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Global Carbon Dioxide Emissions Rise Again in 2012

Jun 10, 2013 04:22 PM EDT

Metal-Organic Materials With Superior Carbon Dioxide Capture Capabilities Discovered

A series of metal-organic materials (MOMs) that capture carbon dioxide from pre- and post-energy production have tremendous potential for reducing global warming and removing impurities from gases.

May 21, 2013 04:59 PM EDT

New Process Could Finally Turn Waste Heat Into Cheap Electricity

An advanced process based on osmosis will soon make it possible to economically produce electricity from waste heat as low as 30 degrees celsius, as emitted by installations like waste incinerators, refineries, or data centers.

Jan 21, 2013 08:36 PM EST

Genetic Trait Increases Biofuel Production Fivefold in Willow

An explanation has been found for the mysterious effect that willow trees, which are grown to extract biofuels, have a whopping five-times higher yield when they grow diagonally. British researchers now have presented their findings that a unique genetic trait is behind the effect, which is activate...