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Global warming ups Australia’s extreme summer risk five-fold: study
University of Melbourne researchers find Australia is much more likely to see extremely hot summers thanks to human-driven global warming.
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Jul 9, 2013

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New solar cell could be 1000x more powerful, pound for pound
MIT researchers explore idea of super thin solar cells that could produce up to 1,000 times more energy per pound than conventional PV cells.
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Jul 3, 2013

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Possible biofuel breakthrough, via the Leafcutter ant
US research based on a study of Leafcutter ants may lead to a powerful new enzyme for producing cellulosic biofuels.
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Jun 20, 2013

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US Congressional budget office endorses price on carbon
The US Congressional Budget Office says delaying efforts to price carbon risks “catastrophic” losses for the United States’ economy and society
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May 27, 2013

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China endorses construction of its biggest hydropower dam yet
Latest dam approval means hydroelectric power is anticipated to boost China to 15% renewables by 2020.
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May 20, 2013

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US investors predict huge rebound in wind energy in 2014
Warren Buffett and GE are preparing for a major rebound in wind energy investment in the US in 2014.
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May 13, 2013

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Rough patch for solar manufacturers should end within three years
Global solar revenues face another plunge this year, but NPD Solarbuzz projects they will start climbing again in 2014, and clear 2012 levels by 2016.
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May 2, 2013

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Solar jobs beat ranchers in texas, actors in California
California, the state that the Hollywood film industry calls home, can boast 43,700 paying jobs in the solar industry in 2012, versus only 32,300 paid actors.
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Apr 29, 2013

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Solar-electric cars ‘orders of magnitude’ more efficient than biofueled
A new study examining the most efficient way to power a car for every 100km driven delivers a clear win for solar-powered electric vehicles.
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Mar 28, 2013

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Ultra-thin solar cell may boost battery life of mobile devices
Silicon Valley solar company develops method for manufacturing ultra-thin, flexible, and durable solar cells to convert a record 30.8% of light energy into electricity.
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Mar 25, 2013

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New York State could run on wind, water and sunlight – by 2030
Stanford study suggests New York State could go 100% renewables in less than two decades – and pay for it through avoided health costs.
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Mar 15, 2013

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New and improved biofuel: Cost-competitive by 2016?
BNEF report says cellulosic biofuel industry expects its product to be cost competitive with corn-based ethanol and gasoline by 2016.
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Mar 14, 2013

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