Polar bears moving onshore to hunt for food, study finds
(Fri 08/01)
A long-term study of polar bears has found they are now ten times more likely to hunt for food on land than their natural environment on ice.
Researchers develop climate change early warning system
(Wed 06/01)
Researchers have developed a new way to measure the absorption of carbon dioxide (CO2) by oceans, and have successfully mapped the CO2 uptake of the North Atlantic.
Climate change attracts deadly jellyfish to UK shores
(Tue 05/01)
The deadly Portugese man-o-war jellyfish is to become a regular visitor to the English coastline, according to scientists studying the impacts of environmental change.
Arctic could face warmer and ice-free conditions, warn scientists
(Wed 30/12)
There is increased evidence that the Arctic could face seasonally ice-free conditions and much warmer temperatures in the future.
World’s first coastal erosion monitoring system deployed
(Thu 10/12)
A prototype of the world’s first underwater coastal erosion monitoring system is to be deployed off the South Wales coast next week.
Researchers show major increase in CO2 emissions
(Tue 08/12)
A rise in atmospheric CO2 emissions continues to outstrip the ability of the world's natural 'sinks' to absorb carbon, according to academics from the University of Sheffield, who have proved this using the strongest
Is business “Getting It”?, asks ACCA and GRI
(Mon 07/12)
The business response to climate change is described as “timid” and “sleepy” by two of six expert commentators interviewed for a new report from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and GRI (
Major impacts of climate change expected on mental health
(Thu 03/12)
Leading mental health researchers are warning that some of the most important health consequences of climate change will be on mental health, yet this issue is unlikely to be given much attention at the UN climate change
Crabs and lobsters thicken shells as oceans absorb more CO2
(Wed 02/12)
In a striking finding that raises new questions about carbon dioxide’s (CO2) impact on marine life, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) scientists report that some shell-building creatures - such as crabs, shri
Imperial spin-out makes Li-ion battery breakthrough
(Tue 01/12)
Nexeon, a company formed following a breakthrough discovery made at Imperial College London, has revealed its plans to commercialise lithium-ion battery technology, a development which will lead to batteries with signif
Small-scale energy schemes could generate more than two nuclear power stations
(Mon 30/11)
Small-scale renewable electricity schemes could generate more than twice the output of Sizewell B nuclear power station by 2020 if Ministers improve the proposed Clean Energy Cash-back scheme (or feed-in tariff), due to
Good vibrations can now produce green and clean energy
(Mon 30/11)
Vibrations from the environments we live and work in could be much more widely harnessed as a clean source of electricity, due to cutting-edge UK research.
Indigenous fire management techniques deployed against climate change
(Sun 29/11)
A landmark Australian project that mitigates the extent and severity of natural savannah blazes by deploying traditional Indigenous fire management techniques is being hailed as a model with vast global potential in the
Transport's effect on climate change is worsening, says study
(Thu 26/11)
Transport is affecting the climate and experts say it's only going to get worse. Data show that transport was responsible for around 10% of the total net man-made warming nearly a decade ago; topping the list was carbon
Firms unprepared for CRC legislation, says SAP
(Thu 26/11)
A survey of 400 businesses in the UK qualifying for the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC), has found that organisations are not ready for the fast approaching CRC legislation of April 2010.
