Enviro News News Archives - October 2009
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UK Waste Energy Conversion Technology for US Army
Posted by Environmental News Technologies Expert on 17:15:00
A UK defence firm is delivering new waste energy conversion technology to the US Army, as Enviro-News reports...
2010 Launch for 82 MW Cyprus Wind Farm
Posted by Environmental News Technologies Expert on 12:30:00
Cyprus is on the verge of launching its first wind farm, in connection with the EU’s overall 2020 renewable energy goal...
Air Pollution and Appendicitis Link Possible
Posted by Enviro News' Senior Reporter on 12:40:00
There could be a link between air pollution and appendicitis, according to new research carried out in Canada. Enviro-News investigates...
Taiwan’s Hydrogen Fuel Phone Charger
Posted by Environmental News Technologies Expert on 16:20:00
Scientists in Taiwan claim to have invented a new hydrogen fuel mobile phone charger that they envisage replacing older chargers within 3 ye...
IEA: Global Economic Downturn Offers Climate Perks
Posted by Enviro News' Global Correspondent on 17:10:00
According to the IEA, the world can capitalise on the current global economic downturn by investing in new energy-efficient technologies...
Green Roofs for Atmospheric CO2 Capture
Posted by Environmental News US Correspondent on 16:30:00
Covering rooftops with plants can act to strip the atmosphere of CO2 to some extent, according to a new US report. Enviro News investigates....
Maldives to Hold Underwater Climate Change Meeting
Posted by Enviro News' Global Correspondent on 16:10:00
News of the Maldives' October 17th underwater climate change meeting involving the nation's president and other ministerial figures...
Solar Roof Shingles for Existing Roof Structures
Posted by Environmental News Technologies Expert on 17:15:00
US firm Dow Chemical Company has unveiled its innovative new solar shingles that are capable of being integrated into existing roof structur...
Week 3 - October 2009
Qatar Airliner in Natural Gas Fuel Flight
Posted by Environmental News Technologies Expert on 10:40:00
The first flight involving a commercial airliner powered by natural gas has taken place – a landmark moment in the development of alternat...
Climate Change Melting Kashmir Glaciers
Posted by Enviro News' Global Correspondent on 17:10:00
The pace of ice-melt at the Indian glaciers in Kashmir is happening at an alarming rate, according to scientists. Enviro-News reports...
Summer Melts Forecast for Arctic Ice
Posted by Enviro News' Senior Reporter on 13:30:00
The impact of climate change on the Arctic will soon leave it ice-free during the summer months, according to comments made by a UK scientis...
Lowering Emissions with Cane Ethanol Fuel
Posted by Environmental News Energies Correspondent on 16:50:00
A new study suggests that substituting sugar cane-based ethanol for standard fuel is one of the easiest, lowest-cost ways to lower CO2 emiss...
US Army Solar Site in Mojave Desert
Posted by Environmental News US Correspondent on 15:50:00
A new 500 MW capacity solar energy site is under development at US military facility Fort Irwin. Enviro News reports...
Finland Announces 80 Per Cent Emissions Reduction Plan
Posted by Enviro News' Global Correspondent on 16:10:00
News of how Finland has pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to a minimum 80 per cent below 1990 levels...