by Ben Block on October 9, 2009
Conservation groups are concerned that lawlessness coupled with a decline in foreign aid have allowed for deforestation that threatens some of Madagascar's most unique ecosystems.
As Europe's energy future
shifts offshore, wind developers have found that mastering European waters is
more challenging than many expected, especially as projects are sited farther
out and built with larger turbines.
by Anna da Costa on October 5, 2009
As international climate
negotiations progress, India
has shown signs of more proactive engagement both internationally and at home.
by Yingling Liu on October 2, 2009
A government warning against overinvestment in the Chinese polysilicon
industry is helping to phase out smaller producers that use less sophisticated
technologies and have higher operating costs.
by Press on October 1, 2009 The share of people living in extreme poverty--on less than $1.25 a
day--is expected to fall slightly this year, declining from 21.3
percent in 2008 to 20.7 in 2009, according to the latest Vital Signs
Update.
by Press on September 30, 2009 The Worldwatch Institute announced today that Alexander Ochs, a
well-known expert on international climate and energy policy, has
joined the Institute as Climate and Energy Program Director.
by Ben Block on September 30, 2009
Climate change is expected to lower yields and raise crop
prices across the developing world, leading to a 20-percent rise in child
malnutrition, a new study finds.
by Ben Block on September 28, 2009 As rising energy costs, water scarcity, and climate change threaten the affordability and availability of manufacturing inputs, corporations are pressuring their suppliers to become more sustainable.
by Ben Block on September 25, 2009
The combination of sinking deltas and rising seas will
increase damages caused by hurricanes and other flooding events, a new study
finds.
by Christopher Flavin on September 24, 2009 Together with renewable energy and energy efficiency,
natural gas should be a cornerstone of strategies to advance energy security
and reduce the threat of climate change.