In much of America, the lawnmower has become a symbol that is almost as iconic as the car. But what is little known is that these mechanical gems pose an environmental threat akin to their vehicular counterparts. Current debates between air pollution regulators and Republican senator Christopher S. Bond over adding converter to [...]
Two powerful environmental leaders have been chosen as the mouthpiece to advocate for new nuclear reactors. Former E.P.A. leader Christie Whitman and co-founder of Greenpeace Patrick Moore have been hired by the nuclear industry to advance public awareness of the positive uses of safe nuclear energy. Read the complete story from the New [...]
A recent study suggests that climate change has had a significant impact on Britain’s plantlife. Data collected by the Botanical Society of the British Isles and the charity organization Plantlife shows that plants such as orchids and ferns now can survive in once inhospitable northern regions. The UK Guardian reports:
Many plants have [...]
The first mission by the European Space Agency known as the Venus Express is set to offer new insight into Earthly concerns about climate change. Scientists hope that the spacecraft will provide information on how the atmosphere of Venus formed and clues about the process of runaway global warming. Read the full story [...]
Scientist, entrepreneur, and technological expert T.J. Rodgers is hoping to cash in on the latest trend in solar power. Rodgers, the chief executive of Cypress Semiconductors, has lined the roof of his company’s headquarters with silicon wafers in the hopes of designing a more efficient solar cell. The New York Times reports:
Today, solar [...]
Sir David King, one of the United Kingdom’s top government scientists, has issue a bleak warning about the possible effects of global warming in the near future. If global temperatures rise at an average of 3 degrees Celsius the effects of increased carbon dioxide levels would inevitably lead to massive drought and famine. [...]
Beijing may be one of the globe’s most polluted cities, but Chinese officials are determined to show the world blue skies during the 2008 Olympic Games. During a two-month period before the games, severe driving restrictions will be imposed that are intended to cut the number of cars on Beijing’s roadways in half. [...]
The question of what to do with an outdated PC is a problem faced by many American consumers. With many users replacing computers ever three years, computer disposal may have significant environmental impacts. A recent article in the New York Times takes a look at what American businesses are doing to take on [...]