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Predicting a Low Carbon Future for Toronto
February 6, 2013 — Cities are major players in the climate change game. More than half of the world's population lives in urban areas and over 70 percent of global GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions can be attributed to ... > full story -
New Coal Technology Harnesses Energy Without Burning, Nears Pilot-Scale Development
February 6, 2013 — A new form of clean coal technology reached an important milestone recently, with the successful operation of a research-scale combustion system at Ohio State ... > full story -
Water Purification on the Cheap: System Cleans 'Produced Water' from Natural Gas Wells
February 5, 2013 — A new system cleans 'produced water' from natural gas wells, and could lead to improved desalination plants for developing ... > full story -
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Hydro Beats Nuclear and Coal, Beats Oil and Gas, Review Finds
February 4, 2013 — Researchers in Italy and the UK have reviewed the economic, social and environmental impact of hydro, coal, oil, gas and nuclear power. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, but of these ... > full story -
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Biofuels Blend Right In: Researchers Show Ionic Liquids Effective for Pre-Treating Mixed Blends of Biofuel Feedstocks
January 30, 2013 — Blending different feedstocks and milling the mixture into flour or pellets has significant potential for helping to make biofuels a cost-competitive transportation fuel ... > full story -
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Emission Trading Schemes Limit Green Consumerism
January 30, 2013 — Schemes that aim to regulate greenhouse gas emissions can limit consumers’ attempts to reduce their carbon ... > full story -
Chemical Lets Researchers Extract Significant Oil Deposits; Leaves Positive Environmental Footprint
January 30, 2013 — Chemicals found in common household items are proving to be the right formula to safely extract up to 70 percent of oil still embedded in high-salt oil reservoirs in the United States. A research ... > full story -
Indoor Air Puts Chinese Women Nonsmokers at Risk
January 29, 2013 — The hazards of breathing outdoor air in some Chinese cities have been well-documented. Now a study confirms that breathing indoor air also carries significant cancer risks, especially for Chinese ... > full story -
Cities Affect Temperatures for Thousands of Miles
January 27, 2013 — Even if you live more than 1,000 miles from the nearest large city, it could be affecting your weather. New research shows that the heat generated by everyday activities in metropolitan areas ... > full story -
Just Add Water: How Scientists Are Using Silicon to Produce Hydrogen on Demand
January 22, 2013 — Super-small particles of silicon react with water to produce hydrogen almost instantaneously, without the need for light, heat or electricity, according to new ... > full story
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