Science & Technology - Earth and the Environment

 

'Smart cities' Mean Rivalry in Power, Construction

Feb 10, 2009, 1:00 am

In the city of the future, could power suppliers be rivaled by construction firms? An embryonic movement is growing in Europe to build "smart cities" that will challenge the status quo.

Ceiling Fans and Roof Turbines

Feb 7, 2009, 4:00 pm

Heating and cooling are some of the most energy intensive applications in a home and also the most costly in terms fuel.

Greening the Cogs of the Real Estate Market

Feb 6, 2009, 2:00 am

Streamlining the way the real estate market operates is not yet an obvious act of environmentalism.

Climate Change to Hit Africa Fisheries Hard, Study Shows

Feb 5, 2009, 9:00 am

African nations will be the most vulnerable to the impact of climate change on fisheries, according to a new study.

Energy Saving Lights Not Such a Bright Idea, Say Critics

Feb 4, 2009, 6:00 am

Over 40 countries are phasing out traditional bulbs to make way for the energy-saving compact fluorescent light.

Eco-Friendliness of Downloading Music and Movies

Feb 2, 2009, 4:00 pm

Downloading music and movies cuts down on packaging, shipping, and travel to stores and theaters

Green Energy Sought as fix for Economy and Planet

Jan 28, 2009, 4:00 pm

Policies to combat climate change will help fix the world economy, said delegates at the World Economic Forum.

Frogs Are Being Eaten to Extinction

Jan 24, 2009, 2:00 am

The annual global trade in frogs for human consumption has increased over the past 20 years.

Bleeding Heart After Attack Linked to Poor Chance of Recovery

Jan 23, 2009, 1:00 pm

Bleeding inside the heart after a heart attack has been discovered through unprecedented images published this week...

The Earth’s Warming Trend Must Be Reversed, Say Scientists

Jan 15, 2009, 8:00 pm

Worldwatch Institute just released its annual report, State of the World 2009: Into a Warming World.

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