"Evil twin" of global warming threatens world's oceans, scientists warn
(Tue 30/03)
The rise in human emissions of carbon dioxide is driving fundamental and dangerous changes in the chemistry and ecosystems of the world’s oceans, international marine scientists warned today.
Cheap, zero-carbon energy generated from air bags on seabed
(Tue 23/03)
A breakthrough has been hailed in the elusive search for a zero-carbon, renewable energy which is cost-competitive with fossil fuel generated sources.
Fortnightly bin collections are a “grave health danger”, says study
(Mon 22/03)
Dangerous levels of potentially lethal bacteria has been found in the UK's wheelie bins, according to a newly published university study.
Investigation reveals private jets are exempt from carbon passenger tax
(Sat 20/03)
A new untaxed perk for carbon-busting private jet travel in the UK has been revealed by new research by the Campaign for Better Transport.
Study into consumer attitudes to plug-in electric vehicles launched
(Fri 19/03)
A research project which aims to forecast and characterize in detail the future consumer market for plug-in electric vehicles has been launched.
UK university spearheads vital global soil research
(Mon 15/02)
A new multi-million pound University of Sheffield-based study looks set to tackle the problem of global soil degradation, which is threatening the environment, biodiversity and poses a major risk to global food security
Roofs painted white can reduce climate change effect by a third
(Mon 01/02)
Painting the roofs of buildings white has the potential to significantly cool cities and mitigate the impacts of global warming, a new study claims.
Trial of platinum-free fuel cell system powers up
(Wed 13/01)
ACAL Energy, the developer of affordable and reliable fuel cell systems, is leading a collaborative project to build the world’s first installed system using FlowCath fuel cell technology in a practical application.
UK scientists scoop top award for biofuel breakthrough
(Thu 07/01)
A team of scientists from the University of Sheffield have scooped an international award in recognition of their work on an innovative device which will make the production of alternative biofuels more energy efficient.
Green telematics is key to tackling vehicle emissions, says study
(Thu 07/01)
Although emissions from new vehicles have decreased by 13 percent in the last decade, old cars continue to be heavy polluters.
Buildings hold the key to meeting carbon targets, says study
(Fri 18/12)
For the UK to meet its national carbon reduction obligations Britain's commercial, industrial and public buildings need to improve from an average of an E energy rating today to C by 2020 and A by 2050 , according to a
Wind turbines have “no harmful effect on health”
(Tue 15/12)
An international panel of experts has released a report based on a review of a large body of scientific literature on sound and health effects, and specifically with regard to sound produced by wind turbines.
Energy efficiency delivers long-term savings of cash & carbon
(Thu 10/12)
Energy efficiency technologies that exist today or that are likely to be developed in the near future could save considerable money as well as energy, says a new report from the US National Research Council.
Research is vital to a cleaner, greener, low carbon future
(Thu 03/12)
The UK leads the world when it comes to investment in energy efficient technologies research, but Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Chief Executive Dave Delpy believes that more is needed
Unavoidable climate change to cost Africa £15 billion a year
(Sun 29/11)
Unavoidable climate change will cost Africa at least 1.7 per cent of its GDP by 2040 – £15 billion a year at current rates - and leave millions more people suffering from hunger, diseases, floods and water shortages,
