Monthly Archives: December 2011

EU, US lock horns on Europe airline emissions charges

Posted on 23/12/2011 by admin

(BRUSSELS) – Europe and the United States headed for confrontation Wednesday after the EU won key legal backing for its proposal to slap carbon emissions charges on all airlines in its airspace from January 1.

The European Union’s top court threw out a bid by US and Canadian airlines to block the introduction of the scheme in a ruling that was warmly welcomed by the bloc but triggered an angry response from Washington. Continue reading →

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The future of nuclear power takes another punch

Posted on 17/12/2011 by admin

In 2009, multinational financial services corporation Citigroup called nuclear power – with its skyrocketing costs, disastrous economics and dependence on public bailouts – a “corporate killer”. Now, in 2011, are we witnessing the slow death of one of the world’s largest nuclear companies? Continue reading →

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Which Is Greener, a Real or Fake Christmas Tree? Which is right for your holiday celebrations?

Posted on 17/12/2011 by admin

For many families, the centerpiece of Christmas celebrations is the luminous, awe-inspiring tree set up with care in the living room. But with all the options now available, how do you know which Christmas tree is the greenest choice for the environment? Continue reading →

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