Fresh study casts further doubt on accuracy of climate forecasts
(Wed 27/07)
Data from NASA's Terra satellite shows that when the climate warms, Earth's atmosphere is
apparently more efficient at releasing energy to space than models used to forecast climate change have been programmed to sug
TV sets now 60% more energy efficient than 5 years ago
(Wed 27/07)
A new study has found television sets are now 60 per cent more energy efficient that they were five years ago.
Fish stocks dip to critically low levels, experts warn
(Mon 25/07)
A new study by top global fisheries experts presents an alarming assessment of several economically important fish populations.
Report warns 680k London properties are at risk from flooding
(Fri 22/07)
The Mayor should use his leadership to press forward action to address the serious risk of flood damage and potential loss of life London faces if there is severe rainfall, a new report from the London Assembly says toda
Survey studies sustainable building programmes across Europe
(Fri 22/07)
A pan-European survey has been carried out to explore the take-up of four sustainable building certification organisations - DGNB, BREEAM, LEED and HQE.
Europe to cut sulphur dioxide emissions from shipping by 90%
(Mon 18/07)
The European Commission has announced plans to lower the sulphur content of shipping fuels. The proposals should reduce sulphur dioxide emissions by up to 90%, and fine particle emissions by up to 80%.
Climate change poses a growing risk to safety of buildings
(Fri 01/07)
Higher atmospheric carbon dioxide levels and temperatures under climate change are likely to increase the rate of corrosive damage in reinforced concrete structures, according to a recent study.
Freak weather blamed on surprise rise in UK emissions
(Thu 30/06)
The latest Committee on Climate Change (CCC) progress report revealed that UK emissions increased by 3% in 2010 but blamed the colder winter months for the surprise increase.
Culture influences people's response to climate change
(Wed 29/06)
How people choose to consume resources and use contraception influences their responses to climate change, according to a team of psychologists.
Water sector needs to better understand greenhouse gas emissions
(Mon 27/06)
Greater understanding is needed of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from energy use in the water sector if it is to meet sustainability goals, according to researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA).
WWF calls for increased support for low-carbon economy
(Thu 16/06)
While the United Nations climate talks in Bonn this week creep forward, a new WWF report says that fast and scaled up support for innovative approaches to developing a low-carbon economy is possible.
Brits take Government lead on living a greener lifestyle
(Tue 14/06)
Britons believe they are reliant on governments to tell them how to live a greener lifestyle, according to research commissioned by Logica.
Nature is valued as being worth billions to UK economy
(Thu 02/06)
The true value of nature can be shown for the first time as being worth billions of pounds following groundbreaking research by hundreds of UK scientists.
Japan underestimated tsunami hazard for nuclear sites - UN study
(Wed 01/06)
Japan underestimated potential tsunami hazards to its nuclear power plants before the March earthquake and tsunami that crippled the Fukushima Daiichi facility, according to experts from the United Nations atomic energy
China strengthens lead at top of renewable energy league
(Thu 26/05)
Countries around the world are increasingly broadening the scope of their renewable energy portfolios amid challenging market conditions, according to Ernst & Young's latest quarterly global Renewable Energy Country Att
