European environment satellite network gets green light
(Thu 13/05)
EU satellites that observe the Earth's surface for environmental and security purposes came a step closer this, when Industry Committee MEPs unanimously approved a draft regulation providing a legal basis for them, plus
MEPs renew attempts to clamp down on illegally logged timber
(Thu 13/05)
In April last year the European Parliament voted to ban trade in illegally logged timber following the example of the US. Now the text is back at Parliament and Environment Committee MEPs are not satisfied with what the
US solar industry releases first PV equipment standards
(Wed 12/05)
The SunSpec Alliance, a consortium of companies focused on defining open standards to accelerate the renewable energy industry, has announced that it has delivered its first set of proposed communication standards for eq
Research reveals air pollution lowers children's mental ability
(Mon 10/05)
New research suggests that a child's cognitive ability can be adversely affected by a mother's exposure to air pollution.
New ash cloud over Atlantic but volcano activity "decreasing"
(Sun 09/05)
Fresh weekend eruptions from Iceland's Eyjafjallajoekull volcano have produced a 1600 km-wide ash cloud over the Atlantic although the Icelandic Meteorological Office is reporting a decrease in activity.
World Cup bidder introduces first carbon-neutral cooling stadia
(Sun 09/05)
Qatar 2022 has announced details of the world's first carbon-neutral technology it will use to cool stadiums, fan zones and training sites if Qatar is chosen to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup – paving the way for the fi
Global warming could lead to lethal temperatures, warns study
(Wed 05/05)
Reasonable worst-case scenarios for global warming could lead to deadly temperatures for humans in coming centuries, according to research findings from Purdue University and the University of New South Wales, Australia.
Ireland confirms no-fly zone after fresh volcano cloud
(Mon 03/05)
Ireland has grounded all aircraft from tomorrow morning after winds fanned a concentrated volcanic ash cloud from Iceland across the country's airspace.
Satellite snaps rapidly growing oil spill in Gulf of Mexico
(Mon 03/05)
The European Space Agency's (ESA) Envisat environment satellite has captured the changes in direction of the rapidly-growing oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico as strong winds over the weekend shifted it further and hampe
“Super” GHGs targeted by strengthened ozone treaty
(Sun 02/05)
The United States, Canada, and Mexico have submitted a proposal to strengthen climate protection under the Montreal Protocol. The proposal targets the production and use of HFCs, a group of “super” greenhouse gases.
Hydrogen fuel generated from water at fraction of cost and carbon
(Sun 02/05)
Hydrogen would command a key role in future renewable energy technologies, experts agree, if a relatively cheap, efficient and carbon-neutral means of producing it can be developed.
Europe to roll-out network of electric car charging stations
(Thu 29/04)
Giving a boost to electric cars, the European Commission has announced plans to promote the development of a network of publicly accessible high-voltage charging stations around Europe. It also aims to produce European s
EU transport emissions rise by near 30% over past decade
(Wed 28/04)
While technological advances produce cleaner vehicles, more and more passengers and goods are travelling further distances, thereby offsetting efficiency gains.
Melting sea ice major cause of Arctic warming, new study reveals
(Wed 28/04)
Melting sea ice has been shown to be a major cause of warming in the Arctic according to a University of Melbourne, Australia, study.
Current greenhouse gas emissions trends will not deliver US targets
(Sat 24/04)
The latest report from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) reveals a growing carbon chasm between US emissions trends and the cuts needed to reverse emissions output to meet President Obama’s target.
