Climate Change Index for week ending 4 Oct. 2009
Launched last month, our weekly Climate Change Index tracks research findings and events directly attributable to global warming. Our aim
Want to inhale less traffic pollution? Cross the street
Doing something as simple as crossing the street could dramatically reduce a pedestrian’s exposure to traffic pollution, new research
£50 million centre targets climate, low-carbon research
Several UK universities have come together to launch a £50 million research centre aimed at both addressing climate change and
Research centre aims for new waste-saving technologies
A first-of-its-kind research centre opening in Singapore aims to develop new technologies to recover valuable resources from waste.
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Businesses get new help to measure, reduce carbon emissions
Two British government agencies have published new guidance to measure and tackle greenhouse gas emissions for businesses and organisations.
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Industry group launches commission to speed up energy projects
A new commission aims to speed up the development of new nuclear power stations and wind-energy farms to address the
Tiny fossils give evidence of massive, ancient forest die-off
An ancient fungus that covered the planet more than 250 million years ago appears to indicate that the world’s
New device can quickly map soil health in changing climate
Climate change will have — is having — a dramatic impact on agriculture around the globe, and one researcher has now developed
Having a blueprint for green IT: More important than ever
Editor’s Note: This article, which examines the benefits of green IT in the enterprise, is the fourth in a
Britain's 1st straw-bale council houses nearing completion
Britain’s first straw-bale council houses are getting closer to completion, with the buildings expected to be ready for occupancy
