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Canada Threatens Trade War With EU Over Tar Sands
Canada has threatened to instigate a trade war with the European Union over a February 23rd vote to label oil from the Alberta tar sands region as “highly polluting.”
Megaforces Doubling Environmental Costs on Businesses, Equal 40% of Profits
Ten global energy and climate “megaforces” are doubling the costs of environmental impacts on businesses every 14 years, equal 40 percent of average profits, and could significantly affect corporate growth by 2030, says KPMG International.
San Francisco Cyclists Make 75,000 Bike Trips A Day
The SFMTA’s 2011 Bicycle Count Report indicates a 71% increase increase in ridership in San Francisco and with an e-bike share program rolling out this year, the city may soon have the highest per-capita bicycle use in North America.
Siemens Buys Tidal Power Leader Marine Current Turbines
One of the world’s most promising ocean power companies has been acquired by global energy and engineering leader Siemens AG, which has acquired the remaining stake in UK-based Marine Current Turbines for an undisclosed sum.
New Generation of Nuclear Reactors Could Consume Radioactive Waste as Fuel
The new ‘fast’ plants could provide enough low-carbon electricity to power the UK for more than 500 years









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