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New Machine Scrubs CO2 From the Air

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Posted by geri   
Friday, 03 October 2008
co2-scrubber-calgary.jpg University of Calgary climate change researchers say they are close to figuring out how to commercialize the capture of carbon dioxide directly from the air with a simple system that could be set up anywhere in the world.

If they can make it work, it would allow greenhouse gas to be removed from ambient air and reduce the effect of emissions from transportation sources such as cars and airplanes.

(Right- University of Calgary climate change scientist David Keith with his CO2 scrubber. (University of Calgary)) 

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Renewable Energy Tops 10% of Domestic U.S. Energy Production

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Monday, 29 September 2008
untapped.jpgAccording to the latest "Monthly Energy Review" issued by the U.S. Energy Information Administration this week, renewable energy accounted for more than 10% of the domestically-produced energy used in the United States in the first half of 2008. (Full story in SustainableBusiness.com)
 

Treasure Trove of New Marine Species Found Near Great Barrier Reef (Video)

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Monday, 22 September 2008
reefs.jpgAustralian scientists have discovered hundreds of new types of coral and marine species during an expedition off the Great Barrier reef. Three expeditions to the barrier reefs over four years has discovered 300 soft corals of which 130 are new species, the discoveries will help scientists understand more about global warming and overfishing.

 

Italy Bans Pesticides Linked to Bee Devastation

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Sunday, 21 September 2008
honey-bee-eye.jpgThe Italian government banned the use of several pesticides that are blamed for the deaths of millions of honeybees. They issued an immediate suspension of the seed treatment products that have somehow contributed to recent bee death and are launching further investigations. (Environmental News Network)
 

Stressed Plants Create Aspirin to Lessen Damage

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Sunday, 21 September 2008
aspen-trees.JPGPlants are known to emit chemicals that signal one another of attacks by insects. Now, researchers have discovered an aspirin-like compound emitted by trees under stress that actually reduce their damage and possibly warn nearby plants, a study released Friday found.
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