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Greenhouse Gas CO2 Sidetracked in Oceans` Twilight Zone
WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts (ENS) - Climate experts have relied on the oceans to absorb enough of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide to slow global warming, but new research by an international team of scientists shows that the oceans may have little impact on changes in the atmosphere or climate. The research indicates that instead of sinking, carbon dioxide is often consumed by animals and ...
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VB Group builds Westland Hockey Greenhouse
During the World Champions Cup Hockey 2014 in The Hague the Westland Hockey Greenhouse will draw international attention for more than two weeks. Several activities will be organized inside the greenhouse and the outside appearance will be shared with the rest of the whole world.] 'We like to show the best of Westland!' The Westland Hockey Greenhouse will be the business card of Westland for ...
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Grangemouth Carbon Capture & Utilisation Hub
Greenskill have been shortlisted as one of the Carbon Capture & Utilisation (CCU) technology providers for the Grangemouth CCU Hub along with Doosan Babcock, OPUS12, Carbon8 Systems Ltd and Deep Branch Biotechnology Ltd. Emitters involved in the hub include; INEOS, Petroineos, DSM, Diageo, CalaChem and Argent Energy Ltd. The project is being coordinated by Optimat Ltd who have carried out a ...
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Putting a value on short-lived greenhouse gases
Some greenhouse gases (GHGs), like methane, remain active in the atmosphere for a relatively short period of time compared to CO2. Scientists, economists and policy makers disagree on whether it would pay to increase efforts to reduce emissions of these short-lived GHGs. New research highlights how uncertainty about the impacts of GHGs on the climate determines the cost-effectiveness of abatement ...
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World`s first electrically powered boat for fish farming goes into operation in Norway
The world's first battery-powered work boat for fish farming has been brought into operation in Norway. The "Elfrida" electric boat is used off the coast of Central Norway by Salmar Farming AS, a Norwegian salmon farmer. Siemens developed and supplied the complete electrical propulsion and control system to the local shipbuilding company, Ørnli Slipp. The double-hulled boat is around 14 ...
By Siemens AG
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Simulating Agricultural Climate Change Scenarios using Controlled Growth Chambers
Extreme weather, believed to result from climate change and increased atmospheric CO2 levels, is a concern for many. And beyond extreme events, global warming is also expected to impact agriculture.1,2 Although it is expected that climate change will significantly affect agriculture and cause decreases in crop yields, the full effects of climate change on agriculture and human food supplies ...
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Simulating the effect of climate change on agriculture
Increased atmospheric CO2 levels and climate change are believed to contribute to extreme weather conditions, which is a major concern for many. And beyond extreme events, global warming is also predicted to affect agriculture.1,2 While climate change is expected to affect agriculture and reduce crop yields, the complete effects of climate change on agriculture and the resultant human food ...
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The European Forest-Based Industries Ecosystem Calls to be Eligible for Support by the European Recovery Plan and Industrial Strategy
In light of the European Commission’s expected announcement of which business ecosystems will be targeted by the European Recovery Plan and new Industrial Strategy for Europe, the partners of the forest-based sector have sent a proposal to EU Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton to include the European Forest-based Industries Ecosystem as one of the ecosystems eligible for ...
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New EPA rule will require use of best technologies to reduce greenhouse gases from Large Facilities
U.S. EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson will announce today in a keynote address at the California Governor’s Global Climate Summit that the Agency has taken a significant step to address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions under the Clean Air Act. The Administrator will announce a proposal requiring large industrial facilities that emit at least 25,000 tons of GHGs a year to obtain construction and ...
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Carbon Calculators compared for Australian Grain Growers
Determining the greenhouse gas, or carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2-e) emissions from a farming scenario can have differing approaches and results, depending on the intended application of the information. From a grower perspective, motives for understanding CO2-e emissions from a farming operation could include identifying opportunities for improved nutrient utilisation, improved market access or ...
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US introduces new mandatory measurement and reporting of greenhouse gases
Tough new EPA rules mean vehicle and engine manufacturers will be required to measure and report CH4 and N2O emissions from model year 2011. In April 2009 the US EPA proposed a new mandatory greenhouse gas reporting program. Although the sheer volume of CO2 in the atmosphere means that it is by far the biggest contributor to the greenhouse effect, there are other gases that also have a measurable ...
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A New Era in Agriculture: Crop cultivation with Negative Carbon Footprint
Brite in cooperation with Tsantalis, the largest wmemaker in Greece, developed an experimental greenhouse for viticulture cultivation using Brite's Solar Glass. This fully automated greenhouse has a cultivation area of 1,200 m3 and operates all year round due to its heating and cooling systems. The cultivated crop is a grape variety native to Greece, called Asyrtiko, and used for making white ...
By Brite Solar
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A New Era in Agriculture: Crop cultivation with Negative Carbon Footprint
A New Era in Agriculture: Crop cultivation with Negative Carbon Footprint Brite in cooperation with Tsantalis. the largest winemaker in Greece, developed an experimental greenhouse for viticulture cultivation using Brite's Solar Glass. This fully automated greenhouse has a cultivation area of 1,200 m3 and operates all year round due to its heating and cooling systems. The cultivated crop is a ...
By Brite Solar
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Carbon, Climate & Coffee - From Cool Farms to Environmental Service Premiums
Industrial agricultural is a primary contributor to total greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. With CO2 linked to soil erosion and loss of cover crops, nitrous oxide emissions linked to chemical fertilizers, and methane linked to unmanaged manures, these are central culprits in agriculture’s expanding climate footprint. But while industrial farming is a big part of the problem, small-scale, ...
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Monthly Global CO2 Average Concentration Passes Symbolic Threshold
The monthly global average concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere exceeded 400 parts per million in March 2015 for the first time on record, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This threshold is of symbolic and scientific significance and reinforces evidence that the burning of fossil fuels and other human activities are responsible for the ...
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12 hectares of GATES for Village Farms
One of the most technologically advanced controlled environment food production greenhouse complexes in the world is currently being built in Monahans, Texas. Earlier this year Village Farms and Verbakel-Bomkas reached an agreement to develop the GATES greenhouse project concept after several years of research and development. Until June 2011 Monahans, Texas was mostly known for its oil ...
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Potent greenhouse gases – fluorinated gases in the European Union
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has published new aggregated information on the production and trade of fluorinated gases – or F-gases – in the EU. Although emitted in relatively small quantities, the emissions of these gases are increasing, and many are several thousand times more powerful greenhouse gases than carbon dioxide (CO2). In 2011, F-gases were used mostly for ...
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