Glad tidings for sea power potential

The daily ebb and flow of the tides promise a renewable energy bonanza for countries such as Canada and the UK that have shallow seas and a steep tidal range.
Posted On 17 May 2016

New Environmental Fines Announced for Maritime Industry in Canada

Proposed Regulations under the Environmental Violations Administrative Monetary Penalties Act would add penalties to the toolkit for enforcing Canada’s flagship environmental law
Posted On 17 May 2016
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Climate adaptation gap grows wider

New study shows that the financial costs of developing countries adapting to the impacts of climate change may rise to as much as $500 billion by 2050.
Posted On 17 May 2016

Who’s embracing the end of fossil fuels? It’s a surprise…

The world will move away from fossil fuels. It’s not an “if” but a “when.”
Posted On 12 May 2016

Scientists see the future in natural resources

From creating transparent wood for solar panels or windows to turning carbon dioxide and plant waste into plastic bottles, scientists are finding ingenious ways to sidestep fossil fuels.
Posted On 30 Apr 2016
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How can we reduce concrete’s hefty carbon footprint?

Bit by bit, innovators are chipping away at this ubiquitous material’s environmental downsides
Posted On 24 Apr 2016
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Trillions at risk from impacts of climate change – Report

New study estimates global warming could put at risk trillions of dollars of world’s financial assets
Posted On 08 Apr 2016

Animation: How Wind Turbines Work

This animated infographic breaks down the physics of a wind turbine to show how it makes green energy.
Posted On 31 Mar 2016