Current observational tools cannot account for roughly half of the heat that is believed to have built up on Earth in recent years, according to a “Perspectives” article in this week’s issue of Science. Scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) warn in the new study that satellite sensors, ocean floats, and other instruments are inadequate to track this “missing” heat, which may be building up in the deep oceans or elsewhere in the climate system.
As part of the effort to strengthen research cooperation with China in the field of climate and energy technology, the Research Council of Norway will be holding a seminar on renewable energy and carbon capture and storage at the World Exhibition EXPO 2010 in Shanghai on 21 – 22 May.
The Sir Mark Oliphant Conference “Cleantech Science and Solutions – mainstream and at the edge” brings together leaders in the field from across the world who represent organisations and companies from a broad range of sectors. These include researchers, leading industrialists, end users, investors, educators, professional organisations and government. They will discuss and investigate how economically viable clean technologies will drive the world towards sustainability through increased efficiency, reduced waste and the adoption of renewable energy.
Research at ASU that promises to provide more insight into factors that influence climate change and cause air pollution will get support from the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
According to a report by Ernst & Young, there are promising signs of British Columbia (BC) becoming a leading figure in the global clean technology sector.
The tourism promotion agency of New York State, I LOVE NEW YORK, and EscapeMaker.com are partnering to launch the first-ever "Greenest New Yorker" contest. The contest seeks to recognize citizens who are doing their best to keep the state green. Residents of New York State who are making sincere attempts to lead an eco-friendly life are being sought by the agency.
Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is providing £1.4 million to three universities to develop a new technology that helps to produce new products from carbon dioxide such as plastics and car fuel.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a digital imaging technology leader, has been named as a 2010 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The company was honored with this award for its significant contribution to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases.
Harris County Department of Education’s division, Choice Facility Partners (CFP), will be provided with Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reporting Service & Related Services from RMT, Inc., an energy and environment company.
The Johns Hopkins University today launched a master of science degree in energy policy and climate. Based at Johns Hopkins’ Washington, D.C. Center near Dupont Circle, the part-time graduate program addresses the challenges of climate change and sustainable energy systems.
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