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Molecular Switch for Cheaper Biofuel
June 3, 2013 — Lignocellulosic waste such as sawdust or straw can be used to produce biofuel -- but only if the long cellulose and xylan chains can be successfully broken down into smaller sugar molecules. To do ... > full story -
Agriculture and Food
Energy and the Environment
Global Warming
Food and Agriculture
Cows, Sheep, Pigs
Environmental Science
Dairy's Carbon Footprint: Flatulence Tops the List
May 31, 2013 — Researchers have conducted a life-cycle analysis of fluid milk that will provide guidance for producers, processors and others throughout the dairy supply chain. The largest contributors were feed ... > full story -
Environmental Issues
Environmental Science
Renewable Energy
Energy and the Environment
Weapons Technology
Global Warming
Despite Safety and Other Concerns, Nuclear Power Saves Lives, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Experts Say
May 29, 2013 — Global use of nuclear power has prevented about 1.84 million air pollution-related deaths and release of 64 billion tons of greenhouse gases that would have resulted from burning coal and other ... > full story -
Microplastic Pollution Prevalent in Lakes, Too
May 29, 2013 — Researchers have detected microplastic pollution in one of Western Europe's largest lakes, Lake Geneva, in large enough quantities to raise ... > full story -
Scientists Develop CO2 Sequestration Technique
May 28, 2013 — Scientists have discovered and demonstrated a new technique to remove and store atmospheric carbon dioxide while generating carbon-negative hydrogen and producing alkalinity, which can be used to ... > full story -
Have Health Effects from the Chernobyl Accident Been Overestimated?
May 28, 2013 — The impact of the Chernobyl nuclear accident has been seriously overestimated, while unfounded statements presented as scientific facts have been used to strangle the nuclear industry, according to ... > full story -
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'Ultraselective' Process to Make Valuable Chemical from Biomass
May 28, 2013 — Chemical engineers have discovered a new chemical process to make p-xylene, an important ingredient of plastics for products such as soda bottles and packaging, at 90 percent yield from ... > full story -
Researcher Builds Replica Human Colon to Improve Water Quality
May 28, 2013 — To better understand how bacteria impact the environment researchers spent nearly a year building a system that replicates a human colon, septic tank and groundwater and "fed" the colon three times a ... > full story -
Can Plastic Be Made from Algae?
May 27, 2013 — Algae are an interesting natural resource because they proliferate quickly. They are not impinging on food production. And they need nothing but sunlight and a bit of waste water to grow on. ... > full story -
More Emphasis Needed on Recycling and Reuse of Li-Ion Batteries
May 22, 2013 — The discovery of potential environmental and human health effects from disposal of millions of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries each year has led scientists to recommend stronger government ... > full story
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