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<title>MindBranch: Environmental Markets</title>
<description>Environmental Markets market research products provide analysis of the latest trends, developments and market data for this industry.  Research information will help you make informed business decisions.</description>
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<title>Freedonia Focus on Fluorochemicals</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R761-1047.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This report discusses US fluorochemical demand for the years 2003 and 2008, with forecasts for 2013.  Topics covered include market size, product and market segmentation, environmental and regulatory considerations, global overview, market environment, product and market forecasts, industry composition and leading participants.  Product segments cover fluorocarbons, inorganics and specialties, and fluoropolymers; market segments include refrigerants, aluminum production, blowing agents, components and other markets. This 19 page report also includes a highlights summary and a resources ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Water &amp; Sewer Utilities</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3470-3208.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The US commercial water and sewer utilities industry includes about 5,000 companies with combined annual revenue of $7 billion. Large companies include American Water, Aqua America, and California Water Service. The industry is fairly concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for 65 percent of industry revenue. The commercial industry is small compared to the $55 billion spent annually on water and sewer services by regional and local governments that operate their own systems.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand depends on commercial and residential water needs, which are partly related to population growth and partly to the level of economic activity. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficiency of operations, because prices are fixed by public utility commissions (PUCs). Large companies have economies of scale in operations and the ability to raise capital for infrastructure improvements. Small companies can compete successfully through superior engineering or by serving smaller local markets. The industry is capital-intensive: ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Water Well Drilling in the US - Industry Risk Rating Report</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[  Industry Risk Ratings Synopsis   This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Water Well Drilling in the US industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.  The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).  This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.   Industry Definition   This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in drilling, tapping, and capping of water wells, and ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Waste Treatment &amp; Disposal Services in the US - Industry Risk Rating Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R538-31091.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[  Industry Risk Ratings Synopsis   This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Waste Treatment & Disposal Services in the US industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.  The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).  This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.   Industry Definition   This industry includes establishments which own and operate waste treatment or disposal facilities. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Remediation Services in the US - Industry Risk Rating Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R538-31092.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[  Industry Risk Ratings Synopsis   This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Remediation Services in the US industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.  The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).  This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.   Industry Definition   Establishments in this industry are engaged in the remediation and cleanup of contaminated buildings, mine sites, ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Water Supply in Australia - Industry Risk Rating Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R538-30215.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[  Industry Risk Ratings Synopsis   This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Water Supply in Australia industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.  The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).  This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.   Industry Definition   Firms in this industry catch, store, purify and supply water, usually via a system of pipes. Firms ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Sewerage and Drainage Services in Australia - Industry Risk Rating Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R538-30216.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[  Industry Risk Ratings Synopsis   This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Sewerage and Drainage Services in Australia industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.  The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).  This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.   Industry Definition   Firms in this industry operate sewerage systems, drainage systems, and sewerage treatment plants.   Report Contents   Risk Overview  The ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Waste Disposal Services in Australia - Industry Risk Rating Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R538-30489.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[  Industry Risk Ratings Synopsis   This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Waste Disposal Services in Australia industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.  The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).  This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.   Industry Definition   Operators in this industry collect or dispose of waste (except through sewerage systems). Activities include the ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Waste Management Services in the US - Industry Risk Rating Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R538-31094.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[  Industry Risk Ratings Synopsis   This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Waste Management Services in the US industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.  The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).  This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.   Industry Definition   This industry primarily comprises establishments engaged in pumping and cleaning septic tanks and cesspools, and ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Water Supply &amp; Irrigation Systems in the US - Industry Risk Rating Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R538-30552.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[  Industry Risk Ratings Synopsis   This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Water Supply & Irrigation Systems in the US industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.  The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).  This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.   Industry Definition   Firms in this industry operate water treatment plants and/or operate water supply systems. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Sewage Treatment Facilities in the US - Industry Risk Rating Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R538-30553.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[  Industry Risk Ratings Synopsis   This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Sewage Treatment Facilities in the US industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.  The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).  This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.   Industry Definition   Firms in this industry operate sewerage systems, or sewerage treatment facilities that collect, treat and ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Waste Collection Services in the US - Industry Risk Rating Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R538-31090.