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Study finds urban waste heat affects temperatures across thousands of miles, warming some areas and cooling others

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The extra waste heat generated from buildings, cars, and other sources in major Northern Hemisphere urban areas causes winter warming across large areas of northern North American and northern Asia. At the same time, the changes to atmospheric circulation caused by the waste heat cool areas of Europe by as much as 1 degree C (1.8

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JetBlue to go carbon neutral on all domestic flights by offsetting emissions starting in 2020; flying with SAF from SFO

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Neste MY Renewable Jet Fuel is produced 100% from waste and residue raw materials. Instead of escaping into the air, LFG can be captured, converted and used as a renewable energy resource. Over the lifecycle, it has up to 80% smaller carbon footprint compared to fossil jet fuel.

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SUTD team proposes low-temperature thermionic converter with graphene cathode; about 45% efficiency

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If realized, an efficient, low-temperature TIC could provide a supplementary or an alternative approach to thermoelectric devices for waste heat recovery using low grade waste heat—i.e, Graphene Thermoelectrics Waste Heat Recovery' from engine exhaust or industrial processes. Thermionic emission and TICs. W/cm 2 at 26.6%

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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It offers the solution to several significant transitions we need: moving society from burning fossil fuels to substituting renewable resource fuels such as solar, wind and biofuels; and from using fossil materials as fuel to using them for other recyclable uses. To ignore this potential is wasteful and foolish.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Chrysler isnt the first to realize that building an EV off of a Lotus platform makes for an incredibly fast and fun experience (see also: Tesla Roadster ) We escaped from the dark confines of Cobo Hall onto a decently sunny day and cruised along the river and past the Ren Cen, gunning the Circuit whenever possible.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

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Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us CalCars Frequently Asked Questions Jump to: Environmental Effects and Benefits Alternative Fuels Batteries PHEV Conversions Other Questions Note: This page is overdue for a major overhaul. What do environmental groups think of PHEVs?

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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This "human resource advantage" is "the most important part" of BYDs strategy, Wang says. More New York vs. Boston: Now its personal The Times ultimatum to the Globe is taking a shot at the community More Hard times on campus Even elite colleges cant escape the impact of the economic slump.

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