SANYO Europe has announced that it is the first manufacturer to sign a binding participation agreement with PV CYCLE. PV CYCLE has been set up to establish an organizational structure for common collection and recycling
Droughts trigger decade-long decline in global plant growth
(Fri 20/08)
Global plant productivity that once was on the rise with warming temperatures and a lengthened growing season is now on the decline because of regional drought according to a new study of NASA satellite data. ... Read more
Full eco damage of Gulf oil spill will not “peak until October”
(Thu 19/08)
The full environmental fall-out from the BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill will not peak until October, a leading team of researchers has warned.... Read more
Fossil pushes back evidence of animal life on Earth 70 million yrs
(Tue 17/08)
Scientists may have discovered in Australia the oldest fossils of animal bodies. These findings push back the clock on the scientific world's thinking regarding when animal life appeared on Earth. The results suggest th... Read more
Striking satellite pics show vast smoke clouds smothering Russia
(Fri 13/08)
Space scientists at the University of Leicester have released satellite images of vast plumes of smoke emanating from the peat bog fires which are currently sweeping across central and western Russia.... Read more
SANYO is first to sign the PV CYCLE green commitment
(Thu 02/09)
SANYO Europe has announced that it is the first manufacturer to sign a binding participation agreement with PV CYCLE. PV CYCLE has been set up to establish an organizational structure for common collection and recycling
Droughts trigger decade-long decline in global plant growth
(Fri 20/08)
Global plant productivity that once was on the rise with warming temperatures and a lengthened growing season is now on the decline because of regional drought according to a new study of NASA satellite data.
Full eco damage of Gulf oil spill will not “peak until October”
(Thu 19/08)
The full environmental fall-out from the BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill will not peak until October, a leading team of researchers has warned.
Fossil pushes back evidence of animal life on Earth 70 million yrs
(Tue 17/08)
Scientists may have discovered in Australia the oldest fossils of animal bodies. These findings push back the clock on the scientific world's thinking regarding when animal life appeared on Earth. The results suggest th
Striking satellite pics show vast smoke clouds smothering Russia
(Fri 13/08)
Space scientists at the University of Leicester have released satellite images of vast plumes of smoke emanating from the peat bog fires which are currently sweeping across central and western Russia.
Anglo-French study to cut carbon cost of existing homes
(Thu 12/08)
The University of Brighton is co-ordinating a €6.3m programme to equip social housing schemes in the UK and France with energy systems that combat climate change.
Australia's energy mix gets greener despite reliance on coal
(Tue 10/08)
Electricity generation across Australia’s five eastern states was greener last year compared with the previous 12 months despite a continued reliance on coal-fired power stations and an increase in the use of some of t
Study finds first evidence of GM plants in the wild
(Fri 06/08)
Scientists currently performing field research in North Dakota have discovered the first evidence of established populations of genetically modified plants in the wild.
Travelling by car is more damaging than plane, reveals new study
(Wed 04/08)
Driving a car increases global temperatures in the long term more than making the same long-distance journey by air, according to a new study.
Low-carbon tractor maker gets €220m EU loan boost
(Mon 02/08)
The European Investment Bank has agreed to support research and development at John Deere plants in Germany and France, including initiatives to lower emissions from agricultural equipment.
Climate change could threaten a third of the world's flowering plants
(Wed 07/07)
Faced with threats such as habitat loss and climate change, thousands of rare flowering plant species worldwide may become extinct before scientists can even discover them, according to a paper published today by a trio
UK Govt admits it has to “radically increase” use of renewable energy
(Fri 02/07)
The UK Government says it is confident it can meet its 15 percent renewable energy target for 2020 with a three-point framework of action, according to plans submitted to the European Commission.
Formula 1 set to ration fuel as it launches carbon reduction scheme
(Thu 01/07)
The Formula One racing industry has given the green light to an ambitious programme to reduce its carbon footprint by 15 percent reduction over the next three years and boost fuel efficiency.
Organic food “Euro-Leaf” label comes into force tomorrow
(Wed 30/06)
New EU rules on organic food labelling including the requirement to display the new EU organic logo, enter into force tomorrow.
European retailers sign up to climate commitment
(Fri 25/06)
European business leaders have delivered a voluntary environmental code of conduct for the retail sector designed to commit the industry to a set of principles and measures aimed at reducing their environmental footprint
