the wealthiest 10 per cent of the population have about 2.5 times the negative impact on the environment as those in the bottom 10 per … The Rich Have Bigger Carbon Footprints Than the PoorRead more
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Posted inBiofuel
biofuel policies in rich countries have forced 30 million people into poverty
Oxfam has released a new report which claims that biofuel policies in rich countries have forced 30 million people into poverty, based on evidence that … biofuel policies in rich countries have forced 30 million people into povertyRead more
Posted inClimate Disaster
Extreme Weather
Within a changing climate system, some of what are now considered to be extreme events will occur more frequently (e.g., heat waves), and some less … Extreme WeatherRead more
Posted inOil / Transportation
Good News: US is driving less
Travel on all roads and streets in the US dropped to an estimated 245.9 billion miles for April 2008 – a decrease of 1.8% compared … Good News: US is driving lessRead more
Posted inOrganic
Organic Farming
There is no question that a perfect storm of factors – from rising oil prices to the growing climatic impact of global warming – are … Organic FarmingRead more
Posted inComputer
Data centers population is increasing
The number of data centers in the United States rose to 11.8 million in 2007, from 2.6 million a decade earlier, according to IDC, a … Data centers population is increasingRead more
Posted inMovie
The World According to Monsanto
The World According to Monsanto a documentary by Journalist Marie-Monique Robin Monsanto started out as an old-fashioned chemical company, in the space-age days of “better … The World According to MonsantoRead more
Posted inSolar
UK-built solar-powered plane
The Zephyr flew non-stop for 82 hours, 37 minutes. The latest flight was conducted at the US Army’s Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona. However, the … UK-built solar-powered planeRead more
Posted inBicycle / Health
Cycling for good heath
A new report, has after analysing the data, come up with a figure for the public health benefit offered by cycling. The study, Cycling: Getting … Cycling for good heathRead more
Posted inElectric Vehicle / India
Green Rickshaws for Chandni Chowk
solar powered rickshaws at Chandni Chowk Delhi weighing about 210 kg each and would be able to run at a speed of 15 to 20 … Green Rickshaws for Chandni ChowkRead more