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Energy
Energy refers to the application of engineering to energy efficiency and services, facility management, ecology, and alternative energy technologies. It includes renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal power, biofuels, and hydro power.
Global warming fought by our forests
Beyond just the absorption of carbon dioxide, forests do more to combat global warming.
Great Barrier Reef could become an underwater wasteland
Recent powerful cyclone could have caused damage the Great Barrier Reef.
Typhoon turbine to harness the power of nature
Tokyo-based engineer' bladeless typhoon turbine stands up to the raw force of destructive storms.
Antibiotics for livestock affect soil ecosystems
Manure from cattle administered antibiotics upsets soil ecosystems.
Global warming disrupts jet streams leading to severe floods
Global warming amplifies severe droughts and floods by disrupting jet streams.
Demand for electricity to be met by African countries
African countries may have to reassess their energy output in order to meet the demand for electricity.
New York City readies itself for climate change
Hurricane Sandy leads New York City to prepare itself for climate change.
Halving emissions every decade with ‘carbon law’
Researchers propose a solution to rapidly reduce carbon emissions.
Silicon solar cells break efficiency record
A team of researchers working at Kaneka Corporation has broken the record for silicon-based solar cell efficiency.