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´Eternal plane´ returns to Earth 23-07-2010
The record-breaking Zephyr unmanned solar-powered plane touches down in Arizona after two weeks of non-stop flight.... Read MoreUS climate legislation on hold 23-07-2010
The US Senate will not pass a full climate bill in its current session because Democrats cannot secure the required votes, says majority leader Harry Reid.... Read MoreUK government axes green watchdog 22-07-2010
The government is to scrap the Sustainable Development Commission (SDC), its independent watchdog and advisory body on sustainability.... Read More´Lost´ insect turns up anew in UK 21-07-2010
The dainty damselfly re-appears in the UK after an absence of more than 50 years, probably assisted by climate change.... Read MoreChina is ´number one energy user´ 20-07-2010
China overtakes the United States to become the world´s biggest energy consumer for the first time, a new report says.... Read MoreLive News Feed
Technique to trace persistent CFCs
Ultrafine measurements of atmospheric gases could help scientists track down the last sources of CFCs thought to be slowing the recovery of the ozone layer.
Openness urged on UK´s emissions
The government´s chief environment scientist calls for more openness in admitting the UK´s cuts in greenhouse gas emissions are an illusion.
UK biofuels ´fail on green goals´
The vast majority of biofuels sold on UK forecourts are imported and do not conform to environmental standards, figures show.
Stricter checks for climate body
The UN´s climate science body needs stricter checks to prevent damage to its credibility, an independent review concludes.






