The Hidden Water We Use - National Geographic - 3 views
Mayor Bloomberg Endorses Obama - 0 views
Quest for New Fossil Fuels Goes to Africa and Beyond - 0 views
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Until recently, the East African country was better known for its long civil war, and had few energy resources compared with regional heavy-hitters like Nigeria and Angola. But in the last 10 years, companies like Exxon Mobil, the BG Group of Britain and Eni of Italy have used the latest technologies, including advances in deep-sea drilling, to find new natural gas resources that are turning Mozambique into the center of an energy boom.
A Repository for Eagles Finds Itself In Demand - 0 views
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When culture and the environment interact - "This one's going to Prescott, Ariz.," Ms. Atencio said, nodding toward one bird tightly parceled in plastic. "That one's going to Pendleton, Ore." Despite appearances, this was not some surreptitious animal-smuggling ring. It was a typical Wednesday at the National Eagle Repository, the only place where American Indians can legally obtain bald and golden eagles from the federal government for traditional ceremonies.
New rules on large truck emissions - 0 views
Clean tech crash - 0 views
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This story doesn't mention how much is spent subsidizing fossil fuels, but it is still interesting.
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http://priceofoil.org/fossil-fuel-subsidies/ Or: "In 2011, developing and industrialized countries spent $1.9 trillion to subsidize fossil fuels, according to the International Monetary Fund, with the US spending $502 billion. The IMF has called on leaders to cut back on the subsidies, saying they benefit primarily the wealthy, who spend the most on energy." http://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/Energy-Voices/2013/1101/How-much-of-your-tax-money-goes-to-oil-and-gas
Factories in Asia go green - 0 views
Heat Charging Phone - 1 views
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This cell phone only needs heat to charge, so it is chargeable in your pocket! No need for plug-in.
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Reminds me of an app you can download that tricks users into thinking that leaving their phone in the sun will charge it. Nice to see there is actually a phone now that charges using heat.
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Very cool! That's a perfect solution for areas with spotty/no electricity (assuming there IS some sort of signal there).
The World in 2030; Predictions - 2 views
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/world-2030-u-declines-food-water-may-scarce-162757458--politics.html
Princeton's nanomesh nearly triples solar cell efficiency - 0 views
http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/142962-princetons-nanomesh-nearly-triples-solar-cell-efficiency Science increases efficiency of solar power. Hopefully this will become more commercial and people...