National Public Radio: Warming global temperatures could cause massive tree die-offs. That’s the gloomy conclusion…
Month: April 2009
Marine power not ready for prime time, experts say
New York Times: Technology for tapping ocean waves, tides and rivers for electricity is far…
United States: Boxer tries for support for omnibus energy bill
San Francisco Chronicle: California Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer told more than 50 Silicon Valley CEOs…
Offshore resources go beyond oil wells
San Francisco Chronicle: Oil isn’t the only energy source to be found along America’s coast….
China gears up for green cars push
Shanghai Daily: CHINESE auto makers have accelerated efforts to develop electric cars and take a…
Australia: Dam water levels dwindling to historic low
Age: MELBOURNE’S dwindling water storages are on the verge of a historic low, a quarter…
The emissions reductions gospel is failing – we need something more
Guardian: Interviewed last week, John Holdren, President Obama’s chief scientific adviser, said that drastic measures…
First Solar to build Nevada photovoltaic plant
Associated Press: Solar manufacturer First Solar Inc. said Wednesday it will build the largest photovoltaic…
Global warming ‘might hinder coconut production’
SciDev.Net: Global warming could adversely affect the production of coconuts — a staple fruit on…
Spam epidemic results in giant carbon footprint
Business Green: Anyone with an email account knows that spam is a nuisance, but as…