Van Emissions Could be Reduced with Smaller Engines
Apparently fleets could reduce their fuel consumption and cut down on the amount of carbon dioxide that they put out simply by changing their vans. According to recent research that was conducted by TNO and CE Delft on behalf of ...
by Emma Young June 30th, 2010
Paris Looks to Get Power From Turbines Beneath the Seine
It now seems that Paris could be looking to get power from turbines beneath the Seine. The river Seine is a historical sacred river that runs through Paris. The river inspired Monet, Matisse and even the British painter Turner, who ...
by Beth Williams June 29th, 2010
Europe Wants to Switch on Saharan Solar Power by at Least 2015
It now seems that the race to harness the sun's power is starting to heat up. This goes double for the Sahara and Middle Eastern deserts. There could be easier ways for Europe to meet its need for clean energy, but right now it is starting to focus a lot
by Justin Becks June 28th, 2010
Belarus Halts the Flow of Gas from Russia Over its Territory
Right now Europe is very anxious to find a solution to the growing rift between Moscow and Minsk. This news comes as a dispute over unpaid bills begins to escalate. Alexander Lukashenko, the president of Belarus, just this week halted the ...
by Lynnette Adamson June 25th, 2010
Britain Could Cut Carbon by Altering Clocks
It now seems that Britain could be thinking about alternating its clocks. Research now suggests that Brits could save hundreds of thousands of tonnes of carbon dioxide a year by doing so. The overall goal here is to, of course, cut down on the amount of CO2 that is produced. A
by Samantha Donovan June 24th, 2010
Welsh Assembly Launches New Recycling Strategy
It now appears that the Welsh Assembly is hoping to tackle waste with a new recycling and composting target. When launching this report, the government said that it wanted Wales to become a zero waste society by 2050. The area is ...
by Jason Drew June 23rd, 2010
Climate Committee Wants New Measures to Cut Emissions by 80 Percent
Apparently Britain will miss its legal target to cut emissions by 80 percent by the middle of the century unless action is taken to cut greenhouse pollution from gas powered-stations. This was the warning that was given by government advisers ...
by Tessa Clarke June 22nd, 2010
Friends of the Earth Say that Green Budget Cuts Could Save Billions
Apparently, billions of pounds could be cut from the budget deficit in the UK. This could be done by taking a more environmentally friendly approach to budget cuts. According to Friends of the Earth, a well known green group, this ...
by Jenson Brayshaw June 21st, 2010
Figures Show Wind Energy Supply is to Increase by 13 Percent
The available supply of renewable energy that is generated by wind is currently expected to increase by some 13 percent by the end of 2010 according to brand new figures. Right now the European Wind Energy Association has predicted that the total installed capacity of wind energy in the European
by Emma Young June 18th, 2010
UK Coalition Government to Support New Nuclear Power
The energy minister in the UK, Charles Hendry, just recently announced this week that the government is supporting new nuclear power. This news comes despite opposition from the Tories' coalition partners, the Liberal Democrats. Hendry will be telling the Nuclear Industry ...
by Beth Williams June 17th, 2010
European Union Continues Discussion on How to Move Beyond 20% Carbon Reduction Goal
The Environment Council is now meeting in Luxembourg in order to discuss the economics of moving beyond the current 20 percent emissions reduction target. Right now as it stands, governments are committed to reducing their overall carbon dixieland emissions from ...
by Justin Becks June 16th, 2010
