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Climate Change Update at 21st Century Tech Blog: Three North American Environmental Challenges That Need Addressing

Posted on December 18, 2012
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In the last week four reports have made the headlines with human induced climate change playing a principal role in each.

Headlines at 21st Century Tech Blog for December 14, 2012

Posted on December 14, 2012
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This week's five stories look at:

  • Tripling the Efficiency of Organic Solar Cells;
  • New Technology to Fight Coastal Flooding Using Irregular Concrete Blocks;
  • Long Duration Human Space Flight Being Tested on the ISS;
  • Pacific Island Entrepreneurs Receive Award for Green Initiatives;
  • Delivering Wind and Solar Power Over Long Distances Possible with New HVDC Circuit Breaker.

 

Dealing with "Warning Fatigue"

Posted on January 30, 2012
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Given enough warning that a disaster is on its way—be it flood, fire, volcano, or storm—most people would heed the warning and take appropriate action. Or not.

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