Enviro News News Archives - June 2009

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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...

Week 4 - June 2009

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Real Time Carbon Counter Unveiled in NYC

Posted by Environmental News Technology Analyst on 14:50:00

Deutsche Bank has unveiled the first scientific Carbon Counter able to give greenhouse gas emission updates as they happen. Enviro-News rep...

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Wind-Powered Car Scheme for Denmark

Posted by Environmental News' Energies Correspondent on 16:15:00

Wind-powered cars may soon be driving around part of Denmark if a new renewable energy scheme comes to fruition. Enviro-News provides the f...

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Hydrofluorocarbons Could Advance Climate Change

Posted by Environmental News Pollution Expert on 09:50:00

Greenhouse gas emissions related to fridge and air conditioning coolants will potentially advance climate change more than previously though...

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Synthetic Tree Offers Carbon Capture and Storage Potential

Posted by Environmental News Technology Analyst on 16:15:00

US scientists are creating synthetic technology based on forests' natural ability to act as a carbon sink. Enviro-News profiles their work t...

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Environmental Retrofit for US Tallest Skyscraper

Posted by Environmental News US Correspondent on 08:25:00

The tallest skyscraper in the US, Chicago's Sears Tower, is to be put through an environmentally friendly "retrofit", its owners have said.