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Al Gore's Climate
newsweek.com — Al Gore steps onto the portico of his century-old white colonial, its stately columns framing him and the black Lab mix, Bojangles, that he and his son rescued from a shelter as a birthday present for Tipper. Dressed in blue jeans and a button-down ... (more) Al Gore's Climate
Global Climate Change Lobby
Global Climate Change Lobby
publicintegrity.org — image Overview Stalemate in Copenhagen Global attempts to craft a pivotal new climate treaty in Copenhagen this December are being stymied by a far-reaching, multinational backlash led by fossil fuel industries and other heavy carbon emitters, ... (more) Global Climate Change Lobby
The forecast: Warmer, with a chance of survival
thestar.com — Tim Flannery believes the biggest challenge of the 21st century is to create sustainability for the human race. That's par for an environmentalist, and the consensus of a majority of scientists. But the quest is no small task given the resistance and ... (more) The forecast: Warmer, with a chance of survival
Amid Mounting Pessimism, A Voice of Hope for Copenhagen
Amid Mounting Pessimism, A Voice of Hope for Copenhagen
e360.yale.edu — With skepticism growing about the chances of reaching a climate agreement next month in Copenhagen, Rajendra Pachauri, chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says he is “cautiously optimistic” that a treaty can still be signed. But ... (more) Amid Mounting Pessimism, A Voice of Hope for Copenhagen
Climate change could kill 250000 children
Climate change could kill 250000 children
telegraph.co.uk — Climate change could kill 250000 children next year and the figure could rise to more than 400000 by 2030 according to Save the Children. (more) Climate change could kill 250000 children
Coping With Climate Change: Which Societies Will Do Best?
e360.yale.edu — As the world warms, how different societies fare in dealing with rising seas and changing weather patterns will have as much to do with political, social, and economic factors as with a changing climate. BY GAIA VINCE (more) Coping With Climate Change: Which Societies Will Do Best?
Survey: Economists see threat in climate change
usatoday.com — In fact, the survey of economists finds 94% believe the U.S. should join climate agreements to limit global warming. The survey results to be released today come as debate over the economics of global warming moves center stage in Washington, D.C. ... (more) Survey: Economists see threat in climate change
Solar Power When the Sun Goes Down?
Solar Power When the Sun Goes Down?
greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com — The Holy Grail of renewable energy is a solar power plant that continues producing electricity after the sun goes down. A California company has taken a step toward making that a reality. (more) Solar Power When the Sun Goes Down?
Rice Solar Energy Project - Power Plant Licensing Case - Docket # 09-AFC-10
Rice Solar Energy Project - Power Plant Licensing Case - Docket # 09-AFC-10
energy.ca.gov — Docket Number: 09-AFC-10 (Application For Certification) Committee Overseeing This Case: Key Dates GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT Artist rendering of project Rice Solar Energy, LLC, (RSE) a wholly owned subsidiary of SolarReserve, LLC, proposes to ... (more) Rice Solar Energy Project - Power Plant Licensing Case - ...
The plight of the vanishing frog
The plight of the vanishing frog
supereco.com — Is this deformed cyclops frog real? Thankfully, it's not. I triple-checked, because you never know these days. R eal and really freaky froggy mutations eerily similar to this Photoshop tweak aren't too far off in the future, give or take a leg or three. The evidence, according to an ... (more) The plight of the vanishing frog
Kö-Bogen: Düsseldorf’s Green Roofed Crystal Complex
Kö-Bogen: Düsseldorf’s Green Roofed Crystal Complex
inhabitat.com — Daniel Libeskind recently unveiled his remarkable design for the Kö-Bogen, a new mixed-use development in Germany. Set in downtown Düsseldorf, the retail and office complex is crowned with a grassy green roof and is designed to fit in with the ... (more) Kö-Bogen: Düsseldorf’s Green Roofed Crystal Complex
Southwest Airlines Debuts Prototype Green Airplane
Southwest Airlines Debuts Prototype Green Airplane
cleantechnica.com — On October 21st, which is Southwest Airlines annual media day, they announced the launch of a green prototype airplane which will be used to test more eco-conscious materials and products in their travel environment. Southwest hopes that through ... (more) Southwest Airlines Debuts Prototype Green Airplane
Prototype - Big Corporations Pool Their Green Innovations
Prototype - Big Corporations Pool Their Green Innovations
nytimes.com — Companies are sharing environmentally friendly innovations. They include an I.B.M. method to clean semiconductor wafers, top, and a DuPont process, right, that uses microorganisms to identify pollutants. Others are water-based shoe adhesives from ... (more) Prototype - Big Corporations Pool Their Green Innovations
Leaders accused of myopia over climate deal
guardian.co.uk — Senior officials and negotiators increasingly gloomy about the prospects for a global warming deal next month The head of the international group leading the fight against climate change has accused countries of pushing science aside in favour of ... (more) Leaders accused of myopia over climate deal
Senate climate bill faces challenges
washingtonpost.com — Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. ... (more) Senate climate bill faces challenges
Dans mon Arbre
dansmonarbre.com — Imaginez vous à la cime de votre plus bel arbre dans un refuge secret... - un panorama exceptionnel depuis une terrasse perchée, - une coquette cabane nichée pour vos enfants, - une confortable chambre perchée pour les hôtes de votre gîte. Chaque ... (more) Dans mon Arbre
Climate change will burn Yosemite
Climate change will burn Yosemite
news.bbc.co.uk — IPCC scenarios for carbon dioxide emissions per year (more) Climate change will burn Yosemite
Pike Research
Pike Research
pikeresearch.com — Smart Meter Shipments by Region, World Markets: 2008-2015 EPRI “Prism Analysis” For Carbon Emissions Reduction (2009 Update) Google PowerMeter, Example Interface Projected U.S. Peak Electricity Demand By Scenario Smart Metering / Advanced Metering ... (more) Pike Research
Made Turbines to Fill U.S. Wind Farm
online.wsj.com — REBECCA SMITH A Chinese wind-turbine company, with financing help from Beijing, has struck a deal to be the exclusive supplier to one of the largest wind-farm developments in the U.S., a sign of how Chinese firms are aggressively capitalizing on ... (more) Made Turbines to Fill U.S. Wind Farm
Smith Electric Vehicles to partner with AM General on USPS EV
Smith Electric Vehicles to partner with AM General on USPS EV
green.autoblog.com — USPS Long Life Vehicle - Wikimedia Commons In the same Tanfield Group trading statement where the company commented on the termination of its agreement with Ford it revealed a new collaboration with AM General. Smith and AM General are developing a prototype battery-powered version of ... (more) Smith Electric Vehicles to partner with AM General on ...