Monthly Archive for March, 2009

A New Theory on Sea Levels

“Science and politics are inextricably linked. At a scientific conference on climate change held this week in Copenhagen, four environmental experts announced that sea levels appear to be rising almost twice as rapidly as had been forecast by the United Nations just two years ago. The warning is aimed at politicians who will meet in the same city in December to discuss the same subject and, perhaps, to thrash out an international agreement to counter it” - The Economist

You can read more of this article on The Economist website here.

International Conference on Sustainability in Energy and Buildings

29 April-2 May 2009

University of Brighton, Brighton, UK

http://seb09.sustainedenergy.org/fees.php

SEB’09 will be a major opportunity for researchers in subjects related to sustainability, renewable energy technology and applications in the built environment to mix with other scientists, industrialists and stakeholders in the field. Continue reading ‘International Conference on Sustainability in Energy and Buildings’

2009 Sustainable Transport Award

New York City, USA Wins the 2009 Award

New York City has demonstrated that political will, bold leadership and citizen engagement can lead to sweeping transportation reforms.

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