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Can cloud ships and space sun shades fix the planet?

In order to stop dangerous climate change we may be forced to construct giant solar shades and cover great swathes of land with artificial trees that suck up carbon dioxide.

Costing the Earth: Investing in protecting the planet

Coral reefs around the world are worth a staggering $172 billion dollars a year to the global economy. But the wealth of the oceans' reefs, and their amazing monetary value, is on the verge of being destroyed.

Environmentalists hope UN talks tough on climate change

You're probably not thinking about what you would like for Christmas yet. But ask any environmentalist for their ideal gift and you'll get a version of this answer: a binding agreement at the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen this December that is strong enough to match the science.

Exxon, DNA pioneer join on algae biofuels

ExxonMobil is teaming up with the biotech research company run by genomics pioneer Craig Venter to produce algae-based biofuels.

Prince Charles signs green movie deal

Britain's Prince Charles will follow in the footsteps of former U.S. Vice President Al Gore with an upcoming book and film documentary on the environment, the prince's publisher said.

Green tips: In the home

Little things like switching to compact fluorescent light bulbs and turning the heating down in our homes sounds so easy, but how many of us do make those small changes, and others like them, that together can make a much bigger difference to avoid climate change and protect the environment?

New British biofuels rule sparks food debate

At least two and a half percent of all transport fuels sold in Britain must now come from renewable sources, under new rules which came into force on Tuesday.

Protests raise fears of food crisis

Food prices are soaring sending political shockwaves around the world but the reasons behind the looming crisis are numerous and complicated.

New hazardous shipping rules slammed as weak

The Bush administration has proposed a new rule that will require railroads to ship hazardous materials on their safest and most secure routes, but critics immediately attacked the measure as an anemic regulation that will not result in any changes to existing routes.

Hedging their bets

By its very nature, jatropha is divisive. The poisonous, deep-rooted shrub is traditionally used as hedging to protect food crops from hungry animals.

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