One good thing about global recession: Less pollution

A study published in the journal Nature Geoscience states that the global economic recession has done one positive thing. It has reduced carbon dioxide levels for the first time in ten years.
 

Australian researchers hope to soak up greenhouse gases

A team of Australian researchers is working on a way to capture greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, with what it being called “molecular sponges." These sponges could help in our fight to control greenhouse gases in our atmosphere.  
 

Ford Focus Liquid-Cooled batteries

Battery tech is starting to see some innovation; today Ford announced a new extended life battery system for the Ford Focus.
 

NASA makes a second attempt at the Orbiting Carbon Observatory

After a mission failure in 2009, NASA plans to launch the replacement Orbiting Carbon Observatory in February 2013.
 

Idling at fast-food drive thrus degrade air

The exhaust fumes from idling cars waiting at fast-food drive-thru lanes produce plenty of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. We’re polluting our environment for the convenience of not having to walk inside. Do you want some guilt with that order of fries? Read on!
 

IBM leads Green Sigma Coalition

A new alliance led by IBM aims to improve energy, water, waste and greenhouse gas management through interoperability. Green Sigma applies Lean Six Sigma principles and practices to these areas.
 

Give your gaming a green tinge

See all those little red lights on your electrical equipment?  Remember all those “black balloon” adverts?  Feeling too lazy to flick the switch at the point after a gaming session?  If so, there are a couple of new products about to hit the Australian market that might save your hip pocket as well as your ever-polluting soul.
 

CO2 chomping Algae to fuel cars, cut greenhouse gas and create jobs

A CSIRO discovery could lead to a new boom industry that would not only solve the world's energy problems but also its greenhouse gas concerns, while creating much needed employment. It might sound too good to be true, but the CSIRO, Australia's flagship research organisation, is no pie in the sky organisation and it is deadly serious about this.
 

NASA's carbon dioxide mission fails to orbit, and crashes

After lifting off at 1:55 a.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) on Tuesday, February, 24, 2009, NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory did not reach its intended orbit. Its mission was declared 'lost' when it crashed into the Antarctic Ocean.
 

Micro-USB picked as universal mobile handset charging port

So a mobile phone industry body has finally settled on a standardised charging scheme. I smell greenwash.