News tagged with energy issues
Gates discussing new nuclear reactor with China
(AP) -- Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates confirmed Wednesday he is in discussions with China to jointly develop a new and safer kind of nuclear reactor.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Dec 07, 2011 |
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Ignorance is bliss when it comes to challenging social issues
The less people know about important complex issues such as the economy, energy consumption and the environment, the more they want to avoid becoming well-informed, according to new research published by the American Psychological ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 21, 2011 |
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Poll: Americans believe U.S. headed in wrong direction on energy
A poll released today by The University of Texas at Austin found less than 14 percent of Americans think the country is headed in the right direction on energy. Of more than 3,400 consumers surveyed, 84 percent were worried ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Oct 20, 2011 |
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Understanding consumer behavior: Make them think it was their idea or decision?
Consumers value goals they've chosen on their own more than those that are imposed on them, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Nov 15, 2010 |
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Do these genes make me look fat? Researchers study whether survival of the fattest is genetic
(PhysOrg.com) -- Fat may not be where it's at, but controversial new research from University of Alberta researchers say you don't have to be thin to win, either.
Jan 22, 2010 |
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How green is your house? Recycling favorite activity among Brits says new survey
Seventy percent of households always separate their rubbish for recycling, but only 2 percent buy their energy on a green tariff, according to the early findings of a major new annual household survey, called "Understanding ...
Nov 23, 2009 |
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New 'smart' electrical meters raise privacy issues
The new "smart meters" utilities are installing in homes around the world to reduce energy use raise fresh privacy issues because of the wealth of information about consumer habits they reveal, experts said ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Nov 06, 2009 |
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Warner: Climate change a national security issue
(AP) -- Former Vice President Al Gore, a leading voice on climate change, urged lawmakers Friday to overcome partisan differences and pass legislation to curb greenhouse gases.
Apr 24, 2009 |
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Climate change aims need to be better integrated
Specific measures to tackle climate change, such as emissions trading, will only be successful if they are coherently supported by other government policies addressing economic and social issues, says a report ...
Mar 26, 2009 |
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Stanford launches $100 million initiative to tackle energy issues
Recognizing that energy is at the heart of many of the world's tribulations—economic, environmental and political—Stanford is establishing a $100 million research institute to focus intently on energy issues, President John ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Jan 13, 2009 |
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