of farmland in the West, Midlands and South West. One of the problems likely to arise in this context would be a fodder shortage. While it is difficult, at this stage, to quantify those losses, it is clear the damaged fodder may cause a feed shortage problem on some livestock farms which, in turn, could give rise to</description>
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      <title>New Research Report: Smart Metering in the Australian Landscape (Strategic Focus)</title>
      <description>This report looks at the state of the smart metering market within the Australian utilities industry. It covers the underlying structure of the industry, the emergence and evolution of smart metering technology, the impact such technology will have on businesses and consumers, and recommendations for both IT vendors and enterprises looking to invest.

Scope

 * Discusses the market for smart metering at a State and national level.
 * Focuses primarily on the electricity distribution sector, as well as the impact on consumers.
 * Includes recommendations for technology vendors and enterprises.

Highlights

Based on the technology requirements of AMI implementations, a range of vendor</description>
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      <title>New Market Research on Green Energy in the US</title>
      <description>US electrical production capacity and generation has had historically an energy mix consisting primarily of fossil fuels including gas, coal and oil, backed up with a volume of nuclear and hydro power. With the new presidency have come new decisions. The US department of energy announced massive investment the renewable industry including $60bn in clean energy investments, which will include $11bn in a smart grid system, $2bn in developing the next generation of energy storage batteries. An announced move away from corn-based ethanol fuel and $1.8bn investment in the next generation of biofuels will stimulate the vehicular fuel industry, towards</description>
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      <title>Busch Contributes To Canadian Hunger Foundation (CHF)</title>
      <description>Busch Systems has recently taken a stand toward the reduction of poverty in Ethiopia. The company has teamed up with CHF, founded as Canadian Hunger Foundation, to donate over $9,500 toward the pursuit for sustainable living in impoverished countries. 


Busch Systems, the North American leader of waste and recycling containers, has become widely recognized over the past twenty-five years for its investment in charitable and environmental causes. The company has donated thousands of dollars to numerous foundations, including ‘Doctors without Borders’ and the ‘Ontario SPCA’. The company has also set the benchmark for producing more new molded, future friendly containers</description>
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      <title>Limerick County Council Warns Of Increased Water Flow In Lower River Shannon</title>
      <description>Householders are in flood prone areas are reminded to remain alert to flooding risks and to have a “Family Flood Plan” in case of deterioration in conditions. 

The Council wishes to remind people to avoid contact with flood waters and to check on any elderly or infirm neighbours. Parents are asked to be particularly vigilant with children.

The actions that can be undertaken immediately prior to a flood to reduce damages and protect you and your family include:

Advance Preparations:
. Be prepared to evacuate your home or business. Protect yourself, your family and others that need your help.
. Have warm clothing and</description>
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      <description>“The Future of the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry to 2020”. The study, which is an offering from the company’s Energy Research Group, provides an in-depth analysis of the offshore oil and gas industry, highlighting the various concerns, shifting trends and emerging regions in the global offshore oil and gas industry. It provides the current and forecast offshore oil and gas production and reserves for major offshore regions of the world. The report provides an analysis of the competitive scenario and highlights the fiscal regimes in the major offshore regions. Additionally, the report provides forecasts on the offshore drilling spend</description>
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      <title>New Report &quot;Military Energy, Fuels and Power Sources Market 2009-2019&quot; available through Aarkstore Enterprise</title>
      <description>Our new defence report – Military Energy, Fuels and Power Sources Market 2009-2019 (http://www.aarkstore.com/reports/Military-Energy-Fuels-and-Power-Sources-Market-2009-2019-33944.html) – assesses the evolving opportunities presented by one of the defence industry’s growing markets. Our market study examines the leading military consumers of energy, fuels and power sources and assesses the range of factors that are driving global sales growth.

Our analysis has concluded that worldwide spending on military energy, fuels and power sources in 2008 totalled $34.5bn. We analyse the combination of factors that are resulting in increasing spending on energy by armed forces around the world and examine the most promising areas of research into</description>
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      <title>Severe Flood Risk Warning Issued In County Clare</title>
      <description>The Clare Crisis Management Centre this evening issued a severe flood risk warning to all parts of Clare, as well as repeating its warning of further flooding along the lower River Shannon over the coming days. The warnings have been issued following further heavy rainfall across the County today.

One family was evacuated in Carron, north Clare, earlier today due to rising flood levels while numerous roads have been closed.

In a joint statement the Mayor of Clare Councillor Tony Mulcahy and Mayor of Ennis Councillor Frankie Neylon warned of a severe flood risk for Ennis, South East Clare and other parts</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:30:14 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>This report looks at the advanced metering infrastructure value chain. It covers what is driving utilities to adopt smart meter technology, what technology makes up the infrastructure, how the technology benefits a utility, key players in the ecosystem and the competitive landscape for these players.

