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Direct removal of carbon dioxide from air likely not viablePrinceton NJ (SPX) May 10, 2011 Technologies for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere are unlikely to offer an economically feasible way to slow human-driven climate change for several decades, according to a report issued by the American Physical Society and led by Princeton engineer Robert Socolow. "We humans should not kid ourselves that we can pour all the carbon dioxide we wish into the atmosphere right now and pull it out later at little cost," said Socolow, a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering. ... read more |
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 Methane levels 17 times higher in water wells near hydrofracking sites A study by Duke University researchers has found high levels of leaked methane in well water collected near shale-gas drilling and hydrofracking sites. The scientists collected and analyzed water sa ... more | .. |
  Pentagonal tiles pave the way towards organic electronics New research paves way for the nanoscale self-assembly of organic building blocks, a promising new route towards the next generation of ultra-small electronic devices. Ring-like molecules with unusu ... more | .. |
  'Swiss cheese' design enables thin film silicon solar cells with potential for higher efficiencies A bold new design for thin film solar cells that requires significantly less silicon - and may boost their efficiency - is the result of an industry/academia collaboration between Oerlikon Solar in ... more | .. |
 Hong Kong to restrict foreign homebuyers from 2013 US judge OKs partial settlement in e-book case Nordic-Baltic states seek more cooperation Outside View: Jobs outlook grim Empire-style computers? Frenchman takes PCs to lap of luxury Google-Microsoft field smartphones to take on iPhone 5 EU businesses urge China's new leaders to speed reforms |
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 Quebec unveils $80 bln plan for undeveloped north Quebec unveiled an $80-billion plan on Monday to rev up forestry and mining development over the next 25 years in its vast northern region, dubbed one of the world's last unspoiled wildernesses. ... more | .. |
  Germany at 40% nuke capacity, no issues Only 10 out of the 21 nuclear reactors in Germany are currently running and there haven't been any power outages, suggesting that government plans to drop nuclear could be realized quicker than expected. ... more | .. |
  Walker's World: Digging holes for euros Having got themselves into a hole, the leaders of the eurozone countries have spent the last week digging it deeper by the day. ... more | .. |
  Direct Air Capture of CO2 with Chemicals The American Physical Society has released a new assessment - Direct Air Capture of CO2 with Chemicals - to better inform the scientific community on the technical aspects of removing carbon dioxide ... more |
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SMOS mission reveals 15-year global forest carbon storage trends
Pacific microstate sells first passports to fund climate action
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  Chinese investment by BMW, Brilliance to hit 1.0 bln euros The world's leading luxury car maker, BMW, said on Monday it will nearly double a planned Chinese investment with its local partner Brilliance Automotive Holdings to about one billion euros ($1.44 billion). ... more | .. |
 Central banks urge budget corrections: Trichet Central bankers are pressing advanced economies to gradually improve their budgets while fast growing emerging nations must guard against overheating, ECB chief Jean-Claude Trichet said on Monday. ... more | .. |
 China to boost nuclear safety standards China plans to upgrade emergency procedures for nuclear power plants, a government official said Sunday. ... more | .. |
  Australia and Malaysia reach asylum deal Australia will send 800 asylum-seeking boat people to Malaysia under a deal agreed with the Malaysian government. ... more |
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 Booming Chile grapples with uneven growth Chile's economy is booming but officials warn currency appreciation, inflation and continuing dependence on commodities exports all carry risks that can spoil chances of consistent growth in the coming months. ... more | .. |
 Consumption, carbon emissions and international trade Accurately calculating the amount of carbon dioxide emitted in the process of producing and bringing products to our doorsteps is nearly impossible, but still a worthwhile effort, two Carnegie resea ... more | .. |
 Companies Form Strategic Alliance to Capitalize on Growing Indian Solar Market United Solar, the leading global manufacturer of flexible, thin-film solar laminates and a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) has announced an order for 500 kilowatts ( ... more | .. |