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[  Industry Risk Ratings Synopsis   This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Waste Collection Services in the US industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.  The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).  This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.   Industry Definition   This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in collecting and/or hauling waste. Waste collected includes hazardous ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Bahrain Water Report Q4 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R302-8317.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Bahrain receives groundwater by lateral under-flow from the Dammam aquifer, which is part of anextensive regional aquifer system. Excessive extraction from this aquifer has led to an increased salinecontent through water coming from adjacent brackish and saline water sources.  More than half of the country&rsquo;s water is provided by the Hidd independent water and power plant(IWPP), with just 15% of consumption provided by ground water in 2008. Desalinated water nowaccounts for more than 80% of Bahrain&rsquo;s water provision, a proportion that is likely to increase over time.  Desalinated water capacity has increased significantly since Q109 with the commissioning of the thirdphase of the Hidd Power Company desalination plant, which has raised output to 90mn gallons a day(g/d) - an increase of 60mn g/d over its previous capacity.  The Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) is the agency responsible for the production and supply ofpower and water in Bahrain, working as an independent arm of ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Oman Water Report Q4 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R302-8318.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Oman&rsquo;s limited water resources have led the country to focus on the development of desalinated water,and it is the undoubted pioneer of independent power and water projects (IWPPs) in the region, with fivemajor IWPPs on its books.  Agriculture accounts for 93% of water use in Oman, and there are no plans to divert water away from thisrelatively unproductive resource. Instead, the sultanate has focused on desalination of seawater to boostsupplies to fast-growing urban areas.  The government is prepared to prioritise water projects within the national budget. Muscat has proposedUS$2bn in investment in the water sector over the 2006-2010 period as part of its seventh developmentplan and aims to privatise two wastewater companies as part of its commitment to liberalise the sector.  The government is placing greater emphasis on water conservation. A new &lsquo;Switch To Save&rsquo; campaignwas launched in May in which, over the three summer peak-demand months, consumers will beencouraged to take showers ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Qatar Water Report Q4 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R302-8319.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Qatar is a small country in terms of population, but it is one of the world&rsquo;s largest water consumers on aper capita basis. More than half of the country&rsquo;s water goes to the agricultural sector, but increasingdemand is coming from the country&rsquo;s growing urban population.  It is a country with limited and declining groundwater resources, and the state is therefore investingheavily in desalination plants. It has one of the longest-standing desalination programmes in the MiddleEast and so has garnered much experience in the sector.  Much of the expansion in Qatar&rsquo;s desalination programme is being achieved through independent waterand power projects (IWPPs). The largest of these is the Ras Girtas project currently under construction inthe Ras Laffan industrial complex. A further IWPP is said to be under consideration.  The country has been open to foreign investment for several years and is regarded as a relatively safeinvestment destination, with major international companies currently active in ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Global Water and Wastewater Industry Growth Monitor</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R1-7552.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This segment provides a detailed revenue analysis of companies in the global water and wastewater industry in order to identify the growth rank of each of the companies being analysed. It also presents a portfolio analysis of a combination of stocks within the industry for different time horizons and holding periods of investment.   Please Note:   this is delivered as a Excel file.
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Indian Water and Wastewater Outlook - Investment Analysis</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R1-7545.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The research service provides an overview of the opportunities and drivers for the Indian water and wastewater market as the Indian economy bottoms out.
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Hydropower Energy Technologies Worldwide: Large, Small, Mini, Micro and Pico</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R460-218.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This research report on Hydropower Energy presents an in-depth analysis of the development, applications, products, manufacturers, and trends in the development of the hydropower resources in the United States and around the world.  Topics include the full gamut of hydropower generation, from conventional hydropower to newer wave energy and hydrokinetic technologies, from very large systems providing electricity to millions of people to the smallest systems suitable for a single family.  Accounting for over 70% of renewable energy today, hydropower is poised to increase growth over the next five years, notwithstanding the emphasis currently being given to other renewable energy sources - wind and solar in particular.  The report provides a comprehensive assessment of the current hydropower market, the environmental concerns that have limited its development in developed countries, the potential opportunities for new development (particularly in upgrading existing dams that do not produce power), and an assessment ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Multi-Utility Meter Report - Market Research Report Ed 7 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R374-264.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[In this new edition of the Multi-Utility Meter Report we have expanded the coverage of the marketing profiles to review 51 countries in detail, an expansion from 22 countries in the previous report. The countries contained are (new countries underlined): (Europe & CIS) Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, UK; Asia (Pacific)  Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam;  (South America) Argentina, Brazil, Chile; (North America) Canada, Mexico, USA, (Middle East) Iran: (Africa) Egypt, South Africa. 
  
The market is now broken down in value and volume by user segment, C&I and residential. The report also contains a table of population, numbers of households and the numbers of gas, water and electricity consumers in  all gas, ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Environmental Remediation</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R263-4149.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The global outlook series on Environmental Remediation provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers a bird&rsquo;s eye view of the industry, highlights major growth factors, in addition to providing statistical insights into select markets. Discussion on the industry&rsquo;s most noteworthy regional market, the US, is amply detailed with unbiased research commentary and punctuated with 4 information rich market data tables designed to provide the reader a rudimentary understanding of the prevailing market climate. Other markets briefly synopsized to offer the reader a prelude to regional dynamics, include Canada, Japan, Germany, France, the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Slovakia, Korea, Taiwan, and Mexico. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of  301 companies active in the market.  
