Singapore Environment News

Chinese-owned mine in S Peru desert site of major continuing violent clashes w local workers They claim Shougang Co repeatedly reneged on key promises re wages, housing & pollution Bad sign 4 C policy securing commodities directly from 3rdW govts

The 3 Es make clear biggest econ growth is in clean / green high-technologies that both protect & clean up global ecology Despite being world’s largest consumer of energy AND emitter of greenhouse gases China now decisively linking econ & ecology

New restrictions governing beach front lland in Phang Nga province come into effect.

5th BTL & Bio-Based Chemicals conference in Rotterdam from 6-7 October, 2010 is a showcase of key experts from technology companies, researchers and investors from all the over world,presenting new perspectives on latest technology & new capabilities

Coal is 2nd-most important energy source worldwide after oil Billions depend on it for electricity It's cheap, abundant, found on every continent Coal is also the worst climate killer in the history of humanity: THE ecological problem of 21st Century

Safety Courses Now Officially CP Compliant

Specialty chemicals company partners with the Taronga Conservation Society Australia as a Champion Sponsor of the Small-clawed Otters at Taronga Zoo

New CO2-neutral power plant taken into operation in Brazil; Further cogeneration power plants planned for India and Belgium in 2010; Total of EUR 80 million investment in new power plants

The Carbon Markets 2010, on 6-7 May 2010 in Singapore offers clarity on issues influencing the global carbon marketplace, its effects on carbon trade and CDM. Attend to pinpoint strategies to combat current market uncertainties over Post- 2012!

2nd Algae World Europe in Brussels addresses commercialization, the biology, technology and financial aspects of the algae value chain. Experts will share on Algae for biofuels and co-products- pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, aquaculture feed, etc.

Biomass Trade & Power conference, which meets in Rotterdam on 11-12 March 2010, analyzes latest developments in BioEnergy, tackles issues hampering the establishment of biomass trading platform, and discusses the future commodity market for biomass.

A refreshing look into Alternative Energy without the usual incomprehensible jargon.

LANXESS at IILF 2010 in Chennai/India, January 31 to February 2, Hall 2, Stand C-75

Donates four million chemical water treatment tablets to provide clean water for 20,000 families

MOLD AND MILDEW MITIGATION : Quite often the search for the cause of alleged indoor air-related illnesses has focused on ventilation issues, such as poor air circulation or the presence of chemicals in the workplace.

- Lewatit CalculatION 5.0 simplifies design of water treatment unit; provides smart assistance in optimizing filter systems - Software available from LANXESS free of charge

LANXESS’ new generation of gel-type cation exchange resins deliver improved chemical and physical stability, prolong service life

Exhibition showcased leading technologies to mitigate environmental problems in Asia

LANXESS at EAW 2010 (Everything About Water) trade fair in Chennai, India, January 7 to 9

Award recognizes success in recycling domestic sewage water for industrial use

Further landmark in rubber development; Enhanced material properties lower rolling resistance

MENA Water Resource World conference meets in Dubai on Jan 19-20, 2010. Regulators from UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman & Tunisia share updates on investment opportunities. Experts will cover financing, public-private partnerships & more.

Asia Coal Power conference in Jakarta pinpoints growing power demand in Asia & Power sector investments in Indonesia's coalmines to ensure security of supply. Tata Power, Meiya Power & top regulators will address conference on Jan 20-21, 2010.

CARBON FORUM ASIA 2009 Conference will address recent developments in the US Climate Policy as well as crucial questions in the run up to the UNFCCC Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen this December.

Jatropha Entrepreneurs Chris Hunter & James Scruby called on the industry to “Be Sensible” with Jatropha farming during the webinar, “Is the Jatropha Sector becoming another Dot Com Bubble?”, offering a refreshing dose of realism on Jatropha.

EnviroAsia2009 will feature the most advanced environmental, ecological and clean technologies across the four major environment industry segments – Waste, Water, Energy and Air.

Dr. Jane Goodall’s Giant Peace Doves to fly on September 21

Biomass Project developers around the world are a step ahead of the recession by positioning their projects and tapping on innovative financing options. Leading Project Financier Frédéric CRAMPÉ shares a straightforward the three-step approach to

• Comboutique Asia launches line of personalized eco-friendly tote bags. • S$5 to be donated to Singapore Environment Council for every bag sold by Comboutique Asia. • Funds will be used for SEC’s ‘Bring Your Own Bag Day’ initiative.

Participants of the World Toilet Summit can draw useful lessons from Singapore’s tremendous progress in its waste management infrastructure evolving from the bucket system 40 years ago, to the state-of-the-art Deep Tunnel Sewerage System today.

Aimed at supporting sustainable growth in Asia, EnviroAsia2009 will feature the most advanced environmental, ecological and clean technologies across the four major environment industry segments – Waste, Water, Energy and Air.

The awareness for indoor air quality has never been greater. Some people would only choose to accept the knowledge that we face a variety of risks if we do not take indoor air quality seriously.

IAQ Singapore, Singapore's leading specialist in the field of Indoor Environmental Quality, is here to help clients achieve a safer indoor living and working environment.

IAQ Singapore is the answer to your office air quality problems. IAQ practices new, scientific approaches in restoring your office's indoor air quality.

Singapore Disaster Restoration Specialist is the answer to your immediate disaster restoration needs. DRS provides immediate emergency response in all areas of disaster restoration management and service.

When disaster strikes, finding the right disaster recovery professionals and specialists can spell the difference in effectively restoring your homes to their pre-catastrophe conditions.

Disaster Restoration Singapore operates 24 / 7, providing immediate emergency response in all areas of disaster restoration management and service.

With the recent steady rise of H1N1 cases in Singapore, many organizations are seeking means to protect themselves, enhance their defenses and upgrade the preventive mechanisms in their indoor environment.

As part of its corporate development, which is geared towards sustainability, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts succeeded in reaching its first milestone, receiving the official ISO certificate for Swissôtel Management GmbH on 19 April 2009.

Formaldehyde is a colourless, strong-smelling gas. It is widely used to manufacture building materials and numerous household products. Its most significant use in indoor environment is as an adhesive resin in pressed wood products.

Our antimicrobial offers long lasting protection from virus and other microbial contaminants.

The building industry is increasingly focused on making its buildings greener, which includes using healthier, less polluting, mold free and more resource-efficient practices.

IEQ Global Pte Ltd, the premier end-to-end indoor environmental solutions provider in the Asia Pacific region, announces the inclusion of HealthWay EMF Air Purification Systems in the Singapore NEA List of Portable Air Cleaners.

Watchword “Sustainability”: Swissôtel management GmbH achieves ISO certification

Designers, contractors, developers, building owners and management corporations may be liable to the workers, occupants and other premises users for indoor air quality (IAQ)-related injuries under the general principles of contract and tort.

Indoor air pollution has a great impact annually in lost productivity, direct medical care, lost earnings and employee sick days.

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IAQ Consultants Singapore is pleased to provide wide range of gas detection services (organic and inorganic).

To help prepare for a possible swine flu outbreak, AEGIS ASIA Singapore would like to share the Tripartite Advisory on Workplace Measures to Tackle Influenza A (H1N1-2009) issued by the Ministry of Manpower, Singapore

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