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The dark side of Bio-Fuel: Space Imaging shows increase in Brazillian rainforest destruction

"...the tide appeared to have turned against the illegal deforestation that has disfigured the world's largest tropical rainforest... Yesterday, however, the good news came to a halt when ministers admitted that after three years on the ... More

clairity submitted 349 Days Ago, www.guardian.co.uk
2 comments, Tags: rainforest, deforestation, Brazil, (More)

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Researchers Take Step Toward Synthetic Life

Taking a significant step toward the creation of synthetic forms of life, researchers reported Thursday that they had manufactured the entire genome of a bacterium by stitching together its chemical components... The feat is a watershed ... More

Michelle submitted 348 Days Ago, www.nytimes.com
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Genetically modified bacteria that make diesel fuel

An article from Fast Company that offers a productive little bacterium as a potential solution to the world's limited petroleum resource. However, it doesn't even mention the continued problems from released carbon that we would face if ... More

clairity submitted 334 Days Ago, www.fastcompany.com
2 comments, Tags: energy, sustainability, alternative energy, (More)

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