Turning Rice Husks into Cheap, Green Energy in Cambodia

April 8th, 2010 by Editor

Cambodia is among the poorest and most environmentally challenged countries in Asia, not exactly ideal conditions to launch a business striving toward a more sustainable future. But a partnership between a Cambodian firm and an American NGO has done just that.
 

Turning Rice Husks into Cheap, Green Energy in Cambodia


By Keith and Amy Sutter
Found on the net by our Eco Business News Bot

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BP, Caterpillar and ConocoPhillips Leave USCAP

February 17th, 2010 by Editor

BP, Caterpillar and ConocoPhilliips will not renew their memberships in the U.S. Climate Action Partnership, choosing instead to devote resources to furthering their business interests through friendlier climate legislation or new product development.


By ClimateBiz Staff
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The US insists on transparency

December 17th, 2009 by Editor

In partnership with other countries, the US will try to mobilise 100 billion dollars a year for climate aid by 2020, according to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The US insists that funding will only be granted if developing countries allow for full transparency of their emissions.
By en.cop15.dk

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Micro Eco-Farming: Prospering from Backyard to Small Acreage in Partnership with the Earth (Paperback)

October 7th, 2009 by Editor

Micro Eco-Farming: Prospering from Backyard to Small Acreage in Partnership with the Earth

Microfarms—or small acreage farms—are gaining popularity across the country for their astoundingly high yields and great tasting produce, as well as their profitability. This handbook reveals the secrets of successful micro eco-farming and explains what eco-farmers need to know to start their own small agribusiness. Questions such as What can be grown? How do farmers reach their markets? and What sustainable production methods can be used? are answered in detail and supported be hundreds of real-life examples. A variety of unusual uses for crops are also provided, including producing organic spa products, building an urban greenhouse, creating a heritage rose farm, or cultivating a connoisseur apple orchard. Ecologists, amateur gardeners, farmers, and those interested in sustainable living will enjoy this in-depth look at the spiritually and financially rewarding aspects of this new field.

About the AuthorBarbara Berst Adams is a micro eco-farmer. She also conducts re (more…)

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