Forest Plan Gets The Ax At UN Climate Talks
Dec 20, 2009 Climate Change, Ecology, Environment
A plan to protect the world’s biologically rich tropical forests by paying poor nations to protect them was shelved Saturday after world leaders failed to agree on a binding deal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Burning trees to clear land for plantations or cattle ranches and logging fores
Turkmen-China Gas Pipeline Nearly Operational; China’s President To Attend Inauguration
Dec 10, 2009 Ecology, Energy, Environment
A natural gas pipeline linking Turkmenistan and China is nearly operational and President Hu Jintao will attend an inauguration ceremony during a visit to the central Asian nation this weekend, a senior Chinese diplomat said Thursday. The 1,833-kilometer (1,139-mile) Turkmenistan-China pipeline cuts
Legislative Support For Lakes Urged
Nov 3, 2009 Ecology, Environment
Senior legislator Chen Zhili yesterday called for greater legislative powers to stop pollution in lakes and to prevent lakes from disappearing. Chen, vice-chairwoman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature, made the comment in an address to th
GM Crops May Ease Drain On Soil – Researchers
Oct 30, 2009 Agriculture, Crop Protection, Ecology
The world needs genetically modified crops both to increase food yields and minimize the environmental impact of farming, Britain’s top science academy said on Wednesday. The Royal Society said in a report the world faced a “grand challenge” to feed another 2.3 billion people by 20
Dates Could Hold Future Of Creating Local Biofuel
Oct 9, 2009 Ecology, Environment
Dates could hold the answer to creating a cheap and readily accessible biofuel in the UAE thanks to their high sugar levels which can be turned into ethanol fuel. The technology exists, however the concept lacks investors despite the enormous amount of dates which go to waste every year in the Arab
Science Turns To Volcanic Dust For Solution
Aug 31, 2009 Ecology, Environment, Nature
THE Royal Society of Britain is backing research into simulated volcanic eruptions, spraying millions of tonnes of dust into the air, to stave off climate change. The society will this week call for a global program of studies into geo-engineering – the manipulation of Earth’s climate to
Greenhouse Effects: Solar Heating
Aug 4, 2009 Ecology, Environment, Technologies
Tony Juniper – Living a greener life — and creating a greener home — is a challenge we are all facing. For the past quarter of a century, I have been fighting for a more sustainable, eco-friendly world and was involved in the campaign that led to the Climate Change Act 2008. I was delighte
Tropical Coral Reefs Face ‘Imminent Destruction’
Jul 8, 2009 Ecology, Environment
David Derbyshire – Children born today could be the last generation to enjoy swimming among stunning coral reefs, marine scientists have said. A meeting of leading wildlife experts – led by Sir David Attenborough – today warned that tropical reefs face ‘imminent destruction&#
Wind Power Geared For Investment
Jul 6, 2009 Ecology, Environment
China’s ambitious plan to increase wind power capacity could attract up to US$150 billion (HK$1.17 trillion) in investment, but the central government will have to get serious about revamping regulations and building much needed infrastructure. The mainland is set to raise its wind power capac
