Energy, fuels and sustainable energy – Page 34
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Research
Solar energy greener when home grown
Photovoltaic modules manufactured abroad have a higher carbon footprint
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NewsUS plans 30% emissions cuts for power plants
The Obama administration’s proposed Clean Power Plan has been well-received by environmental groups, but attacked by industry
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PodcastChemistry World podcast - June 2014
We speak to Tom Brown, the 2014 Chemistry World Entrepreneur of the Year, and find out why cells spend so much time doing nothing
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ResearchFlue gas reclaimed as polymer feedstock
Closing the carbon cycle reduces both greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel depletion
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ResearchMicrobes reduce coal’s carbon footprint
Scientists make model to study bioconversion of coal to methane
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ResearchThe future is lead-free for perovskite solar cells
A non-toxic perovskite solar cell is all set to challenge current photovoltaic technology
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PodcastChemistry World podcast - May 2014
We speak to the ‘sultan of synthesis’, Phil Baran, and Peter James explains how labs can save cash on energy bills
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FeatureIt's even cheaper being green
Reducing the environmental impact of your lab can save money as well as water and fuel. Phillip Broadwith reports
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OpinionFrack and blue
Shale gas will do little to improve the competitiveness of Europe’s chemical industry, argues Mark Peplow
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News
London launches Europe-wide hydrogen vehicles project
The city will get a hydrogen fuel station, and new fuel cell powered cars will be market-ready by 2015
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BusinessBumpy road for Chinese renewable energy
Huge losses at star Chinese renewable energy firms are ringing alarm bells
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ReviewOil in the environment: legacies and lessons of the Exxon Valdez oil spill
The trouble of oiled waters
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Business
Europe's chemical industry faces extinction in 10 years
Chairman of Ineos warns that the sector could go the way of the dinosaur thanks to high energy and feedstock costs
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OpinionThe future of feedstocks
Where will our chemicals come from when the oil wells run dry? Jose Lopez-Sanchez discusses renewable feedstocks
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Business
Shell pulls out of chemicals in Australia
Energy giant will sell all downstream businesses to Vitol
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OpinionPeak oil is not a myth
Fracking won’t plug the gap in crude oil’s falling figures, says Chris Rhodes. Oil’s exhaustion is inevitable
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NewsStolen radiotherapy unit sparks soul-searching on nuclear security
Recovery of cobalt-60 in Mexico greeted with relief and awkward questions on keeping radioactive materials safe
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BusinessFracking risks are manageable, says UK industry body
Environmental impact of shale gas exploration should be minimal with proper oversight
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NewsCritical isotope threat to two-thirds of US nuclear reactors
Congress’ watchdog says US government needs to do more to secure America’s supply of lithium-7