Climate change effects in Arctic more extensive than expected
(Wed 04/05)
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 03/05)
Global climate change is anticipated to bring more extreme weather phenomena such as heat waves that could impact human health in the coming decades.
Project launched to support community renewable energy growth
(Wed 27/04)
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.
Survey reveals surprise rise in numbers of endangered rhino
(Mon 25/04)
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.
Earth can recover from rising CO2 faster than thought
(Thu 21/04)
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 20/04)
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 19/04)
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.
Fresh habitats could help species cope with climate change
(Mon 18/04)
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 18/04)
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 17/04)
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 14/04)
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
Study finds pollution link to behavioural problems in children
(Tue 12/04)
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.
Nitrogen pollution costs each European up to £650 a year
(Mon 11/04)
Nitrogen pollution is harming both the economy and environment, according to the first Europe-wide assessment published today.
75% of consumers say they prefer sustainable & healthy food
(Wed 06/04)
Around 75 percent of consumers say that buying sustainable, healthy and ethically produced food is important, but only 30 per cent say that they buy sustainable fish, because a third of people aren’t sure how to choose
Super 20MW wind turbines could be in operation by 2020
(Thu 31/03)
Giant 20 megawatt (MW) wind turbines are feasible and could provide a cost-effective way of expanding Europe’s offshore wind capacity and providing cheaper electricity, according to a report from the EU-funded UPWIND (
