Vatican report claims loss of glaciers threatens way of life
(Sun 08 May 2011 22:42)
Glaciers are in rapid decline and loss of these glaciers will have profoundly negative impacts on climate and human life, according to a new report published by a scientific working group commissioned by the Vatican’s
Grid scheme boosts efficiency for electric vehicle charging
(Thu 05 May 2011 22:11)
A new pricing mechanism that could change the way electric vehicles can be charged has been developed by researchers at the University of Southampton.
Climate change effects in Arctic more extensive than expected
(Wed 04 May 2011 19:13)
A much reduced covering of snow, a shorter winter season and thawing tundra reveal the effects of climate change in the Arctic have already arrived.
Study forecasts the “devastating” human death toll of climate change
(Tue 03 May 2011 19:43)
Global climate change is anticipated to bring more extreme weather phenomena such as heat waves that could impact human health in the coming decades.
Study finds crude oil link to congenital heart disease
(Sat 30 Apr 2011 13:01)
While it may be years before the health effects of the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico are known, a new study shows that fetal exposure to a chemical found in crude oil is associated with an increased risk of congen
Gold-plated solar panels could play key role in renewable boom
(Wed 27 Apr 2011 19:08)
A gold plated window as the transparent electrode for organic solar cells is now a reality thanks to a team of researchers from the University of Warwick in the UK.
Project launched to support community renewable energy growth
(Wed 27 Apr 2011 12:35)
The Co-operative Group and Co-operatives UK are joining forces to work on a new piece of research to support the development of community renewable energy in the UK.
Viruses can boost renewable solar cell efficiency by a third
(Mon 25 Apr 2011 21:33)
Researchers have found a way to make significant improvements to the power-conversion efficiency of solar cells by utilising the services of tiny viruses to perform detailed assembly work at the microscopic level.
Survey reveals surprise rise in numbers of endangered rhino
(Mon 25 Apr 2011 21:12)
After three rigorous weeks of conducting the National Rhino Census in Nepal, new data on the population of greater one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) was formally released today.
NASA uses satellite technology to help combat climate change
(Sun 24 Apr 2011 16:50)
US space agency NASA is partnering with other federal agencies to fund new research and applications efforts that will bring the global view of climate from space down to Earth to benefit wildlife and key ecosystems.
Earth can recover from rising CO2 faster than thought
(Thu 21 Apr 2011 22:14)
The Earth may be able to recover from rising carbon dioxide emissions faster than previously thought, according to evidence from a prehistoric event analysed by a Purdue University-led team.
Study links air pollution with breast cancer in later life
(Wed 20 Apr 2011 20:12)
Exposure to air pollution early in life and when a woman gives birth to her first child may alter her DNA and may be associated with premenopausal breast cancer later in life, researchers at the University at Buffalo hav
Dramatic discovery creates energy from light without solar panels
(Tue 19 Apr 2011 22:27)
A dramatic and surprising magnetic effect of light discovered by University of Michigan researchers could lead to solar power without traditional semiconductor-based solar cells.
Satellite study discovers 657 new islands in Earth's oceans
(Tue 19 Apr 2011 20:53)
Earth has 657 more barrier islands than previously thought, according to a new global survey by researchers.
Fresh habitats could help species cope with climate change
(Mon 18 Apr 2011 21:12)
Animals and plants may need extra habitats to survive the challenge of climate change, according to research by scientists at the University of York.
Scientists find sugarcane fields helps cool the climate
(Mon 18 Apr 2011 10:17)
Brazilians are world leaders in using biofuels for gasoline. About a quarter of their automobile fuel consumption comes from sugarcane, which significantly reduces carbon dioxide emissions that otherwise would be emitted
Study finds location and lifestyle determines carbon footprint
(Sun 17 Apr 2011 22:33)
A new study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, suggests that who you are and where you live make a big difference in which activities have the largest impact.
Climate change from black carbon depends on altitude
(Thu 14 Apr 2011 23:33)
Scientists have known for decades that black carbon aerosols add to global warming. These airborne particles made of sooty carbon are believed to be among the largest man-made contributors to global warming because they
Europe’s wildlife threatened by nitrogen pollution, study warns
(Wed 13 Apr 2011 13:47)
An international study published today warns that nitrogen pollution, resulting from industry and agriculture, is putting wildlife in Europe’s at risk.
Study finds pollution link to behavioural problems in children
(Tue 12 Apr 2011 14:33)
Mothers' exposure during pregnancy to pollutants created by the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and other organic material may lead to behavioural problems in their children, according to a new study.
