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October 16, 2015

New crystal captures carbon from humid gas
Stockholm, Sweden (SPX) Oct 16, 2015
A new material with micropores might be a way to fight climate change. Scientists have created crystals that capture carbon dioxide much more efficiently than previously known materials, even in the presence of water. One way to mitigate climate change could be to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air. So far this has been difficult, since the presence of water prevents the adsorption of CO2. Complete dehydration is a costly process. Scientists have now created a stable and recyclable ma ... read more

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VW to recall 8.5 mn vehicles in Europe as Italian police raid offices Volkswagen said Thursday it will recall a total of 8.5 million diesel vehicles Europe-wide as police raided the carmaker's office in Italy and those of its sports car unit Lamborghini over a global pollution-cheating scandal. ... more		Tesla cars can now almost drive themselves High-end electric vehicle maker Tesla is taking a major step toward self-driving cars by installing new autopilot software Thursday in North America to automatically change lanes, manage speed and even hit the brakes. ... more		Japan restarts second reactor despite opposition Japan on Thursday restarted a second nuclear reactor after a shutdown triggered by the 2011 Fukushima crisis, as the government pushes to return to a cheaper energy source despite widespread public opposition. ... more
				French love affair with diesel set to end France's long love affair with diesel is set to draw to a close after the government announced a rise in the price of the fuel just weeks ahead of a major climate conference in Paris. ... more		New UT study highlights environmental, economic shortcomings of federal biofuel laws The federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and its overreliance on corn ethanol has created additional environmental problems in its 10-year history, resulting in unmet targets for cutting air pollut ... more

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				Australia approves India-backed Adani mine despite fears for reef Australia Thursday approved a controversial Indian-backed project to build one of the world's biggest coal mines despite conservationists' fears it threatens the Great Barrier Reef and vulnerable species while worsening global climate change. ... more		Nuclear waste ship leaves France for Australia A ship carrying 25 tonnes of nuclear waste left France for Australia on Thursday despite protests from environmental campaigners who said they were concerned about "deficiencies" in the vessel. ... more

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U.S. and Saudis conduct Middle East's largest counter-drone exercise

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defense pact

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Angry Chinese investor stabs asset management firm CEO		Uber slip exposes data of some US drivers		'Dozens of managers' involved in VW's pollution cheating: report		EU clears chipmaker Intel's $16.7 bn buyout of Altera		To reach CO2, energy goals, combine technologies with stable policies

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EDF for carbon price floor

China imports plummet on weak commodities prices

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China to set new plan for troubled economy

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Study: Africa's urban waste could produce rural electricity

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Russian Long-Range Cruise Missiles 'Particular Challenge' for US Defense

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