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Climate Change Report Includes Assessment by Arizona State University Professor

Arizona State University professor Nancy Grimm is one of the authors of a new and authoritative federal study assessing the current and anticipated domestic impacts of climate change

16 Jun 2009

Climate Change Impacts on Where Americans Live and Work

Climate change is visible and occurring throughout the U.S., but the choices we make now will determine the severity of its impacts in the future, according to a Texas Tech University climate scientist who served as a lead author on a report released today by the White House

16 Jun 2009

Green Jobs Already Overtaking Those in Polluting Industries

With over three million jobs across Europe, green economic activities are overtaking polluting industries in terms of employment, says a new WWF study

16 Jun 2009

Water Shortages to Result in Strong Demand for Water Recycling and Desalination Systems

Rising water shortages and cost reduction achieved through technical innovations are spurring the growth of the desalination industry

16 Jun 2009

Synchrotron Research to Result in Advances in Environmental Clean Up

Science fact surpasses science fiction at the Canadian Light Source (CLS) synchrotron's 12th Annual Users' Meeting Thursday, June 18 at the Radisson Hotel in Saskatoon. Conference participants will hear about some of the newest biomedical results from the CLS, as well as ways that synchrotron techniques are lighting the way to advances in environmental clean up and nanotechnology

15 Jun 2009

Nanotechnology and The Pollution Risks of Nanoparticles in the Environment

A new study looks at the dangers and risks nanparticles pose to the environment

15 Jun 2009

Organic Is Not Better When It Comes to Pollution and Litter

An increase in organic waste in Queensland's cities and regional areas could have a devastating impact on safety and the environment, and lessen the effectiveness of stormwater drains

15 Jun 2009

Persistent Organic Pollutants Being Investigated at Conference

Regional capacity-building training on Best Available Techniques and Best Environmental Practices (BAT and BEP) and the Environmentally Sound Management (ESM) of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) is being held this week in a move to strengthen awareness raising initiatives under the chemicals agenda

15 Jun 2009

Hybrid Vehicles Get Even More Efficient

A new system has been designed for hybrid vehicles that modifies the structure of conventional cars to introduce elements that help to recover energy lost during braking and then return it to the propulsion of the vehicle

12 Jun 2009

Economy and Environment to Benefit from 'Cash for Clunkers' Bill

Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon in support of H.R. 2751, the so-called "cash for clunkers" bill, which will allow consumers to trade in their old, gas-guzzling vehicles and receive vouchers worth up to $4,500 to help pay for new, more fuel efficient cars and trucks

9 Jun 2009