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US Greenhouse Gas Emissions Could Grow More Quickly in Next 50 Years Than in Previous 50 Years

U.S. greenhouse gas emissions could grow more quickly in the next 50 years than in the previous half-century, and technological change may cause increased emissions rather than control them, according to a new study by an MIT economist and his colleague.

19 Nov 2007

BASF Polyurethane Foam Enterprises Joins Clinton Climate Initiative

BASF today announced that it will offer member cities of the Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI) its spray polyurethane foam (SPF) roofing.

19 Nov 2007

Sasol Issues 2007 Sustainable Development Report

The continuous improvement in Sasol's safety performance and transformation rank as important milestones among many other important achievements listed in the group's 2007 sustainability development report, issued in Johannesburg today.

19 Nov 2007

What Did You Recycle Today?

Don't throw those empty water bottles into the trash - recycle them. The same goes for the empty cereal box. On the eve of America Recycles Day, EPA is encouraging all Americans to expand their recycling activities.

14 Nov 2007

Delay in 2007 Autumn Colour Caused by Increased Atmospheric CO2 not Global Warming

The delay in autumnal leaf coloration and leaf fall in trees is caused by rising levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere and not by increased global temperatures, suggests a new study by researchers at the University of Southampton.

14 Nov 2007

State of the Carbon Cycle Report for North America

The first "State of the Carbon Cycle Report" for North America, released online this week by the U.S. Climate Change Science Program, finds the continent's carbon budget increasingly overwhelmed by human-caused emissions.

14 Nov 2007

Carbon Dioxide Emissions of 50,000 Power Plants Worldwide

Now for the first time, the CO2 emissions of 50,000 power plants worldwide, the globe’s most concentrated source of greenhouse gases, have been compiled into a massive new data base, called CARMA-Carbon Monitoring for Action.

14 Nov 2007

QinetiQ and Ricardo Aim to Reduce Costs of Lithium-Ion Batteries for Hybrid Vehicles

Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery technology shows significant promise for hybrid and electric vehicle applications in terms of its comparatively high power and energy density, and ability to retain charge for extended periods. However, commercial challenges remain in terms of both cost and weight.

13 Nov 2007

The Effects of Climate Change on Fashions

Climate change will have a profound effect on clothes and fashion, changing styles, fabrics and laundering, says a University of Maryland expert.

13 Nov 2007

DuPont Hosts Panel Discussion on Future of Biofuels

A panel of leading experts today said that biofuels represent a sustainable solution to address growing concerns about energy security and climate change.

13 Nov 2007