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Carbon release to atmosphere 10 times faster than in the pastPhiladelphia PA (SPX) Jun 07, 2011 The rate of release of carbon into the atmosphere today is nearly 10 times as fast as during the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM), 55.9 million years ago, the best analog we have for current global warming, according to an international team of geologists. Rate matters and this current rapid change may not allow sufficient time for the biological environment to adjust. "We looked at the PETM because it is thought to be the best ancient analog for future climate change caused by fossil fuel bur ... read more |
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  Golden age for Australia's LNG? Australia's liquefied natural gas industry is on course for a "golden age," with the sector posed to boost the country's economy by $38.5 billion by 2020, the International Energy Agency said. ... more | .. |
  No significant difference in car fuel consumption between E10 and E5 petrol grades A study conducted by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland indicates that there is practically no difference between commercial petrol grades 95E10 and 98E5 sold in Finland as regards fuel consum ... more | .. |
  US says India Boeing deal will support 23,000 jobs The United States on Monday hailed India's decision to buy military transport planes worth more than $4 billion from US-based aviation giant Boeing, saying it would sustain 23,000 American jobs. ... 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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  Asia, Europe march ever closer From nuclear safety to climate change and growth, 46 nations from Asia and Europe wound up two days of talks Tuesday pledging to tighten the bonds between 60 percent of the planet's people. ... more | .. |
  Experimental Solar Shade in Djibouti Provides Constant Power The silence of nonpolluting solar energy at work may someday replace the hum of muffled generators in remote field locations. Maj. Tim Franklin from the U.S. Army Research Development and Engi ... more | .. |
 Envision Solar Files for US Patent for Tracking Solar Tree System Envision Solar International has announced the company has filed for a U.S. patent with the Patent and Trademark Office. The application is for the company's multi-axis EnvisionTrak solar tracking s ... more | .. |
  Protests as Dutch nuclear rail shipment heads to France A train carrying nuclear waste to France was able to depart on Tuesday despite efforts by Dutch and Belgian anti-nuclear activists - some who were trying to block it by chaining themselves to the tracks. ... more |
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SMOS mission reveals 15-year global forest carbon storage trends
Pacific algae invade Algeria beaches, pushing humans and fish away
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 Call for safety checks, IAEA role to boost nuclear safety Thirty-three countries agreed on Tuesday that stringent inspections, better cooperation and a stronger role for the UN should spearhead nuclear safety improvements following the Fukushima disaster. ... more | .. |
  GM chief says rebound imperiled by soft economy General Motors' top executive said Tuesday the auto giant's remarkable rebound over the past two years may be imperiled by a sputtering economy. ... more | .. |
 China says Philippines harming its maritime rights China on Tuesday accused the Philippines of harming its maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea, in sharp retaliation to claims by Manila that Beijing is undermining regional peace. ... more | .. |
 Outside View: Avoiding second recession Jobs creation, industrial production and car sales are slipping and consumer confidence and stock prices have turned south. The U.S. economy may be tumbling into a second recession or worse, hitting the mat for good. Solutions are at hand but politicians - and voters - won't embrace what needs doing. ... more |
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 Global Solar Energy's PowerFLEX BIPV Roofing Module Earns Certification Global Solar Energy has announced that the Global Solar PowerFLEX BIPV roofing module has received the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 61730 and 61646 certifications, as well as the ... more | .. |
 Upsolar Unveils New Production Platform in Portugal Upsolar has announced the commissioning of its newest solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing platform in Braga, Portugal, in partnership with a major Portuguese player. Designed and installed ... more | .. |
 From Sulfurcell to Soltecture: A New Generation of Solar Construction Ten years after its founding, CIS thin-film pioneer Sulfurcell is breaking new ground in solar construction under its new corporate name, Soltecture. At Intersolar Europe, the company is presenting ... more | .. |
