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..
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...
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....
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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.....
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...