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Offshore renewable energy sites provide new habitat for marine species
Offshore renewable energy sites may provide new ‘stepping stone’ habitats for marine species, a recent study suggests. They could allow some species to spread beyond their present range and help vulnerable creatures survive in the face ...
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New index to rank acceptability of onshore wind farms
A new study has developed a scoring system that could help authorities approve proposals for onshore wind plants. It considered four aspects of a wind farm: the technical properties, the social impact, the environmental impact and the share of ...
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Clarifying and measuring energy security
A new study has clarified the concept of the popular phrase `energy security`. It suggests that measurements of energy security for a country or area should be multi-dimensional and include figures that represent fuel prices, the diversity of the ...
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Unintended energy impact from bioethanol production
Increasing crop production to meet demand for biofuels potentially increases the use of nitrogen fertilisers, which can lead to nitrate pollution in surface and groundwater. A new study is the first to consider the unintended extra energy needed to ...
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Friendly discussions help reduce household energy use
Information policy measures aimed at reducing household energy consumption need to take a number of approaches, according to Swedish researchers. They should stress both economic and environmental motives and encourage public discussion. Campaigns ...
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A hydrogen future: clean and cool?
A new study suggests that widespread adoption of hydrogen fuel could have major benefits for tackling climate change and air pollution. The researchers modelled the impacts of replacing petrol with hydrogen as a fuel for cars and claim their ...
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New map of global energy flow
Researchers have developed a new energy map that traces the flow of global energy from the fuel sources to the final services provided. The study provides new insight into the potential of energy efficiency measures by focusing on technologies ...
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Towards a more sustainable future with biofuels
Biofuels have a role in future energy production. However, the way in which they are produced and managed can determine if they benefit society, the economy and the environment, concludes a recent report on the sustainable production and use of ...
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Northern peat soils: potential as a carbon sink
Upland peat soils provide a substantial carbon sink if managed properly, according to new research. A study of a peatland area in the UK indicated that it could potentially store approximately 160,000 tonnes of CO2 per year. It has been estimated ...
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Exploring mitigation strategies for reaching the 2°C target
Research from the EU ADAM (Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies)1, project funded under the Sixth Framework Programme, has explored whether and how we can prevent global temperatures from rising by more than 2°C above pre-industrial levels. It ...
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Living with nuclear power: public views not as simple as we thought
A UK study provides the first contemporary investigation of public perceptions of nuclear power among residents living close to existing nuclear plants. It indicates that responses are not simply `for` or `against`, but a complex `landscape of ...