Enviro News News Archives - June 2009

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Airlines Trial Low-Emission Commercial Flights

Posted by Environmental News Transport Correspondent on 11:10:00

An American Airlines Boeing 767 is set to fly using GPS and implementing CO2 emission-reducing procedures during take off and landing..

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Lamborghini's CO2 Emission Reduction Measures

Posted by Environmental News Transport Correspondent on 12:10:00

World-renowned Italian sports car manufacturer Lamborghini has announced details of the measures it will take to reduce its impact on the en...

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Packaging Reductions Lowering Carbon Footprint of DVDs

Posted by Environmental News Pollution Expert on 13:45:00

Reductions made to the DVD packaging used by the biggest DVD distributors have resulted a 20% drop in weight, lowering the carbon footprint....

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Transport Emissions - The True Picture

Posted by Environmental News Transport Correspondent on 09:00:00

A new report aims to show the true picture of the state of greenhouse gas emissions associated with aircraft, trains, cars and other transpo...

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1,000 MW Australian Wind Farm Approved in NSW

Posted by Environmental News' Energies Correspondent on 09:50:00

With approval now granted, construction will now begin on the largest wind farm in Australia, a 1,000 MW facility close to Broken Hill, NSW....

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Volvo S40 Wins What Car? Greenest Car Award

Posted by Environmental News Transport Correspondent on 11:20:00

The Volvo S40 design has beaten off newer and more environmentally friendly car technologies to win the What Car? Greenest Car of the Year A...

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Carbon Conversion Technology Offers Alternative to CCS

Posted by Environmental News Technology Analyst on 10:20:00

A US firm is refining a carbon conversion process called Electroreduction of Carbon Dioxide, which could be an alternative to processes like...

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200 Million Climate Change Migrants Possible

Posted by Environmental News' Senior Reporter on 12:05:00

A new report highlights the prospect of climate change displacing 200 million people currently living in some of the world's poorest regions...

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Japan Climate Change Target Slated

Posted by Environmental News' Senior Reporter on 10:30:00

Japan's Prime Minister has announced limited greenhouse gas reduction plans that environmentalists have reacted angrily to. Enviro-News rep...

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Electric Motorbikes in Isle of Man TT Races

Posted by Environmental News Technology Analyst on 10:25:00

For the first time, renewable energy technology has featured in the Isle of Man TT motorbike races, with 15 electric designs taking part...

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California Black Car Ban Rumours Untrue

Posted by Environmental News Transport Correspondent on 14:30:00

A recent document issued by California's Air Resources Board focusing on cars and the environment has proved controversial, as Enviro-News r...

Week 3 - June 2009

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Climate Change Threatens Silk Road in China

Posted by Environmental News' Senior Reporter on 12:25:00

A historic area of China connecting it to the Silk Road is under threat from climate change, according to a new study. Enviro-News reports.....

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People-Powered Checkouts: a European First for Sainsbury's

Posted by Environmental News Technology Analyst on 13:30:00

The first European supermarket-based people-powered checkouts have been launched by British retail group Sainsbury's. Enviro-News gives you ...

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Airbus Alternative Fuel Flight Trials

Posted by Environmental News Transport Correspondent on 15:30:00

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus is contemplating carrying out trial flights using a specific type of alternative fuel, its has emerged...

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Hydrogen-Powered Urban Concept Car Design Unveiled

Posted by Environmental News Transport Correspondent on 12:50:00

A new hydrogen-powered concept car has been unveiled in London that aims to beat many of the challenges currently associated with hydrogen c...

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Continental Biofuel Flight Reduced Fuel Consumption and Emissions

Posted by Environmental News Transport Correspondent on 10:55:00

US carrier Continental Airlines has announced positive results from a recent test flight that involved alternative fuels, as Enviro-News rep...

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UK Climate Change Report - 800,000 Homes at Risk of Flood

Posted by Environmental News' Senior Reporter on 15:55:00

As many as 800,000 British homes could be at risk of flooding as a result of climate change, according to a new report. Enviro-News reports...

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EU Proposes Funding Carbon Capture Technologies for China

Posted by Environmental News Pollution Expert on 16:30:00

Europe is set to help set up Chinese and Indian Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology ventures, a draft EC publication states...