More efficient biofuel process converting algae to oil
By Tim Radford. US scientists have succeeded in producing crude oil from algae in under an hour - a technical triumph, but one that's still a long way from commercial exploitation.read more
View ArticleVolcanic activity adds further to instability of West Antarctic Ice Sheet
Volcanic activity detected near the Executive Committee range in Marie Byrd Land in West Antarctica adds another factor to the instability of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS). A small eruption under...
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2013 was Australia's hottest year, warm for much of the world say Bureau of...
Australia sets new mean temperature record for 2013: Source: Australian Bureau of MeteorologyBy Blair Trewin, Australian Bureau of Meteorology; David Jones, Australian Bureau of Meteorology; Karl...
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Water supply will struggle to meet demands of thirstier world in a warming world
Irrigation CanalBy Jacob Schewe, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact ResearchThere are already many countries where the scarcity of water affects people’s lives. While water for drinking may be first...
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More species equals more ecosystem resilience
Source: Wikimedia Commons by Richard LingClimate change, human development and land use change is impacting directly on biodiversity. This blog post by CJA Bradshaw highlights the importance of more...
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