Scope

 * Discusses the drivers for adoption of smart metering technologies in Western Europe and North America
 * Provides insight into what technologies comprise advanced metering infrastructure
 * Describes how different utilities will benefit from different elements of the smart metering infrastructure
 * Provides recommendations for technology vendors and services companies

Highlights

A full analysis of the current</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:34:31 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Asian Energy starts Solar Power Station</title>
      <description>Asian Energy designs and builds solar products and power stations, the companies new production facility will be exporting finished solar products globally. CSP and Standard solar energy equipment will be manufactured to the highest possible quality standards by our staff headed up by Prof. Somyos an expert in Designing, Manufacturing and System Analyst both application and system software programming. He excels in the area of Designing and Manufacturing water treatment system for drinking, industrial usage and waste water as well as Manufacturing Processing, Steel Fabrication and Chemical for Agriculture. He has headed up teams at NASA and the DoD, he</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:07:08 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Montenegro Airlines Aims for Continued Success through Strategic Approach to EU ETS</title>
      <description>As an airline committed to opening new routes and increasing the number of passengers served, management at Montenegro Airlines understood that the challenges of the EU ETS needed to be met with a strategic and expert approach. GALLEHR+PARTNER were appointed to support them in putting together their monitoring plans.

“Following attendance at a conference held by GALLEHR+PARTNER, we decided that this company was ideally positioned to support us; their experience and expertise being exactly that which we needed,” explained Miodrag Stanic, Operations Center Manager at Montenegro Airlines. “Our future plans include further modernization, the enlargement of our fleet and increasing the</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:25:56 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>A project to improve health conditions for orphans who have lost their parents to AIDS has now been carried out. The system became operational in early September and provides hot water for two showers and a bathtub. At present, the orphanage is home to 20 children and six carers working with the children as kindergarten and school teachers.

Four TiSUN flat module collectors with a surface area of 10.2 square metres were installed on the roof of the orphanage and oriented to the north. The solar system installed was equipped with the SSRH solar station, which is monitored and maintained from</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:09:30 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Global Nuclear Turbine Generator Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2015</title>
      <description>Demand from new and existing nuclear power stations is set to drive the turbine generator market. There are 43 new reactors expected to come online during the period 2009-2015, which indicates a growth in demand for nuclear steam turbines and the generators worldwide. There will also be significant demand for steam turbines and generators in the aftermarket as many of the existing reactors will require replacement as they complete 30 years of life online. Hence the aftermarket will also play a key role in the turbine generator sector growth.

For further details, please click or add this link to your browser:
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The</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:43:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Global Biopolymers Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2015</title>
      <description>The biopolymers market, due to the growing awareness and significant decline in the prices, has kindled the interest of several converters and processors. Also, the increase in demand from the consumer’s side has grown mainly due to the increasing awareness of the environmental pollution. This has led to the growth of several underdeveloped polymers such as Poly (Hydroxy Alkanoates) (PHA) and soy-based polymers. Even the, considerably developed market segments such as starch-based and Poly(Lactic Acid) (PLA) are poised for higher growth due to the increasing demand and the technological advancement made in terms of its production and enhancing properties. The</description>
      <link>http://www.pr-inside.com/global-biopolymers-market-analysis-and-r1598828.htm</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:36:53 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Lower River Shannon And County Clare Flooding Update</title>
      <description>The Inter Agency Response Team consisting of the above agencies remain concerned about the flood situation throughout the county. There has been further heavy rainfall this morning and more rain is forecast before mid week. The Emergency Response including the Help Line 1890-252-943 will continue on a 24hr basis until further notice. Information is also available on the Clare County Council Website www.clarecoco.ie

Areas of South East Clare, particularly those located along the lower River Shannon, are priority areas and are the focus of ongoing attention. The army, assisted by the Fire Services, Civil Defence and local authority staff have already</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:18:26 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Evacuation Advice From Limerick County Council</title>
      <description>The Local Authority has warned of further flooding along the lower River Shannon owing to increasing levels of water in the Shannon system. It said unprecedented rainfall levels and resultant record flooding along the River Shannon necessitated an increase in the amount of water that had to be released at Parteen Weir by the ESB. The discharge levels at the ESB weir had been growing in recent days and resulted in the unavoidable release of higher volumes of water downstream this afternoon.

Limerick County Council is advising customers from Montpelier downstream to Limerick City to familiarise themselves with a number of</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:58:27 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Flooding Update From County Clare (12.45pm)</title>
      <description>The Inter Agency Response Team consisting of the above agencies remain concerned about the flood situation throughout the county. There has been further heavy rainfall this morning and more rain is forecast before mid week. The Emergency Response including the Help Line 1890-252-943 will continue on a 24hr basis until further notice. Information is also available on the Clare County Council Website www.clarecoco.ie. 

People evacuated in the Ennis Area over the past few days remain in their temporary hotel accommodation and the position about their returning to their homes is being assessed at present time. Having regard to the present</description>
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      <description>There has been further heavy rainfall across County Clare overnight and this morning with more heavy rain forecast for later tonight and tomorrow. Meanwhile, high tide this morning is at 10.30AM. Consequently, the emergency response, including the helpline (1890 252943), will continue on a 24-hour basis until further notice. Information is also available on the Clare County Council website www.clarecoco.ie.

