ENN Twitter
DAVID BELLAMY ANNUAL LECTURE LAUNCH AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE
February 13, 2013 06:04 PM - Burns Bog Conservation Society
DELTA, B.C. - David Bellamy OBE, the famous British broadcaster and naturalist and honorary chair of the Burns Bog Conservation Society, is celebrating his 80th birthday with the launch of an honorary lecture series.
Reducing Black Carbon, HFCs, Methane Key to Protecting Arctic in Near-Term,
Say Arctic Ministers
Sea ice loss and permafrost melt are self-amplifying feedbacks causing further warming
Arctic Ministers urge “urgent action” to avoid irreversible global impacts
February 7, 2013 09:38 AM - Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development
Washington, DC. – Arctic Environment Ministers are calling for “urgent action” to reduce black carbon, methane, and HFCs in order to help protect the Arctic and reduce the risk of setting off self-amplifying feedback mechanisms that accelerate warming and lead to irreversible impacts. The Ministers’ call to action is presented in the Chair’s conclusions released today at the end of the two-day meeting in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden.
Switching Car Coolants Provides Fast Climate Benefits for US, World
Current HFC coolants are super greenhouse gases
February 6, 2013 02:46 PM - Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development
Washington, DC - The US can use existing authority to help meet its pledge to reduce emissions by 17% below 2005 levels by 2020, although Congressional action will be needed to meet the steeper emission cuts needed to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. This is the conclusion of a report issued today by the World Resources Institute, Can the U.S. Get There From Here? Using Existing Federal Laws and State Action to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
SCB Engages Religious Leaders to Help Protect Elephants
Demand for ivory in Asia for religious purposes threatens elephants in Africa
February 6, 2013 09:42 AM - Society for Conservation Biology
WASHINGTON – Elephant poaching and ivory smuggling in Africa are at their highest levels in more than a decade, according to a 2012 report from the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
GREEDY LYING BASTARDS TO OPEN
NATIONALLY ON MARCH 8, 2013
Markets include New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington DC, San Francisco, Houston, Detroit, Seattle, Tampa Miami, Denver, Phoenix and San Diego
February 5, 2013 06:42 PM - One Earth Productions
Los Angeles – One Earth Productions announced today that the feature documentary GREEDY LYING BASTARDS will open nationally on March 8, 2013 in the top twenty markets including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington DC, San Francisco, Houston, Detroit, Seattle, Tampa Miami, Denver, Phoenix and San Diego.
Surprising New Find: Hunting Harvest May Reduce Size of Trophy Horns and Antlers
February 5, 2013 09:38 AM - The Wildlife Society
A team of scientists has just completed a comprehensive analysis of 108 years’ worth of data on the size of horns and antlers among 25 trophy categories in North America and discovered that, over the past century, size of trophy horns and antlers for most species has declined slightly.
A sensitive, affordable sensor to detect tiny amounts of CO2
Nano-sensor could improve accuracy of monitoring and measurement
February 4, 2013 09:10 AM - Carbon Management Canada
TORONTO -- Researchers at the Universities of Toronto and St. Francis Xavier are developing an affordable, energy efficient and ultra-sensitive nano-sensor that has the potential to detect even one molecule of carbon dioxide (CO2).
Professional Tree Surveys from Just £249 at TreeSurvey.co.uk
January 22, 2013 11:19 AM - TreeSurvey.co.uk
TreeSurvey.co.uk is a tree survey consultancy which offers homeowners and developers a fast, efficient and professional service for the aid of mortgage approval and BS5837 planning requirements. Those looking for tree assessments from experienced surveyors have turned to the team at TreeSurvey.co.uk of late, not only for their speed and expertise but also because they are currently offering all tree surveys from just £249.
NEW DOCUMENTARY SEED: THE UNTOLD STORY WILL UNEARTH A DAVID AND GOLIATH BATTLE IN STORY OF SEEDS
January 21, 2013 03:10 PM - SEED
FILM IN-PRODUCTION WILL TELL WHY IN THE PAST CENTURY MORE THAN 90% OF OUR SEED VARIETIES HAVE DISAPPEARED FROM FARMERS FIELDS AND HOW A NEW MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE ARE BRINGING THEM BACK.
Designing carbon-pricing policy
to drive innovation and limit emissions
Carbon management research in Canada receives a $3.75 M boost
January 16, 2013 10:08 AM - Carbon Management Canada
WATERLOO, ON -- Researchers are developing economic models that aim to reduce the economic costs associated with implementing policies to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and encourage low-carbon innovation.