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Agulhas ocean current ‘leakage’, fueled by global warming, could stabilize Atlantic overturning circulation
ScienceDaily (Apr. 27, 2011) — The Agulhas Current which runs along the east coast of Africa may not be as well known as its counterpart in the Atlantic, the Gulf Stream, but researchers are now taking a much closer look at this current and its “leakage” from the Indian Ocean into the Atlantic Ocean. In … Continue reading
Democrats and Republicans increasingly divided over global warming, study finds
ScienceDaily (Apr. 23, 2011) — Despite the growing scientific consensus that global warming is real, Americans have become increasingly polarized on the environmental issue, according to a first-of-its-kind study led by a Michigan State University researcher.The gap between Democrats and Republicans who believe global warming is happening increased 30 percent between 2001 and 2010 — … Continue reading
Global warming won’t harm wind energy production, climate models predict
ScienceDaily (May 2, 2011) — The production of wind energy in the U.S. over the next 30-50 years will be largely unaffected by upward changes in global temperature, say a pair of Indiana University Bloomington scientists who analyzed output from several regional climate models to assess future wind patterns in America’s lower 48 states.Their report … Continue reading
BRICS seek larger role in global finance
SANYA, China (AP) — The leaders of the world’s largest emerging economies started a one–day summit in southern China on Thursday, looking for a bigger role in global financial institutions and also welcoming a new member.Thursday’s summit comes at a crucial moment for the expanded five–member bloc known as the BRICS, which groups Brazil, Russia, … Continue reading
Global Renewable Energy Community gears up for Ontario Feed-in Tariff Forum
This event offers unparalleled networking opportunities with over 400 renewable energy developers, manufacturers, suppliers, finance experts and FIT scheme administrators expected to attend. It follows on the success of the first OFIT Forum which sold out last October. “The event last October was extraordinarily well organized and provided those attending with a real opportunity to … Continue reading
Natural gas from shale contributes to global warming, researchers find
ScienceDaily (Apr. 12, 2011) — Natural gas extracted from shale formations has a greater greenhouse gas footprint — in the form of methane emissions — than conventional gas, oil and coal over a 20 year period. This calls into question the logic of its use as a climate-friendly alternative to fossil fuels, according to Robert … Continue reading
For NASA’s Aquarius, quest for salt a global endeavor
ScienceDaily (Apr. 8, 2011) — With more than a few stamps on its passport, NASA’s Aquarius instrument on the Argentinian Satélite de Aplicaciones Científicas (SAC)-D spacecraft will soon embark on its space mission to “taste” Earth’s salty ocean.After a journey of development and assembly through NASA facilities; a technology center in Bariloche, Argentina; and testing … Continue reading
Pollution, Global Health Concerns Drive Growth of Water and Air Purification Systems
For General Inquiries Contact: Jenn Tekin(240) 747- 3015jtekin@sbireports.comFor Report Materials Contact:Daniel Granderson(240) 747-3035dgranderson@sbireports.comPollution, Global Health Concerns Drive Growth of Water and Air Purification Systems New York, October 21, 2010 — Air and water are essential to life but are increasingly being stressed from over population, increasing pollution, and wasteful use of resources. Regardless of the … Continue reading
Global energy ministers speed up CCS deployment
The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited © and do not represent the views or opinions of the Energy Saving Trust. Energy and climate change secretary Chris Huhne has joined a host of other energy ministers from around the world to agree to proposals to accelerate the global deployment of … Continue reading
Antarctic icebergs play a previously unknown role in global carbon cycle, climate
ScienceDaily (Mar. 26, 2011) — In a finding that has global implications for climate research, scientists have discovered that when icebergs cool and dilute the seas through which they pass for days, they also raise chlorophyll levels in the water that may in turn increase carbon dioxide absorption in the Southern Ocean.An interdisciplinary research team … Continue reading