Climate
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TechUrban Heat: Recycling waste heat
In the United States, only about one-eighth of the fuel people burn is converted into useful work. Recycling such wasted heat could be one of the best solutions to problems posted by growing cities.
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ClimateChinese carbon dioxide emissions eclipse efficiency gains
A boost in manufacturing and construction in China led to an increase in carbon dioxide emissions that outstripped any gains from increased energy efficiency.
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PhysicsScience Stimulus
Researchers look to the new administration to bring fresh perspectives to health, energy, climate policy and science funding.
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ClimateObama’s budget would boost science
Featured blog: Here's a preview of what science programs the Obama administration plans to push in the coming year's federal budget.
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ClimateHot carbon storage
New field studies show Africa’s tropical forests have stored carbon in recent decades.
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HumansAAAS: Climate-friendly fish
Many intangibles determine how big — or small — the carbon footprint is of that fish you're thinking about eating.
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EarthAAAS: Climate-friendly dining … meats
The carbon footprints of raising livestock for food.
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ClimateThe hidden costs of better fuels
Whether crop-based biofuels will reduce greenhouse gas emissions depends on how, and where, they're grown.
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HumansAAAS: March of the Hungry Penguins
Patagonian penguins have become sentinels of climate change and human impacts on the marine world.
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EarthFirst wave
The presidents of two island nations draft escape plans, anticipating sea level rise.
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ClimatePlumes of arctic haze traced to Russia, Kazakhstan
Smoke from forest fires, agricultural burning may be substantial part of springtime plumes.
By Sid Perkins