Victoria urged to keep jacking carbon tax.The Pembina Institute is recommending the provincial government steadily raise the carbon tax each year until 2020, to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
Climate change research sound, chief UK scientist says.The government’s chief scientist says his confidence in climate science remains unshaken despite allegations about the withholding of research data.
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Asbestos Use Today: information from a readerAsbestos is still imported and used in the U.S. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. imported and used an estimated 1,820 tons of asbestos in 2007; see this PDF file from the USGS, please click only if you want to download the PDF. Also, the U.S. House […]
EDFix call #3 afterthoughts: Community and the CommonsEDFix Call #3 – Summary (:10) Download MP3 | Subscribe in iTunes EDFix Call #3 – Full (1:12) Download MP3 | Subscribe in iTunes Get Call Updates by Email Our third EDFix conversation, Deeper into the Commons, took us into an interesting exploration of the relationship between community […]
Wanted: Fleet with a Marketer’s Eye and a Good Sense of HumorVehicle aerodynamics is one of many factors that impact fuel economy. At highway speeds, as much as 65 percent of the fuel a car uses goes to overcoming air resistance. Reducing aerodynamic drag has become an important focus for long-haul trucks, including efforts by […]
South Africa and partners to tackle climate deal.Four of the world’s largest and fastest-growing carbon emitters - China, India, Brazil and South Africa - will meet in New Delhi this month ahead of a January 31 deadline for countries to submit their action plans to combat climate change.
Insurance group says stolen e-mails show risk in […]
Asbestos Use Today: information from a readerAsbestos is still imported and used in the U.S. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. imported and used an estimated 1,820 tons of asbestos in 2007; see this PDF file from the USGS, please click only if you want to download the PDF. Also, the U.S. House […]
US carbon emissions on rise again.Pressure on the US government to pass legislation to curb greenhouse gas emissions is set to increase, after the release of official government figures warning that carbon emissions will bounce back this year.
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars ArriveHydrogen fuel cell-powered cars are now in the hands of consumers, with more on […]
Decision promised soon on Cape Cod wind farm.The Obama administration moved a step closer on Wednesday to ending the nearly decade-long conflict over a major wind power installation off Cape Cod, Mass.
Grasslands to combat climate change.Untapped potential to limit climate change and help one billion people who depend on livestock.
Influencing Environmental Behaviors for the BetterEver wonder why some people EUR who seem to know the right thing to do EUR dont do the right thing when asked to take action?Well, it could be that were asking them in the wrong way.For example, it turns out that saving money is not much of an incentive […]
Global Warming Effects: 10 Startling Facts from 2009New evidence has emerged that underscores the global climate threat and the need for an effective climate bill. These are just the 10 most startling global warming facts we learned in 2009.
Levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are higher today than at any time in measurable […]