Vaclav Smil is a historian of technical advances -- particularly in the field of energy -- and a Distinguished Professor at the University of Manitoba in Canada. Over the years, Smil has written more than 25 books and many dozens of articles. In recent years he has been examining human uses of ... keep reading
Written by Peter Montague today, about Biofuels, Carbon Sequestration, Clean Technologies, Coal & Oil, Consumerism, Energy Saving, Nuclear, Politics, Transport
It's been inspiring to see people around the world embracing the green movement for the good of the planet and their own health. But naturally, with good comes bad, and many are confronting troubling obstacles on the road to an eco-conscious lifestyle. Growing your own food is easier said ... keep reading
Written by Elissa Vallano today, about Architecture, Consumerism, Design, Energy Saving, Philosophy & Religion
Click for full view Courtesy: Throbgoblins Thousands of containers of lethal nuclear waste are likely to fail before being safely sealed away underground, a devastating official report concludes. ... The document effectively destroys Britain's already shaky disposal plans just as ministers are preparing an expansion of nuclear power. - The Independent keep reading
Written by Marc Roberts today, about Environmental Disasters, Nuclear
From North Alaska to the Pacific Islands, the phenomenon of climate change is threatening the lives and livelihoods of people. At first glance, human rights and climate change appear to be disconnected, but as the world increasingly experiences climatic devastation, the human rights of people, particularly the poor and marginalized ... keep reading
Written by Masimba B. yesterday, about Climate Change, Environmental Disasters, Politics
Over the past few months I have had discussions with a number of sustainability technology firm execs, as well as with other tech execs that follow this field.One particular question keeps coming up: what is the growth and exit strategy for these companies? Many have started with compliance (such ... keep reading
Written by Scott Boutwell yesterday
Click for full view Courtesy: Throbgoblins Deniers continue to insist there's no consensus on global warming. Well, there's not. There's well-tested science and real-world observations. - Salon keep reading
Written by Marc Roberts yesterday, about Climate Change
Scientists call it the "tipping point"; that measure beyond which natural systems fail. In the human body, this point is calculated at 107.6 degrees Fahrenheit. After that, brain damage occurs. In the world's oceans, which exist in a precise equilibrium between 8 and 9 on the pH scale ... keep reading
Written by Jeanne Roberts yesterday, about Climate Change, Environmental Disasters, Water
Mommy, What Happened to All the Crustaceans? Ok, so maybe a young child wouldn't know what a crustacean is, and the way the climate is getting all mucked up, future children may never have the chance to learn about them, except from books about extinct animals. Maybe I am ... keep reading
Written by Rachael Neile-Mcgrew this week, about Climate Change, Environmental Disasters, Water (1 comment)
And that's not all. We reported recently on this site on the solar powered car making its way around the world. We also covered the concept of solar roads to capture usable energy. We even reported on a sail boat powered with a solar sail. Now the BBC reports ... keep reading
Written by Leslie Berliant this week, about Clean Technologies, Energy Saving, Transport (1 comment)
Because they're home to creatures such as the pen-tailed tree shrew, a tiny mouse-like creature with a feathery tail that dwells in the tropical rainforests of Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. They're not only cute enough to star in animated movies like Madagascar, but guess what, they can even ... keep reading
Written by Shom Teoh this week, about Deforestation, Environment & Wildlife, Environmental Disasters, Health (1 comment)
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