Daily Archives: October 2, 2008

Google CEO: How to fix U.S. energy problems

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story at News.com. The United States government has been unable to fix the country’s energy problems, Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt said, but the Internet giant on Wednesday proposed its own 22-year solution.

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New Lessons from the EHP Science Education Program

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Laura B.

The new lessons for October are: Traffic Congestion Charging: Will It Improve Air Quality? Students read an article introducing the concept of urban street canyons. Then they analyze congestion pricing data, discuss air pollution control methods, and present their findings. … Continue reading →

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Climate change series in The Financial Times

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Laura B.

Via Librarians’ Internet Index. This news series “looks at the politics of climate change.” Includes stories related to the developed world and emerging economies, opinion pieces, and interactive features on climate change agreement and mapping carbon dioxide emissions. Provides links … Continue reading →

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The latest from Renewable Energy World

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Laura B.

The latest issue of Renewable Energy Weekly is now available. Highlights include: Fraunhofer ISE Researchers Achieve 39.7% Solar Cell Efficiency Report: Global Green Job Market Expected To Explode Advancing Biomass in California Fuming in DC: Time to Draw the Line … Continue reading →

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