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Cold Cities Less Sustainable Than Warm Cities, Research Suggests
March 28, 2013 — Living in colder climates in the US is more energy demanding than living in warmer climates. Scientists have calculated that climate control in the coldest large metropolitan area in the country ... > full story -
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Trees Used to Create Recyclable, Efficient Solar Cell
March 26, 2013 — Researchers have developed efficient solar cells using natural substrates derived from plants such as trees. Just as importantly, by fabricating them on cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) substrates, the ... > full story -
Risk to Endangered Whales from Ships in Southern California Analyzed in New Study
March 25, 2013 — Researchers have identified areas off southern California with high numbers of whales and assessed their risk from potentially deadly collisions with commercial ship ... > full story -
Predictions of Climate Impacts on Fisheries Can Be a Mirage
March 25, 2013 — In the early 1940s, California fishermen hauled in a historic bounty of sardine that set the backdrop for John Steinbeck's "Cannery Row" novel. But by the end of the decade the nets came up empty and ... > full story -
Using Fluctuating Wind Power
March 25, 2013 — Incorporating wind power into existing power grids is challenging because fluctuating wind speed and direction means turbines generate power inconsistently. Coupled with customers' varying power ... > full story -
Losing Wetlands to Grow Crops
March 24, 2013 — Getting enough to eat is a basic human need – but at what cost to the environment? New research demonstrates that as their crops on higher ground fail due to unreliable rainfall, people in ... > full story -
Modest Changes in Military Dining Facilities Promoted Healthier Eating
March 22, 2013 — The prevalence of obesity within the military is currently 13 percent. This rising epidemic, also rampant throughout the general population, could result in military career setbacks, negatively ... > full story -
Breakthrough Could Lead to Cheaper, More Sustainable Chemical Production
March 21, 2013 — A new advance could enable the production of an important commodity chemical using carbon dioxide as a carbon source instead of petroleum. Carbon dioxide is basically free, and something the planet ... > full story -
Natural Climate Swings Contribute More to Increased Monsoon Rainfall Than Global Warming
March 20, 2013 — Natural swings in the climate have significantly intensified Northern Hemisphere monsoon rainfall, showing that these swings must be taken into account for climate predictions in the coming ... > full story -
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Sustainable Development Goals Must Sustain People and Planet, Experts Say
March 20, 2013 — Scientists are arguing for a set of six Sustainable Development Goals that link poverty eradication to protection of Earth's life support. The researchers argue that in the face of increasing ... > full story
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