 Konarka Announces Largest OPV Installation, First Semi-Transparent BIPV Curtain Wall Konarka Technologies, Inc., an innovator in development and commercialization of Konarka Power Plastic, a lightweight, flexible solar material that converts light to electricity, has announced the l ... more |
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NASA's Lunar Trailblazer mission ends without mapping moon
Intuitive Machines wins funding to advance orbital logistics vehicle
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 Cutting-Edge Solar Innovator Offers Insight to Storage Application Kenneth Munson, president and co-founder of Sunverge Energy, has been named as a featured panelist at the Electricity Storage Association (ESA) 21st Annual Meeting, June 8, 2011 in San Jose, CA. ... more | .. |
 Petra Solar Presents National Smart Solar Energy Plan at Jordan Petra Solar has presented a national Smart Solar Energy plan at the Jordan - U.S. Business Forum held on May 21-22 in Amman, Jordan under the Royal patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II. The pla ... more | .. |
 Germany: Berlin, Hanoi strengthening ties Germany and Vietnam are moving closer to a strategic partnership as their bilateral relations deepen, German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle says. ... more | .. |
 Toyota fits 17,000 solar panels to British factory Japanese carmaker Toyota said Tuesday it was installing 17,000 solar panels at one of its factories in Britain to cut its carbon dioxide production by 2,000 tonnes a year. ... more |
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  US claims victory in China wind energy spat China has stopped subsidies for makers of wind energy turbines, Washington said Tuesday - declaring one victory in a series of trade complaints against Beijing at the World Trade Organization. ... more | .. |
 China is next stop on Lagarde's IMF tour French finance minister Christine Lagarde was to meet senior Chinese officials on Wednesday in Beijing, the latest stop on her global tour to convince emerging countries to back her bid to lead the IMF. ... more | .. |
 Singapore to overtake Vegas this year: US gaming head Singapore is set to overtake Las Vegas as the world's second-largest gambling hub this year, a US gaming industry head said Tuesday, as Asia cements its place as a major betting market. ... more | .. |
  General Motor's China sales fall for second month General Motors said Tuesday year-on-year sales fell for the second straight month in May, reflecting a slowdown in the world's largest auto market as authorities roll back stimulus measures. ... more |
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Space Force taps five firms to develop secure global tactical satcom solutions
Russia urges caution in nuclear 'rhetoric' after Trump comments
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 Australia says economy stronger with carbon tax Australia's economy will continue to grow strongly if a carbon price is introduced, Treasurer Wayne Swan said Tuesday and warned of a possible backlash over coal exports if Canberra failed to act. ... more | .. |
 N. Z. inventor readies 'jetski for the skies' Whizzing around with your own personal jetpack may sound like the stuff of science fiction, but New Zealand inventor Glenn Martin aims to have his "jetski for the skies" on the market within 18 months. ... more | .. |
Airport plans 'threaten' Hong Kong dolphins Hong Kong's ambitious plans to expand its airport to meet soaring demand have sparked protests from environmentalists who say it would further endanger the city's rare Chinese white dolphins. ... more | .. |
Canada Conservatives replay budget after ballot win Canada's finance minister reintroduced a budget rejected by opposition parties two months ago with only minor tweaks, and revised upward this year's deficit projection. ... more |
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Resourcehouse gets China funding boost Chinese investors will make US$1.8 billion extra available to Australian miner Resourcehouse, director Clive Palmer said Tuesday, ensuring projects proceed despite scotched plans to float. ... more | .. |
 Oil down in Asia on fears of higher supply Oil was down in Asian trade Tuesday amid speculation that OPEC may boost crude supplies despite faltering energy demand, analysts said. ... more | .. |
  Measuring certainty in quantum physics world Quantum mechanics is famous for saying that a tree falling in a forest when there's no one there doesn't make a sound. Quantum mechanics also says that if anyone is listening, it interferes with and ... more | .. |
 Energy-efficient programming to curb computer power use Soaring energy consumption by ever more powerful computers, data centers and mobile devices has many experts looking to reduce the energy use of these devices. Most projects so far focus on more eff ... more |
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