International News Archive

The first large scale trial of a fleet of hydrogen-powered commuter cars has been launched in Britian. The tiny cars will be available for lease on monthly contracts similar to mobile phones, with the one year pilot expected to be running by mid 2012. The design is “open source” so anyone can download the car [...]

Better cheap than good: renewable power for developing world JOHN TIMMER, September 24, 2009 An MIT professor made the news last year by designing a catalyst that, when provided with an electric current, would form spontaneously from a salt solution and go on to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. It turns out that that [...]

To use AGL carbon calculator, you’ll need your energy bills (gas and/or electricity) and an estimate of how many kilometres you drive a year. You can calculate your carbon footprint in just a few minutes – and it could change your outlook for life! Please note: Homegreen do not endorse AGL or their carbon calculator. [...]

On October 24, join people all over the world to take a stand for a safe climate future. The Alternative Technology Association (ATA) is hosting an online event called 350 – International day of Climate change, a single day for ATA members and supporters, to share their images of sustainable living, and make our voices [...]

Our TOP 5 “Green?” Buildings of the World KATIE PATRICK August 24th, 2009 They may not be green star certified (yet) but many great looking concepts are being touted as being some of the greenest buildings to come. Eco gimmick or green building innovation? You decide when considering these spectacular green buildings worldwide. Check out [...]

Climate change biggest world-health threat ADAM MORTON September 17, 2009 Failure by world leaders to reach a strong treaty to cut greenhouse gas emissions this year could be catastrophic for world health, doctors from six continents have warned. In a letter published in two leading British journals, the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and 17 [...]

The car manufacturing company Fiat launched EcoDrive 2 years ago in collaboration with Microsofts Automotive Business unit. The expectation was that all of the other car manufacturers would follow suit, unfortunately this hasn’t happened. EcoDrive collects all necessary data relating to vehicle efficiency and, through Blue&Me’s USB gate, transmits it into a normal USB key. [...]

Below is an article from the Age on Australia’s Carbon Dioxide emissions. There are some pretty interesting statistics in there. CO2 Energy Emissions Index, Australia should be ashamed. ADAM MORTON September 11, 2009 “Australia has the world’s highest per capita carbon dioxide emissions from energy use, according to a British analysis. The CO2 Energy Emissions [...]

A Brisbane firm has stamped itself as an emerging climate change player with the development of pioneering computer carbon offset software. The company Little Green Genie, founded by former corporate advisor James Skinner, yesterday launched a free and innovative program that calculates the level of energy used by a computer and allows the user to purchase [...]

The House of Representatives in USA passed a bill on Friday June 26th to curb pollution blamed for global warming. The legislation would place the first national limits on emissions of greenhouse gases from major sources — such as power plants, factories and oil refineries. It would also start moving the US away from fossil fuels [...]