(April 24, 2009 | Energy)
California on Thursday adopted a first-ever rule to slash carbon emissions in automotive fuels, and spur the market for cleaner gasoline alternatives.
(April 24, 2009 | Climate Change)
A study of Greenland's icesheet has revealed that a vast store of planet-warming methane appears to be more stable than thought, easing fears of a rapid rise in temperatures, a scientist said.
(April 23, 2009 | Energy)
Spain could do without nuclear power plants the government has vowed to phase out in favour of booming renewable energy, analysts say, but would need more wind parks and gas plants to keep the lights on.
(April 23, 2009 | Climate Change)
China's forests and other vegetation absorbed around a third of its greenhouse gases in the late 20th century, but the rate may now be falling because of a surge in industrial emissions, scientists said.
(April 23, 2009 | Climate Change)
President Barack Obama's top climate negotiator warned that international efforts to tackle global warming are doomed unless the United States enacts laws to limit greenhouse gas emissions.
(April 22, 2009 | Climate Change)
An expansion of sea ice around Antarctica is linked to a hole in the ozone layer high in the atmosphere, according to a study that helps clear up a mystery about global warming.
(April 22, 2009 | Demographics)
China faces a threat to its social stability and economic growth from a population which is aging before the country becomes wealthy, a report released on Wednesday said.
(April 22, 2009 | Climate Change)
Rivers in some of the world's most populated regions are losing water, many because of climate change, researchers said.
(April 21, 2009 | Energy)
Africa may face greater power shortages once the financial crisis ebbs because of under-investment in new power generation capacity during times of economic distress, a power consultant said on Tuesday.
(April 21, 2009 | Climate Change)
Developing nations will need at least 267 billion dollars a year by 2020 to fight climate change and adapt to droughts, heat waves, and rising seas, according to African nations.
