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While global methane emissions are up, study says fossil fuels not the culprit
Posted: October 12, 2016A new study from NOAA, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, puts a new twist on a tricky question about the impact of increased oil and gas production on greenhouse gas…
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Pew: Renewable energy enjoys wide support while fossil fuels divide national opinion
Posted: October 12, 2016Pew Research's "Politics of Climate" survey is a mixed bag for energy industry watchers, revealing a solid chunk of Americans support expanded fossil fuel use, while almost everyone supports renewables."One…
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Airlines to Test Alternative Fuel
Posted: October 12, 2016As the world turns its attention to addressing global warming, the airline industry, too, is researching ways to do its part and lower greenhouse gas emissions. One option is investing more…
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Turning Sunlight into Fuel
Posted: October 11, 2016In one hour, the Earth receives enough energy from the sun to meet all of mankind’s energy needs for one year. Yet the world uses little more than one percent…
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European union could require new homes to have electric car chargers
Posted: October 11, 2016Starting in 2019, all new or refurbished homes and apartment buildings in Europe will be required to have electric vehicle recharging stations built on the premises, according to a draft…
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Energy hijacking pathway found within photosynthesis
Posted: October 11, 2016In a study led by Dr Jenny Zhang, a Research Associate at St John's, academics have found an unexpected performance-destructive pathway within Photosystem II, an enzyme at the heart of oxygenic photosynthesis,…
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Climate Change Has Doubled Western U.S. Forest Fires
Posted: October 11, 2016A new study says that human-induced climate change has doubled the area affected by forest fires in the U.S. West over the last 30 years. According to the study, since…
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To Help Bees, Skip Herbicides and Pesticides, Keep Lawns Naturally Diverse
Posted: October 7, 2016Declining populations of pollinators is a major concern to ecologists because bees, butterflies and other insects play a critical role in supporting healthy ecosystems. Now a new study from urban…
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Scotland to Generate Some of World's First Kite-Driven Power in 2017
Posted: October 7, 2016The United Kingdom will begin harnessing energy from kites flying 450 meters above ground as early as next year. Developed by UK-based Kite Power Solutions, the system is composed of two…
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Bees Are Declared Endangered for the First Time in the U.S.
Posted: October 7, 2016For the first time in history, a group of bees in the U.S. will be protected under the Endangered Species Act, following a recent announcement from wildlife officials.The group of bees, who are commonly…
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