Archive for July 12th, 2010

Slideshow: the Arctic Ocean at risk

As climate change causes the Arctic sea ice to recede, our ship Esperanza has sailed north of Svalbard to survey the poorly understood Arctic Ocean seabed. On the surface, the crew are observing and recording the diverse wildlife that has adapted to survive in this unique and harsh environment. Beneath the waves we are [...]

Scientists Revisit Power from Potatoes

This could very well be the magic formula for future power generation. Yes, scientists are busy crafting what is now called as “solid organic electric battery based upon treated potatoes.” These are absolutely eco-friendly batteries – based on the hidden powers of potatoes – which will be an economical answer to the growing power [...]

Investor Activism on Climate Shows No Sign of Slowing

The number of environmentally-focused shareholder resolutions filed with public companies continued growing in the 2010 proxy season as investors sought more disclosure and action on risks related to climate change and energy.

‘Ecological’ plan sees dead put in dunny

PLANS to dissolve corpses in chemicals before ;flushing them into the sewage system labelled "disturbing and disrespectful".

BP’s slick event at the National Portrait Gallery

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Join Phil Hill, as he reviews this year’s entries to the BP Portrait Awards.
As one chap says, "Oh I see, this is comment is it?"?

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Sabre-toothed cat fossil discovered

AUSTRALIAN scientists unearthed remains of a bizarre, prehistoric, cat in ancient former rainforest.

Climate Corps 2010: LEEDing the Way to Energy Efficiency at PepsiCo

Assigned to PepsiCo, an EDF Climate Corps fellow finds that plumbing a company’s internal experts is just as important as deep data dives when searching for increased energy efficiency — especially when that firm is considered a sustainability leader in its industry. ;

 

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