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Oil companies now admit the reality of climate change
Seeded on Thu Dec 15, 2011 5:07 PM EST (Chevron)
The use of fossil fuels to meet the world's energy needs is a contributor to an increase in greenhouse gases (GHGs)—mainly carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane—in the Earth's atmosphere.
Climate change threatens Yellowstone region
Seeded on Thu Sep 29, 2011 10:45 AM EDT (Reuters)
Yellowstone national park has seen a larger warming trend than the average global increase. By the end of the century the temperature could rise by 10 degrees or more. This increase is already threatening the ecosystem.
Global Warming No Hoax To Insurance Companies
Seeded on Tue Sep 27, 2011 2:25 PM EDT (Fox Business | Business News & Stock Quotes - Saving & Investing)
2011 is the most expensive year on record for weather related natural catastrophes; by far in the US, and perhaps the entire world. It is not a surprise that insurance companies have no problem accepting Global warming as a fact since they have to pay for it.
The climate change threat to nuclear power
Seeded on Tue May 24, 2011 10:46 AM EDT (New Scientist)
Far from solving the climate problem, nuclear power may be highly vulnerable to it
The US must act now to curb global warming
Seeded on Tue May 17, 2011 9:49 AM EDT (fosters.com)
Panel says US must act now to curb global warming Expert panel says US should not wait The report claims US is heading in the wrong direction With continued emissions the future costs will rise
Robot Train-Plane Could Levitate Future Commuters
Seeded on Sat May 14, 2011 9:59 AM EDT (Discovery.com)
A train-plane hybrid It rides on a cushion of air like a maglev train but also reduces drag making it even more efficient.
Why nuclear power will never supply the world's energy needs
Seeded on Wed May 11, 2011 12:12 PM EDT (PhysOrg.com)
Is nuclear fission power globally scalable? This article shows why it may not be. We currently have 440 commercial nuclear reactors.
Emerging Evidence of Connectomic Abnormalities in Schizophrenia
Seeded on Sat Apr 30, 2011 9:24 AM EDT (The Journal of Neuroscience)
Aberrant Frontal and Temporal Complex Network Structure in Schizophrenia: A Graph Theoretical AnalysisThe interconnections between the brain regions of the frontal and temporal regions appears abnormal in schizophrenics when compared to healthy participants.
Changing Climatic Swing
Seeded on Fri Apr 29, 2011 10:45 AM EDT (New Scientist)
The earth swings into an ice age every 100,000 years however this cycle was not always the same. About 1,000,000 years ago the earth had 40,000 year ice age cycles. Why?The hunt is on for million-year-old ice core
New Transparent Solar Cell
Seeded on Sat Apr 16, 2011 10:29 AM EDT (MIT)
Turning windows into power plants: "New technology from MIT could enable a building's windows to generate power, without blocking the view."
Wind and Wave Energies are Not Renewable?
Seeded on Fri Apr 15, 2011 10:56 AM EDT (New Scientist)
New Scientist published a controversial article about some of the negative impacts of wind and wave energy on the environment. I think the article highlights the difficulty, or perhaps the impossibility of creating a truly clean energy. Everything has an impact and a consequence.
Climate Change Denial is a Coping Mechanism
Seeded on Tue Apr 5, 2011 12:37 PM EDT ()
Climate change skeptics: just regular folk, in denial "People who are more conservative, socially and economically, are at the point where they're not going to believe in any of that environmental stuff."
Democracy Uprising in America?
Seeded on Sat Feb 19, 2011 2:39 PM EST (AlterNet.org)
Self-avowed anarchist-socialist Noam Chomsky hopes that Wisconsin protests will turn into a nationwide "democracy uprising," just like in Egypt.
Record Low Arctic Sea Ice Extent
Seeded on Tue Feb 8, 2011 11:25 AM EST (nasa.gov)
Record low arctic sea ice extent for January. The NASA image shows that the average Arctic sea ice concentration for January 2011 is the lowest satellite record ever taken.
Global Warming Leads to Colder Winters?
Seeded on Sat Jan 8, 2011 10:34 AM EST (Science News, Articles and Information | Scientific American)
The thinking was always that global warming increases weather volatility, and therefore increases temperature extremes. Like colder winters even though the climate is warming.
