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Seafood stewardship questionable, experts argue
September 2, 2010
The world's most established fisheries certifier is failing on its promises as rapidly as it gains prominence, according to leading fisheries experts.
Climate Risks That Every Executive Should Know About
September 2, 2010
When it comes to a company’s impact on climate change, does directors and officers insurance cover executives? While companies say yes, the insurance industry is saying no. We’re talking millions -- perhaps billions -- in legal liability here, so someone will end up holding the bag.
Save the planet, wear old clothes - prince
September 2, 2010
PRINCE Charles has taken to the September issue of Vogue to tout his newest earth-friendly cause - wearing old clothes.
Ofgem to investigate four major power firms over 'misleading' sales techniques
September 2, 2010
Sales techniques used by major energy suppliers are set to be investigated by the energy watchdog it was announced today (September 2).
Extensive relict coral reef found in southern Pacific
September 1, 2010
Coral reefs are sensitive to climate change and track sea level. New observations show that an extensive coral reef existed in the southern Pacific Ocean thousands of years ago. Researchers used multi-beam sonar, coring, and dating to examine a relict reef discovered in water about 20-25 meters (65-82 feet) deep around Lord Howe Island in the southern Pacific Ocean.
Why We're Asking the Wrong Questions on Cap-and-Trade
September 1, 2010
Instead of asking how much cap-and-trade will cost, we should be asking how much it saves us. The glacier in the room is that the real costs won't come from cap-and-trade, but from climate change itself.
New Rainforest Alliance Standard Targets Cattle Farming
September 1, 2010
The Rainforest Alliance has launched a new certification aimed at helping cattle farms improve their environmental and social performance.
U.N. Climate Change Panel Gets Tips to Boost Credibility
August 31, 2010
The InterAcademy Council recommends that IPCC improve review processes and transparency in wake of attacks on climate science.
EPA Unveils New Grading System for Fuel Efficient Vehicles
August 31, 2010
The Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have proposed new fuel economy labels for cars and light trucks that will score each vehicle with a grade from A+ to D, aiming to encourage adoption of more fuel-efficient vehicles.
Why it's time for change at the IPCC
August 31, 2010
The forceful analysis of the IPCC's failings published by the InterAcademy Council is a strong dose of realism about the organisation's failings
Arctic ice: Less than meets the eye
August 31, 2010
The ice may not retreat as much as feared this year, but what remains may be more rotten than robust
Protesters shut down 'dangerous' Arctic oil drill
August 31, 2010
Environmental campaigners today claimed to have shut down a "dangerous" oil drilling operation by a British energy company in the Arctic.
Protesters shut down 'dangerous' arctic oil drill
August 31, 2010
Environmental campaigners today claimed to have shut down a "dangerous" oil drilling operation by a British energy company in the Arctic.
Top climate change sceptic does U-turn
August 31, 2010
ONE of the world's most renowned climate sceptics admits global warming is the biggest threat facing the planet.
UK failing to do environment justice
August 31, 2010
A landmark legal win could help green campaigners in their fight for environmental justice in UK courts.
'Dry water' could make commercial waves
August 31, 2010
UK scientists have unveiled a super powder called 'dry water' which could help tackle global warming by storing carbon dioxide
TVA Outlines Plans for Idling Coal-Fired Units
August 30, 2010
The Tennessee Valley Authority plans to begin idling nine coal-fired power generation units in the next fiscal year as it moves toward cleaner sources of energy.
EcoPlus Drink Cartons Trim Packaging Emissions by One-Third
August 30, 2010
A maker of carton packaging for drinks and liquid foods has developed a new carton format that reduces the carbon footprint of packages by almost a third.
Climate panel must 'fundamentally reform' to survive
August 30, 2010
The IPCC must change how it operates if it is to regain the public's trust, according to a major review
Slavoj ?i?ek: Wake up and smell the apocalypse
August 30, 2010
The Marxist philosopher says environmentalism is a new opiate of the people, Bill Gates has privatised part of our intellect, and reality is incomplete
