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Electricity ´pulled from the air´ 27-08-2010
A scheme to generate renewable energy by simply pulling electric charge out of humid air sparks debate amongst scientists.... Read MoreBrazil green light for Amazon dam 26-08-2010
Brazil´s government approves the controversial construction on a tributary of the Amazon of the world´s third biggest hydroelectric dam.... Read MoreDust busting technology from Mars 23-08-2010
Technology developed for space missions to Mars enables terrestrial solar panels to self-clean and stay dust free.... Read MoreUrine could be renewable source 19-08-2010
A research team at Heriot-Watt University investigates whether urine could be used as a source of renewable energy.... Read MoreClimate protest camp targets RBS 19-08-2010
Dozens of climate change protesters set up camp close to the Royal Bank of Scotland headquarters in Edinburgh.... 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.






