European system for monitoring greenhouse gases emission to be introduced in Ukraine
April 25, 10:03 amRFE/RL: OSCE chief to meet with Lavrov in Moscow, discuss Ukraine conflict
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Californias landmark climate-change program would also fight air pollution under proposal
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What should we do with our rubbish-strewn roadside verges? Treasure them.
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Patrick Barkham
Major road embankments are a refuge for more than 800 species of flora. We should care for them with that in mind
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An old rock could lead to 'next generation' solar cells.
The Eastman Kodak factory and main office in Rochester, N.Y., circa 1910. Some of Kodak's old building space is being used by Energy Materials...
Geologist discovers whirlwind phenomena in Andes mountains
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In-flight, on-demand hydrogen production could mean ‘greener’ aircraft
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Heavy precipitation speeds carbon exchange in tropics
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Genetic target for growing hardier plants under stress
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Researchers invent process to make sustainable rubber, plastics
Synthetic rubber and plastics -- used for manufacturing tires, toys and myriad other products -- are produced from butadiene, a molecule traditionally made from...
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