Airbus Adds Winglets to Improve Fuel Efficiency

Posted by Environmental News Technologies Expert on 16/11/2009 - 13:25:00

Airbus Adds Winglets to Improve Fuel Efficiency

News of how the Airbus A320 airliner is to be made more environmentally friendly, with the addition of winglets that will boost fuel efficiency...

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Greenland Ice Melting Faster Than Before

Posted by Enviro News' Senior Reporter on 13/11/2009 - 14:55:00

Greenland Ice Melting Faster Than Before

The rate of Greenland ice melt has accelerated vastly over the past ten years, a new study states. Enviro-News reports...

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Amazon Rainforest Deforestation Drops 45 Per Cent

Posted by Enviro News' Global Correspondent on 13/11/2009 - 13:15:00

Amazon Rainforest Deforestation Drops 45 Per Cent

Brazil has announced that Amazon rainforest deforestation levels have dropped significantly, just weeks prior to a key global climate change summit...

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US Military Alternative Aircraft Fuel Research Site

Posted by Environmental News US Correspondent on 12/11/2009 - 14:40:00

US Military Alternative Aircraft Fuel Research Site

News of the new US military alternative aircraft fuel research site being constructed at Wright Patterson Air Force Base...

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E-PRTR: European Pollutant Emission Register

Posted by Enviro News' Senior Reporter on 12/11/2009 - 09:00:00

E-PRTR: European Pollutant Emission Register

News of E-PRTR - the European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register - which details levels of industrial emissions for sites across Europe...

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Study into Climate Change and Clouds

Posted by Environmental News Technologies Expert on 11/11/2009 - 17:05:00

Study into Climate Change and Clouds

A new project known as EUCLIPSE has been launched which will assess the part clouds play in contributing to climate change. Enviro-News reports...

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Spain Sets Wind Energy Record

Posted by Enviro News' Global Correspondent on 11/11/2009 - 12:25:00

Spain Sets Wind Energy Record

A new wind power record was achieved in Spain when strong gusts allowed its wind turbines to supply over 50% of the country’s electricity needs...

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Climate Change Could Wipe Out Australia’s Koalas

Posted by Enviro News' Global Correspondent on 10/11/2009 - 14:40:00

Climate Change Could Wipe Out Australia’s Koalas

A new study highlights how climate change is one of the factors causing koalas to diminish in number in Australia. Enviro-News reports...

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Fast-Track UK Nuclear Power Plant Scheme

Posted by Enviro News' Senior Reporter on 10/11/2009 - 14:15:00

Fast-Track UK Nuclear Power Plant Scheme

News of a fast-track scheme for new wind farm and nuclear power sites in the UK, which will speed up the permitted planning period...

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Air Pollution Linked to Infant Bronchiolitis

Posted by Environmental News US Correspondent on 10/11/2009 - 11:15:00

Air Pollution Linked to Infant Bronchiolitis

Air pollution exposure can put infants at a higher risk of developing the condition bronchiolitis, a new study asserts. Enviro-News investigates...

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