Worldwatch Institute
Worldwatch is a nonprofit public policy research organization dedicated to informing policymakers and the public about emerging global problems and trends and the complex links between the world economy and its environmental support systems.
Primary web addresses
http://www.worldwatch.org
Main Address
1776 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington DC 20036
Washington DC 20036
Country
United States
Main Telephone
202-452-1999
Joined OneWorld
02.06.2005
Features
14.05.2008
Global production of photovoltaic or solar cells -- which convert the sun's light directly to electricity -- increased 51 percent in 2007, reports an environmental research institute.
more...Related topics/regions: [Germany] [China] [Renewable energy] [Environmental activism] [Energy]
Image: Solar panels. © Co-op America
09.05.2008
The UN should establish an agency to regulate international transport emissions, notably from highly polluting activities like aviation and shipping, said a climate change watchdog.
more...Related topics/regions: [United Nations] [Pollution] [Climate change] [Transport]
Image: Aviation and maritime shipping are not included in the Kyoto Protocol, yet their emissions are expected to increase in the coming years. © atom2bit (flickr)
09.05.2008
Global production of solar photovoltaic cells increased 51 percent in 2007, to 3,733 megawatts.
more...Image: Solar panels at a women's health centre in Camden, London. Jun-02 © Peter Armstrong
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