Saturday, September 22, 2012

Coal Era Beckons for Europe as Carbon Giveaway Finishes - Bloomberg
European utilities are poised to add more coal-fired power capacity than natural gas in the next four years, boosting emissions just as the era of free carbon permits ends.
Hollande Faces Defeat on Energy Price Caps as Gas Suppliers Sue - Bloomberg
French President Francois Hollande has made capping energy prices a centrepiece policy to help households pressed by stagnant economic growth. It’s a campaign he’s likely to lose.
Freezing temperatures expected Saturday night for most of Iowa | Des Moines Register Staff Blogs
Nearly all of Iowa will be under a freeze watch Saturday night through Sunday morning, when temperatures are expected to fall to near-record-low readings, according to the National Weather Service.

The first freeze in Des Moines typically falls around Oct. 14. But the record low for this weekend in September is 31 degrees.
Indian municipalities lack understanding of effect of climate change
In fact, as per Dr Mutz, in the whole of India, only 3-5 percent municipalities are aware of the impact of climate change to municipal infrastructure.
Zero Recalls Electric Motorcycles that May Stall in Traffic - Driver's Seat - WSJ
If the signal drifts outside of certain parameters, the motor controller may shut off, causing the motorcycle to lose power unexpectedly. A sudden loss of power can increase the risk of a crash.

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