Lockheed Signs Deal to Design Largest Ocean Thermal Electric Plant
Leading U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin signed a contract on Wednesday to design the biggest power station fueled by differences in ocean temperatures, a 10-megawatt plant that would provide electricity for a new Asian resort.
EU Cars on Track to Meet 2015 Carbon Emissions Goal
EU car emissions fell 2.6 percent in 2012 from 2011, official figures showed on Wednesday, adding to a fierce Brussels debate on how quickly automakers can improve vehicle fuel efficiency.
Three U.S. States and British Columbia to Ink Climate Pact
WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California governor Jerry Brown said on Thursday he plans to sign an agreement to formally align the state's climate and clean energy policies with those of Oregon, Washington state and the Canadian province of British Columbia.
Eight U.S. States Band Together to Promote Clean Cars
The governors of California, New York and six other states have agreed to put 3.3 million zero-emission vehicles on the road within 12 years, which they said will help the environment and boost the economy.
Britain Calls for EU to Set Tougher Climate Goal
The European Union needs to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent from 1990 levels by 2030 to avoid the worst effects of climate change, according to a British government paper, likely to fuel debate on whether deeper cuts are affordable.
Wind Power Proves Effective CO2 Saver
Contrary to claims by critics of wind power, Spanish researchers say, the turbines do reduce carbon dioxide emissions significantly even though the wind does not blow continuously
Middle Class Homeowners Flock to Rooftop Solar
Where available, photovoltaic panels are proliferating on the roofs of middle class homes
U.S. Urges Flexibility in New Global Climate Deal
The United States called on Tuesday for a more flexible approach to a new United Nations' climate deal which balances the needs of all countries and has a better chance of success.
Global Climate Spending Falling Further behind Target
Global spending to combat climate change fell last year and remains far below the level needed to prevent its most dangerous effects, a report by the Climate Policy Initiative said on Tuesday.
A Fierce Green Fire (new film)
Pressure for Results Mounts as Fusion Research Crawls Forward
A fusion breakthrough always seems to be just out of reach
Can Fusion Energy Achieve a Breakthrough?
Fusion research at the National Ignition Facility has come a step closer to fruition, but scientists cannot share because of government shutdown