Archive for the ‘environment’ category

Luxury private travel in Iceland and Greenland with Luxury Adventures

June 8th, 2011

Luxury Adventures is about delivering a dream in Iceland and Greenland. Every one of the itineraries planned by the private travel company is individually designed by a destination expert who knows their region from personal experience. The company prides itself in taking its time to get to know its clients and having the knowledge and contacts on the ground to deliver the ultimate travel experience every time.

The company’s approach guarantees that every client’s personal preferences is taken into account, from the beginning to the end, offering a stress-free vacation in Iceland or Greenland. » Read more: Luxury private travel in Iceland and Greenland with Luxury Adventures

CC wins Data Centres in Europe Green Grid Award for sustainability 2011

June 6th, 2011

Leading technology integrator SCC has been awarded the Green Grid Award for Sustainability 2011 at the Data Centres in Europe Awards.

Awarded the prestigious prize ahead of a list of nominees that included Colt Data Centre Services, Microsoft and TelecityGroup, SCC emerged ahead of a highly competitive field after judges praised an environmental strategy that combines innovate approaches to carbon reduction with an unrivalled long term vision. The panel highlighted the company’s whole lifecycle approach to its data centre building – which saw an existing structure utilised to create a new facility founded on energy efficiency – and similarly commended the firm’s carbon offsetting initiative, which distributes fuel-efficient cooking stoves to poor African communities. » Read more: CC wins Data Centres in Europe Green Grid Award for sustainability 2011

Island er virkelig en “hot” destinasjon

May 26th, 2011

Med vulkanen Grimsvotn på Island, nå mer en skygge av seg selv, viser Island seg som den ideelle ferie destinasjonen med helt nye geologiske fenomen.

Det har vært stor aktivitet under Vatnajøkull, utbruddet har vart i 3 dager og har produsert mer aske daglig en fjorårets utbrudd på Eyjafjallajøkull gjorde under hele utbruddet. Likevel, utbruddet har gitt mindre forstyrrelser i flytrafikken som er nå tilbake til det normale. Også opprydingsarbeidet er godt i gang, kun et mindre område sørøst på Island er vesentlig berørt. » Read more: Island er virkelig en “hot” destinasjon

Vulkaan op IJsland minder actief: Vluchten van Icelandair gaan door

May 26th, 2011

Geomorfologist Bjorn Oddsson van de University of Iceland, kondigde aan dat de Grimsvotn vulkaan op IJsland duidelijk minder actief is geworden en dat de intensiteit van de vulkaan snel vermindert. Hierdoor verwacht Icelandair dat er geen verdere hinder zal ontstaan van de vulkaanuitbarsting.

IJsland is een vulkanisch eiland dat zijn moderne infrastructuur en nooddiensten heeft afgestemd op de mogelijkheid van vulkaanuitbarstingen. Ondanks het voorkomen van aardbevingen en de aanwezigheid van vulkanen in IJsland, raken er bijna nooit mensen gewond en blijven de reisvertragingen eerder beperkt. » Read more: Vulkaan op IJsland minder actief: Vluchten van Icelandair gaan door

Enjoy kayak fishing

February 9th, 2011

If you are fortunate enough to reside in a part of the country that has a pleasant climate or you take regular vacations then there is no better sport to enjoy than fishing. Fishing is an amazing sport that is enjoyed by millions across the United States. However, standard fishing trips or boat charters can be rather expensive and during these tough economic times money is quite tight in many households.

Kayak fishing offers a fantastic alternative to standard fishing that is not only cheaper but also far more enjoyable. When kayak fishing you do not have to run to anyone’s time frame, it is simply you, your fishing partners and the kayak. The feeling of absolute freedom that you are given from kayak fishing is really difficult to put into words unless you have experienced it for yourself. The fact that you are not bound by time or route whenever you head out into onto the ocean or a lake gives you such a beautiful feeling you will wonder why you have never tried it before. » Read more: Enjoy kayak fishing

The Pond Hopper adds unique learning experience to kayak fishing

December 16th, 2010

There are plenty of shallow water regions in northern and central New Jersey because of which kayak fishing can be a breathtaking experience. Presence of different water bodies make plenty of fish varieties available practically all year round. If you want to add more fun, thrill, and excitement to your kayaking experience and make it even more of a memorable experience, contact the Pond Hopper to schedule a class or trip. Not only do they provide all necessary equipment, they also specialize in daughter, son, or parent trips. The professionals make sure that your trip remains completely safe. This is why they offer only hard-shell-stable kayaks instead of inflatable kayaks.

Small lake fishing is indeed a wonderful way of spending quality time in shallow water while enjoying the scenic beauty of different New Jersey small lakes and ponds. There are different fishing and paddling destinations that we offer. You can choose among numerous trout stock streams, ponds, and small lakes. One thing that is certain about New Jersey Kayaking is that there is something for all age groups. » Read more: The Pond Hopper adds unique learning experience to kayak fishing

Astrological clock donated to city of Oslo

November 24th, 2010

The city of Oslo has been donated with an astrological clock during a recent unveiling ceremony hosted by Mayor Fabian Stang. The clock was donated by Christian Ringes, CEO of Eiendomsspar.

Artists Elena Engelsen and Per Ung, two of Norway’s most renowned artists, spent over one year collaborating on the clock’s design. Engelsen created the exotic animal characters star, while Ung designed the human characters in the zodiac. » Read more: Astrological clock donated to city of Oslo

Center for entrepreneurship enterprise park launches new website

October 20th, 2010

Iceland’s center for entrepreneurship and enterprise park, Asbru has recently launched its new updated website. The website now has developed its usability for Asbru’s potential customers, allowing them to find the services they need more efficiently.

The Asbru Enterprise Park was formed at the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) abandoned its military base in Keflavik, Iceland in 2006; with this departure, over 900 local people were left unemployed. However, the community looked at the possible opportunities with the space and consequently established the park. » Read more: Center for entrepreneurship enterprise park launches new website

La Torre de la Paz Imagine, dedicada a John Lennon, erigida en la isla de Videy, se iluminará de nuevo

September 22nd, 2010

Yoko Ono visitará el mes que viene Islandia para el encendido anual de la Torre de la Paz Imagine en la isla de Videy. La Torre de la Paz es una obra de arte que Yoko Ono dedicó a la memoria de su difunto marido John Lennon, así como un faro para la paz mundial.

La isla de Videy está situada en la Bahía de Kollafjordur, cerca de Reikiavik, la capital de Islandia. La torre es un enorme rayo de luz proyectado desde un monumento de piedra blanca con forma de pozo de los deseos que tiene grabadas las palabras “Imagina la Paz” en 24 idiomas diferentes.

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OPEC Mop Oil Recovery Machines Clean Up Polluted Ground Water

September 13th, 2010

OPEC’s Mop Skimmers, www.opec.co.uk, are currently been used successfully to help clean up a large brownfield site in the UK to remove polluted hydrocarbons in the water table.

Traditionally boreholes are drilled and ground water is pumped and treated to remove hydrocarbons. By using the OPEC mop skimmers and ST5 gravity oily/water separators to transfer oils from the boreholes to 1000 IBC’s ready for collection. This is a big saving in man power and logistics of moving and treating polluted ground water in brownfield sites.

» Read more: OPEC Mop Oil Recovery Machines Clean Up Polluted Ground Water