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Fixing China’s Coal Problem
China has rapidly cleaned up its coal plants. Now comes the hard part.When William Latta first came to China, in 2005, he intended to look for companies to acquire for the French power giant Alstom. He wound up creating his own.
China has rapidly cleaned up its coal plants. Now comes the hard part.When William Latta first came to China, in 2005, he intended to look for companies to acquire for the French power giant Alstom. He wound up creating his own.
Environment
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Wednesday, May 27, 2015, 7:24am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Wednesday, May 27, 2015, 7:24am
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Wild weather across US and Mexico a sign of El Niño's return
Storms and other extreme weather in Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma and Alaska could be the first signs that climate's bad boy is back with a vengeance
Storms and other extreme weather in Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma and Alaska could be the first signs that climate's bad boy is back with a vengeance
Environment
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, May 27, 2015, 7:24am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, May 27, 2015, 7:24am
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How Arctic ozone hole was avoided
The Antarctic ozone hole would have been 40% bigger and a hole over the Arctic would have opened up if ozone-depleting chemicals had not been phased out, according to research.
The Antarctic ozone hole would have been 40% bigger and a hole over the Arctic would have opened up if ozone-depleting chemicals had not been phased out, according to research.
Environment
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, May 27, 2015, 7:24am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, May 27, 2015, 7:24am
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North American ragweed to bring autumn allergy misery to Europe
Ragweed pollen is the bane of many lives in the US, and climate change could help the plant become much more common in Europe by 2050
Ragweed pollen is the bane of many lives in the US, and climate change could help the plant become much more common in Europe by 2050
Environment
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 8:45am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 8:45am
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Glaciers Are Crumbling in Southern Antarctica Faster Than Previously Thought
Previously stable glaciers have been melting rapidly since 2009
Previously stable glaciers have been melting rapidly since 2009
Environment
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, May 22, 2015, 11:49am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, May 22, 2015, 11:49am
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Pipeline Operator In Calif. Spill Reportedly Had History Of Infractions
Plains All American Pipeline had accumulated 175 safety and maintenance infractions since 2006, according to a Los Angeles Times report.
Plains All American Pipeline had accumulated 175 safety and maintenance infractions since 2006, according to a Los Angeles Times report.
Environment
Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, May 21, 2015, 7:50am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, May 21, 2015, 7:50am
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The BP Oil Spill Killed a Lot of Dolphins
Lung and adrenal lesions were found on dead dolphins
Lung and adrenal lesions were found on dead dolphins
Environment
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, May 21, 2015, 7:50am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, May 21, 2015, 7:50am
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Santa Barbara oil spill stretches 9 miles in two slicks
A company official said the line was operating at full capacity when it broke, suggesting much more oil escaped than initially estimated
A company official said the line was operating at full capacity when it broke, suggesting much more oil escaped than initially estimated
Environment
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, May 21, 2015, 7:50am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, May 21, 2015, 7:50am
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Obama: "Dereliction of duty" to ignore climate change
During commencement speech at U.S. Coast Guard Academy, president says we must act now to reduce emissions - or else
During commencement speech at U.S. Coast Guard Academy, president says we must act now to reduce emissions - or else
Environment
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, May 21, 2015, 7:50am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, May 21, 2015, 7:50am
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These sparkly sea organisms are an eerie omen of climate change
A bloom of bioluminescent plankton has wowed crowds along a river in Southern Tasmania this week, but it could be a warning sign of climate change
A bloom of bioluminescent plankton has wowed crowds along a river in Southern Tasmania this week, but it could be a warning sign of climate change
Environment
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, May 21, 2015, 7:50am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, May 21, 2015, 7:50am
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Pollinator Politics: Environmentalists Criticize Obama Plan To Save Bees
The White House's new plan to reverse dramatic declines in bee numbers calls for the restoration of 7 million acres of bee-friendly habitat. Critics say the plan ignores a key culprit: pesticides.
The White House's new plan to reverse dramatic declines in bee numbers calls for the restoration of 7 million acres of bee-friendly habitat. Critics say the plan ignores a key culprit: pesticides.
Environment
Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 8:02am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 8:02am
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Eyes In The Sky: Foam Drones Keep Watch On Rain Forest Trees
The autopilot toy planes, equipped with cameras, help conservationists detect illegal logging and mining earlier in the remote parts of the Amazon basin.
The autopilot toy planes, equipped with cameras, help conservationists detect illegal logging and mining earlier in the remote parts of the Amazon basin.
Environment
Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 8:02am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 8:02am
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Oil pipeline break dumps crude on California beach
A large slick leaked into the ocean at the central coast, but the amount of oil spilled is unclear
A large slick leaked into the ocean at the central coast, but the amount of oil spilled is unclear
Environment
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 8:02am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 8:02am
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Global temperatures hit another record high
Record highs from January through April coincided with warming sea surface temperatures and declines in Arctic sea ice
Record highs from January through April coincided with warming sea surface temperatures and declines in Arctic sea ice
Environment
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 8:02am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 8:02am
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2 ºC warming goal shaky as governments throw cash at fossil fuel
Shell is said to be preparing for a 4 ºC warmer world future, while governments keep subsidising fossil fuels with $5.3 trillion a year globally
Shell is said to be preparing for a 4 ºC warmer world future, while governments keep subsidising fossil fuels with $5.3 trillion a year globally
Environment
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 8:02am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 8:02am
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Study helps ash mapping for flights
New discoveries about ash clouds could help predict where planes can safely fly following volcanic eruptions, Edinburgh researchers find.
