Solar PV is now fastest-growing industry in the world
(Tue 06/09)
The photovoltaic (PV) industry production more than doubled in 2010, reaching a world-wide production volume of 23.5 gigawatts (GW) of photovoltaic modules, according to the European JRC PV Status Report 2011.
Quake-hit Iceland volcano Katla shows strengthening signs of eruption
(Fri 02/09)
Iceland's massive Katla volcano is showing increasing signs of a possible eruption following an intense week of earthquakes and tremors.
NASA eyes US-bound Katia developing into major hurricane
(Thu 01/09)
The second Atlantic Ocean Hurricane was born today as Katia strengthened from a tropical storm in the central Atlantic... and forecasters predict it will strengthen further into a major hurricane by Sunday.
Official forecast upgrades strength of US-bound Hurricane Katia to major
(Tue 30/08)
As America recovers from the trail of devastation caused by Hurricane Irene, weather experts have this morning upgraded the strength of the next predicted hurricane, now officially named Katia, to be the year's second m
Environment chiefs study a complete landfill ban across Europe
(Tue 30/08)
A complete Europe-wide ban on dumping rubbish in landfills could cut 78 millions tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions by 2020, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA).
New hurricane alert: Katia confirmed on course towards the US
(Mon 29/08)
Weather experts have today warned another huge hurricane is in the making and is on course to batter the Caribbean and the United States.
Europe gives India €200m loan for renewable energy projects
(Mon 29/08)
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a EUR 200 million loan to ICICI Bank of India for projects in the renewable energy sector supporting climate change mitigation.
As Hurricane Irene passes is Hurricane Katia taking shape?
(Sun 28/08)
Weather experts at the US National Hurricane Centre have this afternoon upgraded an alert of a massive new tropical storm brewing in the eastern Atlantic Ocean.
Fears of a second Hurricane Irene as huge new storm gathers power
(Sun 28/08)
Hurricane experts have today warned of another huge weather system forming in the Atlantic Ocean that has the potential to turn into a tropical storm as it travels towards the US.
Canada put on alert as Hurricane Irene changes course inland
(Sat 27/08)
The US National Hurricane Centre has extended its storm warnings to now include Canada after Hurricane Irene changed route to take a more inland track.
Satellite pic reveals full, terrifying extent of Hurricane Irene
(Fri 26/08)
The latest NASA satellite images of Hurricane Irene show the potential for widespread destruction as the eye of the massive storm cloud nears the US coast.
Storm surge warnings as 600-mile wide Hurricane Irene nears US coast
(Fri 26/08)
The UK Met Office has warned of the destructive combination of strong winds and heavy rain of Hurricane Irene as the latest NASA satellite images today show a storm 600-miles wide on a collision course with the US East C
UN calls for $200bn investment to reduce water scarcity
(Fri 26/08)
An annual investment of $198 billion, or 0.16 per cent of global gross domestic product (GDP), in the water sector could reduce water scarcity and halve the number of people without sustainable access to safe drinking wa
Expedition to unexplored areas of Amazon uncovers new species
(Thu 25/08)
The discovery of a new primate species and suspected new fish and plant species and the presence of other animals in endangered categories highlight an urgent need for management plans for some of the last unexplored are
Top clothing brands exposed in Greenpeace toxic chemical probe
(Wed 24/08)
A new investigation into toxic water pollution, released today by Greenpeace International, reveals the presence of nonylphenol ethoxylates in clothing items bearing the logos of 14 global brands, including Adidas, Lacos
