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Water Vapor In Mid-Troposphere May Double Warming Effect

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to installation in the Aqua satellite, launched in 2002. Although scientists have long believed that water vapor. dioxide, producing water vapor which in turn would store more heat. surface, and is an important transport layer for greenhouse gases, including CO 2 , methane, and water vapor. Source: NASA. Click to enlarge.

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Final session on international mercury convention this week expected to culminate in agreement; UNEP Global Mercury Assessment 2013 finds industrial source Hg emissions may be rising

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The fifth and final session of negotiations on the establishment of an international mercury convention—International Negotiating Committee on Mercury (INC5)—is taking place this coming week in Geneva. UNEP produced its first Global Mercury Assessment in 2002 and a subsequent study in 2007.

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KPMG study identifies 10 sustainability “megaforces” with accelerating impacts on business; imperative of sustainability changing the automotive business radically

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In a new study, KPMG International has identified 10 “megaforces” that will significantly affect corporate growth globally over the next two decades. Total environmental cost 2010 vs growth in environmental cost since 2002 vs environmental intensity improvement. Click to enlarge. Source: KPMG. Click to enlarge. billion by 2032.

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Volkswagen to debut XL1 PHEV prototype at Qatar Motor Show; fuel consumption of 0.9 L/100 km (261 mpg US)

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In addition, the XL1’s two-cylinder and the mass produced four cylinder share key internal engine features for reducing emissions. Engine management only cools the TDI by activating an externally driven electric water pump when engine operating conditions require it. TDI exhibits the same data as the 1.6-liter mm) and stroke (80.5

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2009-2010 El Niño Indicators Strong, Pacific Ocean Warming Continues

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Central Pacific Ocean surface temperatures have now exceeded temperatures observed during 2002-2003 and 2006-2007 events, and are approaching temperatures observed during the 1997-1998 season. Trade winds are also weaker than normal across the Pacific, reducing heat discharge from ocean water. F) above average. temperatures.

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NRC approves rule to certify amended AP1000 reactor design; Chu: “an important milestone”

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The AP1000 is a 1,100 megawatt electric pressurized-water reactor that includes passive safety features that would cool down the reactor after an accident without the need for human intervention. additional waste-water monitor tanks. reactor internal changes (flow skirt addition). protection system instrumentation update.

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Report: Toyota to begin sales of fuel cell sedan in Japan this December

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Since 2002, when Toyota began renting Highlander SUV-based fuel cell vehicles to Japanese and North American customers, technology has advanced considerably. The humidity required for its operation is derived directly from the production of water inherent in the chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen.

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