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German-Canadian partnership for sustainable energy technologies

Fraunhofer and The University of British Columbia UBC in Vancouver, Canada will partner to jointly develop technologies for sustainable energy production and supply.

January 14, 2013 Read more

China to join International Renewable Energy Agency

China 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.

January 14, 2013 Read more

Pioneering global atlas for renewable energy goes online

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).

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Global warming has increased monthly heat records by a factor of five

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.

January 14, 2013 Read more

Arctic sea ice decline and ice export

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.

January 14, 2013 Read more

An interactive tool to experiment with future energy use scenarios

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has created an energy analysis tool to help individuals and educators experiment with future energy use scenarios.

January 12, 2013 Read more

EU project will shake up offshore wind market with smaller wind turbines

SUPRAPOWER is an EU FP7 founded research project focused on a major innovation in offshore wind turbine technology by developing a new compact superconductor-based generator.

January 11, 2013 Read more

Salinisation of rivers: a global environmental problem

The salinisation of rivers is a global problem that affects to countries all over the world and it causes a high environmental and economic cost, and poses a high risk to global health. Climate change and the increasing water consumption can worsen even more the future scene.

January 11, 2013 Read more

Long-term roadmap for energy-efficient buildings

A European consortium is organising a multi-sectoral partnership of stakeholders involved in defining research agendas for energy-efficient buildings. The goal is a long-term strategic research roadmap.

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Electric cars that are twice as 'green'

Scientists are developing a design concept for a light-weight electric car made largely of plant-based materials.

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Compostable textiles

Scientists are developing novel textiles from 100 % renewable and natural materials. Groundcovers and insect screens are among the numerous products targeted for application of the eco-friendly technology.

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Developing heat tolerant crops

With heatwaves predicted to increase in intensity and duration, the importance of heat tolerant crops is becoming increasingly urgent.

January 10, 2013 Read more

NASA chases climate change clues into the stratosphere

Starting this month, NASA will send a remotely piloted research aircraft as high as 65,000 feet over the tropical Pacific Ocean to probe unexplored regions of the upper atmosphere for answers to how a warming climate is changing Earth.

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New program to exploit the potential of photosynthetic microalgae

The BOLERO program will identify the molecules with the most potential and will optimize their synthesis by selecting improved strains to increase production yields.

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Google invests $200 million in Texas wind farm

Google Inc. is investing $200 million in a Texas wind farm, the Internet search leader's latest big bet on the future alternative energy.

January 9, 2013 Read more

Tree seeds offer potential for sustainable biofuels

Tree seeds, rather than biomass or fuel crop plants, could represent an abundant source of renewable energy.

January 9, 2013 Read more

Mathematics and weather and climate research

How does mathematics improve our understanding of weather and climate? Can mathematicians determine whether an extreme meteorological event is an anomaly or part of a general trend? Presentations touching on these questions will be given at the annual national mathematics conference in San Diego, California.

January 9, 2013 Read more

Shareholder responsibility could spur shift to sustainable energy

Allowing shareholders to be held liable for the damages that companies cause to the environment and people could help transform the world's energy system towards sustainability.

January 8, 2013 Read more