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Alex Parker

Top ten US states by wind energy capacity - 1 views

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    The US is the second largest producer of wind energy in the world, but output by state varies by factors including size, climate and policy. What are the top ten US states by wind energy capacity
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    The US is the second largest producer of wind energy in the world, but output by state varies by factors including size, climate and policy. What are the top ten US states by wind energy capacity
Sean Stewart

US National Assessment of Climate Change - 0 views

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    Projections on future effects of GCC in the US. I will have students read this as part of their activity.
Alex Parker

Star-spangled super power- the ten biggest power stations in the US - 1 views

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    Six of the ten biggest power stations in the US are fossil-fuelled, while the other four, including the two biggest Grand Coulee and Palo Verde, are hydro -and nuclear-powered. Power-technology.com profiles the ten biggest power stations in the US based on installed capacity.
Alex Parker

Latest In Defence - QEC floated out; US Marines LS3 robot; DARPA Exacto guided bullet - 1 views

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    In this edition of Latest In Defence, BAE Systems releases timelapse footage of the first Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier being floated out into open water, the US Marines have tamed a fearsome four-legged robot to help carry kit, and DARPA demonstrates a bullet that always hits its target.
Alex Parker

Behind the US EPA's 'war on coal' - Industry squares up for a fight - 1 views

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    The US Environmental Protection Agency has been accused of 'waging a war' on coal after announcing proposals to reduce CO2 emitted by coal-fired power plants. Industry has called the proposals "extreme" and "ill-advised" and it is poised for a fight. But should the EPA be the coal industry's only concern?
Alex Parker

US Senate introduces bill to disclose nuclear information sharing - 1 views

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    US Senators have introduced legislation that directs the executive branch to disclose which companies it allows to share nuclear information with countries looking to build nuclear reactors. The bill was introduced by Republican Senators Marco Rubio and Todd Young with Democrats Tim Kaine and Edward Markey.
Sean Stewart

http://climate.nasa.gov/education/TipsandTricks/TipsNTricksTipsheet_11-20-10.pdf - 0 views

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    Tips for using NASA's Global Climate Change website in the classroom
Sean Stewart

Climate Status Investigations: High School - 1 views

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    A lab where students will use a scienctific model to collect temperatures and investigate the greenhouse effect.
Alex Parker

Power surge: developing the next generation of nuclear batteries - 1 views

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    Researchers in the US are using pioneering technology to create long-lasting, more efficient nuclear batteries. We talk to Patrick J Pinhero, Alan K Wertsching and Jae Wan Kwon of the University of Missouri about pushing the boundaries of betavoltaic electricity generation. The University of Missouri (MU) is pushing boundaries in betavoltaic electricity generation.
Alex Parker

Digging big - the world's biggest draglines - 1 views

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    Caterpillar, Joy Global and OMZ produce some of the biggest draglines used in surface mining operations. Mining-technology.com profiles the ten biggest draglines in use based on bucket capacity. Caterpillar's Cat 8750 series draglines have a bucket capacity ranging from 76m3 to 116m3 (100 to 152 cubic yards).
Dillon Jernigan

Top 10 cities in the US which are worth a visit! - 0 views

started by Dillon Jernigan on 15 Nov 15 no follow-up yet
Alex Parker

Bright futures: efficiency versus cost in solar cell production - 1 views

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    While the use of solar cells is become increasingly widespread, the silicon technology used in many types is becoming obsolete. JP Casey looks at concentrated solar power, micro-trackers and perovskite compounds as innovations that could potentially improve solar efficiency.
tomrain

Effects Of Various Environmental Calamities - 0 views

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    Environment is our mother nature's beautiful gift to us.Are we really treasuring it? Or damaging it? Think about it.
Sean Stewart

Climate Change: Key Indicators - 1 views

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      Much of the science OGT is analyzing and interpreting graphs, charts, and tables. This website has many useful graphs that student's could analyze and discuss possible causes for.
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    Many global climate change related graphs that the students could analyze and discuss.
Sean Stewart

Climate Change: CLIMATE REEL - 0 views

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      Some good short video clips related to global climate change. It could be used as a good introduction or review during the project.
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    A collection of short movie clips related to global climate changes.
Alex Parker

Video - Hollywood-style deepwater diving suit set for offshore oil & gas industry - 1 views

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    Canada-based Nuytco Research's Exosuit, which enables deep-water diving without the need for risky decompression, could make subsea construction safer and cheaper for offshore oil and gas companies. Nuytco Research is best known for its futuristic-looking submersible technology used to film blockbuster movies such as James Cameron's Titanic and The Abyss movies.
Alex Parker

Almirante Padilla Class Frigate - Naval Technology - 1 views

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    Four Almirante Padilla Class frigates designed and built by Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW) are in service with the Colombian Navy. The frigates are used to conduct missions such as anti-piracy, anti-smuggling and counter-terrorism. They are also deployed in patrol missions across Caribbean and Pacific waters.
Alex Parker

Karel Doorman Joint Logistic Support Ship - Naval Technology - 1 views

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    Karel Doorman is a joint logistic support ship designed and manufactured by Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS), for the Royal Netherlands Navy. The vessel can be used for multiple naval support missions.
Alex Parker

Breaking the ice: Exxon and Rosneft chart new course for Arctic future - 1 views

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    Against a background of escalating tension between the US and Russia over events in Ukraine, oil companies from each country have been working to overcome the numerous challenges of extracting oil from the Arctic Ocean. Having completed one of the largest Arctic expeditions in history to understand the challenges, the partnership has now started to drill.
Alex Parker

The ESSM anti-ship missile has a length of 3.64m. - 1 views

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    The Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) (RIM-162) is a medium-range, surface-to-air missile designed and manufactured by Raytheon Missile Systems. The missile is currently in service with the US Navy and some of the 12 NATO Sea Sparrow consortium nations.
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