November 2009
New technology helps in science’s quest for fusion energy
A project unveiled today is aimed at helping scientists harness the potential of fusion energy, the same process that powers the sun. Researchers hope
‘Rotten’ sea ice creates false impression of Arctic recovery
Over the last couple of years, thin, broken-up and “rotten” Arctic sea ice has duped satellites into identifying it as thick, multiyear ice, scientists
‘Free’ vibration energy could power mobiles within 5 years
Energy “harvested” from vibrations in the environment could be powering our mobile phones, heart monitors and many other devices within the next five years,
Indigenous fire management could cut CO2 emissions
Traditional indigenous fire-management techniques from Australia could help in the global fight against climate change, as well as create jobs and generate carbon credit
Countdown to Copenhagen: Is there hope for change?
With the Copenhagen climate conference set to kick off in just a week, how confident are you that an effective carbon reduction agreement can
Indonesia’s peatland fires release more carbon than Germany
Peatland fires in Indonesia alone released up to 900 million metric tonnes of CO2 in 2006 — more than the total amount emitted by
How to cut carbon? Take our poll, earn chance to win prizes
What do you think about current efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions? Are we taking the right steps or not? You can have your
Carbon offsets have led to a ‘lost decade’ of fossil fuel addiction
Carbon offset schemes not only haven’t helped reduce carbon dioxide emissions to any degree, they might actually be encouraging companies to keep polluting and
Jurdy: Searching for the key
Now where did it go? Jurdy wonders …
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