Enviro News News Archives - 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.....
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...
Week 4 - June 2009
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.