China’s fears of rich nation ‘climate conspiracy’ at Copenhagen revealed.A document from a Chinese government thinktank, which was written in the immediate aftermath of Copenhagen but has only now come to light, provides the most candid insight yet into Chinese thinking on the fraught summit.
Federal stimulus funds jump-start state solar-financing program.Administrators say the program will […]
Alternative Energy Grows in EuropeWind and solar technology made up over half of Europes new electricity generating capacity in 2009, as the number of new coal and nuclear facilities fell More wind capacity was installed in Europe during 2009 than any other electricity-generating technology, […]
Tofu can harm environment more than meat, finds WWF study.Becoming a vegetarian can do more harm to the environment than continuing to eat red meat, according to a study EUR undermining claims by vegetarians that giving up meat automatically results in lower emissions and that less land is needed to produce food.
Climate change affecting Kenya’s coffee output.Climate change has affected Kenyan coffee production through unpredictable rainfall patterns and excessive droughts, making crop management and disease control a nightmare, a researcher said on Thursday.
Canadian Company Strikes Natural Gas - Off Israels CoastA Canadian company, the Bontan Oil and Gas Company, based in Toronto, has found what could […]
Hof HouseHof House - Studio Granda ArchitectsThe cold weather here in Ann Arbor reminded me of one of my favorite buildings of 2009.
Japanese tech for cleaner Indonesia slaughterhouses.The government of Japan has offered to provide technology to capture emissions from slaughterhouses and landfills in Indonesia and alter them as biofuels to generate electricity for Indonesian citizens.
New Mexican cave hints at future weather.Cave formations in New Mexico and China offer clues to how climate change will affect global […]
More Voices Add to the Chorus: Give Us a Job-Creating Climate BillThe State of the Union is the main topic of conversation this week, but President Obama wasn't the only one who had strong words about climate legislation.First, 17 U.S. Senators sent a letter to President Obama [PDF ]asking him to put "clean energy and […]
Half of B.C. must be protected as hedge against climate change, report says.The B.C. government is being asked to develop a joint strategy for nature conservation and climate change leading to biodiversity protection for half the province’s land base.
New Ad Shows Broad Support for a Climate BillAnyone who doubts that climate legislation has broad-based support […]
Eco-homes tax incentive is ’shocking failure.’Just 24 homebuyers have taken advantage of a high-profile scheme devised by Gordon Brown to encourage the construction of environmentally-friendly houses across the country.
‘Bin Laden’ blames US for global warming.A new message said to be from al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden has blamed global warming on the US and other […]