The odds are poor that humanity will ever curtail CO2 emissions sufficiently fast against even the mid-case global warming scenarios forecast by climatologists. A possible near-term remedy, however, has been found in the form of a simple pollution abatement strategy in the mitigation of airborne soot. Airborne soot falls from the air in a matter of weeks, so its abatement is far more efficacious - in terms of tangible environmental benefits - than first migitating CO2 emissions.

LA BAULE, France, June 3 /PRNewswire/ --

- Solar Thermal Power Expert Terry Murphy to Address European Buyers

Terry Murphy, President and CEO of California-based solar thermal power company SolarReserve, has been tapped to speak about the future of concentrated solar power at a technology conference to be held later this week. The conference's goal is to foster European expansion and partnership agreements for select companies focusing on energy, technology, entertainment and media, telecommunications, security, and other emerging technology fields. The conference is for U.S.-based companies seeking to expand their distribution to Europe, and is by invitation only.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida, June 3 /PRNewswire/ --

The recent announcement that Welsh businessman Wynford Dore's DDAT UK company has entered into Administration (liquidation), followed by the closing of all of its UK clinics, has left thousands of families feeling disappointed, cheated and wondering what to do next, according to a flurry of blogs posted in response to the sudden collapse.

Ramanathan has served on IPCC WG2 Panels, he headed the UN's INDOEX project and he's as solid a climate scientist as we have.

A black iceberg & melting snow
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 3 /PRNewswire/ --

DST International (DSTi), a leading supplier of business solutions for the investment management industry, has expanded its use of FINCAD Analytics into its HiPortfolio system. HiPortfolio integrates front, middle, and back office functions to provide the accounting and administration required in asset management. DSTi first implemented FINCAD Analytics into its HiRisk solution 10 years ago.

NEW YORK, June 3 /PRNewswire/ --

- Ad spending to reach 115 million pounds Sterling in 2008

Online social networking continues to grow in the UK and more consumers are spending time at sites like Bebo and Facebook. Social networking is an activity that an estimated 11 million people, about 30% of UK Internet users, participated in last year. This year, advertising spending on social network sites is expected to rise 77% to 115 million pounds Sterling. In 2012, marketers are projected to spend 285 million pounds, a 148% increase over 2008.

UK Online Social Network Advertising Spending, 2007-2012 (millions and % change)

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LONDON, June 3 /PRNewswire/ --

- America's Leading Gadget Blog Comes to Poland

America's leading gadget and technology site Engadget, ( http://engadget.com ), has today launched in Poland at http://pl.engadget.com as part of AOL's global expansion. The Poland launch signals the next phase of increasing the brand's global presence, with plans to launch into other European countries in the future.

SINGAPORE, June 3 /PRNewswire/ --

JWT President, Michael Maedel, officially announced the appointment of Mansoor Karim as Managing Director JWT Pakistan, a division of WPP Marketing Communications (Pvt.) Ltd., the only 100% multinational communication's group in Pakistan.

"Mansoor is a seasoned advertising veteran and we are lucky to have him leading our thriving business in Pakistan," said Michael Maedel.

LONDON, June 3 /PRNewswire/ --

- Dr Ian Gibson MP Hosts House of Commons Reception for All Party Parliamentary Writers Group - 2 June 2008

Dr Gibson hosted a reception on the House of Commons Terrace last night attended by Members of both Houses who had the opportunity to meet some of the nation's best known writers.

"It is vital that we engage the widest possible parliamentary community with the nation's writers to discuss the key issues around their rights at this time," said Dr Gibson.