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Interview: Dr Hans Herren, President Of Millennium Institute, Talks About ‘Game Change Rio’ And The ‘Rio+20’ Conference On Sustainability

Q&A with Dr Hans Herren about the sustainability issues tackled in the ground-breaking 'Game Change Rio'

News: How Are Birds In The Arctic Dealing With Global Warming?

With climate change affecting the entire globe, especially the polar regions, how are different species adapting to the change in temperature?

Article: Wave Power: Theory Behind Ocean Waves

An introduction to the theory behind wave power. Many of us are familiar with the concept that energy from ocean waves can be used for useful work, including electricity generation, water desalination and pumping reservoir water.

News: Ruin the World or Save our Planet? You Decide With Game Change Rio

How does it feel to save the world, or ruin the planet? Now you can find out, with the release this week of Game Change Rio, a sophisticated Facebook-based game that allow people to engage with the sustainability issues of the day.

Video: 'The Environment Still Matters'- RSA Keynote Speech By Lord Chris Smith

Are clean technology and commercial growth ever compatible? Yes, is the emphatic answer from Lord Chris Smith, delivering the RSA keynote speech on 8th May 2012

News: Could Paint Particles Protect The Planet? New Geoengineering Concept For A Climate Change 'Insurance Policy'

Dispersing fine (sub-micron) light-scattering particles into the upper atmosphere could help to combat climate change, suggests a former UK government advisor and chemical engineer.

News: Solar Charging Station For Electric Cars Unveiled By Bill Jacobs Auto Group

On April 30th the Bill Jacobs Auto Group ushered in a new age of re-fuelling a vehicle when they opened up their brand-new vehicle solar charging station in Joliet, IL.

Thought Leaders

Innovative Phosphorus Removal Technologies

This "Thought Leader" contribution by Dr. Aleksandra Drizo, CEO of PhosphoReduc, discusses the development and implementation of phosphorus removal technologies, phosphorus re-use as a soil amendment in agriculture, forestry, acid mine reclamation and horticulture.

Corporate Social Responsibility in the Tourism Industry

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in its Tourism 2020 report estimates international travellers will reach 1.2 billion by the end of the next decade. It also emphasizes the importance of tourism businesses to ....

Research in the Urban Transformation Towards Energy Efficient Cities

In this 'Thought Leader' article Professor Steffen Lehmann, a highly respected German-born architect and urbanist, discusses the potential benefits of the urban transformation towards a 'zero emissions and zero waste city'.

Using Biomass to Produce Fuels and Chemicals for the Renewable Energy Market

The use of biomass to produce fuels and chemicals has the potential to reduce dependence on foreign oil, cut greenhouse gas emissions, valorize waste, and create new, green industries.

Hydrogen-Powered Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles Compared to the Alternatives

At the beginning of the 20th century, American drivers faced a fundamental choice: battery electric vehicles (BEVs) or gasoline-powered internal combustion vehicles (ICVs). In 1989 and 1900 more BEVs were sold than all gasoline ICVs and steam engines combined.

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