methane
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The LA Gas Leak Was So Bad You Could See It From Space
The natural gas leak at Aliso Canyon earlier this year was already one of the worst environmental disasters in US history. Several months later, however, it has now gained the additional distinction of being the first industrial methane point-source visible from outer space.
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Obama Enlists Canadian Prime Minister To Help Fight Climate Change
As tiny-handed man-children command the lion’s share of America’s attention, the still-acting leader of the United States — President Obama — is quietly doubling down on climate change. The latest part of Captain Planet’s scheme? Getting Canada on board.
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Watch What Happens When You Ignite Methane With A Laser
Setting fire to things isn’t in and of itself science. But if you record it using schlieren photography at 10,000 frames per second — as in this video of laser-ignited methane — then it’s getting closer.
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Microsoft Wants To Power Its Data Centres With Fuel Cells
Data centres are some of the most power-hungry pieces of infrastructure that exist today. But Microsoft has plans to make them a little greener — by powering its racks with built-in fuel cells.