A bank for wind power
A last we can store vast amounts of wind energy and use it when we need it, as New Scientist reports
IEA’s U-turn on energy growth
The International Energy Agency calls for limits on growth of energy demand for the first time
‘Evanescent coupling’ could power gadgets wirelessly
Electronic devices would start charging themselves as soon as their owner walks into their home or office
Solar Energy from Plant Protein Structure
Nanoscience is quite fascinated with the process of photosynthesis. They want to duplicate this process exhibited by green plants and utilize the solar power for energy use. Till now power generating solar panels are not in a position to replace the fossil fuels. They produce little amount of energy and quite expensive also. Generation [...]
High speed rail announcement – Greenpeace response
Commenting ahead of the government’s announcement on its high speed rail plans expected tomorrow, Greenpeace transport campaigner Anna Jones said:
"A high speed rail network will help the UK slash carbon emissions and hit our climate targets as long as it’s an alternative to Heathrow’s third runway and other airport expansion plans around the country. [...]
Ian McEwan interview: warming to the topic of climate change
Ian McEwan’s new novel Solar brings humour to the climate change debate – and he is preparing to take some flak.
NRDC Statement in Response to Washington Post Story on Climate Legislation by Sens. Kerry, Graham and Lieberman
WASHINGTON (February 27, 2010) – The Washington Post reported today on the climate legislation by Senators Kerry, Graham and Lieberman. Following is a statement of David Hawkins, Director of Climate Programs at the Natural Resources Defense Council:
Tuna fishing in the Maldives: the fairest catch
Rose Prince joins a crew in the Maldives for a day’s traditional fishing on the Indian Ocean.
Arctic seed vault sets record, over 500,000 samples
OSLO (Reuters) – A “doomsday” vault storing crop seeds in an Arctic deep freeze is surpassing 500,000 samples to become the most diverse collection of food seeds in history, managers said on Thursday.
UN launches review of criticized climate panel
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Wednesday that a group of national science academies would review U.N. climate science to restore trust after a 2007 global warming report was found to have errors.