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Climate Change Alters Growing Conditions in Many Regions of the World

One in five of Germany's plant species could lose parts of its current range, a study by scientists at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ), the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and the French Laboratoire d'Ecologie Alpine reveals.

13 Aug 2008

New Results Suggests Global Warming will do Little to Change Hurricane Activity

In a study published in the July 2008 issue of Geophysical Research Letters, Drs. David S. Nolan and Eric D. Rappin from the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science describe a new method for evaluating the frequency of hurricane formation in present and future tropical climates.

12 Aug 2008

Birds in the US Moving Breeding Grounds North, Climate Change May Be to Blame

Birds in the Northeastern United States are moving their breeding ranges north, adding to concerns about the planet's changing climate

10 Aug 2008

Researchers Make Breakthrough in Understanding Climate Change and Forecasting Global Warming

Arizona State University researchers have made a breakthrough in understanding the effect on climate change of a key component of urban pollution. The discovery could lead to more accurate forecasting of possible global-warming activity

7 Aug 2008

Cleaner and Greener Chemicals to be Developed by New Partnership

A new research initiative, bringing together the UK's main public funder of bioscience research with 10 companies, has been launched today to accelerate development of technologies required for the sustainable production of chemicals through biorefining

6 Aug 2008

Aphids Emerging as Sentinels of Climate Change

Aphids are emerging as sentinels of climate change, researchers at BBSRC-supported Rothamsted Research have shown

6 Aug 2008

Norway is Looking to Use Unprofitable Paper Pulp Trees to Produce Fuel for Vehicles

While the norwegian company "Norske Skog" is struggling with unprofitable paper production and trees are rotting from the roots up, the world is researching alternatives to petrol. Scientists believe we should put wood chips in the tank

6 Aug 2008

Guide Released by World Bank and UN to Show City Planners The Climate Change Vulnerability of Their City

Practical help is at hand for city planners and administrators around the world who are attempting to come to terms with the increased risks that many major urban centers now face as a result of climate change

6 Aug 2008

Contract for More Efficient Production of Biofuels Like Ethanol and Butanol

UMBI has received a three-year subcontract award from the University of California at Berkeley to develop more efficient ways to convert lignocellulose to biofuels such as ethanol and butanol

4 Aug 2008

Producing CO2 Reductions by Using Accurate Thermal Measurements to Ensure Homes are Sustainable

Accurate measurement of thermal performance is crucial if new government legislation aimed at producing dramatic reductions in CO2 emissions is to be successful

30 Jul 2008