20 Mar 2009
The
good news from Copenhagen
James Murray tries to look on the bright side at last week's gathering of
climate change scientists in Copenhagen
Stealthy
Bright trails May debut for plug-in hybrid SUV
US startup to unveil plug-in hybrid SUV that uses just a fifth of the fuel
consumed by conventional alternatives
'Biochar'
goes industrial with giant microwaves to lock carbon in charcoal
Climate expert claims to have developed cleanest way of fixing CO2 in 'biochar'
for burial on an industrial scale
Solar
module prices on the slide
Report finds that while PV solar capacity doubled during 2008, average module
prices are now falling
Shell
halts wind and solar spending in favour of biofuels
Oil company confirms it has invested just over one per cent of budget in
renewables over the last five years
UN:
half world's population to face water stress by 2030
Report calls for increase in water infrastructure investment as climate change
and rising populations combine to put pressure on water supplies
China
demands West takes responsibility for imports' carbon footprint
Negotiator argues West should take responsibility for carbon emissions that
result from Chinese imports
Think
announces plan for US electric car plant
Norwegian electric car manufacturer in talks to open US production plant capable
of producing 60,000 vehicles a year
CSR
professionals: happy, secure and well paid
Median salary tops £45,000, while eight out of 10 CSR execs are happy with their
roles
EU
declares an end to inefficient bulbs
Commission formally adopts long-anticipated rules that will result in the
phasing out of incandescent light bulbs
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