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#Lighterlater: Bill defeat was a blow to British democracy
Daniel Vockins, campaign manager at Lighter Later writes of his frustrastion following Friday’s Daylight Saving Bill failure.
#LighterLater: Why does it matter?
RTCC takes a look at the day’s events following the Daylight Saving Bill being blocked in Parliament.
“Water is much more important than oil”
As the doors close on this year’s World Future Energy Summit, we look back on the four days in the words of those who attended.
RTCC photo of the week #1
This week’s Rio Conventions Calendar photo features Antarctica’s Emperor Penguins
Water summit underlines growing importance in Middle East
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi says ‘water more important than oil’ for Middle East.
Climate Change: What is it and why does it matter?
Can’t access Wikipedia? Need to know all there is to know about climate change? Not a problem. Here’s our definitive guide.
Nitrogen dioxide cloud over India and China
Nitrogen dioxide levels have risen over India and China according to a senior scientist at the University of Bremen.
Climate Curate: Wednesday 18 January 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
Greenhouse gases to rise in wake of nuclear phase out, says IEA economist
IEA Chief Economist, Fatih Birol has warned the world to expect a rise in greenhouse gas emissions as countries turn their backs on nuclear.
Soot and methane reduction could slow global warming, says NASA study
Using simple measures to cut emissions of methane and soot could help slow global warming while also boosting crops and saving lives, says new study from NASA.
Climate Curate: Tuesday 17 January 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
Blue Monday? Here are five reasons to feel positive
Today is officially the most depressing day of the year, but RTCC brings you five reasons to feel positive about climate change and sustainability.
Food waste could provide London with new gas supply
North London outfit Creative Health Lab aim to use their Anaerobic Digestion technology to provide gas and fertiliser for local community.
Water on wheels for the developing world
One designer aims to find a solution for the 1.2 billion people still without access to clean and safe water.
Climate Curate: Friday 13 January 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
Will volatile gas prices drive consumers to renewables?
With energy companies announcing yet another change in prices, could it be time for the UK to look towards an energy mix which includes more renewables?
Change your font size and save a forest
The Minus One project aims to encourage people to print less and save paper by reducing their font size by one.
Health concerns put shale gas exploration in spotlight
As Shale Gas exploration rapidly expands in the US, health officials have called for an examination of any potential public health implications of the process.
The solar-powered bottles that light up the Philippines
The Liter of Light project, showcased by the UN’s Momentum for Change project at the Durban Climate Summit aims to bring affordable light to one of the 12 million living without it.
Sceptics queue up for UN climate film
A climate sceptic website has offered $500 to anyone who can ‘debunk’ a UN film on glacier melt in the Himalayas, as US State Department holds special viewing.