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Midges favour tall men and overweight women, study finds
Written on 28 Jul, 2010 at 9:11 in Green Living | viewed times | 0 Comments
Fifteen per cent of people produce natural repellent and are rarely bitten, research shows Tall men and large women are prime targets for midges, according to researchers who surveyed people at Loch Ness, in the Scottish Highlands. Scientists at... (Continue reading)
Ashford link road and housing estate: Oak trees under threat
Written on 28 Jul, 2010 at 8:38 in Green Living | viewed times | 0 Comments
A stream runs through this Special Landscape Area which fronts the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Name of project Ashford, Kennington North Link Road and Estate Describe the site currently, including details of protected or threatened habitat... (Continue reading)
Climate change: The science stands | Editorial
Written on 7 Jul, 2010 at 18:05 in Green Living | viewed times | 0 Comments
Nothing about the so-called Climategate affair challenges the fact that climate change is real, urgent and increasing There was no scientific scandal, only scientific stupidity. There was no attempt to hoax the world into believing that climate change exists,... (Continue reading)
‘Climategate’ report: the main points
Written on 7 Jul, 2010 at 13:27 in Green Living | viewed times | 0 Comments
From manipulating data to censoring articles, 150-page report clears scientists of main allegations against them Was it the greatest scandal in modern science or a storm in a teacup whipped up by climate sceptics and an uncritical media? The... (Continue reading)
Indian Vice President inaugurates International Conference at Leh – GroundReport
Written on 5 Jul, 2010 at 9:18 in Geothermal | viewed times | 0 Comments
Frontier India - News, Analysis, Opinion Frontier India - News, Analysis, Opinion GroundReport M. Hamid Ansari while addressing Scientists, Academicians and Scholars in a 3-day International Conference of “ Geothermal and other Energy Resources of ... Frontier India -... (Continue reading)
Cutting greenhouse gases will be no quick fix for our weather, scientists say
Written on 17 Jun, 2010 at 0:00 in Green Living | viewed times | 0 Comments
UK study predicts increased floods and droughts will continue for decades after global temperatures are stabilised Global warming will continue to bring havoc to the world's weather systems for decades after reductions are made in greenhouse gas emissions, a... (Continue reading)
Observer Ethical Awards: Pestival, Conservation Project of the Year
Written on 12 Jun, 2010 at 18:04 in Green Living | viewed times | 0 Comments
Pestival – the Glastonbury of the natural world – is a three-day festival that draws together scientists, researchers, artists, musicians and comedians to celebrate the insect community. Meet Bridget Nichollas, creator of the creepy-crawly festival… A three-day insect festival... (Continue reading)
Tar Balls Raise Concerns for Florida Coastline, Atlantic Ocean
Written on 18 May, 2010 at 20:04 in Tidal And Other | viewed times | 0 Comments
Marine Scientists said sections of the giant Gulf oil spill are nearing the loop current, which could carry the contamination around the tip of Florida and deeper into the Atlantic Ocean. Ray Suarez talks to a Wall Street Journal reporter... (Continue reading)
Bill Gates’ cloud-whitening trials ‘a dangerous experiment’
Written on 14 May, 2010 at 4:19 in Green Living | viewed times | 0 Comments
Campaigners say a Bill Gates-backed geo-engineering project to whiten clouds and reduce global warming is 'risky' Campaigners have criticised plans for a sea trial of cloud-whitening technology, funded by Microsoft founder Bill Gates. A US-based research body, Silver Lining,... (Continue reading)
Sony’s energy saving TVs watch you while you sleep
Written on 14 May, 2010 at 4:06 in Green Living | viewed times | 0 Comments
New facial recognition and motion sensor technology to roll out across more models, saving energy in the process The next time you fall asleep in front of the TV, someone, or rather something, could be watching you – and... (Continue reading)
