New study reveals huge hidden toll of Gulf of Mexico disaster
(Sun 13/02)
A new study that is the first to examine comprehensively the magnitude of gases released during the Deepwater Horizon Gulf of Mexico oil discharge has found that up to 500,000 tons of gaseous hydrocarbons were emitted in
UK Navy chief reveals the military response to climate change
(Fri 11/02)
One of the UK's most senior naval officers has described the Armed Forces' preparations to tackle climate change.
Climate-driven malaria is a future possibility across Western Europe
(Thu 10/02)
By 2080, parts of Western Europe could be susceptible to the spread of malaria for up to six months a year, according to new research.
Air-powered cars edge closer to becoming a reality
(Mon 07/02)
Every time a car brakes, energy is generated. At present this energy is not used, but new research shows that it is perfectly possible to save it for later use in the form of compressed air.
Amazing satellite pic shows North Hemisphere blanketed in snow
(Thu 03/02)
Could this amazing satellite image provide a glimpse into the future - with a World of two halves - as freak weather leaves nearly the entire Northern Hemisphere under a blanket of snow and ice.
UK Govt puts infrastructure on alert for climate change demands
(Fri 28/01)
The UK's roads, railways, energy and water supply networks and other infrastructure all need to be better prepared to cope with the effects of a changing climate, according to a series of Government-commissioned reports
Study shows renewables could help combat rural fuel poverty
(Wed 26/01)
As the UK continues to tackle a record-cold winter, rural fuel poverty has become an increasing problem. Sustained rises in heating costs have lead to many people in rural communities struggling to keep warm in winter.
Alternative fuels could replace fossil fuels in Europe by 2050
(Tue 25/01)
Alternative fuels have the potential to gradually replace fossil energy sources and make transport sustainable by 2050, according to a report presented to the European Commission today by the stakeholder expert group on
Global farming revolution "urgently" needed to feed the planet
(Mon 24/01)
A worldwide agricultural revolution is urgently needed, with farmers growing more food at less cost to the environment, the UK's Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman and International Development Secretary Andrew Mitc
2010 was the second hottest year on record, UK Met Office data
(Thu 20/01)
Last year was the second warmest year on record, according to provisional global temperature figures released today by the UK Met Office and the University of East Anglia.
Platoon driving could cut M-way fuel emissions by up to 20%
(Mon 17/01)
Platooning may be the new way of travelling on motorways in as little as ten years time - and the EU-financed SARTRE project has carried out the first successful demonstration of its technology at the Volvo Proving Groun
Runaway warming looms as history appears set to repeat itself
(Fri 14/01)
What insurance can the world afford to prevent repeating the catastrophic temperature increase of the past? A package of fast mitigation measures is recommended by Nobel Laureate Mario Molina and colleagues
Managers failing to encourage ‘green’ behaviour at work, study
(Thu 13/01)
Findings from a new survey show that 70% of people at work believe their managers lack commitment to pro-environmental behaviours and 65% believe unclear leadership strategy also contributes to the lack of pro-environmen
UN highlights balance between going green and tackling poverty
(Tue 11/01)
Eradicating global poverty while promoting sustainable development is the key challenge facing the world, as it becomes clear that economic progress based on the current pattern of production and consumption is increasin
Earth's ability to self-cleanse is more robust than thought
(Fri 07/01)
An international research team has taken a significant step forward in understanding the atmosphere’s ability to cleanse itself of air pollutants and some other gases, except carbon dioxide.
