Earth population 'exceeds limits' Current world population - 6.8bn
Current world population - 6.8bn, BBC News reports here: There are already too many people living on Planet Earth, according to one of most influential science advisors in the US government.
New plan to reduce planes' C02 emissions
AP reports here at Yahoo News: GENEVA - Aviation groups in Europe announced a plan Tuesday to change the way commercial planes land in order to reduce their global-warming emissions of carbon dioxide.
Obama envoy: Time to act on climate change
AP -reports here at Yahoo News: BONN, Germany - Once booed at international climate talks, the United States won sustained applause Sunday when President Barack Obama's envoy pledged to "make up for lost time" in reaching a global agreement on climate change.
Brown accused over green spending
BBC News reports here: Prime Minister Gordon Brown is accused of failing to harness his economic stimulus for the benefit of the environment.
Cities switch off for Earth Hour
BBC News reports here: Major global landmarks are plunged into darkness as millions switch off lights for an hour to protest against climate change.
Clean Energy Plays Dirty in Mexico
OneWorld.net reports here at Yahoo News: Despite promises to the contrary, a monumental new wind-power project in Oaxaca, Mexico is encroaching on the lands and livelihoods of local farmers and indigenous people, writes Latin America expert Zach Dyer.
Automaker rolls out all-electric car amid gloom
CNN reports here: While automakers lay off staff and shut down plants in response to the economic downturn, one automaker - Tesla Motors - announced Thursday that it will open a manufacturing plant in the United States, potentially creating hundreds of jobs in the area eventually chosen.
Toshiba, Sharp mull 'solar power tie-up'
AFP reports here at Yahoo News: TOKYO - Japanese consumer electronics giants Toshiba and Sharp are in talks on a possible tie-up in the solar power generation field, the companies said Friday.
Billion people invited to switch off lights
AFP reports here at Yahoo News: PARIS - Around a billion people living in the world's major cities are being invited to turn off their lights at 8:30 p.m. local time on Saturday for "Earth Hour," described as the biggest mass campaign to demand action on climate change.
Toyota to sell 2 Prius models in hot hybrid battle
AP reports here at Yahoo News: TOKYO - Toyota will continue to sell the current Prius when the revamped version goes on sale in May in an unusual move likely to help the top-selling hybrid ride out a threat from rival Honda.
Protect the world's forests
BBC News reports here: Efforts to mitigate climate change could be hampered if nations do not agree to protect the world's forests by the end of the year, warn researchers.
Melting glaciers may change border
CNN reports here: Melting glaciers in the Alps may prompt Italy and Switzerland to redraw their borders near the Matterhorn, according to parliamentary draft legislation being readied in Rome.
Danish prince celebrates new Colorado wind plants
AP reports here at Yahoo News: BRIGHTON, Colorado - Danish Crown Prince Frederik said Wednesday that expanding a country's renewable energy sources and recovering from a recession didn't have to be mutually exclusive.
Gore to pen new book on climate change
AFP reports here at Yahoo News: NEW YORK - Former vice president and Nobel laureate Al Gore Wednesday announced the November release of "Our Choice," his new book on climate change that proposes solutions to global warming and our present climate crisis.
RSPB calls for more UK wind farms
Countries like Spain and Denmark use wind power far more than the UK, BBC News reports here: There should be a significant increase in the number of wind farms built onshore in the UK, the RSPB has said.
Lethal air pollution booms in emerging nations
AFP reports here at Yahoo News: GENEVA - International experts are warning that potentially lethal air pollution has boomed in fast-growing big cities in Asia and South America in recent decades.
Feinstein seeks block solar power from desert land
AP reports here at Yahoo News: WASHINGTON - California's Mojave Desert may seem ideally suited for solar energy production, but concern over what several proposed projects might do to the aesthetics of the region and its tortoise population is setting up a potential clash between conservationists and companies seeking to develop renewable energy.
Toxic waste used to make 'green concrete'
CNN reports here: Despite the destruction it caused in a massive spill near a Tennessee power plant in December, coal ash has found many uses that benefit industry and even the environment.
US birds in 'widespread decline'
BBC News reports here: Almost one third of the 800 species of birds found in the US are "endangered, threatened or in significant decline", a report has concluded.
The Reva, Hope-Bearer for Cleaner Air?
Spiegel Online reports here: The world's cheapest car, the Indian-built Tata Nano, will launch on Monday, but another Indian company manufactures an electric car that has proven wildly popular -- in London as well as Bangalore.
Solar panel maker Q-Cells' 2008 profit up 28 pct
AP reports here at Yahoo News: FRANKFURT - German solar technology company Q-Cells SE said Thursday its 2008 net profit rose 28 percent as the growing appetite for renewable energy boosted sales for its solar panels.
Global crisis 'to strike by 2030'
BBC News reports here: Rising population will create a "perfect storm" of food, energy and water shortages, the UK's chief science adviser says.
Global warming vs. unemployment
Congress is gearing up for another run at a cap-and-trade law and opponents say it will cost too many jobs. Are they right? CNNMoney.com asks here.
