The IRENA Coalition for Action brings together leading renewable energy players from around the world with the common goal of advancing the uptake of renewable energy. The Coalition facilitates global dialogue between public and private sectors to develop actions that increase the share of renewables in the global energy mix …
A major pilot project by Europe's largest power network operator to integrate power from rooftop solar panels into the grid has shown that battery storage of renewable energy is not yet economically viable in Europe. The conclusion is a sobering one for proponents of sun and wind energy because as …
China's sustainable energy competitiveness was ranked first among 21 major countries, overtaking the United States and European countries, said a report published Sunday. The report, issued by Zhejiang University Environment and Energy Policy Center and published at the Eco Forum Global in Guiyang, Guizhou Province, southwest China, evaluated 19 of …
Observational cohort studies and a secondary prevention trial have shown an inverse association between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and cardiovascular risk. The researchers conducted a randomized trial of this diet pattern for the primary prevention of cardiovascular events.
River Basin Management 2015 is the 8th Conference in the series which marks the growing international interest in the planning, design and management of river basin systems.The first River Basin Management conference took place in Cardiff, UK in 2001, followed by a meeting in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria (2003) and …
Experimental studies have shown a decrease in driving performance at high temperatures. The epidemiological evidence on the relationship between heat and motor vehicle crashes is not consistent. The objective of the study was to estimate the impact of high ambient temperatures on the daily number of motor vehicle crashes and, …
MADRID – A reported 22.2 percent of people residing in Spain live below the poverty line, earning less than 7,961 euros ($8,676) annually, according to data from a survey conducted by the National Statistics Institute, or INE. Data showed the situation was worse for those under 16 years old, of …
The eighth International Conference on Sustainable Water Resources Management will present the more recent technological and scientific developments, associated with the management of surface and sub-surface water resources.
Welcome to the official website of the 2015 4th International Conference on Environment, Energy and Biotechnology (ICEEB 2015) will be held during June 15-16, 2015, Madrid, Spain. ICEEB 2015, is to bring together innovative academics and industrial experts in the field of Environment, Energy and Biotechnology to a common forum.The …
Today’s wind turbines have colossal blades that spin at speeds of more than 200mph (320 km/h). While some might consider them majestic structures, others argue they are a threat to bird life and a noisy blight on the landscape. Now a Spanish company has come up with a solution to …
Welcome to the 4th International Conference on Earth Science & Climate Change from June 16-18, 2015 at Alicante, Spain. Earth Science-2015 has been themed “An Insight into the Recent Advancements in Geosciences and Climate Change Control” which extensively covers all aspects on scientific and technical advances in the field of …
Hundreds of millions of acres of forest could be lost in the next two decades in less than a dozen global hotspots for deforestation, conservationists have warned. Research by wildlife charity WWF has identified 11 “deforestation fronts” where 80% of projected global forest losses by 2030 could occur. Up to …
Environmental pollution is considered to be our world's most dangerous and constant threat. Our world is exposed to hazardous pollutants and chemicals from different sources every day. Industries, vehicles and basic human activities (like cooking) are spreading toxins around our world on a daily basis; these toxins affect our environmental …
There is significant scientific evidence indicating that the global climate is changing, largely due to human activities. Such climatic fluctuations may adversely impact human health and well-being in a variety of ways, including through exposure to extreme weather events; disruption of ecosystems, agriculture, and food production; expansion of infectious diseases; …
Welcome to the official website of the 2015 5th International Conference on Asia Agriculture and Animal (ICAAA 2015) will be held during June 15-16, 2015, Madrid, Spain. ICAAA 2015, is to bring together innovative academics and industrial experts in the field of Asia Agriculture and Animal to a common forum.The …
River Basin Management 2015 is the 8th Conference in the series which marks the growing international interest in the planning, design and management of river basin systems.The first River Basin Management conference took place in Cardiff, UK in 2001, followed by a meeting in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria (2003) and …
This index report ranks countries based on their economic output per unit of energy consumed. Commissioned by Philips, the energy productivity index was authored by The Lisbon Council, Ecofys and Quintel Intelligence. Next to ranking the current performance of countries, the report also presents scenarios for the European Union and …
The eighth International Conference on Sustainable Water Resources Management will present the more recent technological and scientific developments, associated with the management of surface and sub-surface water resources.
To Madrid dwellers, the almost permanent pall of traffic fumes hanging over the city is known as “the beret”, a kind of grimly ironic statement on what has become a tradition in a city where there is more than one car for every two of its 3.2 million inhabitants. But …
New EU rules that would allow member states to ban or restrict the cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops in their territory have moved a step closer, following their formal adoption by the European Council. Under existing rules, member states can only ban or restrict the use of a genetically …
A controversial mine which caused one of Spain’s biggest ever environmental disasters is set to reopen, the government has announced. Los Frailes mine in Aznalcóllar, near Seville, will resume operations 17 years after a tailings dam burst, dumping five million cubic metres of toxic sludge into the Guadiamar river. The …
