This was reported by Elon Musk on Tesla’s last financial call, but it seems to have slipped under the radar. Reuters recently ran a short article on the news, which … [Read full article]
Tag: Europe
Review: The Long Shadow Of Chernobyl
Though we try to keep a very positive focus here, PlanetSave isn’t just a blog about the wonders of the natural world and the glory of Mankind’s inventions. It also … [Read full article]
Solar Car For Southern Europe?
Originally published on Solar Love. Generally speaking, I don’t think solar-powered cars are very practical. They are fun and do highlight how far we’ve come. They may help to advance … [Read full article]
5 Eco-Friendly Meetups In Europe
No matter what niche your profession sees you in, and what other roles you fill as a human living on Earth, our only home in this vast universe, the “green” … [Read full article]
EU Must Go Beyond Carbon Pricing — For Economy, Climate, EU
WWF has released a briefing paper on post-2020 renewable energy targets. The EU has had some of the most aggressive renewable energy and energy efficiency policies and programs for over … [Read full article]
World Wind Power In 2012 Advances Nearly 20%
Global wind energy increased by nearly 20% in 2012, helping to boost maximum worldwide capacity to 282 gigawatts (GW), according to the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). Leading countries helping … [Read full article]
Atlantic Ocean Circulation Found to be Faster During Last Ice Age
The circulation of water through the Atlantic Ocean during the last Ice Age was faster than previously assumed, and stronger than it currently is today, according to new research led … [Read full article]
Building an Earthquake History for Europe
Scientists of the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences have compiled for the first time a harmonised catalogue of earthquakes for Europe and the Mediterranean region, going back a thousand years, … [Read full article]
Offshore Wind Market Growth Expected to Reach Worldwide Market
Over the course of the year, the global wind energy market has seen massive growth of around 20.6%, according to a report by GlobalData. Whilst the growth of major wind … [Read full article]
ExxonMobil Gets Record €3.3-Million Penalty for Not Reporting CO2 from Scottish Plant
ExxonMobil either slipped up big time recently by not reporting approximately 30,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from its Scottish Fife Ethylene Plant. As a result, the oil giant has … [Read full article]
Report: European Union Emissions Reductions Will Cost Less Than Estimated
An EU analysis says achieving its emissions reduction targets will cost less than expected, create billions in benefits.
Europe Bans Battery-Cage Eggs
News: Keeping chickens in battery cages and selling their eggs is now illegal in Europe. “On the first day of 2012, keeping hens in such cages became illegal, in … [Read full article]
The Fraunhofer Institute Brings the Sky Indoors With a New LED Ceiling
The wide open sky is both an image and a phrase often used to represent freedom, happiness, and a whole host of other positive things. Unfortunately for most of … [Read full article]