HEDON newsletter (16/05/2007)
Fran Humber, Household Energy Network HEDON
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==Latest news and announcements - online at http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/news.htm ==
Contains 20 new documents. Showing first 10. Visit http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/news.htm for the full list.
===CARBONSIG IS CHANGING!===
CarbonSIG is undergoing some changes as part of a HEDON wide drive to improve site content and aid better networking between members.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/916/news.htm
===BOOK ON BIOMASS GASIFIER EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD===
An account on biomass gasifier for heat applications in small and micro enterprises in Asia and Africa documenting the participatory approach, the problems encountered and their resolution, as well as socio-economic issues that have had to be confronted.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/915/news.htm
===SOUTH AFRICAN ENERGY EFFICIENCY AGENCY LAUNCHES R17MILLION ENERGY EFFICIENCY DRIVE===
The National Energy Efficiency Agency is poised to launch a R17m consumer and stakeholder awareness campaign to highlight energy conservation - and how everyone can be involved.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/914/news.htm
===BOILING POINT 53: NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE===
The new issue of Boiling Point,Technologies that really work, is now available at Boiling Point 53 - May 2007, covering a range of energy technologies, looking at what has made them successful and used by people in Africa, Asia and Latin America
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/913/news.htm
===ROCKET STOVE COURSE IN DEVON, UK.===
A course teaching the basic construction and design principles of the rocket stoves developed by Aprovecho will be held at the Land matters community CoOp, near Totnes, Devon, UK, on the 8th 9th 10th &11th of June.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/912/news.htm
===CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH IN THE 21ST CENTURY:
CHALLENGES AND SOLUTION===
Call for abstracts for a session on Outdoor and Indoor Air Pollution in the 12th International Conference 'Environment and Health in the 21st Century: Challenges and Solution'.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/911/news.htm
===WORLD LUNG FOUNDATION PHOTO CONTEST===
Win a digital camera by documenting lung health illnesses and programs
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/910/news.htm
===NEW "SOUNDWAVE" STOVE TO COOK FOOD -- AND COOL IT===
A revolutionary wood-fired stove powered by soundwaves is being developed to both cook and cool food, and it is claimed that this could help millions in poor countries without access to electricity.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/909/news.htm
===THE WORLD LP GAS ASSOCIATION IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE 20TH WORLD LP GAS FORUM===
The World LP Gas Association (WLPGA) is pleased to announce that the 20th World LP Gas Forum will be held in the International Convention Centre of Cape Town, South Africa, from 24th to 26th October 2007.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/908/news.htm
===A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE IN ENERGY ACCESS===
Sub-Saharan Africans use seven times less electric power than people in high income countries, according to the World Bank's Little Green Data Book, released May 8 during United Nations Sustainable Development meetings in New York.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/907/news.htm
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==Events and meetings(see http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/events.htm)
Contains 14 events. Showing nearest 5. Visit http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/events.htm for the full list.
===SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT FUELS 2007===
To be held in China, starting 16 May 2007
Full details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/459/events.htm
===SUSTAINABLE ENERGY===
To be held in United Kingdom, starting 23 May 2007
Full details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/460/events.htm
===INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CLIMATE CHANGE===
To be held in Hong Kong S.A.R., starting 29 May 2007
Full details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/461/events.htm
===ENERGY AND POVERY REDUCTION IN THE SAHEL===
To be held in Burkina Faso, starting 29 May 2007
Full details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/469/events.htm
Do you have relevant household energy events? Please send details of forthcoming household energy events us by return email!
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