• 前世界最高“台北101”拟环保取胜

    10-01-09 台北101大楼曾是全球最高建筑物,但是,随着楼高超过800米的迪拜塔落成,101只能屈居第二。台北101的发言人表示,该建筑已完成所有洁净能源标准,希望获得认证,成为全球最高的环保建筑物。发言人称,台北101明年将斥资6000万新台币,以完成100项环保认证,希望获得美...

  • 研究:多喝绿茶可缓解抑郁

    09-12-28 Elderly people who drink several cups of green tea a day are less likely to suffer from depression, probably due to a feel good chemical found in this type of tea, Japanese researchers said. 日本研究人员日前称,老年人每天喝几杯绿茶可降低患抑郁症的风...

  • Green spaces 'improve health' 绿色空间有利健康

    09-10-16 There is more evidence that living near a 'green space' has health benefits. 更多证据证明,住在绿色空间附近有利于健康。 The best health benefits come from living less than a kilometre (0.62miles) from a green space Research in the Journal of Epidemi...

  • Agriculture pioneer Borlaug dies 绿色农业先锋Borlaug逝世

    09-09-14 Norman Borlaug, the man known as the father of the Green Revolution in agriculture, has died in the US state of Texas aged 95. Norman Borlaug--农业绿色革命之父,在美国德克萨斯州逝世,享年95岁。 Borlaug won the Nobel Peace Prize and US Congressional...

  • How greens may protect the heart 研究:绿色蔬菜如何保护心脏

    09-09-05 Researchers have discovered a possible reason why green vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower are good for the heart. 研究人员发现为什么绿色蔬菜,像绿菜花、卷心菜、花椰菜对心脏有好处。 Sulforapane is found in broccoli and brussel spro...

  • 'Green' vaccine for vomiting bug 冬季呕吐“绿色”疫苗问世

    09-08-20 Scientists say they are ready to begin human testing of a plant-based vaccine for the winter vomiting virus. 科学家称他们准备进行对付冬天呕吐病毒的植物提取疫苗的人体试验。 Outbreaks have happen onboard cruise ships The norovirus stomach bug is highl...

  • U2 brand green criticism 'unfair' U2乐队回应批评

    09-08-17 U2 guitarist The Edge has defended the size and cost of their 360 world tour, as the band rocked Wembley Stadium on the first night of their UK leg. U2乐队吉他手The Edge为他们360世界之旅演唱会的规模和花费辩护,他们英国之旅第一晚震撼了温布利体育馆。...

  • Green domain sparks war of words 绿色占领引发口水战

    09-08-14 The battle to take control of a new internet domain aimed at environmental groups has escalated. 以环保团体为目标的掌握新因特网控制权的战役已然升级。 One of the consortiums(联合,合伙) preparing a bid to control .eco, as it is known, has published...

  • Green failures 'may hit taxpayer' 绿色行动失败“可能会打击到

    09-08-05 The failure of government departments to cut their carbon emissions could hit taxpayers, MPs have warned. 政府部门削减二氧化碳排放的行动失败将会使纳税人遭受损失。 A new scheme will penalise bodies performing badly on CO2 emissions The Environmental...

  • Green beetle's super-shiny secret 绿甲虫发亮的原因

    09-07-25 The stunning metallic green sheen of the jewelled beetle is produced by microscopic cells in its exoskeleton. 宝石甲虫发出漂亮金属绿光是因为它外骨骼的微观细胞。 Under left circularly polarised light, the same beetle looks super-green Researchers rep...