Italy declares state of emergency in storm-hit regions

Italy declared a state of emergency Friday in areas battered by torrential rainstorms this week that killed at least seven people.

Insight: Thai flood crisis puts swamped PM in firing line

In the early days of Thailand’s devastating floods, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra was seen knee-deep in muddy waters in wading boots, greeting evacuated villagers, surrounded by clicking cameras and appearing to take charge.

Tens of thousands flee Bangkok fearing breach of river banks

Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River is expected to burst its banks over the weekend during the unusually high tide that begins on Friday, causing some flooding in nearby areas. Buildings across Bangkok have been sand-bagged for protection, and some vulnerable streets were nearly deserted.

Clear Channel’s ‘Green is Good’ Announces “Sustainability Superstar” Roster of Guests for Current Season

The Clear Channel produced “Green is Good” radio show has announced its “sustainability all-star” roster of guests for the remainder of the fall season of 2011, revealing a broad selection of leading green businesses and organizations, each taking unique measures to protect and sustain our planet.

AeroVironment Introduces the Qube Small Unmanned Aircraft System for Public Safety Professionals; Announces Test and Evaluation Program

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) today introduced the QubeTM portable UAS for use in public safety applications such as law enforcement and first response. Small enough to fit easily in the trunk of a car, the Qube system can be unpacked, assembled and ready for flight in less than five minutes, giving the operator a rapidly deployable eye in the sky at a fraction of the cost of manned aircraft.

Seoul Ranks as 7th Global Power City Among 35 Cities

Seoul was placed seventh in the Global Power City Index (GPCI) among 35 world cities. The GPCI, the representative index that measures international power of major cities, has been conducted by the Mori Memorial Foundation since 2008.

Smart Energy Summit Addresses the Value Proposition of Energy Management Solutions for Operators, Utilities, and Consumers

International research firm Parks Associates will address the growing market for energy management solutions at the third-annual Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer, February 28-March 1, 2012, in Austin, Texas, which will feature a joint keynote from Verizon and Motorola Mobility. Jeff Crews, Director, Business Development, 4Home Connected Solutions, Motorola Mobility, and Ann Shaub, Director, Product Management, Verizon, will co-deliver the luncheon keynote on Wednesday, February 29.

First Pure-Electric Vehicle Now Available for Consumers in China

With public EV charging infrastructure achieving critical mass in the city of Shenzhen, China, BYD announced that starting today their popular five-passenger, long-range, all-electric cross-over vehicle, the BYD e6, will be available for consumer purchases (previously available for fleet purchases). Consumers in Shenzhen will receive a substantial government subsidy — equivalent to about $18,000 USD (or 120,000 RMB) — and the e6 unsubsidized price will start at ~$56,900 (or 369,800 RMB).

Alaska governor wants big switch in gas pipe plan

Alaska Governor Sean Parnell said on Thursday that a plan to build a massive natural gas pipeline from Alaska through Canada should be dumped in favor of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project that would ship gas to the Pacific Rim.

Air China Launches China’s First Test of Biofuel Flight

Air China Launches China’s First Test of Biofuel Flight PR Newswire — October 28, 2011 BEIJING, October 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ – Thanks to the successful teamwork by Air China, PetroChina, Boeing and Honeywell UOP [http://www.uop.com ], China’s first airplane demonstration test using sustainable aviation biofuel was launched in Beijing Capital International Airport on October 28, [...]

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