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Today’s Army – the march toward better batteries

A little-known Army agency is making big changes in how soldiers fight. Among its latest innovations: new, lighter energy sources for outposts around the world.

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THE BURN JOURNAL

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Party like it’s 399 (ppm)… Oops – out of time

What would happen if, for the 1st time since before there were humans, the atmospheric concentration of CO2 hit 400ppm? Well, we've just hit the milestone.

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Carbon Cycle 101

the British Geological Survey (BGS)

Carbon dioxide comes out of your tailpipe. Check. Then what? Here are some basics on our CO2 reserves, and the real consequences of burning too much.

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There’s power, and then there’s power

Assad

From the Soviet Union to Hurricane Sandy - politics and electricity definitely mix. A good government needs a good grid. So what's going on with Syria's latest power play?

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