Mystery deepens over Europe-wide radiation alert
(Fri 18/11)
A Hungarian laboratory has denied claims made by the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that it is the most likely source of the outbreak of radioactive particles recently detected in the skies above Europe.
Precise satellite measurements confirm man-made warming of the planet
(Thu 17/11)
Scientists have looked to space to definitively separate evidence of human-caused global warming from the “noise” of purely normal climate fluctuations.
European audit clears APP products for Ecolabel certification
(Thu 17/11)
An official report by the European Commission has ruled that key products manufactured by Asia Pulp & Paper Group (APP) in Indonesia meet all of the criteria for the EU Ecolabel - a standard designed to reassure consumer
Scientists find liquid water on Jupiter moon in search for life beyond Earth
(Wed 16/11)
In a significant finding in the search for life beyond Earth, scientists have discovered what appears to be a body of liquid water the volume of the North American Great Lakes locked inside the icy shell of Jupiter’s m
Empire State Building awarded top green award for renewable energy use
(Wed 16/11)
The world’s most famous office building has been recognized for purchasing 100 percent renewable energy. The Empire State Building has received a 2011 Green Power Leadership Award from the US Environmental Protection A
UN atomic agency completes review of Japan's response to nuclear disaster
(Tue 15/11)
The United Nations atomic energy agency today completed its assessment of Japan’s response to nuclear contamination in areas around the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant that was damaged during the massive earthqua
US Government confirms UK report linking 'fracking' to earthquakes
(Wed 09/11)
On 5 November an earthquake measuring 5.6 rattled Oklahoma and was felt as far away as Illinois.
Belgium to completely phase out nuclear power by 2025
(Wed 02/11)
The Belgium Government has announced plans to phase out nuclear power within the next 15 years, reports our affiliate site ENN.com
UN delivers plan to provide a sustainable future for oceans
(Thu 27/10)
Four United Nations agencies have prepared a plan to limit the degradation of oceans and address issues such as overfishing, pollution and declining biodiversity to encourage countries to renew their commitment to improv
Europe announces pollution crackdown on oil and gas rigs
(Thu 27/10)
The European Commission has proposed the introduction of a tough, new set of safety rules to reduce the risk of pollution from oil and gas rigs.
Europe gives UK two months to tighten up on environmental offences
(Thu 27/10)
The European Commission has ordered the UK to adopt stricter EU rules to tackle sea pollution and other environmental offences such as the illegal shipment of waste.
NASA scraps extreme environment mission to avoid hurricane risk
(Wed 26/10)
Due to the predicted path of Hurricane Rina, the 15th NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations, or NEEMO, ended earlier than planned today.
European Parliament calls for action on emission targets
(Wed 26/10)
The EU should show leadership at the UN climate summit in Durban and give full support to continue the Kyoto Protocol beyond 2012, says a resolution voted by the Environment Committee this morning.
Google study finds US can produce 10x more green power than coal power
(Tue 25/10)
A new Google-funded study has found the United States has the geothermal resources to produce more than three million megawatts of green power – 10 times the installed capacity of coal power plants today.
China releases $200bn plan to produce 1,000GW of wind power by 2050
(Fri 21/10)
The share of wind power in Chinese electricity production could rise to 17% by 2050 from just 1% today according to a new roadmap report launched in Beijing this week.
