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London to host £150 Catapult center for smarter cities; chaired by Sir David King

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Sir David served as Chief Scientific Advisor to the government (2000 – 2007, working closely with the Prime Minister and Cabinet on key scientific issues including climate change. The London Catapult will be chaired by Sir David King.

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Elon Musk slams California’s $8 per kW monthly utility charge plan for solar owners

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Those opposed to the proposal warned that the initiative could undermine the state’s efforts to address climate change. If the plan were to be fully approved, homeowners with solar systems could expect their homes to be moved to the new structure once their systems have been connected for 15 years.

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Study associates long-term exposure to air pollution with increasing emphysema

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While previous studies have shown a clear connection of air pollutants with some heart and lung diseases, the new research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) demonstrates an association between long-term exposure to all major air pollutants with an increase in emphysema seen on lung scans.

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UK names first 7 plug-in vans eligible for grants

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Nevertheless climate change is a global challenge we simply have to meet head on. The first seven vans to be made eligible for the grants are: Azure Dynamics – Transit Connect Electric. Faam – JOLLY 2000. It cannot be ignored or side-stepped. —Transport Secretary Greening. Daimler Mercedes-Benz – Vito E-Cell.

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Study finds that gaps in research on topics critical to the global biofuels industry warrant caution; a call for more interdisciplinary work

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Line thickness indicates the categorical strength of the connection between topics. Biofuels are commonly touted as a dual solution to the problems of dependence on foreign energy sources and climate change, but their impacts are not confined to these two areas. Topics are grouped by thematic areas. Credit: ACS, Ridley et al.

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Devil In The Details: Is Copenhagens 2 ºC Guardrail Obsolete?

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IPCC reference emissions scenarios, 2000—2100. The dispute has contributed to a significant split among the primary bloc of developing countries, and has highlighted an increased focus on climate adaptation strategies, in addition to emissions reductions, during the talks. Global 2ºC maximal warming limit as compared to past and.

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NTNU study finds ships’ and spare parts’ contribution to offshore wind power lifecycle impacts has been underestimated

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Components: WT = wind turbine; Fnd = foundation; EC = electrical connections, including substation; Inst = installation; IOo = input-output, other; Mnt = Maintenance, excluding replacement parts; RP = replacement parts; EOL = end-of-life. Reference scenario impact indicator values by eight components and nine stressor sources.

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