CO2 Pollution Expected to Make Some Foods Less Nutritious

CO2 Pollution Expected to Make Some Foods Less Nutritious

Chances are this will impact on global food security, researchers say

Carbon Emissions from Agriculture Could Drop by 50-90% by 2030

Carbon Emissions from Agriculture Could Drop by 50-90% by 2030

The bad news is this will not happen under a business-as-usual scenario

Oversized Backpacks Collect Cow Farts

Oversized Backpacks Collect Cow Farts

The end goal is to reduce methane emissions, produce green energy

Making the Moon Shine Brighter Would Limit Global Warming, Company Says

Making the Moon Shine Brighter Would Limit Global Warming, Company Says

Having a brighter moon would limit energy use, consequently curb dangerous emissions

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 17th, 2014
Wind Farms Are Less of a Threat to Birds than People Think

Wind Farms Are Less of a Threat to Birds than People Think

Buildings and power lines kill way more birds than wind turbines do

Fracking Sites Release Way More Methane than Estimated, Study Finds

Fracking Sites Release Way More Methane than Estimated, Study Finds

This means that natural gas might not be as clean as many people think it to be

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 9th, 2014
$4.2M (€3.05M) for Clean Diesel Projects in 6 Ports Awarded by US EPA

$4.2M (€3.05M) for Clean Diesel Projects in 6 Ports Awarded by US EPA

The end goal is to improve on local air quality, limit greenhouse gas emissions

World's Most Eco-Friendly Porsche Is Made of Cardboard

World's Most Eco-Friendly Porsche Is Made of Cardboard

The car can reach the top speed of 10 miles per hour (16 kilometers per hour)

In Early 2014, Global Roads Accommodated for 400,000 Plug-in Cars

In Early 2014, Global Roads Accommodated for 400,000 Plug-in Cars

New report shows that plug-in cars are steadily gaining popularity on a global scale

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 2nd, 2014
Report Links Tar Sands Emissions to Health Problems

Report Links Tar Sands Emissions to Health Problems

These health problems include muscle spasms, headaches, dizziness

In 2013, New-Car Emissions Dropped by Nearly 4% in the UK

In 2013, New-Car Emissions Dropped by Nearly 4% in the UK

The drop was documented in comparison to new-car emissions documented in 2012

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 14th, 2014
Keystone XL Will Push Climate Change into Overdrive, Report Says

Keystone XL Will Push Climate Change into Overdrive, Report Says

Emissions linked to the pipeline will hit billions of metric tons by 2050, group claims

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 12th, 2014
Coal Plant Found Responsible for over 400 Deaths, Forced to Shut Down

Coal Plant Found Responsible for over 400 Deaths, Forced to Shut Down

The plant is located in Savona, Italy, was shut down by police officers this past Tuesday

Renault Group Was the European Leader for Low CO2 Emissions in 2013

Renault Group Was the European Leader for Low CO2 Emissions in 2013

The company averaged 114.7g of CO2/km per vehicle in said year

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 26th, 2014
Portable Hydrogen Fuel Cell Unit Will Soon Power the Port of Honolulu

Portable Hydrogen Fuel Cell Unit Will Soon Power the Port of Honolulu

The unit is expected to help lower emissions, cut energy consumption

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 25th, 2014
Colorado Moves to Regulate Methane Emissions Resulting from Fracking

Colorado Moves to Regulate Methane Emissions Resulting from Fracking

The state is the first in the US to roll out such legislation

China Has Massive EV Charging Network in the Works

China Has Massive EV Charging Network in the Works

When completed, the network is expected to be the world's largest of its kind

 
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