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It is no small deal to see the OECD making this announcement. It went something like this (Nina Chestney for Reuters): OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurria [...]

The Penan, whose forest homes are due to be flooded, are demanding greater compensation, and more of the forest to be protected so they can continue to hunt and [...]

And that’s exactly what’s starting to happen. Swedish flat-pack furniture giant will start selling residential solar panels at its stores in Britain, the first step in its plan [...]

Currently the season runs from September to May, when thousands of tourists take the ‘human safaris’ every week as they drive through the [...]

Tomatoes are not always red, but often orange, yellow, purple, even striped. Carrots and parsnips sometimes have multiple points or shapely-looking [...]

This bulb is a light source that relies on living bacteria to provide illumination. As such, it doesn't  require electricity. Created by three undergraduates at the University [...]

In July, the mostly grey-skied country's solar panel electricity production rose above 5.1 TWh. That’s according to the latest data from the EEX [...]

It’s not only the case of homeowners; cities are also contemplating on their lawn policy. This week for example Ian Lovett at the New York Times reported that more than 100,000 m² of grass has been removed from Los Angeles parks since the [...]

The SOL is a solar powered laptop. It never needs to be plugged into the grid. It's rugged, incredibly fun to use and most importantly, it is affordable. SOL was developed to enhance education in developing countries but is also great for [...]

Whether you prefer charcoal, wood chips or propane, grilling releases emissions and contributes to poor air quality. Up until now, solar powered grilling has required, as you might expect, [...]

Take for example the passenger cabin. It is the first-ever mass produced Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) passenger cell in the automotive business, and is a big factor in the cars efficiency. "Carbon Fiber [...]

Ayoreo Indians today blocked the Trans-Chaco Highway, which forms part of the Pan-American Highway, and have vowed to maintain their protest until [...]

Perhaps as a response to these challenges, it seems that more and more companies are spending money and time trying to find creative solutions to this problem. Perhaps it should not be the free markets that are [...]

A new study conducted by CSIRO has been found to increase CO2 levels in the world's arid regions over the past 30 years. In Findings based on satellite observations, the Commonwealth [...]

The facility uses wastewater and sunlight to produce algae-based biofuel as part of a 12 million euro ($15.7 million) project to pursue alternative energy and [...]

"I want to balance my own personal footprint. My life is not perfect... I wanted to be part of a movement that preached to people and changed the world", Williams says about his ambitions [...]