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Algae as Potential Fuel Source

With the constant escalation of fuel prices, there have been several researches made to address the world’s constant demand of energy to fuel vehicles. Recent studies have shown that an emerald-green crude oil can be produced through photosynthesis in genetically modified algae that are placed in tanks of treated wastewater and exposed to sunlight.
As a […]

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12Jun2008 | vdr | 0 comments | Continued
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Earth Sunshade Would Not Reverse the Climate

The idea that we can reverse all the climate mistakes that have been done by redirecting the sun’s rays through space mirrors has been proven not viable. A study on the impact of a sunshade found out that it would not simply make the Earth regress into its pre-industrial climate.
The findings could be final since […]

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6Jun2008 | vdr | 0 comments | Continued
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White House Finally Issues a Climate Report

Last May 29, the White House, under a court order and 4 years delayed, produced a 271-page comprehensive document about the specific threats manmade global warming has brought to the United States.
The climate report includes increased heat deaths; worsening water shortages; more casualty and damage caused by wildfires, hurricanes, and other natural calamities; a […]

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31May2008 | vdr | 0 comments | Continued
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On Cars, Fuels and the Ecology

Fuel prices have been continuously on the rise marking up higher and higher. Since it is a complementary commodity it is important to consider this aspect before buying a vehicle.
In Europe, there are more than eight automakers that manufacture cars being run by natural gas. They are also aggressively pushing the use of vehicles […]

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28May2008 | vdr | 0 comments | Continued
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Tracking Desert Dust to Predict Hurricanes

The US is always finding ways towards improving their seasonal forecasts of hurricane and making them more accurate. A researcher, Amato Evan, offers that he can help through the use of a new forecasting instrument which uses a critical element – dust.
Each year, huge amounts of Saharan dust are carried by the wind over the […]

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27May2008 | vdr | 0 comments | Continued
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Melting Glaciers Release Toxins

It seems that the DDT the world had sprayed decades ago is now seeping out from the melting Atlantic glaciers. These frozen stocks of insecticide are claimed to be harming the penguins living in the north.
The presence of the chemicals could be a sign of the release of other ice-covered pollutants because of the […]

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23May2008 | vdr | 0 comments | Continued
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Act Now

Actions speak louder than words. This has been a cliché for everybody but are we actually making some steps about what is happening in our environment today?
Global warming has been worsening and we should act as early as possible before we realize that it’s too late. Everyone should do their job to stop further damage. […]

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16May2008 | vdr | 3 comments | Continued
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Greenhouse Effect

The greenhouse effect is worsening by the minute. The sun’s scorching rays seem to bite my skin off which is a definite sign of global warming. This made me wonder though. People keep on complaining about the atmosphere’s disintegration but do nothing that could be of help. We should know that it really does not […]

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15May2008 | vdr | 2 comments | Continued
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In The Brink of Extinction

I think one of the most controversial problems that the world is facing today is global warming. Some experts believe that this could be one of the probable causes for our extinction in the near future. Well, if it does happen, I think we all deserve it. Humans are abusing nature and the environment. We […]

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10May2008 | vdr | 1 comment | Continued
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Save the Earth, Stop Global Warming

Greenhouses are built for better plant growth and cultivation wherein a special type of glass or plastic is used in building the structure. The panels serve as selective transmission channels for various spectrum frequencies. These traps the heat necessary for optimum nurturance of plants being grown within. This farming practice is ideal. If this is […]

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9May2008 | vdr | 3 comments | Continued
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