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Countries That Set New Record Highs in 2010
More countries have set new record high temperatures in 2010 than during any other year since instrumental records began.
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CO2 Capture
In coal-burning power plants, CO2 can be captured for transport to storage sites.
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CO2 Injection
CO2 captured from coal-fired electric power plants may be injected for storage into porous layers of rock and sand deep underground.
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Corn Ethanol Energy Sources
8 gallons’ worth of the energy in 10 gallons of corn ethanol comes from fossil fuels.
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Amazon Deforestation
Recent deforestation in Brazil has been rapid, causing greenhouse gas emissions. Some argue planting more U.S. corn for ethanol may ultimately be a contributing factor.
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Amazon Deforestation
Recent deforestation in Brazil has been rapid, causing greenhouse gas emissions. Some argue planting more U.S. corn for ethanol may ultimately be a contributing factor.
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Corn Ethanol Energy Sources
8 gallons’ worth of the energy in 10 gallons of corn ethanol comes from fossil fuels.
