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Turning Coal to Liquid Fuel
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The U.S.--and the world--has an abundant supply of coal. So does it make sense to turn it into a replacement for oil? Da... Read more
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Hurricanes Move Away from Equator with Expanding Tropics
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Since the 1970s the locations where tropical cyclones (hurricanes and typhoons) reach their maximum intensities have shi... Read more
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Desert Shrubs Could Suck Up Carbon
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