Stories: Climate, Energy & Transport

EarthTrends’ November 2006 Monthly Update.

The Court’s ruling on this case will likely have big ripple effects on state-level efforts to reduce emissions.

Biofuels can go a long way towards reducing CO2 emissions. But the big picture on biofuels is more complicated.

Ecosystems are losing their ability to deliver the products that businesses need most.
Metrobus today celebrates the 100 millionth passenger to enjoy faster travel and less exposure to pollutants since the system began operations in June 2005.

Fossil Fuel Consumption and its Implications

Full text of this story

From small businesses to large economies, the long-term availability of energy worldwide is paramount to g

Hungary becomes the 8th country to pledge better access to information, justice and participation in environmental decision-making.
Congress has been considering several bills to address global warming. But they are far from the same.
For the first time, an International Court decides that citizens have a general right of access to information held by government.

As the 2006 UN Conference of the Parties to the Climate Convention (COP-12) approaches, an overview of greenhouse gas sources is helpful.