Amazon deforestation 'at record low'

The destruction of Amazon rainforest has reached its lowest level since monitoring began 24 years ago, the Brazilian government says.

27 November 2012

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-20512722

SayBoat is a Minimalist Floating Home Clad With Sustainable Beech Wood in the Czech Republic

Milan Řídký designed SayBoat for a Czech couple who wanted a simple but attractive floating home with a view of the stars

26 November 2012

http://inhabitat.com/sayboat-is-a-minimalist-floating-home-clad-with-sustainable-beech-wood-in-the-czech-republic/

Has the Kyoto protocol made any difference to carbon emissions?

The first phase of Kyoto, the only international binding treaty on emissions cuts, has failed to slow global carbon emissions

26 November 2012

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/blog/2012/nov/26/kyoto-protocol-carbon-emissions

Canada, the surprise 'pariah' of the Kyoto protocol

Some Canadians doubt whether their country should have any say in negotiating the second Kyoto protocol after it became the only nation to reject the first one

26 November 2012

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/nov/26/canada-kyoto

Vancouver Becomes First City to Pave Its Streets With Recycled Plastic

The City of Vancouver has set the lofty goal of becoming the greenest city in the world by 2020 and, judging by their latest green innovation, they are thinking outside of the box to get there.

21 November 2012

http://inhabitat.com/vancouver-becomes-first-city-to-pave-their-streets-with-recycled-plastic/

World Meteorological Organization Reports Greenhouse Gas Emissions at a Record High

This week, the World Meteorological Organization published their Greenhouse Gas Bulletin, putting the world’s CO2 levels are a record 391 parts per billion

20 November 2012

http://inhabitat.com/world-meteorological-organization-reports-greenhouse-gas-emissions-at-a-record-high/

Five Reasons Why Urban Farming is the Most Important Movement of our Time

The simple act of planting a garden can shape issues like economics, health, and politics at the same time because food is an essential focal point of human activity.

19 November 2012

http://www.good.is/posts/five-reasons-why-urban-farming-is-the-most-important-movement-of-our-time

The new ruralism: how the pastoral idyll is taking over our cities

Meadows nestling beside tower blocks, children cavorting in rustic playgrounds, not to mention all those farmers' markets – these days, our cities can't seem to get enough of the countryside

18 November 2012

http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2012/nov/18/new-ruralism-takes-over-cities?CMP=EMCNEWEML1355

Rothschilds unite with National Trust to fight plans for high speed rail link

Billionaire family and conservation charity combine to propose 'green corridor' for £33bn track

17 November 2012

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/nov/17/hs2-national-trust-rothschilds

New Findings Show Communities of Color Face the Worst Impacts From Dirty Coal Plants

The NAACP found that the six million people living within three miles of our 378 plants have an average per capita income of $18,400 per year; 39 percent are people of color.

16 November 2012

http://www.alternet.org/environment/new-findings-show-communities-color-face-worst-impacts-dirty-coal-plants

 

Decarbonisation target 'could be postponed until next parliament'

Senior source says difficult negotiations over plans to limit the carbon emissions of future power stations could delay decision

16 November 2012

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/nov/16/decarbonisation-target-postponed-parliament?intcmp=122

Chicago’s urban farm district could be the biggest in the nation

Chicago’s Black Belt area, on the historic South Side, was once a hub for jazz, blues, and literature, but today is riddled with vacant lots, poverty, and blight

15 November 2012

http://grist.org/food/chicago-urban-ag-farm-district-could-be-the-biggest-in-the-nation/

Biomass may hinder climate fight

A report by campaign groups has warned that burning biomass (such as wood) in power stations may hinder attempts to tackle climate change.

12 November 2012

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-20303668

EU suspends extension of plane emissions trading rules

The European Union has postponed a planned extension of rules that require airlines to pay for their carbon emissions to include flights to and from non-EU destinations.

12 November 2012

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20299388

Making the Bike as Logical a Choice for Commuters as the Car, Bus, Train or Metro

What do you give the bike city that has it all? Better bicycle highways and parking lots, obviously.

12 November 2012

http://rendezvous.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/12/making-the-bike-as-logic-a-choice-for-commuters-as-the-car-bus-train-or-metro/?smid=tw-nytimesworld&seid=auto

Climate change threat to Arabica coffee crops

Climate change could severely reduce the areas suitable for wild Arabica coffee before the end of the century.

8 November 2012
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-20252472

Sellafield nuclear waste storage is 'intolerable risk'

An "intolerable risk" is being posed by hazardous waste stored in run-down buildings at Sellafield nuclear plant, a watchdog has found

7 November 2012

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-20228176

Swiss group seeks to limit population growth

Swiss group seeks to limit population growth

5 November 2012

http://www.populationmatters.org/2012/blog/swiss-group-seeks-limit-population-growth/

Laos approves Xayaburi 'mega' dam on Mekong

Laos has given the go-ahead to build a massive dam on the lower Mekong river, despite opposition from neighbouring countries and environmentalists.

5 November 2012

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-20203072

'Deep concern' as deal to protect Antarctic seas fails

Governments meeting in Australia have failed to reach agreement on new marine protected areas for the Antarctic ocean.

 1 November 2012

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-20168508