Alpine regions at increased risk of climate change threats
(Tue 15 Jun 2010 16:09)
Climate change could cause increasing and unpredictable hazard risks in mountainous regions, according to a new study from the University of Exeter and Austrian researchers.
Life beneath ocean floor holds key to finding life on other planets
(Mon 14 Jun 2010 13:18)
Researchers believe the abundance of microbes beneath the deep ocean floor may be the largest biological reservoir on Earth and could hold the key to finding life on other planets.
Plymouth top as University Green League is released
(Thu 10 Jun 2010 17:34)
The University of Plymouth has been award the top spot in the People & Planet’s Green League 2010, unveiled today by the UK’s leading student campaign network.
Lemurs of Madagascar offer clues to global-warming impact
(Tue 08 Jun 2010 11:49)
Global warming may present a threat to animal and plant life even in biodiversity hot spots once thought less likely to suffer from climate change, according to a new study from Rice University.
Less ice covers the Arctic now than at any time in recent history
(Thu 03 Jun 2010 13:22)
The first comprehensive study of the history of the Arctic has revealed less ice covers the polar region than at any time over the past few thousand years.
Beef cattle do more harm to environment than dairy herds
(Thu 27 May 2010 18:48)
A new study highlights the environmental impact of beef produced from specialist meat production based on suckler herds, as opposed to that based on the calves of dairy cows.
Scientists find microbes capable of naturally tackling oil spills
(Thu 27 May 2010 17:28)
Marine bacteria could be the key to cleaning oil spills in the sea, without further damaging the environment by using chemicals, according to microbiologists at Bangor University.
Droughts could increase ten-fold, warns Met Office
(Wed 26 May 2010 21:49)
A Met Office study on how climate change could affect the frequency of extreme droughts in the UK has found a range of possibilities — the majority of them showing such droughts will become more common.
Campaigners welcome new evidence for cuts in EU emissions
(Wed 26 May 2010 21:07)
Cutting EU emissions deeply enough to help prevent dangerous climate change would be significantly cheaper than expected and would also have important benefits for Europe’s economy, the European Commission declared tod
Strong climate change signal as oceans get warmer and higher
(Thu 20 May 2010 12:50)
The upper layer of the world’s ocean has warmed steadily since 1993, indicating a strong climate change signal, according to a new study released by the UK Met Office.
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Wild birds turn their beaks up at organic seeds, study finds
(Wed 19 May 2010 22:04)
The nutritional benefits of organic food have been called into question by new research which shows wild garden birds prefer conventional seed to that which has been organically-grown.
North Sea renewable energy could equal a billion barrels of oil a year
(Wed 19 May 2010 14:02)
The North Sea could produce the energy equivalent of a billion barrels of oil a year, according to a milestone report from a coalition of government and industry organisations.
Hotter summers blamed as trout numbers fall by two-thirds
(Mon 17 May 2010 23:41)
Trout and salmon are among the world's most familiar freshwater fishes, but numbers have fallen over recent decades – in some areas, dramatically.
Britain bins £7.7 billion worth of out-of-date food every year
(Wed 12 May 2010 22:44)
The average Briton throws away food worth £13.30-a-month – or a total of £159.60 a year - because they haven’t got around to eating it before it goes past its use-by date.
EU project aims for 50% CO2 reduction in aviation industry
(Mon 10 May 2010 19:23)
Less noise, less exhaust, less refuse - air travel of the future is expected to be quieter, cleaner and more environmentally friendly.
Wave energy sites can increase marine biodiversity
(Thu 06 May 2010 13:43)
Environmental impact studies which are conducted early on in the development of wave and tidal-power schemes allow the schemes’ technology to be adapted to consider their impacts on marine ecosystems, according to a re
Organic farming shows limited benefit to wildlife, research reveals
(Wed 05 May 2010 15:37)
Organic farms may be seen as wildlife friendly but the benefits to birds, bees and butterflies don't compensate for the lower yields produced, according to new research from the University of Leeds.
Fishing fleet works 17x harder than in 1880s to make same catch
(Tue 04 May 2010 16:01)
The UK trawl fishing fleet has to work 17 times harder to catch the same amount of fish today as it did when most of its boats were powered by sail, according to new research.
System developed to convert solar energy into refrigeration
(Mon 03 May 2010 17:18)
Although it sounds like a contradiction in terms, using the power of the sun for refrigeration is proving to be an original energy concept.
Nature on prescription: Green exercise is good for body & mind
(Sun 02 May 2010 13:44)
Just a small dose of nature every day benefits people’s mood, self-esteem and mental health, a new study by the University of Essex has shown.
