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New satellite to measure deforestation
Scientists at the University of Sheffield are one step closer to launching a satellite mission to measure the biomass in the Earth's forests. BIOMASS is one of three satellites currently competing to be selected as the n...
Social barriers slow uptake of electric vehicles
The move to using electric vehicles has been slow. A recent US analysis suggests that the widespread use of advanced hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), which plug directly into the electricity grid, will be delayed unless...
Access to green space in European cities
More than half the world's population live in cities and rapid urbanisation is expected to continue. A recent study has examined, for the first time, the extent of green space, such as parks, in European cities and how t...
High temperatures in cities increase hospitalisation for the elderly
High summer temperatures have a clear impact on rates of admission to hospital for elderly patients with breathing problems, according to new research.
Quantifying the benefits of sustainable waste management
Reuse, recycling and converting waste into energy are well known environmental principles, but quantitative data are needed to support their application.
More Money for Climate Research in UK
The UK research councils' have announced an �18 million investment to fund the second phase of work at the interdisciplinary UK Energy Research Centre, as part of their joint energy research programme.
Climate entrepreneurs key to low carbon
WWF urges delegates at the ongoing UN climate talks in Bonn to find ways to support a new class of climate entrepreneurs as the main drivers for a future low carbon economy.
An economical method of biofuel production
Fuels made from plant materials could play a role in the move to more sustainable energy production. A new costing study suggests that large-scale biomass-to-liquid (BTL) plants, could manufacture such synthetic fuels ('...
SIMAIR: a new internet tool to evaluate local air quality
A new computer-based tool has been developed in Sweden to help local authorities evaluate air pollution at street level. It allows the results to be compared easily with EU air quality standards.
Homes & Communities Agency – 'What's the Reality of Low Carbon Economies?'
A report summarising the findings of the Homes and Communities Academy's first online 'Debate Place' has been released, which highlights key messages from the debate.