• Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 20th, 2015
Air Purifier the Size of a Tower Would Help Fight Pollution

Air Purifier the Size of a Tower Would Help Fight Pollution

Well, it would be more like a vacuum cleaner than a purifier

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 20th, 2015
The Past January, February and March Each Set a Global Heat Record

The Past January, February and March Each Set a Global Heat Record

Our planet is getting warmer and warmer at an alarming pace, NOAA researchers show in a recent report

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 3rd, 2014
World's First Clean Coal Plant Becomes Operational in Canada

World's First Clean Coal Plant Becomes Operational in Canada

The facility promises to capture most of the carbon dioxide it produces, keep it from entering the planet's atmosphere

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 29th, 2014
Emissions from Fossil Fuels Are on the Rise in the US, New Report Says

Emissions from Fossil Fuels Are on the Rise in the US, New Report Says

This report indicating the country is yet to green up its ways was not too long ago released by the US EIA

Global CO2 Emissions Will Hit Record 40 Billion Tonnes in 2014

Global CO2 Emissions Will Hit Record 40 Billion Tonnes in 2014

Under a business-as-usual scenario, the world will likely use up its remaining CO2 quota in just one generation

Watch: Mock Advertisement Takes a Swing at the Fossil Fuel Industry

Watch: Mock Advertisement Takes a Swing at the Fossil Fuel Industry

The advertisement mockingly promotes the use of a miracle drug dubbed “Petrolify”

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 22nd, 2014
Green Groups Ask Hillary Clinton to Oppose Keystone XL

Green Groups Ask Hillary Clinton to Oppose Keystone XL

Environmentalists claim the pipeline will contribute to climate change, global warming

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 8th, 2014
EU's CO2 Emissions from Energy Use Dropped by 2.5% in 2013

EU's CO2 Emissions from Energy Use Dropped by 2.5% in 2013

This drop was documented in comparison to emissions reported in 2012

92-Year-Old Protests Coal, Gets Arrested, Says He Would Do It All Again

92-Year-Old Protests Coal, Gets Arrested, Says He Would Do It All Again

The man is named Bill Ryan, says people have a right to protest injustice

Harvesting Energy from Earth's Infrared Radiation Is Doable, Scientists Say

Harvesting Energy from Earth's Infrared Radiation Is Doable, Scientists Say

Our planet continuously coughs out 100 million gigawatts of infrared heat into outer space

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 3rd, 2014
Construction of Two New Nuclear Reactors Approved in China

Construction of Two New Nuclear Reactors Approved in China

The reactors are to be built in the eastern coastal province of Shandong

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 26th, 2014
Nuclear Power to Remain an Important Electricity Source in Japan

Nuclear Power to Remain an Important Electricity Source in Japan

The country's high officials confirm plans to once again harvest this energy source

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 30th, 2014
China Can Cut Its Energy Use by 22% by the End of the Century, Scientists Say

China Can Cut Its Energy Use by 22% by the End of the Century, Scientists Say

All it has to do to achieve this goal is to change its building regulations

Global Investments in Renewables Must Triple, UN Climate Chief Says

Global Investments in Renewables Must Triple, UN Climate Chief Says

Christiana Figueres says $1 trillion (€0.73 trillion) must be spent on renewables yearly

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 14th, 2014
In 2013, US Energy-Related Carbon Emissions Increased by About 2%

In 2013, US Energy-Related Carbon Emissions Increased by About 2%

This increase was documented when compared to carbon emissions reported in 2012

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 3rd, 2014
Main Cause of Beijing’s Air Pollution Crisis Still Unknown

Main Cause of Beijing’s Air Pollution Crisis Still Unknown

Some point the finger at vehicle emissions, others blame fossil fuel burning

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 14th, 2013
US Makes $8B (€5.8B) Available for Advanced Fossil Energy Projects

US Makes $8B (€5.8B) Available for Advanced Fossil Energy Projects

The money is available in the form of loan guarantees, the US Energy Department explains

 
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