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U of Birmingham scientists launch project to tackle global clean cold challenge

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Scientists from the University of Birmingham launched a major research project to investigate how “clean cold” could help to achieve almost all of the United Nations’ (UN) global Sustainable Development Goals. Dearman Engine. The Dearman Engine operates by the vaporization and expansion of cryogenic fluids—specifically, liquid nitrogen.

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OGCI makes first three investments: Achates Power, Solidia, and gas power with CCS

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The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative ( OGCI ) has made its first three investments , moving forward the organization’s commitments to spur the growth of promising low carbon technologies. Launched in 2014, the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative is a voluntary, CEO-led initiative which aims to lead the industry response to climate change.

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Study Finds Warmer Climate Could Stifle Carbon Uptake by Trees

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A new CU-Boulder study indicates subalpine forests in the West will soak up less carbon dioxide as the climate warms and the growing seasons lengthen. The study will be published in the February edition of the journal Global Change Biology. The water-stressed trees were then less effective in converting CO 2 into biomass.

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New Report Concludes That Real Costs of Adapting to Climate Change Will Likely Be At Least 2-3X Greater Than Current Estimates

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Representation of damage from climate change avoided by adaptation, and damage not be adapted to (‘residual damage’) over the longer term. The amount of money on the table at Copenhagen is one of the key factors that will determine whether we achieve a climate change agreement. Source: “Assessing the costs.” In Click to enlarge.

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AP Ventures makes follow-on investment in small-scale GTL company Greyrock Energy

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London-based AP Ventures has made a follow-on investment in Greyrock Energy , Inc. These include companies targeting hydrogen infrastructure; fuel-cell electric mobility; energy storage platforms; water treatment solutions; sensors; durable electronics; and biomedical devices. a provider of small-scale gas-to-liquids (GTL) technology.

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ZeroAvia and ZEV Station sign MoU to develop hydrogen refueling ecosystem at California airports

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There is enormous potential for airports to act as hydrogen hubs precisely because there will be significant demand - hydrogen-electric propulsion is the only practical, holistic and economically viable solution to the industry’s full climate impacts. The system produces no emissions other than water.

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Separate MIT, IEA reports both outline major expansion in role of natural gas; caution on climate benefits

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The new report, part of the World Energy Outlook (WEO) 2011 series, examines the key factors that could result in a more prominent role for natural gas in the global energy mix, and the implications for other fuels, energy security and climate change. World primary energy demand by fuel in the IEA high gas scenario. Source: IEA.

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