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Waste CO2 Could Be Source of Extra Power
Dutch scientists have a use for all the carbon dioxide that pours from the chimneys of fossil fuel-burning power stations: Harvest it for even more electricity
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As Asia Bakes, Scientists Predict Extreme Heat May Become the Norm
Heat waves will become more common as greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, according to a new study
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Coal City in China Tries to Step Into the Sunshine
Once shrouded in coal dust, Datong just finished hosting Asia's first solar decathlon
Environment
Cutting Soot and Methane May Not Slow Climate Change
Reducing emissions of these other pollutants might not slow global warming as much as previously thought
Environment
Cutting Soot and Methane May Not Give Hoped-for Climate Help
A U.S.-led drive to reduce soot and other heat-trapping air pollutants worldwide is less promising than hoped as a new front in the fight against climate change, according to a study published on Monday...
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Is Solar Suburbia the Way to Power Modern Cities?
Suburban sprawl might prove a solution if homes boast photovoltaics and electric cars
Environment
Big Animal Extinction Impoverishes Soil
Megafauna extinctions prove a key factor in reduced soil fertility. David Biello reports
Environment
In a Utah Gas Field, Potent Quantities of Greenhouse Gas Rise into Atmosphere
A new study reveals that Utah's lax laws have led to large leaks of natural gas
Environment
How Much Natural Gas Leaks?
Lost gas proves a slippery figure for scientists, industry and government
Environment
Funding Curbs Won't Slow Coal Comeback
Coal use continues to rise despite recent announcements that development banks will no longer fund the technology
Environment
Is Natural Gas More Climate-Friendly? Researchers Map Thousands of Leaks in Washington, D.C.
Thousands of leaks from natural gas pipelines are exacerbating climate change
Environment
Poland to Get Dirtier as It Leans toward Lignite Coal
By Agnieszka Barteczko and Henning Gloystein WARSAW/LONDON (Reuters) - Poland, one of the heaviest polluters in Europe, will become even dirtier now that its shale gas ambitions have faded and it turns to cheap domestic lignite coal to secure its energy supply...
Environment
New EPA Chief Takes on Critics of U.S. Agency's Policies
By Richard Valdmanis and Valerie Volcovici CAMBRIDGE, Mass./WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Delivering her first speech as the top U.S.
Environment
How Global Warming Is Spreading Toxic Dust
Pollution problems from the past rise to the surface, thanks to climate change
Environment
How to Prevent Another Fukushima Explosion
A new material for protecting nuclear fuel could cut down on the risk of explosions. David Biello reports
Environment
Scientists Overestimate Ability of Soil to Store Carbon
New research shows that as CO2 levels rise, more carbon escapes from the dirt
Environment
Will Incompatible Standards Slow Down Electric Cars?
Competing standards for the fast-charging of electric cars could put continued growth at risk
Environment
A Republican Secretary of State Urges Action on Climate Change
Former Secretary of State George Shultz, who helped stop ozone depletion, describes the importance of energy security and the environment
Environment
Appeals Court Partially Upholds Ozone Pollution Rule
A federal appeals court on Tuesday partially upheld U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations issued by former President George W.
Environment
Germany Finds Delays and Surprises Entering a Post-Nuclear Power Era
Efforts to phase out nuclear power in Germany have stumbled over the need to build a better electric grid
