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Fuel tanker runs aground in Canadian Arctic

Wed, Sep 1 2010 20:00 -0400
CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - A fuel tanker loaded with 9 million liters (2.4 million gallons) of diesel fuel has run aground in Canada's Far North but none of the fuel has spilled, the Canadian Coast Guard said on Thursday.

Climate Risks That Every Executive Should Know About

Wed, Sep 1 2010 20:00 -0400
When it comes to a company’s impact on climate change, does directors and officers insurance cover executives? While companies say yes, the insurance industry is saying no. We’re talking millions -- perhaps billions -- in legal liability here, so someone will end up holding the bag.  

Save the planet, wear old clothes - prince

Wed, Sep 1 2010 20:00 -0400
PRINCE Charles has taken to the September issue of Vogue to tout his newest earth-friendly cause - wearing old clothes.

Ofgem to investigate four major power firms over 'misleading' sales techniques

Wed, Sep 1 2010 20:00 -0400
Sales techniques used by major energy suppliers are set to be investigated by the energy watchdog it was announced today (September 2).

Seafood stewardship questionable, experts argue

Wed, Sep 1 2010 20:00 -0400
The world's most established fisheries certifier is failing on its promises as rapidly as it gains prominence, according to leading fisheries experts.

Extensive relict coral reef found in southern Pacific

Tue, Aug 31 2010 20:00 -0400
Coral reefs are sensitive to climate change and track sea level. New observations show that an extensive coral reef existed in the southern Pacific Ocean thousands of years ago. Researchers used multi-beam sonar, coring, and dating to examine a relict reef discovered in water about 20-25 meters (65-82 feet) deep around Lord Howe Island in the southern Pacific Ocean.

Why We're Asking the Wrong Questions on Cap-and-Trade

Tue, Aug 31 2010 20:00 -0400
Instead of asking how much cap-and-trade will cost, we should be asking how much it saves us. The glacier in the room is that the real costs won't come from cap-and-trade, but from climate change itself.

New Rainforest Alliance Standard Targets Cattle Farming

Tue, Aug 31 2010 20:00 -0400
The Rainforest Alliance has launched a new certification aimed at helping cattle farms improve their environmental and social performance.

U.N. Climate Change Panel Gets Tips to Boost Credibility

Mon, Aug 30 2010 20:00 -0400
The InterAcademy Council recommends that IPCC improve review processes and transparency in wake of attacks on climate science.

EPA Unveils New Grading System for Fuel Efficient Vehicles

Mon, Aug 30 2010 20:00 -0400
The Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have proposed new fuel economy labels for cars and light trucks that will score each vehicle with a grade from A+ to D, aiming to encourage adoption of more fuel-efficient vehicles.

Why it's time for change at the IPCC

Mon, Aug 30 2010 20:00 -0400
The forceful analysis of the IPCC's failings published by the InterAcademy Council is a strong dose of realism about the organisation's failings

Arctic ice: Less than meets the eye

Mon, Aug 30 2010 20:00 -0400
The ice may not retreat as much as feared this year, but what remains may be more rotten than robust

Protesters shut down 'dangerous' Arctic oil drill

Mon, Aug 30 2010 20:00 -0400
Environmental campaigners today claimed to have shut down a "dangerous" oil drilling operation by a British energy company in the Arctic.

Protesters shut down 'dangerous' arctic oil drill

Mon, Aug 30 2010 20:00 -0400
Environmental campaigners today claimed to have shut down a "dangerous" oil drilling operation by a British energy company in the Arctic.

Top climate change sceptic does U-turn

Mon, Aug 30 2010 20:00 -0400
ONE of the world's most renowned climate sceptics admits global warming is the biggest threat facing the planet.

UK failing to do environment justice

Mon, Aug 30 2010 20:00 -0400
A landmark legal win could help green campaigners in their fight for environmental justice in UK courts.

'Dry water' could make commercial waves

Mon, Aug 30 2010 20:00 -0400
UK scientists have unveiled a super powder called 'dry water' which could help tackle global warming by storing carbon dioxide

Why failure of climate summit would herald global catastrophe: 3.5°

Sun, Aug 29 2010 20:00 -0400
The world is heading for the next major climate change conference in Cancun later this year on course for global warming of up to 3.5C in the coming century, a series of scientific analyses suggest. The failure of last December's UN climate summit in Copenhagen means that cuts in carbon emissions pledged by the international community will not be enough to keep the anticipated warming within safe limits.

TVA Outlines Plans for Idling Coal-Fired Units

Sun, Aug 29 2010 20:00 -0400
The Tennessee Valley Authority plans to begin idling nine coal-fired power generation units in the next fiscal year as it moves toward cleaner sources of energy.

EcoPlus Drink Cartons Trim Packaging Emissions by One-Third

Sun, Aug 29 2010 20:00 -0400
 A maker of carton packaging for drinks and liquid foods has developed a new carton format that reduces the carbon footprint of packages by almost a third.

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