Carbon efficiency of new cars is increasing, research confirms
(Thu 30 Jun 2011 19:10)
Preliminary data published today by the European Environment Agency (EEA) shows that new passenger cars registered in the European Union (EU) in 2010 are emitting 3.7 per cent less CO2 per kilometre travelled than new ca
Climate change makes certain chemicals more toxic to aquatic life
(Tue 28 Jun 2011 20:00)
Drought conditions brought on by the effects of climate change can increase the toxicity of commonplace chemicals on fish and other aquatic life, according to new research.
Inkjet printers could change the face of solar energy industry
(Tue 28 Jun 2011 19:35)
Inkjet printers, a low-cost technology that in recent decades has revolutionized home and small office printing, may soon offer similar benefits for the future of solar energy.
Early signs of climate change disasters can be predicted
(Mon 20 Jun 2011 09:34)
Climate change disasters, such as the melting of the Greenland ice sheet, dieback of the Amazon rainforest or collapse of the Atlantic overturning circulation, could be predicted according to new research.
Creatures struggling to cope with Antarctic climate change
(Thu 16 Jun 2011 17:36)
Organisms found in the Antarctic region are not quick to adapt to changes in the environment, new international research shows.
Report spells out future power of geothermal energy
(Tue 14 Jun 2011 19:16)
A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows how to achieve at least a tenfold increase in the global production of heat and electricity from geothermal energy – heat emitted from within the earth’s
Action on soot and smog could limit global temperature rises
(Tue 14 Jun 2011 18:44)
Fast action on pollutants such as black carbon, ground level ozone and methane may help limit global temperature rise in the near future and significantly increase the chances of keeping temperature rise below 2 degrees
Study finds rainforests can store 25 years of carbon emissions
(Thu 02 Jun 2011 09:12)
A NASA-led research team has used a variety of NASA satellite data to create the most precise map ever produced depicting the amount and location of carbon stored in Earth's tropical forests. The data are expected to pr
Record CO2 emissions locked in until 2020, says IEA
(Mon 30 May 2011 23:58)
Energy-related carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions in 2010 were the highest in history, according to the latest estimates by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Global warming boosts trees' ability to store carbon
(Wed 25 May 2011 20:21)
The effects of global warming may improve the ability of trees to absorb carbon, according to the results of a seven-year study.
Cell phone use boosts testosterone but lowers fertility
(Thu 19 May 2011 23:19)
Men who have been diagnosed with poor sperm quality and who are trying to have children should limit their cell phone use, according to a new study.
Ecolabels can help encourage sustainable consumption
(Thu 19 May 2011 20:04)
A new study has compared the national organisation of environmental (eco and organic) labels and its impact on purchases of labelled products in 18 European countries.
Carbon-saving technology turns waste heat into electricity
(Mon 16 May 2011 19:22)
Billions of dollars lost each year as waste heat from industrial processes can be converted into electricity with a technology being developed at the US Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Solar cells outperform plants in harvesting sun's energy
(Thu 12 May 2011 23:27)
In a head-to-head battle of harvesting the sun's energy, solar cells beat plants, according to a new paper in Science. But scientists think they can even up the playing field, says researcher David Kramer at Michigan St
Antarctic icebergs help the ocean take up carbon dioxide
(Wed 11 May 2011 19:13)
The first comprehensive study of the biological effects of Antarctic icebergs shows that they fertilize the Southern Ocean, enhancing the growth of algae that take up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and then, through
Gulf oil spill threatens more species than legally protected
(Wed 11 May 2011 19:05)
Marine species facing threats from the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico far exceed those under legal protection in the United States, a new paper in the journal BioScience finds.
MIT study finds fossil fuels can be 'greener' than biofuels
(Wed 11 May 2011 18:55)
Study finds biofuels could ultimately emit 10 times more carbon dioxide than conventional fuel.
Mega-fires may contribute to climate change, UN report
(Tue 10 May 2011 21:22)
The growing number of mega-fires around the world may be contributing to global warming, a new United Nations report says, calling on governments to introduce comprehensive strategies to reduce the risk of such outbreaks
Throw out the duster... it's good for the environment, say scientists
(Mon 09 May 2011 14:24)
Household dust can actually be beneficial to the environment and has the ability to reduce indoor pollution by as much as 15 percent, according to a new study.
80% of Europeans want mandatory energy saving targets
(Mon 09 May 2011 14:04)
EU citizens want measures to cut energy bills, integrate energy networks EU-wide, and make the the target of 20% energy savings by 2020 binding, according to a survey commissioned by the European Parliament.
