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When Carbon Counts, Biofuels Beat Liquid Coal

Heightened concern about oil dependence is generating growing support for alternative transportation fuels, but some would emit significantly more global warming pollution than gasoline or diesel, according to a report issued by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). [...more]

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Cars Warm Up, Ships Cool Down

Road traffic is by large the transport sector that contributes the most to global warming. Aviation has the second largest warming effect, while shipping has a net cooling effect on the earth's climate, according to a study published recently. [...more]

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