 JBI to Supply Oxy Vinyl Canada With Alternative Fuel JBI reports that Oxy Vinyl Canada, a wholly owned subsidiary of Occidental Petroleum has agreed to purchase JBI's low sulphur heating oil for $109.80 per barrel. Low sulphur heating oil is a p ... more |
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Space Force taps five firms to develop secure global tactical satcom solutions
SES Secures 5 Year Army Contract for Global Tactical Satellite Communications
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  More effective and less risky when you paint the hull of your boat Every boat owner recognises the dilemma: environmentally friendly or effective. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have now found a way of reconciling these two almost unattainable aims. ... more | .. |
 US says China's yuan value is top issue in talks China's tight control of its yuan currency is a top issue for Washington in bilateral economic relations, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Monday as two-way talks opened. ... more | .. |
 Japan's Hamaoka nuclear plant to halt operations The operator of Japan's ageing Hamaoka nuclear plant, located near a tectonic faultline southwest of Tokyo, said Monday it would temporarily shut down its last two running reactors. ... more | .. |
 Renewables key for climate, world energy supply: IPCC Renewable energy could meet nearly 80 percent of the world's energy needs by mid-century and play a crucial role in fighting global warming, the UN's climate scientists said Monday in a major report. ... more |
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HSBC delivers mixed earnings before key strategy update HSBC bank said on Monday that net profits surged 58 percent to $4.15 billion in the first quarter on lower taxes and bad debts, as the Asia-focused giant prepared to deliver a key strategy review. ... more | .. |
Japan, US eye Mongolia nuclear waste depot: report Japan and the United States are eyeing a plan to jointly construct an underground nuclear waste storage complex in Mongolia, a newspaper report said Monday. ... more | .. |
Japan temp surprised to end up at nuclear plant A Japanese man who applied for a temporary truck driving job instead found himself deployed to the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, an employment official told AFP on Monday. ... more | .. |
 USGS Economic Analysis Updated for the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska The U.S. Geological Survey assessment on the economic recoverability of undiscovered, conventional oil and gas resources within the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPRA) and adjacent state wat ... more |
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Dogs of war: China touts killer robot 'wolves'
US government gets a year of ChatGPT Enterprise for $1
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 Measurement of hot electrons could have solar energy payoff Basic scientific curiosity paid off in unexpected ways when Rice University researchers investigating the fundamental physics of nanomaterials discovered a new technology that could dramatically imp ... more | .. |
 New online mechanism for electric vehicle charging Researchers at the University of Southampton have designed a new pricing mechanism that could change the way in which electric vehicles are charged. It is based on an online auction protocol that ma ... more | .. |
 Is nuclear power fair for future generations The recent nuclear accident in Fukushima Daiichi in Japan has brought the nuclear debate to the forefront of controversy. While Japan is trying to avert further disaster, many nations are reconsider ... more | .. |
 India plans road network near China: report India plans to develop a network of strategic roads along its borders with China, a senior military official was quoted as saying in an Indian media report Saturday. ... more |
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 Japan urges shutdown of quake-threatened nuclear plant A nuclear plant located near a tectonic faultline should be shut down, Japan's trade and industry minister said Sunday, but he denied the government would reverse its policy on atomic power. ... more | .. |
 Australia to release 'back to black' budget Australia will this week release a "tough" budget designed to return to surplus by mid-2013, despite including a string of goodies such as a TV bonus for pensioners, Treasurer Wayne Swan said Sunday. ... more | .. |
 Thousands rally in Japan against nuclear power Thousands of people rallied in Japan Saturday to demand a shift away from nuclear power after an earthquake and tsunami sparked the world's worst atomic crisis since Chernobyl a quarter-century ago. ... more | .. |
 EU nuclear safety sweep accused of soft-pedalling Europe on Wednesday will draw up stress-test parameters for a safety sweep of its nuclear power reactors, promised after Japan's Fukushima No.1 disaster, but already the focus of bitter disputes. ... more |
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