Petroleum products are unsustainable as a transportation fuel and remain politically volatile energy products. Photo by Reto Fetz.

Australia, one of world’s most carbon-intensive countries, recently began implementing a comprehensive national policy to address climate change and transition to a clean…

EMBARQ releases most comprehensive research on traffic safety to cut down on the 1.2 million global traffic deaths each year

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On Tuesday, the Australian senate passed legislation that will set a price on carbon and help meet its emissions targets.

The Australian government previously committed to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 5 percent by 2020 and 80 percent by 2050 (both below 2000 levels).

The new "Superbus" prototype draws attention with capabilities of both buses and sports cars. Photo by Smartplanet.com

“Reefs at Risk Revisited” report presents comprehensive analysis of threats to coral reefs

“Reefs at Risk Revisited” report presents comprehensive analysis of threats to coral reefs

Dr. Jane Lubchenco, Administrator, NOAA, and leading experts discuss “Reefs at Risk Revisited” report findings and solutions.

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p>Open Climate Network (OCN), a global network that will track countries’ progress toward cutting emissions and providing climate finance, was launched this week at the UNFCCC Conference of the Parties in Cancun, Mexico.