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Scientists find some clues to climate change in plants
2016-01-31 09:03:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Bend Bulletin: The National Parks Service is partnering with citizen scientists to track when plant species flower, leaf out or set seed. The way plants grow gives clues to changes in the environment and the impact of climate change. Plants, as we know, have the most sensitive biological responses to climate change, said Nancy Fernandez, a climate change intern with Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. They are sensitive to temperature change and precipitation. Fernandez discussed plant responses to...
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Oklahoma aims to find ways to reduce induced earthquakes
2016-01-30 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
United Press International: Mary Fallin, governor of emerging shale state Oklahoma, said she set aside more than $1 million in emergency funds to support earthquake research. Fallin approved $1.38 million in one-time costs to support earthquake research to be directed by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the Oklahoma Geological Survey. "I'm committed to funding seismic research, bringing on line advanced technology and more staff to fully support our regulators at they take meaningful action on earthquakes," she...
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LG Electronics Narrows Loss as Appliances Find Favor
2016-01-26 23:43:19| Electronics - Topix.net
LG Electronics Inc. narrowed its net loss in the December quarter, aided by brisk sales of its home appliances but China's slowing economy is casting a cloud on the company's prospects.
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Researchers find some solid-state hydrogen storage materials could serve as less toxic solid propellants for rockets
2016-01-25 11:55:38| Green Car Congress
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MIT accelerates push to find technological solutions to curbing carbon emissions
2016-01-24 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Boston Globe: Some MIT professors are researching nuclear power plants that can float in the ocean. Others are testing atom-sized solar cells that can coat skyscraper windows or smartphone screens. And still others are looking at how to mix algae with sunlight to make a reliable, clean fuel. Policy makers, scientists, and many others are banking on technological breakthroughs in the wake of an agreement last month by 195 nations to cut carbon emissions -- a landmark effort to slow the rise of global temperatures....
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