Biodiversity study finds no substitute for undisturbed forests
(Wed 14 Sep 2011 22:35)
Primary forests with little or no human disturbance are irreplaceable when it comes to maintaining tropical biodiversity, according to new findings by an international team of scientists.
World's top 10 companies taking action on carbon named
(Wed 14 Sep 2011 09:41)
The world's leading companies taking action on carbon emissions have been listed in a new report published today.
Germany to pass UK to be world leader in offshore wind power
(Mon 12 Sep 2011 10:20)
Germany will overtake the UK as the world leader in offshore wind generated power as early as 2015, according to new research.
Coca-Cola and HP removed from Dow Jones Sustainability Index
(Thu 08 Sep 2011 17:08)
Coca-Cola and Hewlett-Packard are the largest deletions from this year's Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) to be replaced by the likes of Medtronic, Schneider Electric and Societe Generale.
Firms investing in renewable energy generate returns of over 10%
(Thu 08 Sep 2011 13:46)
Businesses that invest in renewable energy could make average returns of 11-12%, with the potential for returns in excess of 20%, according to new Carbon Trust Advisory analysis.
Germany and NZ top the 2011 Global Green Economy Index
(Tue 06 Sep 2011 20:25)
Results from the 2011 Global Green Economy Index (GGEI) show that expert practitioners in the green economy rank Germany as the top overall national green performer while a new index consisting of 37 datasets scoring cou
Scotland cuts emissions but a third of the nation don't believe in climate change
(Tue 06 Sep 2011 14:05)
Greenhouse gas emissions in Scotland have fallen by 28.9 per cent since 1990, according to latest official statistics published today.
A third of farmers to invest in renewable energy, survey finds
(Tue 30 Aug 2011 12:38)
More than a third of farmers are expecting to invest in renewable energy with many installing green power this year, according to a new survey.
Chocolate may reduce risk of heart disease by a third, study finds
(Mon 29 Aug 2011 14:35)
High levels of chocolate consumption might be associated with a one third reduction in the risk of developing heart disease, according to a study released today.
Scotland supports Maldives' drive to become first carbon-neutral nation
(Mon 29 Aug 2011 09:39)
A new study report, supported by the Scottish Government, has been delivered to help the Maldives develop the country's potential for marine energy with the ambition of becoming the first carbon neutral State by 2020.
Change in climate doubles the risk of warfare, study warns
(Thu 25 Aug 2011 14:17)
Researchers have linked a natural global climate cycle with increased outbreaks of war in the first study of its kind.
Met Office launches weather game to better understand public responses
(Wed 24 Aug 2011 20:19)
The Met Office, in collaboration with the Universities of Bristol and Cambridge, is launching an online weather game to investigate the response to different representations of probabilities, particularly for use in pres
Earth is home to 8.7m different species, new eco study finds
(Tue 23 Aug 2011 21:00)
Life on Earth study pinpoints the number of species on the planet... and 86 percent of life has still to be discovered.
Investing in healthy ecosystems can boost food security, UN report
(Mon 22 Aug 2011 18:43)
Investing in healthy ecosystems can boost food security, improve resilience to climate change and provide economic benefits for poor communities, says a new report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and i
Sightings confirm otters have now returned to every English county
(Thu 18 Aug 2011 12:56)
The sighting of two otters in Kent marks an impressive return of the iconic mammal, which was once on the verge of disappearing from England's waterways forever.
Research finds college students are flunking on fruit and veg
(Wed 17 Aug 2011 21:28)
College students aren't eating enough fruits and vegetables after a new study found students aren't even eating one serving per day, far from the recommended five daily servings.
Record year for ice melt at key Greenland glacier
(Wed 17 Aug 2011 18:35)
A key glacier in Greenland is melting faster than previously expected, according to findings by a leading, international team of academics.
Power station emissions caused less damage than first thought, study
(Fri 12 Aug 2011 15:22)
A British-Swedish team of scientists led by the University of Reading has discovered that emissions from power stations may have contributed less to the acidification of lakes in Sweden than previously believed.
UK failing to back switch to greener travel - report claims
(Thu 04 Aug 2011 19:01)
Government and local councils in England are failing to take value-for-money steps proven to cut traffic and carbon emissions - despite the advice of the Government's own expert advisor, a new report from Friends of the
UN tool for energy use and emissions may become global standard
(Wed 03 Aug 2011 20:51)
A tool developed by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) for measuring energy use and carbon dioxide emissions in homes and offices is under consideration for standardization, a move that could lead to the cre
