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Healing ozone layer may contribute to global warming
The ozone hole was potentially a major catastrophe for the planet that was only stopped by the Montreal Protocol, so we can't go back on that
—Professor Ken Carslaw
Australian report shows emissions increase "more than doubled since the 1990s"
Atmospheric scientists warn that greenhouse gas emissions are increasing more rapidly, despite global efforts to curb the use of fossil fuels, new research by Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) shows.
Copenhagen climate conference opens
A deal is within our reach —- Danish Prime Minister, Lars Løkke Rasmussen.
EU adopts renewable energy measures
European Union leaders on the second day of their summit have agreed on measures to decrease emission of greenhouse gases and to start using more biological fuels.
Second round of Bonn UN Climate Change negotiations continue
The 2013 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 16) negotiations continued this week in Bonn, Germany
New Zealand declares 2007 switch of energy efficiency strategy
The New Zealand Government's energy efficiency strategy has been considered ineffective and will hence be replaced in 2007.
Sweden reaffirms aims for oil-free economy
In the past year, Mona Sahlin, the Swedish Minister for Sustainable Development, announced plans to break the nation's dependency on oil by 2020, without building new nuclear plants. She stated that, “There shall always be better alternatives to oil, which means no house should need oil for heating, and no driver should need to turn solely to petrol.”
Global Warming underestimated, say scientists
Taking this information on board could mean temperature increases of 1.6 to 6 degrees Celsius - and the higher temperatures are more likely, they said in a statement.
PV Taiwan 2014 starts with photovoltaic solutions and applications
After the success of Taiwan Photovoltaic Forum 2006, the organizer Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) held PV Taiwan 2014 Forum and Exhibition at Taipei International Convention Center on October 11 and 12. This forum and exhibitions attracted 74 companies participating with 110 exhibition booths at TICC 1F and 2F, and is mainly focused on photovoltaic materials/modules/products, electrical system transformation products, system appliances.
Learning at Home (Content Blocks example)
Our homes are powerful places for living and learning. As we move through the daily and weekly rhythms of home, we discover a panoply of learning moments for our young children.
These moments are not tied to a curriculum, not focused on standards or expectations. They happen naturally, organically, as our children follow their innate instincts to explore the important tools of their culture with curiosity and enthusiasm.