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In contrast to climate change, there is no coordinated global system in place for measuring and reporting on biodiversity change or loss. An international team of biologists is now addressing this gap.
Jan 21st, 2013
Read moreThe 'Novel E-MObility Grid Model NEMO' project, part of the ERA-NET Plus programme electromobility+, aims on managing the power grid within the key dimension "strategic research on technical dimensions of the recharging, storage and distribution systems".
Jan 21st, 2013
Read moreA Swiss Re report investigates how the global energy mix will take shape and the impact of sustainable energy sources on climate change. The report uses a scenario-based approach to outline possible energy futures and provides a framework for decision-making.
Jan 21st, 2013
Read moreMore than 140 countries have agreed on the first global treaty to cut mercury pollution through a blacklist of household items and new controls on power plants and small-scale mines, the United Nations said on Saturday.
Jan 21st, 2013
Read moreIsland planned for North Sea, 3 km off Belgian coast.
Jan 20th, 2013
Read moreWillows cultivated for green energy can yield five times more biofuel if they grow diagonally, compared with those that grow naturally straight up.
Jan 20th, 2013
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Planning and design software from Siemens can help manufacturers to automate the production of large-scale batteries.
Jan 18th, 2013
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In a remarkable feat, scientists at Empa, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, have developed thin film solar cells on flexible polymer foils with a new record efficiency of 20.4% for converting sunlight into electricity.
Jan 18th, 2013
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New study shows solar power is not only better in terms of energy efficiency, land use, and greenhouse gas emissions - but cost competitive, too.
Jan 17th, 2013
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Scientists are recruiting bacteria to spot pollutants spilling into our rivers and lakes.
Jan 17th, 2013
Read moreTough limits on global emissions of greenhouse gases could avoid between 20 and 65 per cent of the damaging effects of climate change by 2100.
Jan 17th, 2013
Read moreNew research from a global group of scientists and engineers, including from the University of Southampton, supports the use of tidal power, which has the potential to provide more than 20 per cent of the UK's electricity demand.
Jan 17th, 2013
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Lands unsuited for food crops represent huge untapped resource to grow mixed species biomass for ethanol.
Jan 16th, 2013
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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.
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.
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.
Jan 16th, 2013
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