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Driving on sunshine: clean, usable liquid fuels made from solar power

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Driving on sunshine: clean, usable liquid fuels made from solar power

The artificial leaf can produce liquid multi-carbon fuels using sunlight Thursday, May 18, 2023 Researchers from the Reisner group have developed a solar-powered technology that converts carbon dioxide and water into liquid fuels that can be added directly to a car’s engine as drop-in fuel.  The researchers used artificial photosynthesis to convert CO2, water and…

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Sea butterfly life cycle threatened by climate change

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Sea butterfly life cycle threatened by climate change

Shelled pteropods, commonly known as sea butterflies, are increasingly exposed to ocean changes, but some species are more vulnerable to this threat. In a new study, published this month (11 … The post Sea butterfly life cycle threatened by climate change appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.

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Contrasting life cycles of Southern Ocean pteropods alter their vulnerability to climate change

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The post Contrasting life cycles of Southern Ocean pteropods alter their vulnerability to climate change appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.

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Air pollution is a hidden pandemic in Africa – tips on how to reduce your exposure and help combat it

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In this article originally published in The Conversation, GDAR scientists Dr Gabriel Okello, and Dr Meelan Thondoo discuss strategies that individuals, communities and policy makers can adopt to reduce the threat posed by air pollution in African cities. Rapid urbanisation in Africa is worsening air pollution levels. There are economic as well as health consequences….

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The role of the Southern Ocean in the global climate response to carbon emissions

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The post The role of the Southern Ocean in the global climate response to carbon emissions appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.

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CEB-Alumni

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Tackling climate change and biodiversity loss together

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Tackling climate change and biodiversity loss together

Climate, biodiversity, and societal challenges are intrinsically linked and yet are usually viewed in isolation. A new review study, published in the journal Science this week (21st April 2023), focusses … The post Tackling climate change and biodiversity loss together appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.

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CEB-Our research

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LCIL Friday Lecture: ‘Exiting the Energy Charter Treaty under the Law of Treaties’ – Dr Tibisay Morgandi, Queen Mary University of London

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Register online Lecture summary: The Energy Charter Treaty was concluded in 1994 on the assumption that fossil fuels could continue to be used for the foreseeable future. This article examines how ECT contracting parties can now withdraw from this treaty for climate change reasons without being subject to its ‘sunset’ clause, which protects existing investments…

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LCIL Friday Lecture: ‘Exiting the Energy Charter Treaty under the Law of Treaties’ – Dr Tibisay Morgandi, Queen Mary University of London & Professor Lorand Bartels, University of Cambridge

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Register online Lecture summary: The Energy Charter Treaty was concluded in 1994 on the assumption that fossil fuels could continue to be used for the foreseeable future. This article examines how ECT contracting parties can now withdraw from this treaty for climate change reasons without being subject to its ‘sunset’ clause, which protects existing investments…

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