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September 3, 2010
Openness urged on UK's emissions
The UK government's chief environment scientist has called for more openness in admitting Britain's apparent cuts in greenhouse gases are an illusion.
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Technique to trace persistent CFCs
Ultrafine measurements of atmospheric gases could help track down persistent sources of CFCs thought to be slowing the recovery of the ozone layer.
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September 2, 2010
Four energy companies face mis-selling probe
Four of the "big six" UK energy suppliers are to be investigated amid concerns of mis-selling to customers, the regulator has announced.
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Swarms of marine turbines could 'tap the Gulf Stream'
Darris White is a deep thinker. The engineer at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in the US is currently finalising designs for a series of turbines that could be used to harness the immense energy of the Gulf Stream, flowing deep in the Atlantic Ocean.
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September 1, 2010
UK biofuels 'falling short' on environmental standards
The Renewable Fuels Agency says it is disappointed that the vast majority of biofuels sold on UK forecourts do not conform to environmental standards.
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August 31, 2010
Brazil government gives go-ahead for huge Amazon dam
Brazil's government has given the formal go-ahead for the building on a tributary of the Amazon of the world's third biggest hydroelectric dam.
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Stricter controls urged for the UN's climate body
The UN's climate science body needs stricter checks to prevent damage to the organisation's credibility, an independent review has concluded.
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