Arizona nuke plant shows 'substantial' improvement
AP reports here at Yahoo News: PHOENIX - The nation's largest nuclear power plant has made "substantial improvements" since a number of safety issues led regulators to downgrade its safety rating three years ago, (more)
Rivalry stymies wind-power goal
AP reports here at Yahoo News: WASHINGTON - While the Obama administration has touted offshore renewable energy development, a turf fight between two federal agencies has stymied the government's ability to issue rules needed to approve wind energy projects off America's coasts.
The Future of Polar Bears - Fighting for Survival in the Arctic
Spiegel Online reports here: The more ice that melts in the Arctic, the shorter is the winter seal-hunting season. That is bad news for polar bears. This week, a number of Arctic nations are gathering to find ways to save this majestic creature.
The use and conservation of diversity must change with climate change.
Bioversity International Press Release: Copenhagen, Denmark. 12 March 2009 Changes to agricultural geography – brought about by climate change – require us to change our approach to the use and conservation of agricultural biodiversity. Toby Hodgkin, Principal Scientist and Director of the Global Partnership Programme at Bioversity International, told the Climate Congress in Copenhagen that four areas needed to be re-examined. (more)
Crisis hampers EU wind power in short-term: lobby
Reuters reports here at Yahoo News: MARSEILLE - The economic downturn is delaying wind power projects in the European Union but the negative impact will not last because of strong sector fundamentals, a European wind power lobby said on Monday.
Going Green Fast in Amsterdam
Spiegel Online reports here: With help from IBM, Cisco, Philips and other companies, the city's infrastructure is becoming ultra energy-efficient, attracting global attention.
Carbon-neutral goal for Maldives
BBC News reports here: The Maldives will become carbon-neutral within a decade by switching completely to renewable energy sources like wind and solar power, its leader has said.
From rhinos to ecosystems: The evolution of charity campaigns
CNN writes here: Most of us have grown used to conservation charities putting charismatic animals front and center of their fund raising campaigns.
Australia declares disaster over oil spill
CNN reports here: Australian authorities have declared several coastal areas near Brisbane disaster zones after a massive oil spill earlier this week, according to the Queensland government.
Europe’s Way of Encouraging Solar Power Arrives in the U.S.
The New York Times reports here: Solar cells adorn the roofs of many homes and warehouses across Germany, while the bright white blades of wind turbines are a frequent sight against the sky in Spain.
US still skeptical about global warming: survey
AFP reports here at Yahoo News: WASHINGTON - More Americans than at any time in the past decade believe that the seriousness of global warming is being exaggerated, a Gallup poll showed Thursday.
Danish port aims to be 'fossil-fuel free' city
AFP reports here: FREDERIKSHAVN, Denmark - Denmark's northern port of Frederikshavn is not waiting for the rest of the world. It has launched a green revolution to become, within seven years, the first city ever powered solely by renewable energy.
World faces 'irreversible' climate change, researchers warn
CNN reports here: The world is facing an increasing risk of "irreversible" climate shifts because worst-case scenarios warned of two years ago are being realized, an international panel of scientists has warned.
Climate scenarios 'being realised'
BBC News reports here: The worst-case scenarios on climate change envisaged by the UN two years ago are already being realised, say scientists at an international meeting.
Carbon tax only way to keep planet cool: Hansen
AFP reports here at Yahoo News: COPENHAGEN - Greenhouse gas emissions must be cut more quickly and deeply than thought only two years ago to avoid dire consequences, and a straight-up carbon tax is the only realistic way to do it, top climate scientist James Hansen said in an interview.
Ozone levels raise respiratory death rate: study
Reuters reports here at Yahoo News: BOSTON - People who live in areas with the most ozone pollution are 25 percent to 30 percent more likely to die from lung disease than those living in areas with the cleanest air, researchers reported on Wednesday.
Greece, China resist shipping emission cuts: govt
AFP reports here at Yahoo News: ATHENS - Greece and China's merchant navies joined forces to resist compulsory greenhouse gas reductions targets for the lucrative sector, the Greek shipping ministry said on Tuesday.
Acidic seas fuel extinction fears
BBC News reports here: Increasing levels of acidity in oceans could trigger a mass extinction of sea life, a leading scientist warns.
Honda's hybrid Insight sells briskly Japan
AP reports here at Yahoo News: TOKYO - Orders for the hybrid Insight have totaled 18,000 since it hit the Japanese auto market about a month ago, outpacing Honda's target and underlining the success of the new affordable and ecological vehicle, the company said Tuesday.
Sea rise 'to exceed projections'
BBC News reports here: The global sea level looks set to rise far higher than forecast because of changes in the polar ice-sheets, a team of researchers has suggested.
'More bad news' on climate change
BBC News reports here: More bad news on climate change is expected as more than 2,000 climate scientists gather in Copenhagen. Scientists will present the most recent data on sea level rise
Stimulus may spin small wind turbines
CNN reports here: The gale force of President Obama's economic stimulus package could breathe new life into an emerging industry: small wind turbines. A 30 percent tax credit encourages people to use the smaller turbines, which help power individual homes and businesses.
