Undercurrent of doubt over electric motors - Climate Change, Environment - The Independent

Electric cars, which emit no carbon dioxide from their tailpipe, are not the answer some people think they are to environmental transport problems, a new report claims today.

The idea that a wholesale switch to electric transport would automatically reduce CO2 emissions and dependence on oil is a myth, says the analysis prepared for the Environmental Transport Association (ETA).
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It is already known that widespread uptake of electric cars would mean much more electricity demand [ya think?], with the possible consequence of building more – possibly coal-fired – power stations. A separate piece of research last year suggested that, if all Britain's 27 million cars went electric, and were charged every day, the electricity supply would have to quadruple to cope with the new demand.

Coalition ready to vote down ETS | Herald Sun

The coalition is expected to present a united front and vote down emissions trading legislation when it is brought before parliament next week.

C3: The Spectacular Inca Empire Developed & Spread Because of Global Warming During Medieval Period, Scientists Find

Read here. For some 400 hundred years, the Inca empire grew and thrived in the Southern Hemisphere due to the arrival of global warming during the Medieval Warming period. Climate alarmists claim the Medieval Warming Period did not exist in the Southern Hemisphere.

Who is your eco hero of the noughties? | Environment | guardian.co.uk

Some are better known than others, but who made the most difference? Cast your vote - and let us know below who we've missed out.

Poll: Who's the biggest eco-villain of the noughties? | Environment | guardian.co.uk

With your help on Twitter, we've drawn up a shortlist of the 10 biggest environmental villains of the decade. Vote for yours here, and let us know why below.