New discoveries about ash clouds could help predict where planes can safely fly following volcanic eruptions, Edinburgh researchers find.
Environment
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 8:02am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 8:02am
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Dirty air and disease: why we must end the subsidy of fossil fuels
IMF evidence about hidden costs such as pollution, traffic accidents and climate change makes it apparent just how heavily subsidised the coal, oil and gas industries are
IMF evidence about hidden costs such as pollution, traffic accidents and climate change makes it apparent just how heavily subsidised the coal, oil and gas industries are
Environment
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 8:02am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 8:02am
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Millions of Spiders Rain Down on Australia—Why?
In what's called a mass ballooning, the tiny arachnids used silk strands to catch air currents on their way to a new home.
In what's called a mass ballooning, the tiny arachnids used silk strands to catch air currents on their way to a new home.
Environment
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 8:20am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 8:20am
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Ice hunters lasso an iceberg to turn it into vodka
Floating off the coast of Newfoundland, this massive chunk of ice is big business and will be sold to prestige mineral water and high-end vodka makers
Floating off the coast of Newfoundland, this massive chunk of ice is big business and will be sold to prestige mineral water and high-end vodka makers
Environment
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 8:20am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 8:20am
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Americans face six-fold hike in exposure to extreme heat by 2070
Growing populations combined with global warming will dramatically raise exposure to baking temperatures in the US
Growing populations combined with global warming will dramatically raise exposure to baking temperatures in the US
Environment
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 8:20am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 8:20am
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Climate change: Americans crowding into future heatwave zones, study says
Houston-Dallas-San Antonio and Atlanta-Charlotte-Raleigh areas most affected by ‘double whammy’ of population shift and temperature rises, scientists argue
Houston-Dallas-San Antonio and Atlanta-Charlotte-Raleigh areas most affected by ‘double whammy’ of population shift and temperature rises, scientists argue
Environment
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 8:20am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 8:20am
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Antarctica is melting from above and below
"What we know now is the ice shelf is subject to a two-pronged attack from above and below," says the author of a new study
"What we know now is the ice shelf is subject to a two-pronged attack from above and below," says the author of a new study
Environment
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, May 14, 2015, 9:58am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, May 14, 2015, 9:58am
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Yes, bad beekeeping is to blame for unwanted urban swarms
Novice beekeepers need to be vigilant for the moment a queen bee will lead workers to find a new hive, especially in cities and towns where swarms can cause disruption – even if they are harmless and nothing to fuss over
Novice beekeepers need to be vigilant for the moment a queen bee will lead workers to find a new hive, especially in cities and towns where swarms can cause disruption – even if they are harmless and nothing to fuss over
Environment
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, May 14, 2015, 9:58am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, May 14, 2015, 9:58am
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In Midst Of Drought, Why Not Harvest Water From The Air?
All Tech Considered explores some experimental and lesser-used technologies for harvesting and disinfecting water.
All Tech Considered explores some experimental and lesser-used technologies for harvesting and disinfecting water.
This Hormone Seems to Be Changing The Sex of Fish in U.S. Rivers
The hormone is used in the raising of cattle, but finds its way to rivers and streams
The hormone is used in the raising of cattle, but finds its way to rivers and streams
Environment
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 8:10am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 8:10am
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Worst drought in 1200 years drains America's biggest reservoir
Lake Mead, behind the Hoover dam, feeds water to California, Nevada and Arizona but is only 38 per cent full – its lowest level ever
Lake Mead, behind the Hoover dam, feeds water to California, Nevada and Arizona but is only 38 per cent full – its lowest level ever
Environment
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 8:10am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 8:10am
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Apparent slowing of sea level rise is artefact of satellite data
A puzzling slowdown in sea level rise over the past decade that has baffled scientists is explained away as an error – sea levels are, in fact, rising faster
A puzzling slowdown in sea level rise over the past decade that has baffled scientists is explained away as an error – sea levels are, in fact, rising faster
Environment
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 8:10am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 8:10am
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'Substantial' El Nino event predicted
The El Nino weather pattern, which can drive droughts and flooding, is underway in the tropical Pacific for the first time in five years, say scientists.
The El Nino weather pattern, which can drive droughts and flooding, is underway in the tropical Pacific for the first time in five years, say scientists.
Environment
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 8:10am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 8:10am
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A Fish With Cancer Raises Questions About Health Of Susquehanna River
The smallmouth bass with a malignant tumor was caught late last year near Duncannon, Pa. Officials say it's the first time such a tumor has been found in the state on that type of fish.
The smallmouth bass with a malignant tumor was caught late last year near Duncannon, Pa. Officials say it's the first time such a tumor has been found in the state on that type of fish.
How the California Drought Is Increasing the Potential for Devastating Wildfires
Forest Service anticipates spending more than $1 billion and mobilizing more than 10,000 fires to fight forest fires this season.
Forest Service anticipates spending more than $1 billion and mobilizing more than 10,000 fires to fight forest fires this season.
Environment
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, May 08, 2015, 8:29am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, May 08, 2015, 8:29am
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