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The Earth Can Support More Plant Life Than Previously Thought
2014-08-27 00:07:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Nature World: Researchers have concluded that the planet can support a lot more plant life than experts once thought, even in its current state, according to a recent study. The study, published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology, details how the "theoretical limit of terrestrial plant productivity" - that is, not exclusively crop yeild, but tree and flower growth as well - has been severely underestimated in the past. "When you try to estimate something over the whole planet, you have to...
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Climate change will shake the Earth
2014-08-25 07:45:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: The idea that a changing climate can persuade the ground to shake, volcanoes to rumble and tsunamis to crash on to unsuspecting coastlines seems, at first, to be bordering on the insane. How can what happens in the thin envelope of gas that shrouds and protects our world possibly influence the potentially Earth-shattering processes that operate deep beneath the surface? The fact that it does reflects a failure of our imagination and a limited understanding of the manner in which the different physical...
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Software Engineer for Earth Observation Applications Development
2014-08-20 14:40:30| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Space Applications Services performs and supports system and software engineering for the European Space Agency ESA, National Space Agencies and the aerospace industry. We are involved in international manned unmanned spacecraft programmes, earth observation, science, exploration, communications and related technology development. We require staff, wishing to join our team to work in a dynamic international environment for the following position Software Engineer for Earth Observation Applications Development SDSSAJOBEOS3 Tasks and Responsibilities Within the Software and Data System Department you will join the Earth Observation Systems EOS Team that develops complex software systems combining stateoftheart technologies from Earth Observation EO, Geographic Information Systems GIS, and Knowledge Management KM domains. The team leads projects for the European Space Agency, is involved in European Commission Research and Technology Development programmes, is developing commercial applications and frequently works with international partners. You will be responsible for the design and development of distributed satellite data processing platforms to process satellite data to create, so called downstream, user level products to OGC standards and apply cloud processing methods and technology. The work will be performed in our offices in Zaventem Brussels and may require short international travels for meetings. Qualifications and Experience For this position we expect you to have a university degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline e.g. Computer Sciences, Software Engineering, Physical Geometry, Remote Sensing. The following capabilities are mandatory 2 to 5 years of experience in design and development of distributed Javabased systems Experience with the software development lifecycle Competent in writing highquality software project documentation in English Good knowledge of Linux systems as a user and administrator. Knowledge andor experience in one or more of the following is required Cloud and IaaSrelated techniques and tools e.g. Amazon S3, Helix Nebula, Apache Hadoop Experience with satellite Earth observation processing systems, especially in the areas of specification, design and implementation of large satellite instrumentrelated data processing systems andor subsystems Familiarity with formats used in processing satellite data Competence in the use of scripting languages e.g., Python, Perl Understanding of scheduling and paralelisation of scientific software Knowledge of OGC standards, ISO Geographic Information standards, GISrelated techniques and tools is an advantage. How to apply Application by email is preferred and should include 1 a Motivation Letter and 2 a CV, in English, both marked SDSSAJOBEOS3. Applicants should preferably be EU nationals or be eligible for an EU work permit. For additional information about this offer, please contact Bernard Valentin at Space Applications Services Tel 32 02 721.54.84 Email bernard.valentinspaceapplications.com www.spaceapplications.com
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Aug. 13, 2014 - Compass Buys Soil Recycling Firm Clean Earth
2014-08-14 01:26:00| Waste Age
Compass Diversified Holdings has acquired soil and dredge recycling firm Clean Earth Inc. read more
China Must Lift Trade Restrictions on Rare Earth Elements
2014-08-13 19:11:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Environment News Service: In a decision that affects automakers around the world, the Appellate Body of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, has ruled that China's export duties and quotas on rare earth elements are not justified for reasons of environmental protection or conservation policy. At least a thousand car parts use rare earth elements. For instance, they go into the permanent magnets, rechargeable batteries and regenerative braking systems for hybrid and electric vehicles, as well as the catalytic converters in...
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