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Can the Economy Bear What Oil Prices Have in Store?
The economic pain of a
flattening oil supply will
trump the environment as a
reason to curb the use of
fossil fuels, say
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Engineer Wants to 'Sculpt' More Powerful Electric Motors and Generators
A researcher is developing
several technologies that
could improve the
performance of electric
motors and generators. And
... > full story
New Solar-Powered Classroom Brings Science to Schools in Developing Countries
An innovative project is
using solar generators to
provide IT resources and
'hands-on' science for
students in developing
... > full story
Global Carbon Emissions Reach Record 10 Billion Tons, Threatening 2 Degree Target
Global carbon dioxide
emissions from burning
fossil fuels have increased
by 49 percent in the last
two decades, according to
... > full story
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More Environmental Rules Needed for Shale Gas, Says Geophysicist
February 6, 2012 — In his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama praised the potential of the country's tremendous supply of natural gas buried in shale. But the "Halliburton exclusion" passed by Congress ... > full story -
Strategic Research Plan Needed to Help Avoid Potential Risks of Nanomaterials
January 25, 2012 — Despite extensive investment in nanotechnology and increasing commercialization over the last decade, insufficient understanding remains about the environmental, health, and safety aspects of ... > full story -
Sports: Restricting Improving Technology Does Not Always Have Expected Outcome
January 10, 2012 — New research by a sports economist shows restricting improving technology does not always have the expected outcome. His study suggests that understanding how people react to regulations can aid in ... > full story -
What If If Virginia Lifts Ban on Uranium Mining? Report Identifies Health and Environmental Issues
December 19, 2011 — A number of health and environmental issues and related risks need to be addressed when considering whether to lift the almost 30-year moratorium on uranium mining in Virginia, a new report ... > full story -
Working to Change Bridge Fabrication and Inspection Practices
December 15, 2011 — Civil and environmental engineers are concerned about the size of bridges, especially when it relates to how materials will perform in structures where failures might lead to catastrophes. As ... > full story -
Industrial 'Inertia to Change' Is Delaying Development of Zero Carbon Homes, Report Finds
December 15, 2011 — Tackling rising CO2 emissions from the residential sector could make a vital contribution towards mitigating climate change, according to a new ... > full story -
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Small Reactors Could Figure Into US Energy Future
December 13, 2011 — A new study concludes that small modular reactors may hold the key to the future of U.S. nuclear power ... > full story -
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Building a Sustainable Hydrogen Economy
December 8, 2011 — The concept of the hydrogen economy (HE), in which hydrogen would replace the carbon-based fossil fuels of the twentieth century was first mooted in the 1970s. Today, HE is seen as a potential ... > full story -
U.S. CAFE Standards Create Profit Incentive for Larger Vehicles
December 8, 2011 — The current Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards create a financial incentive for auto companies to make bigger vehicles that are allowed to meet lower targets, according to a new ... > full story -
Cities Fail to Recognise Full Potential of Smart Technologies
December 7, 2011 — Cities are wasting the potential of smart technologies by failing to realize the value of their hidden infrastructure and digital ... > full story
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