Reflecting sunlight into space has terrifying consequences, say scientists
But ‘geoengineers’ say urgent nature of climate change means research must continue into controversial technology to combat rising temperatures
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Norway has fallen in love with electric cars – but the affair is coming to an end
Free parking, incentives and driving in bus lanes push Tesla Model S and Nissan Leaf to top of best-seller lists
Elon Musk: oil campaign against electric cars is like big tobacco lobbying
Tesla chief executive likens attacks on electric cars to campaigns of misinformation by big tobacco and climate sceptics
Electric car sales at record high in UK, figures show
New registrations under the government’s £5,000 grant scheme were at 1,149, the highest number since it started in 2011
Green Hospitality trophy goes to The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt
The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt was awarded with the Green Hospitality Awards on account of the improvements made by the 5 star hotel and the Environmental Action Plan focusing on energy, waste and water management. The Green Hospitality Awards are recognised both nationally and internationally as standards that allow members achieve good environmental performance and allow visitors … Read more
Self-powered microalgae lamp to keep CO2 emissions in check
Self-powered microalgae street lamp absorbs CO2 More efficient than trees, the microalgae caught the attention of the French biochemist Pierre Calleja who has invented a self-powered microalgae lamp that absorbs CO2 and is powered without electricity. These amazing planet saving features are tanks filled with water and microalgae that convert sunlight and carbon dioxide storing … Read more