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Ben Van Beurden - Stories of Change
Nature & Environment

Ben Van Beurden - Stories of Change

...carbon part of it? First of all less carbon intensive fuels, so less coal, more natural gas – RH: Good for Shell? BVB: No, good for the planet, I would say. RH: Well and also good for Shell, you’re not in coal – BVB: We’re not any more in coal, we decided some time ago that coal had writing on the wall and that’s why we went out of it. Then higher energy...
Michael Jacobs - Stories of Change
Nature & Environment

Michael Jacobs - Stories of Change

...carbon and it wasn’t clear to them how they were going to reduce those. Six years later it’s much clearer. Both countries, both India and China, and almost every other emerging economy, has now invested in renewables quite considerably over the last few years, invested in energy efficiency, in urban transport, and it’s much clearer how you can reduce emissions and...
When did the largest ocean current on Earth start?
Nature & Environment

When did the largest ocean current on Earth start?

...carbon dioxide into the ocean. Cold surface waters close to Antarctica are dense and sink. This sinking transfers anthropogenic carbon dioxide into the ocean interior. We do not have conclusive evidence of when the ACC initiated. In order for ACC to flow uninterrupted, tectonic gateways around Antarctica in the Southern Ocean must have been open. The two gateways impeding...
Earth and Life
Science, Maths & Technology

Earth and Life

...carbon cycle A look at Berner's model of the Carbon cycle and how it provided a basis for further research and experimentation into climate change by Maureen Raymo of MIT. Tibet: the geological history A look at the geological history of Tibet and the Raymo Ruddiman hypothesis; that chemical weathering increased as the temperature dropped due to the rise in the plateau....
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Toyota diffusion (TD)
Science, Maths & Technology

Toyota diffusion (TD)

...carbon atoms from the substrate to the surface, where they combine with carbide-forming elements (V, Nb, Cr) in the molten salt bath, to produce a wear resistant carbide layer (3000–3600 Hᵥ). Salt bath [Images to demonstrate 'Toyota Diffusion (TD)' - see article ] Manufacture: Toyota diffusion (TD) process is carried out in a salt bath of borax and mixed alloy...
Rosetta unexpectedly finds oxygen on comet 67P, surprising scientists
Science, Maths & Technology

Rosetta unexpectedly finds oxygen on comet 67P, surprising scientists

...carbon ( C ) to form water (H2O) or carbon dioxide (CO2). It takes some energy to split these molecules into their components again to produce free oxygen. The high levels of free oxygen in our atmosphere only persist because they are constantly replenished by the photosynthetic activity of the plant life on Earth. Our atmosphere is actually such an oddity that if a...
The benefits of a longer product life
Science, Maths & Technology

The benefits of a longer product life

...carbon emissions, across the whole product lifecycle...[Person repairing a smartphone] Repairing or updating products to extend its lifespan You may be asking what has product repair got to do with action to mitigate against a warming planet? Every new product produced, distributed, used and disposed of contributes to environmental impacts, including the production of...
Design Behind the Bike
Science, Maths & Technology

Design Behind the Bike

...looks at what influences the designer and the consumer. The films form part of the Open University Course T317 and T174... History History of the Bike and the Tour de France Aesthetics The significance of aesthetics Wheels The history, design and evolution of the wheel Materials Titanium , carbon fibre and the resurgence of steel Frame Design Design through the Years...