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Low-cost monitoring device uses light to quickly detect oil spills![]() ![]() Washington DC (SPX) Mar 07, 2017 Researchers have developed a simple device that can detect an oil spill in water and then pinpoint the type of oil present on the surface. The device is designed to float on the water, where it could remotely monitor a small area susceptible to pollution or track the evolution of contamination at a particular location. "Fast detection of a spill is crucial for a quick antipollution response to avoid, as much as possible, the progressive mixture of the oil into the water, which would make cleaning ... read more |
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![]() Singapore (UPI) Mar 10, 2017 The growing influence of U.S. crude oil exports to Asia was a topic at a recent oil conference in London. ... more ![]() ![]() Washington (UPI) Mar 10, 2017 Energy enterprises Repsol and Armstrong Energy say they made the largest U.S. onshore oil discovery in three decades in Alaska. ... more ![]() ![]() Houston (UPI) Mar 10, 2017 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau affirmed his country's energy commitment to the United States during a speech in Houston. ... more ![]() ![]() Washington (AFP) March 10, 2017 Native American groups staged a march to the White House Friday against the construction of a controversial oil pipeline, which they fear could desecrate tribal lands and threaten drinking water. ... more |
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![]() Ottawa (AFP) March 10, 2017 Canada has failed to adequately protect a national park and world heritage site that neighbors a massive oil sands development, UNESCO said Friday. ... more ![]() ![]() Washington (AFP) March 10, 2017 US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, a former oil executive, recused himself Thursday from any role in approving the Keystone XL pipeline between Canada's tar sands and US refineries. ... more ![]() ![]() Dallas (UPI) Mar 8, 2017 Oil prices fell sharply Thursday, with West Texas Intermediate crude falling below $49 per barrel for the first time this year. ... more ![]() ![]() Vancouver (UPI) Mar 8, 2017 Royal Dutch Shell inked a pair of agreements to sell $7.25 billion worth of undeveloped oil sands interests in Canada to other companies in the country. ... more ![]() ![]() Dallas TX (UPI) Mar 8, 2017 Energy sector components are aligning to spawn recovery in Texas, the No. 1 oil producer, but it's still early in the expansion, an industry economist said. ... more ![]() ![]() Saint Paul MN (UPI) Mar 8, 2017 An expansion to a Minnesota oil pipeline poses a direct threat to water supplies in the region, conservationists and tribal groups told the State Department. ... more |
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![]() ![]() Overhaul planned for refinery in Kirkuk, Iraq ![]() ![]() Washington (UPI) Mar 8, 2017 Energy players standing after last year's downturn need to learn the lesson of the past to chart an efficient and low-carbon future, the head of Statoil said. ... more ![]() ![]() Vienna (UPI) Mar 8, 2017 Cairn Energy, which has headquarters in Scotland, is primed for growth on the back of North Sea and African developments, its chief executive said Wednesday. ... more ![]() ![]() Oklahoma City (UPI) Mar 8, 2017 Tax collections from oil and gas production last year were more than 10 percent off the previous year, though the Oklahoma state treasury expressed optimism. ... more ![]() ![]() Washington (UPI) Mar 8, 2017 Crude oil prices early Wednesday moved sharply lower after an industry group reported a large buildup in inventories, suggesting supply-side pressures remain. ... more |
![]() Pullman WA (SPX) Mar 07, 2017 ![]() ![]() ![]() Petrol and jet fuel alternatives are produced by yeast cell factories ![]() ![]() Energy crop production on conservation lands may not boost greenhouse gases ![]() ![]() Yeast cell factories make gas, jet fuel alternatives |
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![]() Washington (UPI) Mar 8, 2017 ![]() ![]() ![]() New study shines light on photosynthesis ![]() ![]() Perovskite edges can be tuned for optoelectronic performance ![]() ![]() SolarReserve Helps Netcare Lower Their Energy Costs |
