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Study on global carbon cycle may require reappraisal of climate events in Earth's history
2014-09-17 07:32:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
ScienceDaily: A recent study of the global carbon cycle offers a new perspective of Earth's climate records through time. Scientists at the University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science suggest that one of the current methods for interpreting ancient changes in the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and oceans may need to be re-evaluated. The UM Rosenstiel School researchers measured the abundance of carbon-12 and carbon-13 isotopes in both the organic matter and...
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Calgon Carbon signs 10-year contract with CA water district to improve drinking water
2014-09-17 07:25:51| Chemicals - Topix.net
Calgon Carbon Corporation and Palmdale Water District of California have signed a 10-year contract under which Calgon Carbon will provide reactivation services to treat the District's drinking water. The value of the contract will depend upon the amount of spent carbon that is reactivated annually, which is expected to be 1 million pounds.
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U.S. extends comment period on power plant carbon rule to December
2014-09-16 20:26:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will give the public until December to comment on its sweeping proposal to curb carbon pollution from the country's power plants after some industry groups and state officials pressed for more time. Janet McCabe, acting assistant administrator for the EPA's office of air and radiation, told reporters on Tuesday that the agency would give stakeholders an extra 45 days, for a total of six months, to give input on its plan to cut emissions from existing power...
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Lawmakers to test EU's five billion euro carbon permit giveaway
2014-09-16 20:22:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: European lawmakers will vote next week on whether to force Brussels officials to rethink giving billions of euros worth of carbon allowances away for free to heavy industries, after a senior Green member lodged an objection. The European Commission, the EU's executive, in May proposed that the vast majority of industry sectors should keep getting most of their allowances for free over 2015-2019 to help meet their obligations under the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). The ETS regulates around...
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AOA Report Reveals UK Airports Are Reducing Noise Pollution And Carbon Emission Despite Growth
2014-09-15 11:51:22| pollutiononline Home Page
A report released by the Airport Operators Association (AOA) has revealed that UK airports are reducing carbon emissions and managing noise while maintaining growth momentum
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