Day: 26 August 2004

Full impact of global warming masked by air pollution

Air pollution could have been masking the true impact of the effect of global warming on the earth, a leading scientist stated this week.

Experts herald hydrogen as future of clean power

Hydrogen fuel cells have been championed as the future of clean energy development at the 13th World Clean Air and Environmental Protection congress in London this week.

Kerry pledges billions to clean up US coal technology

John Kerry has pledged to inject US$10 billion into research for developing cleaner ways to burn coal, the most abundant energy source in the US.

Schwarzenegger approves solar homes plan

Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, announced legislation this week to build half of all new homes in California with solar panels.

Expansion in oil industry threatens clean waters

Pollution from fossil fuels has been identified as one of the biggest threats to the Arctic Barents Sea, according to a report from environmental officials in Norway this week.

Huge waves damage coast but could provide energy

Giant waves measuring over 20 metres are increasing in numbers and height, and are damaging the UK's coastline, according to experts.

Big funding boost for nanotechnology projects

Nanotechnology projects are to receive another £18 million in Government funding in a move to give the new technology a boost.

Insufficient funds could foil Ken’s waste plans

The Mayor of London's recent suggestions for treating and reusing non-recyclable waste material are a positive move forward, but insufficient funds could prevent the plans from taking their full effect, according to the Association of London Government (ALG).

Cigarettes pollute ten times more than diesel engines

Ten times more air pollution is produced by cigarette smoke than from the exhaust fumes emitted by diesel-powered vehicle, a report released this week has stated.

World’s second most powerful wind farm opens

A wind farm with the second biggest renewable energy capacity in the world has opened this week outside Cuenca in Spain.

UK industry spends £2.6 billion on environmental protection

UK industry spent an estimated £2.6 billion on environmental protection in 2002, according to a research report published by Defra this week.

British Gas announces residential price rises

British Gas has announced that it is increasing both gas and electricity prices for residential users in response to rises in wholesale prices.

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