Researchers have found that by planting switchgrass and using certain agronomic practices, farmers can significantly…
Month: August 2010
New findings further clarify breast cancer risk with hormone therapy
A new analysis of the California Teachers Study, which analyzed hormone replacement therapy use among…
Clues to gut immunity evolution: Research reveals similarities between fish and humans
New research has identified the function of one of the earliest antibodies in the animal…
Key step in body’s ability to make red blood cells discovered
Researchers have uncovered a key step in the creation of new red blood cells in…
Charcoal takes some heat off global warming: Biochar can offset 1.8 billion metric tons of carbon emissions annually
As much as 12 percent of the world’s human-caused greenhouse gas emissions could be sustainably…
Dish Network, TweetDeck and other top Android Apps of the Week (Appolicious)
Appolicious – Summer is winding down, and that means there are plenty of great television…
France launches 1.35bn renewable energy package
Business Green: The French government has this week launched a major new renewable energy investment…
ICE cuts staff at Chicago Climate Exchange-sources
Reuters: Market operator Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE.N) is laying off staff at newly acquired U.S….
Long hot summer of fire and floods fit predictions
AP: Floods, fires, melting ice and feverish heat: From smoke-choked Moscow to water-soaked Pakistan and…
Partnerships are the key to reducing carbon emissions
Guardian: The Guardian is committed to making its own positive contribution to climate change (through…