Japan unravels the mystery of ‘Fire Ice’, unlocking the ‘Next Major Energy Resource’
By Erin B, Capital Bay Japan has become the first country in the world to succeed in extracting methane gas from a previously untapped off-shore fossil fuel resource that has been dubbed ‘fire ice’. Methane hydrate, a sherbet-like substance buried…
Government of the Cayman Islands National Energy Policy
12 March 2013 This document is the National Energy Policy (NEP) of the Cayman Islands. The NEP is structured as follows: Vision for the NEP—this defines the orientation towards which the Cayman Islands intends to steer its energy sector; and…
Arctic ice loss amplified Superstorm Sandy violence
By Blaine Friedlander If you believe that last October’s Superstorm Sandy was a freak of nature — the confluence of unusual meteorological, atmospheric and celestial events — think again. Cornell and Rutgers researchers report in the March issue of Oceanography…
Commercial vessel requirements
The Marine Conservation Board wishes to advise the public that, after June 30, 2013, any commercial vessel using the Wildlife Interactive Zones, is required to display the vessel name in a visible location on both sides. Licensed vessels must also…
Warning about the catastrophic impact on lowlands from sea level rises
Scientific evidence indicates that global warming could well lead to a sea-level rise of 1 meter or more in the 21st century. A rise in sea levels by a meter from climate change could destroy more than 60 percent of…
Scientists: Earth is warmer today than any time in the past 11,300 Years
Science Recorder, Delila James Earth is getting warmer. It’s a significant finding in the world of climate science. Comprehensive new research into global climate change finds that our planet is warmer today than at any time during the last 11,300…
Snow disrupts Frankfurt flights and Eurostar trains
BBC World Frankfurt airport, Europe’s third-busiest hub, has partially re-opened after heavy snow caused severe travel disruption in north-west Europe. One of the three runways was operating again for take-offs only, the airport operator said. Hundreds of flights via Frankfurt…
Storm kills 2, causes damage in Sao Paulo
From laprensasa Sao Paulo, Mar 10 (EFE).- A heavy storm that began Saturday afternoon killed two people and caused landslides, flooding and traffic jams in Sao Paulo, the authorities in Brazil’s largest city reported Sunday. A 14-year-old girl was swept…
Looking at FAD management across the OECS
BELIZE CITY, BELIZE The Fish Aggregating Device (FAD) is a relatively new technology in the region which allows fishers to capture more fish with less effort, but in order to reduce the risk of overfishing, sound monitoring and management measures…
E.U. bans cosmetics with animal-tested ingredients
By JAMES KANTER New York Times European Union regulators announced a ban Monday on the import and sale of cosmetics containing ingredients tested on animals and to pledge more efforts to push other parts of the world, like China, to…