Climate Shifts Creates New Normal
Seeded on Fri Jan 7, 2011 12:56 PM EST (Science News, Articles and Information | Scientific American)
Researchers are gathering data that will redefine weather pattern averages for the nation. Many companies in the energy industry have been waiting for this adjustment.
Quantum Solar Energy and Artificial Photosynthesis
Seeded on Mon Dec 13, 2010 9:49 AM EST (MIT)
Plants, using photosynthesis, leverage quantum mechanics to collect sunlight with almost perfect efficiency; however only about 2% of the captured sunlight gets stored as chemical energy. Dr. Jianshu Cao and others are seeking to utilize this process for energy production.
Obama Plan Is Good for NASA
Seeded on Thu Dec 2, 2010 12:45 PM EST (Science News, Articles and Information | Scientific American)
Obama wants to refocus NASA as a space agency and pay private companies for space flight solutions. "... The plan promises to be the biggest shake-up of the space program since the glory days of the moon landings. Some embrace it; others take a dislike." ...
Goodbye grey skies, hello extra warming
Seeded on Thu Dec 2, 2010 12:31 PM EST ()
"LOW, grey clouds help keep the planet cool. But as the world warms they will shrink and temperatures will rise ever higher, according to a study that could help to resolve one of the biggest uncertainties in climate science." ...
Sarah Palin Attacks Children's Let's Move Program
Seeded on Thu Dec 2, 2010 9:54 AM EST (ABC News)
Sarah Palin has made a clear position against the Let's Move program that is intended to help combat childhood obesity. She offers her insight about parents choice and protests a "Nanny State". But what about our freedom to help our children? Isn't that a choice as well?
What Technologies Will Transform the World?
Wed Dec 1, 2010 5:35 PM EST
Arguably more than anything else technology dictates how we live. We are on the precipice of great change and hopefully it will be for the better. So what are the top ten 21st century technologies, in my view, that will change the world the most?
Continue reading this entry ...
U.S. Falling Behind in Clean Energy Race?
Seeded on Tue Nov 30, 2010 2:55 PM EST (Science News, Articles and Information | Scientific American)
Clean energy represents an economic power house that will dominate the 21st century. China and others are racing toward creating new clean energy technologies while the US is dragging its feet.
Sahara Solar Breeder Project
Seeded on Tue Nov 30, 2010 11:10 AM EST ()
With clean energy, or just energy general, being one of the most valuable resources in the 21st century the Sahara Solar Breeder Project is a very important endeavor. -
Cancun climate talks update: US on track to meet emission reduction goals
Seeded on Tue Nov 30, 2010 10:58 AM EST (ENN)
"The United States will keep a pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions made last year perhaps with help from a domestic boom in cleaner-burning natural gas, Washington's lead negotiator said at the U.N. climate talks."
100% Clean Engergy by 2050
Seeded on Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:37 AM EST (Science News, Articles and Information | Scientific American)
By 2050 we will need to produce 10 trillion watts of clean energy to meet the world demand and combat the destructive impact of global warming. Damming up every lake and stream in the world would produce 5 trillion watts.
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In North Carolina gay marriage vote, it's Bill Clinton versus Billy Graham
As North Carolina prepares to vote on a controversial amendment to the state constitution that would define marriage as between a man and a woman, both sides are making their final push, including enlisting high-profile backers -- such as former President Bill Clinton and …
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Kindergartner handcuffed, taken to police station after allegedly throwing tantrum -- and furniture
The family of a 6-year-old Georgia girl is upset at police and school officials after the girl was handcuffed and taken to a police station for allegedly throwing furniture, tearing items off the walls and knocking over a shelf, which injured the principal.
World's armies circle as Arctic warms to reveal untapped supplies of oil and gas
YOKOSUKA, Japan -- To the world's military leaders, the debate over climate change is long over. They are preparing for a new kind of Cold War in the Arctic, anticipating that rising temperatures there will open up a treasure trove of resources, long-dreamed-of sea lanes and a s …
US cancels food aid to North Korea after missile launch, warns of more sanctions
Updated at 10:50 a.m. ET: The United States has canceled a proposed food aid deal with North Korea following over its attempt to launch a long-range rocket taking a satellite into orbit. Senior administration officials told NBC News the deal with Pyongyang is off after the rocke …
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