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20-Jan-09

Britain under fire for failing to join renewable energy league

"Britain's attempts to position itself as a centre for the green power industry suffered a blow today when it emerged that ministers have refused to commit the country to a new international body set up to promote renewable...

Category: Energy sources

19-Jan-09

Nepal turns back on hydropower

"Just when switching over to clean energy to fight climate change has become a global mantra, water-rich Nepal appears to be heading in the opposite direction, changing from renewable to dirty energy."

Category: Energy sources

19-Jan-09

Most glaciers will disappear by middle of century and add to rising sea levels, expert warns

"• Melt rates for 2007 fall but still third worst on record • Threat to livelihoods of 2bn dependent on rivers"

Category: Climate Change

19-Jan-09

President 'has four years to save Earth'

"Barack Obama has only four years to save the world. That is the stark assessment of Nasa scientist and leading climate expert Jim Hansen who last week warned only urgent action by the new president could halt the devastating...


19-Jan-09

A new 'pair of eyes' in space

"They are the "eyes in the sky" that spy on Afghan poppy growers and mapped the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Now, two new satellites are to be added to the five-strong DMC constellation, and made freely available for...

Category: Space

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