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New Analysis Debunks the Assumption That Air Passenger Growth Drives Economic Growth
Industry claims, often echoed by governments to justify airport expansion, that more flights benefit the economy, undermined by new research. The first ever Europe-wide analysis investigating the link between the growth in air transport and economic growth has found industry claims that economic growth is driven by increased air connectivity, … [continued]
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Crocodile Economics Comes to Africa: Trade, Solar, and the New Energy Map
When I was invited onto UK energy regulator Ofgem’s eight-part Inside Energy podcast to discuss where the next great shift in the global energy system might come from as part of the closing episode, due to drop in January, the hosts likely expected an answer rooted in Europe or Asia. … [continued]
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You Snooze, You Lose: US President Fails To Stop Tandem Perovskite Solar Cells From Happening
Researchers at Poly U in Hong Kong have presented a roadmap for introducing higher-performing, lower-costing tandem perovskite-silicon solar cells to the market.
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201 EV Chargers Coming To Michigan Apartment Complexes
The steady stream of good EV charging news keeps on coming — this time in the state of Michigan. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) has awarded $1.84 million dollars in funding for the installation of 201 new EV chargers at 31 multifamily properties in Michigan. … [continued]
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New research in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula shows how invasive earthworms are changing forest soils
By Georgia Hill
Scientists studying the body size and growth patterns of non-native earthworms in the UP’s Huron Mountains say they are disrupting forest ecosystems. Contrary to popular belief, most North American earthworms are invaders unintentionally introduced during European colonization. They have a significant impact on ecosystems, especially in the Great Lakes region where they affect soil structure, nutrient cycling and biodiversity.
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