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Midwestern ethanol plants use much less water than western plants, study says
Apr 15, 2009 |
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Ethanol production in Minnesota and Iowa uses far less water overall than similar processes in states where water is less plentiful, a new University of Minnesota study shows.
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Water scarcity will create global security concerns
Oct 06, 2009 |
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Water scarcity as a result of climate change will create far-reaching global security concerns, says Dr. Rajendra K. Pachauri, chair of the intergovernmental panel on climate change, a co-recipient of the 2007 Nobel Peace ...
U.S. attacks problem of 'produced water'
Jun 20, 2007 |
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The U.S. Department of Energy has designed a Web program to help oil and natural gas companies solve the environmental challenge of produced water.
Satellites help locate water in Niger
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Jan 19, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Like most sub-Saharan African countries, Niger faces problems meeting its water needs. As part of ESA’s TIGER initiative, satellite data are being used to identify surface and underground ...
A 'bionic nose' that knows
Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry
Mar 30, 2009 |
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Both cancer cells and the chemicals used to make bombs can foil detection because they appear in trace amounts too small for conventional detection techniques. Tel Aviv University has developed the ultimate solution: a molecule ...
Bushfire impact on water yields
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Jan 22, 2008 |
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While forest fires can often result in an initial increase in water runoff from catchments, it’s the forests and bush growing back that could cause future problems for water supplies by reducing stream flows.
Biofuels may lead to a 'drink or drive' issue
Jun 15, 2009 |
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Rice University scientists warned that the United States must be careful that the new emphasis on developing biofuels as an alternative to imported oil takes into account potential damage to the nation's water resources.
'Smart' holograms help patients help themselves
Feb 04, 2008 |
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Patients with diabetes, cardiac problems, kidney disorders or high blood pressure could benefit from the development of new hologram technology. The new "smart" holograms, which can detect changes in, for example, blood-glucose ...
Terahertz imaging goes the distance
Apr 26, 2007 |
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Terahertz (THz) radiation, or far-infrared light, is potentially very useful for security applications, as it can penetrate clothing and other materials to provide images of concealed weapons, drugs, or other objects. However, ...
Early-Warning Water Security System to be Tested
Aug 25, 2006 |
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Colorado State engineering researchers have begun testing an early-warning security system designed to alert city utility officials when major pollutants are detected in water supplies.
Controversy surrounds British water plant
May 23, 2006 |
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Critics are reportedly increasing their opposition to the construction of Britain's first plant designed to turn salt water into drinking water.
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