Carbon dioxide emissions stemming from fossil fuel use in the European Union rose by around 1.8% in 2017 as compared to 2016, according to the most recent estimates from Eurostat. … [Read full article]
Tag: Belgium
Belgium Energy Mix Of All Renewable Energy By 2050?
Four Belgian energy ministers, the federal minister, and three regional ministers commissioned three scientific partners as part of an effort towards evolving the Belgian energy system in 2011. The three partners are … [Read full article]
Climate Humor At The UN COP20 Meet (VIDEOS)
Never let it be said that the doomsaying, treehugging, pointy-headed nerds of the climate change adaptation movement lack a fundamental sense of humor. The dark amusements of the UN’s COP20 … [Read full article]
Top 50 Solar Energy Stories Of 2013 (So Far): Part 2 (#2–21)
We’re trying to get more solar energy stories going here on Planetsave. To catch readers up, I’m doing a short series on the top 50 solar energy stories of 2013 so … [Read full article]
Top 50 Solar Energy Stories Of 2013 (So Far): Part 1 (#1–10)
We’re trying to get more solar energy stories going here on Planetsave. To catch readers up, I’m doing a short series on the top 50 solar energy stories of 2013 … [Read full article]
In New Study of 13 Top Competing Nations, US Earns 'Dog' Rating on All Measures But One
Howard Steven Friedman is a statistician and health economist for the United Nations and an adjunct professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. He also has a … [Read full article]
Researchers Identify 'Signature of Consciousness' in Brain-Damaged Patients
In severely brain-damaged patients, medical experts find it difficult to distinguish between those that exist in a “minimally conscious state” and those in a vegetative state. but a recent research project combining a mathematical brain model and EEG recordings of brain activity in healthy and brain-damaged patients has identified the “signature of consciousness”, shedding light on the mysterious basis of human consciousness.
Rhino Crisis Round Up: Belgian Bust, China Clams Up & Make Way for DNA
The rhino crisis continues to span international boundaries, with the thriving illegal market for rhino horn tempting more thieves in Europe — and taking more innocent lives in South Africa.
Meanwhile, China is still sitting in the hot seat.
Coke Extends Commitment to Reduce Carbon Footprint
In 2002 the Coca-Cola Company used 3.12 liters of water to produce every liter of poduct. The company, which has captured the taste buds of drinkers worldwide used .57 megajoules of energy and averaged 12.54 grams of waste per liter of product. It’s no wonder that the Coke Kingdom has been less than popular among environmental groups.