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Mysteriously Warm Times in Antarctica

A new study of Antarctica's climate history shows that in some brief warm periods between ice ages, temperatures were up to 6oC warmer than the present day. The findings, reported this week in the journal Nature, could help us understand more about rapid climate changes.

19 Nov 2009

Australian Attitudes to Climate Change

A major survey on Australian attitudes to climate change released today by the United States Studies Centre (USSC) at the University of Sydney mirrors recent polling among Americans.

19 Nov 2009

No Slow-Down in Global CO2 Emissions

The strongest evidence yet that the rise in atmospheric CO2 emissions continues to outstrip the ability of the world's natural 'sinks' to absorb carbon is published this week in Nature Geoscience.

18 Nov 2009

3-D Walk-Through Exhibition Puts Climate Change at Fingertips

A large-scale 3-D walk-through exhibition about climate change and the Antarctic, which opens this Friday at the University of Sydney, is a visually sophisticated means for conveying critical information about climate change.

17 Nov 2009

EPA to Hold Public Hearings on Proposed Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule for Large Facilities

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold two public hearings on the proposed greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions thresholds defining when Clean Air Act permits would apply to new or existing industrial facilities.

16 Nov 2009

Worldwide Environmental Products Awarded Vehicle Emissions Testing Contract in Utah

Starting in 2011, Worldwide Environmental Products will begin the rollout of the Utah Vehicle Emission Inspection Systems. “The committee offers full support to Worldwide Environmental Products,” said Sharon Pierce, Chair Selection Committee.

16 Nov 2009

Stork Helps Clients Comply with Strict Air Pollutions Regulations

The State of Texas has recently stepped up enforcement of existing air pollution regulations concerning the control of emissions due to degassing or cleaning of stationary, marine and transport vessels (which includes storage tanks), as specified in 30TAC 115, Subchapter F.

15 Nov 2009

Scientist Look to Stop Nanoparticles Getting Into The Environment Via Sewage Treatment Plants

In an advance that could help ease health and environmental concerns about the emerging nanotechnology industry, scientists are reporting development of technology for changing the behavior of nanoparticles in municipal sewage treatment plants - their main gateway into the environment

11 Nov 2009

Laws Need Strengthening to Protect the Environment During Wars

Strengthening, enforcing and clarifying existing laws protecting environment in times of conflict could go a long way towards protecting a country's natural assets during wars, says a new report by legal experts released today by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)

9 Nov 2009

Oil Spill Off the Coast of Australia Highlights Need for Environmental Plan

An independent marine scientists' report into the environmental effects of the Montara oil spill says a systematic, long-term monitoring effort is the only way to ascertain the true impacts of the spill on the region's biodiversity

3 Nov 2009