 Please note:  Reports are sold as single-site single-user licenses. The ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Freedonia Focus on Waste Management &amp; Remediation</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R761-1025.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This report discusses waste management and remediation service demand in the US for the years 2003 and 2008, with forecasts for 2013.  Topics covered include service and market segmentation, waste stream overview, market environment, service and market forecasts, industry composition and leading participants.  Service segments include waste collection, waste treatment and disposal, remediation services, and material recovery and other waste management services; market segments include government, residential, service industries, and other markets.  This 17 page report also includes a highlights summary and a resources ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Waste Disposal Services in Australia - Industry Market Research Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R538-29880.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Industry Market Research Synopsis   This Industry Market Research report from IBISWorld provides a detailed analysis of the Waste Disposal Services in Australia industry, including key growth trends, statistics, forecasts, the competitive environment including market shares and the key issues facing the industry.   Industry Definition   Operators in this industry collect or dispose of waste (except through sewerage systems). Activities include the management of municipal solid waste, commercial and industrial waste, and construction and demolition waste.Note that this ANZSIC industry excludes the waste management activities of General Government where the government does not have a public trading entity carrying out the activity.   Report Contents   The Key Statistics chapter provides the key indicators for the industry for at least the last three years. The statistics included are industry revenue, industry gross product, employment, establishments, exports, imports, domestic demand and total wages.  The Market Characteristics chapter covers the following: Market Size, Linkages, Demand Determinants, Domestic and International Markets, Basis of ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Venture Capital For Energy Innovation</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R80-104.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The market research report Venture Capital For Energy Innovation is a comprehensive guide to opportunities for both startups and venture capitalists.   Venture capital firms provided $19.3 billion in funding to energy-focused startups in 2008. Among recent VC-funded energy innovations: algae-based biofuels, cellulosic ethanol, concentrator-based solar power generation, cylindrical solar panels, electrochemical energy storage systems, energy storage systems for wind farms, enhanced geothermal systems, LED lightbulbs, low-cost photovoltaic cells, modular-scale nuclear power generation, municipal waste-to-biofuel conversion, small-scale hydrogen generators for fuel-cell vehicles, tidal turbine generators, and wave energy generating system.   For startups, the report identifies venture capital firms funding energy projects, with contact information for each. The report also provides sources of angel investment, technical assistance, and incubator facilities.   For venture capital firms, the report assesses growth opportunities in the alternative energy, energy efficiency, and carbon reduction sectors. The report also identifies leading startups and university research programs, with contact information ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>United Arab Emirates Water Report Q4 2009</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The UAE is a thirsty consumer of water. Abu Dhabi claims the highest per capita water consumption ratein the world, at 525-600 gallons a day (g/d). Officials estimate that the emirate&rsquo;s total consumption ofwater resources exceeds by 24 times its natural recharge capacity.  In the UAE as a whole, desalinated water accounts for 80% of total water consumption. The UAE hasemerged as the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region&rsquo;s second largest producer of desalinatedwater, after Saudi Arabia.  The UAE&rsquo;s water sector is organised along federal lines. Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority(ADWEA) is the utility responsible for the supply of water in Abu Dhabi, taking over from the Water &Electricity Department in 1999. In Dubai, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) operates thewater and electricity sector. Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority (SEWA) is the authority withresponsibility for the small emirate&rsquo;s water and power. For the four northern emirates - Ajman, Fujairah,Ras ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Egypt Water Report Q4 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R302-8033.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[For millennia the presence of the River Nile has helped make Egypt one of the Middle East&rsquo;s economicsuperpowers, sustaining agriculture and providing drinking water to support millions of people. Now,however, the country is rapidly turning into a victim of its own success, as a swelling population and agrowing economy make demands on water resources that are proving difficult to meet.  A recent report prepared for the Egyptian government forecast that Egypt would need water resourcestotalling around 86bn m3 by 2017 if it is to meet fast-rising demand, but is likely to have access to littlemore than 70bn m3.  The problem is being compounded by issues similar to those being faced by countries upstream such asSudan, Ethiopia and Uganda. Increasing water demand there, resulting in a desire to extract more waterfrom the Nile, may mean less water for Egypt and rising regional tensions.  In an effort to respond to this bleak scenario, Egypt has ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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