World:
¶ Ma Qingyun, dean of the University of Southern California School of Architecture, told the Chinese Press Agency that agri-urbanism provides an alternative path to realizing sustainable development. [China Daily]
¶ In a speech to delegates at the Irena convention at Abu Dhabi, the CEO of Abu Dhabi’s Future Energy Company, said water was more important than oil. [IBTimes.co.uk]
¶ More than 140 countries have agreed to legally binding rules on mercury emissions. Much of the problem with mercury has to do that it is released when coal is burned. [Sudan Vision]
¶ With a March deadline for drawing up nuclear disaster plans drawing closer, 70% of Japanese municipalities are still behind schedule. [The Daily Yomiuri]
US:
¶ Duke Energy has added 702 MW of wind capacity in Texas, bringing its renewable portfolio to 1700 MW. [Smartmeters]
¶ The US Army has put its largest solar array online. The garrison commander said in his statement that the army had a “focus on operating on net zero energy, and doing what we can to help protect the environment.” [The Sun]
geoharvey 