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The map shows the number of wind turbines that have appeared around Tayside and Angus recently. They remain one of the most divisive inventions of modern times. Wind turbines — the answer to global warming or an eyesore?

The just-completed legislative session stands apart from others by the availability of new money for the environment. After years of budget cuts and reallocations, state agencies now get a boost in funding, and a mandate to use it effectively.

The Committee on Climate Change is also right to highlight the fact that the current lack of a long-term political vision is jeopardising investment in renewable energy projects – including the development of the supply chain which could create tens of ...

The Committee on Climate Change argues that, in the long term, low-carbon energy will cost less than gas. Leo Hickman, with your help, investigates.Leo Hickman

(Phys.org) —Ocean measurements taken more than 135 years ago during the scientific expedition of HMS Challenger have provided further confirmation of human-produced global warming over the past century.

Investing in solar energy may not be top of mind for many here in the Pacific Northwest, and a price tag that can top $40,000 would be enough to give many homeowners pause. But for some local folks, a mix of federal and state incentives and a desire to help the environment offset the initial investment

(Phys.org) —Hurricane Sandy caught the public and policymakers off guard when it hit the United States' Atlantic Coast last fall. Because much of the storm's devastation was wrought by flooding in the aftermath, researchers have been paying attention to how climate change and sea-level rise may have played a role in the disaster and how those factors may impact the shoreline in the future

Defending Paradise: $64 million USD and Immediate Action Committed to Protect the Environment and Accelerate Renewable Energy. Share with Twitter Share with ... The high-level dialogue resulted in consensus on the urgent need to protect sharks and rays across the region aiming for a region-wide sanctuary within two years; increasing the number of marine protected areas and accelerating the transition from fossil fuels to alternative energy sources over the next five years

Committee on Climate Change says the sooner the UK invests in low-carbon power generation the cheaper it will beInvesting in new renewable power generation, rather than a "dash for gas", will be the lower-cost option for keeping the lights on while cutting greenhouse gas emissions, the government's climate change watchdog has said

SWARTHMORE – Student activists at more than 200 colleges are trying a new tactic in hopes of slowing the pace of climate change: They are asking their schools to stop investing in fossil fuel companies.

A marine research expedition has led to the discovery of perhaps the world's largest methane cold seep. The seep lies deep in the western North Atlantic Ocean, far from the life-sustaining energy of the sun. Mussels blanketing the the seep rely on bacteria that use the methane to make energy. The process, known as chemosynthesis, forms the basis for life in the harsh environment and could help

Ed Davey tells conference that more than one-third of the UK's subsidies for wind, wave and tidal energy is spent in ScotlandEd Davey, the UK energy secretary, has warned that Scotland could lose billions of pounds in subsidies for renewable energy projects if it voted for independence, putting its green energy revolution at risk

Even though astronauts receive some general medical training in preparation for a stay aboard the ISS, most of them still aren't medical professionals by any means—and with the inherent difficulties of microgravity and the relatively noisy environment inside the Station, even a simple diagnostic task like listening to a heartbeat can be a challenge

By choosing wind power, the 26 organizations are avoiding the creation of a combined total of 7,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide, equivalent to eliminating the consumption of more than 790,000 gallons of gasoline or taking more than 1,450 cars off the road ...