Energy tech innovation threatened by economy
CNET News.com reports here: At MIT Energy confab, industry and policy experts say a weak economy and outdated regulations stand in the way of rapid innovation.
Climate change: Acid oceans transform marine life, says study
AFP reports here at Yahoo News: PARIS - Ocean acidification driven by climate change is stripping away the protective shell of tiny yet vital organisms that absorb huge amounts of carbon pollution from the atmosphere, a new study has revealed.
Royals arrive in Chile to talk environment
AFP reports here at Yahoo News: SANTIAGO - Prince Charles and his wife Camilla arrived in Chile Sunday for a three-country Latin American tour set to focus on conservation efforts and military ties.
Could climate prove a change too far for Obama?
AFP reports here at Yahoo News: PARIS - European enthusiasm for President Barack Obama's ambitious programme of US renewal does not hide deep uncertainty over the likelihood of his delivering on measures to combat climate change.
Tweet-a-Watt, A twittering power meter
Tweet-a-Watt automatically updates your power usage wirelessly for all your friends and followers to view. (more)
Senate leader offers plan for `green' power grid
AP reports here at Yahoo News: WASHINGTON - The Senate's top Democrat on Thursday proposed new federal authority to build special power lines that carry renewable energy — like solar and wind power — from remote places. (more)
Al Gore says domain .eco logical
BBC News reports here: The former US vice president, Al Gore, is backing the creation of a new green .eco domain name.
Making solar cheaper than coal
CNET News.com writes here: Start-up 1366 Technologies wants to transform the energy business one solar cell at a time. Can it make renewable energy cheaper than fossil fuels?
Nearly 5 billion tonnes of carbon absorbed by undisturbed tropical forests
CNN reports here: The scientific report published in "Nature" magazine suggests that the world's remaining tropical forests remove 4.8 billion tons of CO2 emissions from the atmosphere each year.
Beekeepers Versus Monsanto In Germany
Spiegel Online reports here: Business is booming worldwide for US biotech giant Monsanto but in Germany the company has encountered fierce resistance. A colorful alliance of beekeepers, anti-capitalism protestors and conservative politicians are in the process of chasing the global market leader out of the country.
Mitsubishi Invests in Solar Farm, Taps European Aid
Bloomberg reports here : Mitsubishi Corp. agreed to buy 34 percent of the world’s biggest photovoltaic power plant in Portugal to broaden its commodities-trading business and benefit from European government support for clean energy.
Obama renews protection for endangered species
AFP reports here: WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama on Tuesday restored rules aimed at saving endangered species from harm by government projects, in his latest move to undo Bush-era laws seen as damaging to the environment.
Should hunters switch to 'green' bullets?
CNNreports here : Green bullets are those that don't contain lead, a toxic metal. (more)
Organic Foods Boost in Crashing Economy
Health News reports here: With 2008 being the worst recent example of a healthy year in economical terms, according to grocery stores, natural food options are still on the rise even with the added cost.
Grand Visions at the Geneva Auto Show
Spiegel Online reports here: The ailing car industry is presenting the electric-powered vehicle as its great white hope at this year's Geneva Auto Show. But the electric cars are still a long way from solving the auto giants' economic problems. Toyota, a leader in the field, is taking things one step at a time.
Climate 'hitting Europe's birds'
BBC News reports here: Climate change is already having an impact on European bird species, according to British scientists.
Geneva 2009: Volkswagen Polo Bluemotion
From the Geneva 2009 Car Show: Volkswagen is developing a new Polo Bluemotion 1.2-litre diesel, this car will come with stop-start tech and aims to limit emissions to just 87g/km and while providing a claimed 85 miles per gallon.
San Jose plans first large-scale solar array on city property
Mercury News reports here: San Jose began soliciting proposals Monday for 1 to 2 megawatts of solar power at city maintenance yards. (more)
Asia's biofuel dreams shelved as crude oil tumbles
AFP reports here at Yahoo News: KUALA LUMPUR - Hopes of a biofuel bonanza for Southeast Asia, raised when sky-high oil prices made the search for alternative fuels a priority, have been shelved as global fortunes and crude prices nose-dive.
UN report warns fishing industry on climate change
AFP reports here at Yahoo News: ROME - The fishing industry must do more to confront the effects of climate change as well as get a grip on the perennial problem of overfishing, said a UN report to be published Monday.
Explorers begin epic Arctic trek
BBC News reports here: A British team has begun a gruelling trek to the North Pole to discover how quickly the Arctic sea-ice is melting.
Experiment to sink carbon into ocean
Controversy: Major experiment of seeding the oceans with iron in order to absorb carbon dioxide (more)
Obama chief of staff criticizes ailing automakers
AP reports here at Yahoo News: WASHINGTON - The president's chief of staff is criticizing U.S. car companies for relying too long and gas guzzlers and not investing enough in alternative energy vehicles.
Wind-power industry seeks trained workforce
Interest in green-collar jobs is surging among workers from struggling industries. (more)