Climate Change Goes Underground

hpim6567.JPGClimate change, a recent “hot topic” when studying the atmosphere, oceans, and Earth’s surface; however, the study of another important factor to this global phenomenon is still very much “underground.” Few scientists are looking deep enough to see the possible effects of climate change on groundwater systems. Little is known about how soil, subsurface waters, and groundwater are responding to climate change. Continue reading Climate Change Goes Underground

ИМЕРЕТИНСКУЮ НИЗМЕННОСТЬ ЗАСТРОЯТ ПОРТАМИ

Кроме грузового порта в устье реки Псоу для подготовки к проведению Олимпийских игр 2014 года планируется строительство также грузового порта в устье реки Мзымта. Continue reading ИМЕРЕТИНСКУЮ НИЗМЕННОСТЬ ЗАСТРОЯТ ПОРТАМИ

Госконтроль: доступность информации об окружающей среде недостаточна, а ее адекватность вызывает сомнения

По оценке Госконтроля, отслеживание состояния окружающей среды должным образом не организовано, поскольку у общественности и принимающих решения лиц отсутствует достаточная информация на этот счет, кроме того, данные о состоянии окружающей среды рассредоточены по базам данных около 40 учреждений. Continue reading Госконтроль: доступность информации об окружающей среде недостаточна, а ее адекватность вызывает сомнения

U.S. environmental adviser says China emissions rise shows need for climate cooperation

China’s rising greenhouse gas output illustrates the need for greater global cooperation against climate change, U.S. President George W. Bush’s environmental adviser said Tuesday.

James Connaughton said China had responded positively to calls from the U.S. and others for a global agreement to limit greenhouse gases after the Kyoto Protocol expires in 2012. Continue reading U.S. environmental adviser says China emissions rise shows need for climate cooperation

Environmental Power Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2007 Financial Results, Announces Sale of Carbon Credits, Provides Business Update and Announces Annual Meeting

Environmental Power Corporation today announced results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2007. The Company is also announcing that its annual shareholders meeting will be held on September 10, 2007 in Dallas, Texas. The Company is further providing an update on its strategic business plan and business activities Continue reading Environmental Power Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2007 Financial Results, Announces Sale of Carbon Credits, Provides Business Update and Announces Annual Meeting