Oil Sands Pollutants Emissions Said to Be Greater than Previously Estimated

Oil Sands Pollutants Emissions Said to Be Greater than Previously Estimated

Environmentalists are likely to use this piece of news to further protest tar sands oil

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 27th, 2014
Beijing Says “No” to New Oil Refining, Steel, Cement, and Thermal Power Plants

Beijing Says “No” to New Oil Refining, Steel, Cement, and Thermal Power Plants

The goal is to curb local air pollution levels, media reports say

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 22nd, 2014
The Marine Shipping Industry Is Growing Fonder of LNG

The Marine Shipping Industry Is Growing Fonder of LNG

This is chiefly due to new emission standards, specialists explain

Eco-Friendly Cars Do Little to Reduce Pollutant Emissions, Study Finds

Eco-Friendly Cars Do Little to Reduce Pollutant Emissions, Study Finds

Scientists say this holds true even if the number of such cars greatly increases

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 21st, 2014
The US Is Responsible for 20% of China's Air Pollution

The US Is Responsible for 20% of China's Air Pollution

Ironically enough, some of these emissions eventually reach the US

Safer, More Environmentally Friendly Fireworks Could Soon Come Our Way

Safer, More Environmentally Friendly Fireworks Could Soon Come Our Way

The end goal is to curb air pollution, reduce the risk of accidents

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 20th, 2014
Rich Countries Blamed for the Carbon Pollution Caused by Rising Economies

Rich Countries Blamed for the Carbon Pollution Caused by Rising Economies

Specialists argue that rich countries are increasingly outsourcing their pollution

All New London Taxis Must Be Zero-Emission Capable Starting 2018

All New London Taxis Must Be Zero-Emission Capable Starting 2018

The goal is to reduce pollution, the city's mayor explains

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 16th, 2014
“Off the Charts” Air Pollution Documented in Beijing, China

“Off the Charts” Air Pollution Documented in Beijing, China

The city is currently dealing with this year's first major air pollution crisis

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 16th, 2014
Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions Will Up by 29% by 2035, BP Says

Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions Will Up by 29% by 2035, BP Says

This will happen despite an increase in renewable energy capacity

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 16th, 2014
Using Geo-Engineering to Cool the Planet Is “Insane, Utterly Mad,” Al Gore Says

Using Geo-Engineering to Cool the Planet Is “Insane, Utterly Mad,” Al Gore Says

The former US Vice President believes geo-engineering will do more harm than good

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 15th, 2014
Group Lands $730M (€533.9M) Deal to Build Massive Rig for the North Sea

Group Lands $730M (€533.9M) Deal to Build Massive Rig for the North Sea

The rig is expected to be the world's largest destined for said region

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 10th, 2014
United States Emitted Less Carbon Last Year

United States Emitted Less Carbon Last Year

The decrease was due to a shift towards natural gases

Global Warming Consensus Overwhelms Dissent

Global Warming Consensus Overwhelms Dissent

Only 1 in 9,000 recent papers argues warming is not occurring

Odd-Looking Aerodynamic Truck Promises to Slash Fuel Consumption

Odd-Looking Aerodynamic Truck Promises to Slash Fuel Consumption

The rig stands to forever transform the transportation industry, manufacturers say

Diesel Modified with Nanoparticles Boosts Fuel Efficiency, Study Finds

Diesel Modified with Nanoparticles Boosts Fuel Efficiency, Study Finds

Researchers use aluminum, iron and boron nanoparticles to modify diesel

Ford Promises to Fit 70% of Its Models with Stop-Start Technology by 2017

Ford Promises to Fit 70% of Its Models with Stop-Start Technology by 2017

The automaker expects that the move will up fuel economy by an average 3.5%

 
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