Tag Archives: Impact
Online atlas shows climate change impact on forest distribution patterns in Iberian Peninsula
ScienceDaily (Nov. 25, 2010) — Researchers from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and CREAF have developed the Suitability Atlas of Woody Plants of the Iberian Peninsula, a series of digital maps available online which for the first time reveal the present and future degree of adaptation to climate conditions of the main plant species found … Continue reading
Seattle Parish, Our Lady of the Lake School, Goes Green with Net Zero Impact Solar Technology
IDG’s Computerworld Names Union Pacific Railroad as One of the Top Green-IT Organizations IDG’s Computerworld has named Union Pacific Railroad to its Top Green-IT Organizations list as a result of the railroad’s efforts to reduce energy by implementing green information technology systems. Read more on Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance Contest promotes ‘green’ journalism The … Continue reading
How Green Technology Makes Real Environmental Impact: Xerox
www.xerox.com Children of Xerox employees share how the Xerox ColorQube will benefit the next generation through its lower environmental impact. Real-world comparisons of the waste reduced and energy saved with the installation of just one ColorQube printer are provided, demonstrating Xerox’s commitment to environmentally friendly efforts supporting sustainability, reducing the carbon footprint in their manufacturing … Continue reading
Switching off your lights has a bigger impact than you might think, says new study
ScienceDaily (June 30, 2010) Switching off lights, turning the television off at the mains and using cooler washing cycles could have a much bigger impact on reducing carbon dioxide emissions from power stations than previously thought, according to a new study published this month in the journal Energy Policy. The study shows that the … Continue reading
NJ Offshore Wind Would Have Little Environmental Impact
Published: 2010-06-25 New Jersey, United States –A two-year research project led by the New Jersey DEP shows minimal environmental impact would occur at sites proposed for several wind energy projects off the coast of New Jersey. The study area included 75 miles of coastal area from Seaside Park to North Wildwood, and explored approximately 1,360 … Continue reading
Ocean changes may have dire impact on people
ScienceDaily (June 19, 2010) The first comprehensive synthesis on the effects of climate change on the world’s oceans has found they are now changing at a rate not seen for several million years. See Also:Plants & AnimalsFishMarine BiologyEarth & ClimateGlobal WarmingOceanographyScience & SocietyOcean PolicyEnvironmental PoliciesReferencePermian-Triassic extinction eventOcean acidificationScientific opinion on climate changeGeologic temperature record … Continue reading
Carbon impact of packaging ‘reduced’
Latest news 17 June 2010 Dry cat food manufacturer Nestle Purina is to launch a reduced packaging solution later this month. The design has been created by Toucan and will cut back on the amount of cardboard used in transporting the product. In addition, the company hopes that the reduced weight will lower its travel-related … Continue reading
GM crops could reduce climate impact of farming, claims scientist
Latest news 11 June 2010 Genetically modified (GM) crops will play an important role in reducing farming’s impact on the environment. This is the view of Dr Helen Ferrier, the chief science and regulatory affairs advisor to the National Farmers Union (NFU). Dr Ferrier said: “Science and research in both public and private sectors is … Continue reading
Truck manufacturer offers environmental impact monitor
Latest news 03 June 2010 Fleet managers who are concerned about the environmental impact of their trucks may be interested to learn that one manufacturer is providing detailed environmental information about their vehicle. All Volvo FE and FL trucks will now come with the company’s Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). This is intended to allow buyers … Continue reading
CRC impact on industry to be clarified
Latest news 26 May 2010 The government’s Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) went live on April 1st. Designed to improve the energy efficiency of businesses in the UK, the commitment will be gradually implemented over the course of this year before being enforced in 2011. Before this enforcement the Environment Agency published a case study in … Continue reading