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Feb
24

Water-stressed trouble spots could see future conflicts

Picture an agricultural region that today provides jobs to thousands of seasonal workers each year. Now imagine that same region
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Feb
24

Jurdy: All for naught

Jurdy will give you three guesses …
Feb
23

Don't waste waste, study says: Use it to generate energy

Municipal waste, sewage sludge and “slurry” from livestock (yes, it’s what you think it is) could provide a little
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Feb
23

'Green' chemical companies enjoy better cash flow, study finds

Chemical companies that make sustainable business practices a priority don’t just win pretty gold stars for going green … they
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Feb
22

Real-time system tracks Winter Olympics' energy footprint

With thousands of athletes, many more thousands of spectators and a half-dozen new venues, the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in
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Feb
22

Is the smart grid really that smart? Join our discussion

Is the “smart grid” really as smart as the hype makes it out to be? Can it really deliver on
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Feb
19

Jurdy: Fore!

Jurdy sees us landing in the rough …
Feb
19

Smart metering the world: One size doesn't fit all

Editor’s note: Following is a guest commentary by Tom Fryers, commercial director of Sentec, which provides products and consulting
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Feb
18

Biogas from waste could actually benefit climate, research shows

Making transport fuel from waste can do more than reduce greenhouse gas emissions from petrol, according to new research from
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Feb
18

The electric cactus: Tomorrow's clean energy source?

“Electric cactus” is more than a great band name (takers anyone?) … it could be the first step toward turning living
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