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![]() Paris (UPI) Mar 06, 2017 ![]() ![]() ![]() Wind energy gaining traction, U.S. trade group says ![]() ![]() German company to store US wind energy in batteries in Texas ![]() ![]() Breakthrough research for testing and arranging vertical axis wind turbines |
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![]() Manchester UK (SPX) Mar 13, 2017 ![]() ![]() ![]() The EIC and Nuclear AMRC sign MoU ![]() ![]() Completion of dismantling of nuclear facilities at the Cadarache MOX plant ![]() ![]() UN nuclear chief set for third term |
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![]() Greenbelt MD (SPX) Mar 09, 2017 ![]() ![]() ![]() Investment vital to adapting to climate change in West Africa ![]() ![]() Niger drought leaves schools closed ![]() ![]() Soils could release much more carbon than expected as climate warms |
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![]() Washington (AFP) March 10, 2017 ![]() ![]() ![]() Uber backlash after Hong Kong drivers found guilty by court ![]() ![]() China auto sales jump in February: industry group ![]() ![]() California gives green light to self-driving car tests |
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![]() Mosul, Iraq (AFP) March 12, 2017 ![]() ![]() ![]() Fear and hunger in Iraq's west Mosul ![]() ![]() Iraq paramilitaries say mass grave of hundreds found ![]() ![]() Voiceless Iraqi coach inspires footballers |
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![]() Moscow (UPI) Mar 07, 2017 ![]() ![]() ![]() Iran Postpones Rocket Carrier Launch Fearing US Threats ![]() ![]() South Korea's Moon vows 'new history' after impeachment ![]() ![]() Iran accuses US of stirring tensions in Gulf |
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![]() Beijing (AFP) March 12, 2017 ![]() ![]() ![]() Tillerson to East Asia in shadow of North Korea threat ![]() ![]() Sun-seeking retirees flock to 'China's Florida' ![]() ![]() Shared bikes grind Shanghai's gears |
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![]() Addis Ababa (AFP) March 10, 2017 ![]() ![]() ![]() Nigerian military to probe rights abuse claims ![]() ![]() 11 Malian soldiers killed in attack on border base ![]() ![]() Senegal and Gambia announce new era of ties |
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![]() Edwards AFB CA (SPX) Mar 09, 2017 ![]() ![]() ![]() Fokker signs deal to supply, service Dutch air force ![]() ![]() Russia to receive 10 new Su-35S fighters in 2017 ![]() ![]() U.S. Air Force places $1B order for KC-10 engine support |
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![]() St. Louis MO (SPX) Mar 09, 2017 ![]() ![]() ![]() China warns of 'trade war' if WTO ignored ![]() ![]() China says industrial policy not aimed at foreign firms ![]() ![]() China producer prices jump 7.8% in February: govt |
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![]() Beijing (AFP) Oct 19, 2016 ![]() ![]() ![]() China data and US banks propel equities higher ![]() ![]() No debt-for-equity cure for zombie firms, says China ![]() ![]() China's ranks of super-rich rise despite economic slowdown |
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![]() Moscow (AFP) March 10, 2017 ![]() ![]() ![]() China slams US election 'farce' in annual rights report ![]() ![]() Chinese ships enter Philippine waters; Sri Lanka scales back China port ![]() ![]() Japan, US navies drill in East China Sea |
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![]() Addis Ababa (AFP) March 12, 2017 ![]() ![]() ![]() Environmental risks kill 1.7mn kids under 5 a year: WHO ![]() ![]() City noise linked to hearing loss: study ![]() ![]() Bangladesh orders shutdown of city tanneries |
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![]() Mosul, Iraq (AFP) March 9, 2017 ![]() ![]() ![]() Japan 'piggyback' official steps down ![]() ![]() Giant Ai Weiwei refugee installation to go on display in Prague ![]() ![]() Priceless remains lie in ruins at Mosul museum |
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