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measuring the environmental impact of climate change

wed, 20 apr 2011 13:22:47 +0000

measuring redwood giants: forest ecologist steve sillett is leading a team of scientists as they climb and measure every branch of some of the last and tallest old growth redwoods in california. their goal is to learn how these ancient giants have historically responded to climatic shifts and to monitor how they are being impacted today by global warming.

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san francisco prepares for climate change effects through “rising tides” competition

wed, 20 apr 2011 13:20:12 +0000

scientists say it’s no secret san francisco bay is rising, along with all of the earth’s oceans. this rise in sea level will affect everyone who lives, works, or plays near the bay. quest asks how high will the bay rise and when? and what steps can communities take to plan for it?

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biofuels and biofuel research beyond ethanol is crucial to developing alternative sustainable energy resources.

tue, 05 apr 2011 10:00:42 +0000

for years there’s been buzz — both positive and negative — about generating ethanol fuel from corn. the bay area is rapidly becoming a world center for the next generation of green fuel alternatives. meet the scientists investigating the newest methods for converting what we grow into what makes us go. learn the science and technology behind developing biofuels as alternative energy resources.

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green building is essential for a sustainable future.

mon, 04 apr 2011 10:00:25 +0000

an explosion in green building is underway, with cleverly engineered libraries, office buildings, even public housing projects popping up across the bay area, and championed as much by landlords trying to cut energy and water costs as by environmental groups. follow kqed as they explain the different elements of green building through a highly complex and anticipated project in the bay area.

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algae biofuel may be the fuel of the future.

fri, 01 apr 2011 10:00:01 +0000

in a co-production with nova science now, quest explores the potential of algae once considered nothing more than pond scum to become the fuel of the future. entrepreneurs from the bay area to la are working to create the next generation of biofuels from algae. but will you ever be able to run your car off it?

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