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- Study shows biodegradable plastics do not break down more quickly in landfills Fri, 27 Mar 15, 2:15amPlastic products labeled as biodegradable may not decompose any more quickly than standard plastics. A new study by Susan Selke and Rafael Auras in the ACS journal, Environmental Science & Technology, has revealed that...
- Biodegradable plastics may not break down more quickly in landfills Fri, 27 Mar 15, 2:15amPlastic products labeled as biodegradable may not decompose any more quickly than standard plastics. A new study by Susan Selke and Rafael Auras in the ACS journal, Environmental Science & Technology, has revealed that...
- The Solar Photovoltaic Industry is Finally Set to Become a Net Energy Producer Thu, 4 Apr 13, 8:08amSolar Panel photo from Shutterstock Solar panels offer a clean source of alternative energy – but ironically, the solar industry has a significant carbon footprint due to its reliance on coal and natural gas to manufacture...
- The Hestia Project Maps the Carbon Emissions of US Cities Down to Street Level Sat, 13 Oct 12, 5:20amA team of researchers from Arizona State University have developed a new software system that is capable of estimating greenhouse gas emissions across entire urban landscapes, all the way down to street level and individual...