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Environmental activists are boosting a plan they say is a blueprint to staving off future climate change and therefore averting catastrophe.

An ambitious strategy sets New Zealand firmly on a path towards clean, renewable energy.

With the G8 2009 meeting over, environmentalists are now looking towards the December United Nations summit in Copenhagen, Denmark for a binding treaty to cut carbon.

Increasing population will require 10 TW of clean, cheap electricity over the next 50 years to stabilize atmospheric carbon dioxide levels at sustainable levels.

The loss of sea ice in the Arctic Ocean is accelerating with temperatures rising far faster in the region than anywhere else on Earth.

Hundreds of concerned citizens, students and environmental organisers are expected to converge on the east Australian coal port of Newcastle from July 10.

Proposals to build the largest on-shore windfarm in Europe were rejected yesterday, dealing a blow to a government committed to meeting half of electricity needs by 2050.

New research from the World Bank predicts substantial increases in global populations and the increasing importance of urbanization. What are the implications of this?

One of the most influential science advisors to the U.S. government says the human population now exceeds the planet's carrying capacity.

Experts and industry leaders agree that renewable energy sources are the way of the future and government policy and legislation is key to their success

From tourism to fishing, from climate change to pollution, the Great Barrier Reef, a haven of biodiversity, is coming under increasing environmental stress.

Want to know what some of the best eco jobs are this year? Here are five that warranted more than just a passing glance.

Look for changes in the demographics of the world's labor force.

Diabetes is now linked to Alzheimer’s disease and studies report that a person with Type 2 diabetes is twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s.

With Alzheimer's disease rising quickly the struggle to pinpoint a cause becomes dire and early prevention measures a necessity.

The New Democratic Party is a third party option for Canadians whom are primarily concerned with labour rights, social justice and equality, and the environment.

The Change4Life program was launched early in 2009 to help kids and their families to eat better and to get more exercise. What are the benefits?

A visit to the region offers many opportunities: Dead Sea salt products, Dead Sea minerals and a chance to wallow in some warm Dead Sea mud.

What Is GPS and How Does It Work?

A new report issued this week highlights the environmental resources available to this country of sun and sea.

Bringing down the cost of fuel-cells is key to making these vehicles available to the public, but there are a few issues that must be addressed before it happens.

How do you explain to your child why grandma is having trouble hearing him? In her book, author and registered nurse Jean Kenney can help.

Are you worried about where you've placed the keys? Or maybe you suddenly can't find that favorite recipe? A new study shows that walking can fight memory loss.

A review of John G. Howe's book about peak oil and its implications for modern society

At the current United Nations climate summit a messenger for the Obama cabinet stated that the U.S would take measures to reduce it's current carbon dioxide (CO2) output.

On the morning of December 10, 2006, just before sunrise, three planets will pass within one degree of each other.

U.S. Congressman John D. Dingell is seeking public comment on his proposal to tax carbon-based fuels to discourage consumption and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Director Ashutosh Gowarikar presents a romantic comedy starring Priyanka Chopra and Harman Baweja, a change from his previous historically oriented Lagaan and Jodha Akbar

Law firms continue to struggle with the need to integrate diversity. Increasingly, women who are looking for a career change leave the legal industry.

President Barack Obama's nomination of the first Hispanic to the US Supreme Court has raised the hopes of generations of Latinos, women, diabetics & American immigrants.

Recent developments in the areas of energy policy and energy research have given many environmentalists in the United States new hope and cause to celebrate.

The Nile River ensured Egyptian prosperity yet isolated the civilization from outside invasion as did other natural barriers until the invasion of the Hyksos.

A study of British dementia patients found that among those who kept working after retirement age Alzheimer's hit later.

Campo Grande, southern gateway to the Pantanal, is a friendly city with interesting tourist sights like churches, markets as well as indigenous art shops and museums.

Rising levels of CO2 and acidity in the world's oceans are affecting coral species' ability to grow and thrive and may change or destroy coral reefs altogether.

Choosing the right kind of yeast infection medicine can seem downright impossible, but with a few important tips to keep in mind, the task becomes much easier.

What do all the democrats stand for? Who should you vote for? This article outlines the similarities and differences between Clinton, Edwards and Obama.

Coral Reefs and a quarter of the world's fish species are seriously endangered by man's activities.

How to create a journal to help those suffering from dementia recall precious moments and participate in celebrations.

Could GM crops in Britain be the answer to raising food production and ensuring future generations eat?

The world is an ever changing landscape in which climate change means some of our most spectacular sights are facing an uncertain future.

The pressure is on to increase the gross domestic product to get out of the recession but humanity has already exceeded the carrying capacity of the planet.

Your city or state may be planning its Centennial parade. However, under the Obamacare bill if the local centenarian needs hip replacement, he may not be marching in it

Meals On Wheels, a volunteer home-delivery senior citizen nutrition program, needs help with its fundraiser, "March For Meals" and "Mayors for Meals" awareness campaigns.

The world's largest exporter of sugar is also the global leader in producing alternative fuel.

Accidents at Three Mile Island and Chernobyl put a stop to the building of nuclear power stations, now there is a new enthusiasm for this energy source.

Contrary to the popular idea of 'grumpy old men and women,' recent studies show that people over the age of 65 are generally more content than younger adults

Public pension plans were not intended to provide income for a quarter of a century or more, but that's what they are having to do today.

Australia's new carbon reduction scheme pleases industry and big business, but will it really help the environment?

Russia's growing Muslim population is changing the way Russia sees itself and has direct influence on Moscow's foreign policy.