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Small Dam Construction to Reduce Greenhouse Emissions Is Causing Ecosystem Disruption
Researchers conclude in a
new report that a global
push for small hydropower
projects, supported by
various nations and also the
... > full story
Mystery of X-Ray Light from Black Holes Solved
Astrophysicists using
high-powered computer
simulartions demonstrate
that gas spiraling toward a
black hole inevitably
results in X-ray emissions. ... > full story
New Catalyst Neutralizes Gases Responsible for Climate Change
New technology prevents
nitrous oxide decomposing it
into nontoxic products. The
catalytic system is active,
efficient and stable over
... > full story
World's Deepest ERT Imaging System for CO2 Sequestration Developed
Researchers have broken the
record for tracking the
movement and concentration
of carbon dioxide in a
geologic formation using the
... > full story
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How Useful Is Fracking Anyway? Study Explores Return of Investment
June 17, 2013 — The value of a fuel's long-term usefulness and viability is judged through its energy return on investment; the comparison between the eventual fuel and the energy invested to create it. The energy ... > full story -
Nanoparticles Helping to Recover More Oil
June 14, 2013 — When petroleum companies abandon an oil well, more than half the reservoir’s oil is usually left behind as too difficult to recover. Now, however, much of the residual oil can be recovered with ... > full story -
Molecular 'Sieves' Harness Ultraviolet Irradiation for Greener Power Generation
June 12, 2013 — New research shows that exposing polymer molecular sieve membranes to ultraviolet (UV) irradiation in the presence of oxygen produces highly permeable and selective membranes for more efficient ... > full story -
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China Is Outsourcing Carbon: Key Findings on Regional, Global Impact of Trade on Environment
June 10, 2013 — In two different studies, researchers have published groundbreaking findings on the environmental impact of globalization, production and trade at both regional and international scales, and ... > full story -
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Testing Artificial Photosynthesis: Fully Integrated Microfluidic Test-Bed for Solar-Driven Electrochemical Energy Conversion Systems
June 10, 2013 — Researchers have developed the first fully integrated microfluidic test-bed for evaluating and optimizing solar-driven electrochemical energy conversion systems. This test-bed system has already been ... > full story -
Metal-Free Catalyst Outperforms Platinum in Fuel Cell
June 5, 2013 — Researchers have discovered an inexpensive and easily produced catalyst that performs better than platinum in oxygen-reduction reactions -- a step toward eliminating what industry regards as the ... > full story -
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Disincentives to Energy Efficiency Can Be Fixed
June 4, 2013 — A new study finds that utilities aren't rewarded for adopting energy efficiency programs, and that reforms are needed to make energy efficiency as attractive as ... > full story -
New Study Predicts Rising Irrigation Costs, Reduced Yields for U.S. Corn
June 3, 2013 — Simulations predict that in 40 years, yields for corn grown for ethanol will shrink even as climate change increases the need for irrigation, according to a new ... > full story -
Threatened Frogs Palmed Off as Forests Disappear
June 3, 2013 — The study describes how forests converted to palm oil plantations are causing threatened forest dwelling frogs to vanish, resulting in an overall loss of habitat that is important for the ... > full story -
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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
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