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Forest Carbon Scheme Gains Support, Faces Hurdles

by Ben Block on February 8, 2010
Negotiators agreed at December's climate summit on the "immediate" need to support avoided deforestation programs, but much progress is needed before payments can effectively protect forests.

As Climate Talks Stumble, U.N. Process in Question

by Anna da Costa on February 2, 2010
The Copenhagen Accord has been praised for garnering stronger emission reduction commitments from major developing nations, yet its formulation has threatened to destabilize the international climate negotiation process.

Bacteria May Affordably Turn Plants into Diesel by 2012

by Ben Block on February 1, 2010
U.S. researchers announced a "milestone" last week in producing biodiesel at lower costs by using the Escherichia coli bacterium (E. coli) to convert sugars directly into biodiesel.

U.S. Agency Pushes Corporations to Disclose Climate Risks

by Ben Block on January 28, 2010
A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission clarification of what climate-related information publicly traded companies should release may result in more disclosures of greenhouse gas emission inventories and climate risk analyses.

Male Contraception Proven Effective in Chinese Study

by Gioietta Kuo on January 27, 2010
Chinese researchers have discovered a method for male contraception that they report to be effective, reversible, and without serious short-term side effects.

30% Wind Power Feasible, New U.S. Study Finds

by Ben Block and Amanda Chiu on January 25, 2010
A U.S. Department of Energy study considers 30-percent wind energy by 2024 technologically feasible if transmission infrastructure expands significantly.

Interview with Tuvalu Climate Negotiator Ian Fry

by Ben Block on January 13, 2010
Tuvalu's lead climate change negotiator reflects on the outcome of the U.N. summit in Copenhagen, climate activism, and the chances of world leaders agreeing to a legally binding agreement in 2010.

State of the World 2010: From Madison Avenue to Mad Max?

by Press on January 12, 2010
Without an intentional cultural shift that values sustainability over consumerism, no government pledges or technological advances will be enough to rescue humanity from unacceptably hazardous environmental and climate risks, concludes the Worldwatch Institute in the latest edition of its flagship annual report, State of the World 2010.

Eye on Earth: 2009 Year in Review

by Ben Block on December 29, 2009

Worldwatch looks back at this year in environmental news, picking the most notable stories posted to Eye on Earth over the past 12 months.

Despite Disappointment, Climate Summit Marks High Point for Activist Movement

by Ben Block on December 28, 2009

The Copenhagen summit may have ended in disappointment for most climate activists, but it marked a historic high point for a movement that has swelled in strength and recognition in recent years.

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