Da Vinci's Last Supper faces new threat of damage from air pollution
(Wed 23 Nov 2011 16:46)
Having survived long centuries, political upheaval, and even bombings during World War II, Leonardo Da Vinci's masterpiece Last Supper now faces the risk of damage from air pollution due to its location in one of Wester
Hybrid cars save fuel and can save lives, research confirms
(Fri 18 Nov 2011 09:42)
Passengers in hybrid-powered cars are about 25 percent less likely to be injured in a crash than those in their conventional-powered counterparts, according to research released today.
Carbon capture and storage will increase air pollution, study finds
(Thu 17 Nov 2011 19:42)
Carbon capture and storage technology will likely increase the levels of air pollution as its scrubs carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency.
Study finds rivers may support climate control in cities
(Thu 17 Nov 2011 15:54)
Planners could make greater use of urban waterways to regulate environmental temperature in our cities, according to research presented today.
Acid rain levels dip as emissions drop, long-term study finds
(Wed 16 Nov 2011 20:36)
Emissions regulations do have a positive environmental impact, according to a long-term study of acidic rainfall by researchers at the University of Illinois.
Public willing to pay more in taxes for greener urban space, survey finds
(Wed 16 Nov 2011 09:46)
People are willing to paying nearly £400 a year in extra taxes or property costs for greener urban spaces, a new study from the University of Sheffield has found.
Cooking stoves in developing nations linked to pneumonia - study
(Tue 15 Nov 2011 22:47)
In many developing nations around the world, cooking is primarily done over a wood-burning fire pit.
Extreme daily weather shifts have increased over past decade
(Tue 15 Nov 2011 21:30)
The first climate study to focus on changes in daily weather conditions has found that day-to-day weather has grown increasingly erratic and extreme, with significant fluctuations in sunshine and rainfall affecting more
Coronation Street-style eco house in academic link-up with India
(Tue 15 Nov 2011 14:43)
A new partnership between the University of Salford and the India Green Building Council (IGBC) has been signed ahead of the University’s second conference on energy conservation in construction, Retrofit 2012.
Air pollution linked for first time to droughts and major storms
(Mon 14 Nov 2011 19:26)
A groundbreaking new study has found an increase in air pollution can reduce rainfall in drought-affected regions and worsen the severity of storms in wet regions or seasons.
Global greenhouse gas emissions are still rising, NOAA study finds
(Wed 09 Nov 2011 22:10)
NOAA’s updated Annual Greenhouse Gas Index (AGGI), which measures the direct climate influence of many greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane, shows a continued steady upward trend that began with the Indu
Healthcare costs of a decade of climate-change events tops $14bn
(Wed 09 Nov 2011 21:38)
Health costs exceeding $14 billion dollars, 21,000 emergency room visits, nearly 1,700 deaths, and 9,000 hospitalizations are among the staggering impacts of six climate change-related events in the United States during
Scientists flushed with success after "sprinkle-power" breakthrough
(Tue 08 Nov 2011 16:01)
Scientists have published the world's first research paper on work that tested the viability of urine as a potential fuel for Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs) in order to directly produce electricity.
Climate change causing mass migration of tree species, NASA study finds
(Thu 03 Nov 2011 10:36)
The forests of the future are taking a new shape as a huge "migration" of trees has begun across much of the West due to global warming, insect attack, diseases and fire, a new study has found.
Cycling to work could save the economy billions, study finds
(Wed 02 Nov 2011 12:45)
Cutting out short car journeys and replacing them with mass transit and active transport would yield major health benefits, according to a new study.
Strawberries help reduce harm from alcohol, study finds
(Wed 26 Oct 2011 14:22)
In an experiment on rats, European researchers have proved that eating strawberries reduces the harm that alcohol can cause to the stomach mucous membrane, reports our affiliate ENN.com.
Extreme melt of Greenland ice sheet could be difficult to halt
(Tue 25 Oct 2011 20:28)
The Greenland ice sheet can experience extreme melting even when temperatures don’t hit record highs, according to new analysis released today.
Global CO2 emissions are on the rise again, energy report warns
(Mon 24 Oct 2011 18:09)
Global CO2 emissions are expected to rise again following the first decrease in over a decade, according to the latest statistics released today by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Cash register receipts could be bad for your health, new study warns
(Fri 21 Oct 2011 21:48)
A new study has found danger chemical bisphenol A (BPA) — a substance that may have harmful health effects — occurs in 94 percent of thermal cash register receipts.
Research goes back in time to show global warming is unique
(Fri 21 Oct 2011 15:35)
A researcher has gone 20,000 years back in time to the last Ice Age to show current rising temperatures have never occurred at both ends of the Earth before.
