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Delay in 2007 Autumn Colour Caused by Increased Atmospheric CO2 not Global Warming

The delay in autumnal leaf coloration and leaf fall in trees is caused by rising levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere and not by increased global temperatures, suggests a new study by researchers at the University of Southampton.

14 Nov 2007

State of the Carbon Cycle Report for North America

The first "State of the Carbon Cycle Report" for North America, released online this week by the U.S. Climate Change Science Program, finds the continent's carbon budget increasingly overwhelmed by human-caused emissions.

14 Nov 2007

Carbon Dioxide Emissions of 50,000 Power Plants Worldwide

Now for the first time, the CO2 emissions of 50,000 power plants worldwide, the globe’s most concentrated source of greenhouse gases, have been compiled into a massive new data base, called CARMA-Carbon Monitoring for Action.

14 Nov 2007

QinetiQ and Ricardo Aim to Reduce Costs of Lithium-Ion Batteries for Hybrid Vehicles

Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery technology shows significant promise for hybrid and electric vehicle applications in terms of its comparatively high power and energy density, and ability to retain charge for extended periods. However, commercial challenges remain in terms of both cost and weight.

13 Nov 2007

The Effects of Climate Change on Fashions

Climate change will have a profound effect on clothes and fashion, changing styles, fabrics and laundering, says a University of Maryland expert.

13 Nov 2007

DuPont Hosts Panel Discussion on Future of Biofuels

A panel of leading experts today said that biofuels represent a sustainable solution to address growing concerns about energy security and climate change.

13 Nov 2007

Researchers Develop Method to Enhance Removal of Carbon Dioxide from Atmosphere

Taking a page from Nature herself, a team of researchers developed a method to enhance removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and place it in the Earth's oceans for storage.

7 Nov 2007

Energy Star Computers May Provide $1 Billion in Energy Savings

Can surfing the web help protect the environment and save you money? Yes, and it is as simple as buying one of the new Energy Star qualified computer products. With over 500 newly qualified product models already on the shelves, there are many options for home and work that will reduce your energy bill and greenhouse gas emissions.

6 Nov 2007

The African Green Revolution Takes Shape

Three years after the United Nations called for a Green Revolution in Africa, a renowned group of speakers will share the promise of fighting hunger in Africa through agricultural productivity.

6 Nov 2007

When Will Biofuels be at All Local Fuel Pumps and From Where Will They Come?

$$IMAGE$$Researchers have been studying fuels from biomass for years. Now, with growing dependency on foreign oils and an energy-conscious society emerging, biofuels are fast becoming part of a fuel revolution that could...

6 Nov 2007