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NASA scientists say 2012 was the ninth warmest of any year since 1880, continuing a long-term trend of rising global temperatures. With the exception of 1998, the nine warmest years in the 132-year record all have occurred since 2000, with 2010 and 2005 ranking as the hottest years on record.
Posted: Jan 16th, 2013
Read moreGlobal engineering firm Alstom is working with Aston University (UK) scientists to further its research into power grid efficiency in the UK and worldwide.
Posted: Jan 16th, 2013
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The 12.0% record cell on a standard size of 1.1 square cm combines two patented absorber materials, which convert light of different wavelengths. Using two different absorber materials creates a stronger absorption of photons and improves energetic utilization through a higher photovoltage.
Posted: Jan 16th, 2013
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A leading coastal scientist has warned that some of the world's best known beach resorts may not survive projected sea level rises and that problems caused by changing sea levels are compounded by a lack of political will and short-term coastal management initiatives.
Posted: Jan 16th, 2013
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Many of us get frustrated with the slow pace of international action on climate change. But powerless as we feel, we can still make a difference by rethinking the way we design our lives.
Posted: Jan 16th, 2013
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Finnish researchers evaluate waste chain development needs.
Posted: Jan 16th, 2013
Read moreA validated multi-physics numerical model that accounts for charge and species conservation, fluid flow, and electrochemical processes has been used to analyze the performance of solar-driven photoelectrochemical water-splitting systems. The modeling has provided an in-depth analysis of conceptual designs, proof-of-concepts, feasibility investigations, and quantification of performance.
Posted: Jan 15th, 2013
Read moreTo meet 21st-century food, water and energy challenges, the world needs more women and men with interdisciplinary training and access to world problems on the ground. As a result, Cornell and five other universities have partnered with The Nature Conservancy to establish the NatureNet Science Fellows Program, which is intended to help develop a new breed of interdisciplinary scientists with academic savvy, and skills and opportunity to solve real-world problems.
Posted: Jan 15th, 2013
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Black carbon is the second largest man-made contributor to global warming and its influence on climate has been greatly underestimated, according to the first quantitative and comprehensive analysis of this pollutant's climate impact..
Posted: Jan 15th, 2013
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In addition to causing smoggy skies and chronic coughs, soot - or black carbon - turns out to be the number two contributor to global warming. It's second only to carbon dioxide, according to a four-year assessment by an international panel.
Posted: Jan 15th, 2013
Read moreScientists at the Universities of York and Leeds have made a significant discovery about the cause of the destruction of ozone over oceans.
Posted: Jan 15th, 2013
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Fraunhofer and The University of British Columbia UBC in Vancouver, Canada will partner to jointly develop technologies for sustainable energy production and supply.
Posted: Jan 14th, 2013
Read moreChina has announced it will join the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), a milestone in international efforts to double the share of renewable energy worldwide by 2030.
Posted: Jan 14th, 2013
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The world's first open-access Global Atlas of renewable energy resources went live yesterday, announced at the annual general assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Posted: Jan 14th, 2013
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Monthly temperature extremes have become much more frequent, as measurements from around the world indicate. On average, there are now five times as many record-breaking hot months worldwide than could be expected without long-term global warming.
Posted: Jan 14th, 2013
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The Arctic sea ice is shrinking, both in extent and thickness. In addition to the manmade contribution to the sea ice loss, there are also natural factors contributing to this loss.
Posted: Jan 14th, 2013
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