The Clare Crisis Management Centre has issued a warning of further flooding along the lower River Shannon over the coming days owing to increasing levels of water in the Shannon system. The areas concerned are O’Briensbridge, Clonlara, Westbury and Shannon Banks.</description>
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      <title>Swim Spas by Aquatic Fitness Concepts Support Saving Water and Energy Conservation Efforts</title>
      <description>The increased awareness of homeowners to be energy and water conscious has been driving the search for alternative solutions for those families and individuals wanting to have the health benefits and family enjoyment of water in their backyard. 

The rising cost of pool maintenance and the amount of water they loose annually is a hot topic of conversation. In fact, this concern has prompted some homeowners to drain, demolish and fill
their existing pool. People who are concerned about water and energy conservation, and are considering removing their backyard pools, have another solution besides demolition and filling the existing pool space</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:08:30 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Flooding Update From Ennis And County Clare (8.30PM)</title>
      <description>Clare County Council remains concerned about the flood situation in the county. There has been further heavy rainfall across County Clare today and more rain is forecast before mid-week. Meanwhile, high tide Sunday night is at 10.25PM. Consequently, the emergency response, including the helpline (1890 252943), will continue on a 24-hour basis until further notice. Information is also available on the Clare County Council website www.clarecoco.ie.

A meeting of officials from Clare Local Authorities, the HSE and An Garda Síochána took place this afternoon with some of the 108 individuals who have been evacuated from their homes in Ennis in recent</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:41:06 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fast Market Research recommends &quot;Qatar Oil &amp; Gas Report Q4 2009&quot; from Business Monitor International, now available</title>
      <description>The latest Qatar Oil &amp;amp; Gas Report from BMI forecasts that the country will account for just 1.04% of Middle Eastern (ME) regional oil demand by 2013, while providing 6.29% of supply. Regional oil use of 8.24mn barrels per day (b/d) in 2001 rose to an estimated 10.86mn b/d in 2008. It should average 11.09mn b/d in 2009 and then rise to around 12.08mn b/d by 2013. Regional oil production was 22.87mn b/d in 2001, and in 2008 averaged an estimated 25.94mn b/d. It is set to rise to 28.99mn b/d by 2013. Oil exports are growing steadily, because demand</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:40:50 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Newly published market report: Exxon Mobil Corporation - SWOT Analysis</title>
      <description>Datamonitor's Exxon Mobil Corporation - SWOT Analysis company profile is the essential source for top-level company data and information. Exxon Mobil Corporation - SWOT Analysis examines the company’s key business structure and operations, history and products, and provides summary analysis of its key revenue lines and strategy. 

Exxon Mobil Corporation (Exxon Mobil) is an integrated oil and gas company based in the US. It is engaged in exploration and production, refining, and marketing of oil and natural gas. The company is also engaged in the production of chemicals, commodity petrochemicals, and electricity generation. The company operates across the globe. It</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:39:59 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Ennis And County Clare Flooding Update (3pm Sunday)</title>
      <description>The Clonlara area of South East Clare has been identified as an additional priority area and is the focus of ongoing attention due to rising flood levels. The army, assisted by Killaloe Fire Brigade, have delivered sandbags to the affected area. Local residents will be able to collect additional sandbags at Clonlara Golf Club from 3.30pm.

In Ennis, Council engineers continue to monitor flood levels. The Gort Road remains closed at the industrial estate until further notice.

High Tide Sunday night is at 10.25pm.

Given the present status of the flooding the emergency response will continue on a 24-hour basis. The helpline is</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:19:04 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Flooding Report From County Clare - Sun 22 November 1.30pm</title>
      <description>Agencies involved in managing the flood crisis met mid-morning and have reviewed the current situation. 

The Clonlara area of South East Clare has been identified as an additional priority area and is the focus of ongoing attention. The army, assisted by Killaloe Fire Brigade, delivered sandbags to the affected area early this morning.

In Ennis, Council engineers also monitored the flood levels overnight throughout the town with the Gort Road Industrial Estate being kept under close review. The Gort Road remains closed at the industrial estate until further notice.

The council appreciates the offers of voluntary assistance which have been received and</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:29:43 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Pride Of Place Success For Kilnaboy Youth Club</title>
      <description>The North Clare organisation won the Youth’ themed Single Issue category. Three other local organisations, Lisdoonvarna Failte Ltd, O’Briensbridge Community Group and Clare Family Resource Centre, were also shortlisted in the all-island competition which aims to recognise and celebrate the vital contributions that community groups make to society.

Pride of Place, which is run in conjunction with local authorities north and south of the border, was first piloted in the summer of 2003 and came from the Local Authority All-Island Steering Forum - a forum that encourages strategic, sustainable approaches to cross border co-operation.

Awarding the Kilnaboy Youth Club the overall prize</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:03:58 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>At an award ceremony held in Newcastle in County Down last night, the West Limerick village was named overall winner of Category 3, catering for population centres of 500-1000 people. The Glin Development Association was lauded for its maritime-themed submission, which featured a recently installed footbridge over the Corbry River, children’s playground and Glin pier.

There was further success for the County at this year’s all-island competition with Broadford Development Association being named as a runner-up in Category 2 (Population 200-500) for their work in helping to develop the Daycare Centre and Community Crèche amongst other local facilities. 

Pride of Place</description>
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