Topic – Energy
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Reduce air traffic with better rail
Eliminate shorter flights
One-third of all air travel in this country is for trips of less than 350 miles, reports a Transportation For…
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US research labs collaborate to develop low-impact drilling
HARC will lead the alliance
The Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) and the Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University are leading…
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Urban living is greener, says study
Suburban vs. urban footprints
Based on a recent comparison study of estimated household carbon emissions in 66 city centers and their surrounding suburbs, Dr.…
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Austin may build huge solar array
Goal of 30% renewables by 2020
Austin Energy, the city of Austin’s electric utility, may enter into a deal with San Francisco-based Gemini Solar Development Co.…
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Green Urbanism Down Under: Learning from Sustainable Communities in Australia
Island Press (2008)
In his recent book, Green Urbanism Down Under: Learning from Sustainable Communities in Australia, sustainability scholar Timothy Beatley – Heinz…
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Resilient Cities: Responding to Peak Oil and Climate Change
Island Press (2008)
Half the world’s population is now living in cities that in 20 years’ time are expected to hold approximately 5…
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