Tufts Professor Demonstrates Salt Water Contraction Turbine
Tufts University professor Martin Sussman demonstrates a contraction turbine powered by salt water. The device uses collagen fibers to convert chemical energy from salt water into mechanical work and generates about one tenth of a watt in a small prototype with potential future scaling.
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New York
Bay Area Pushes New Rules To Cut Air Pollutants
Bay Area Pollution Control District moves to draft rules on odors and nitrogen dioxide amid a loud public meeting. Directors back a cost study on disclosing major polluters and aim to report by the February 4 session in Richmond.
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Victor Calvo
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Christmas Eve Phone Repair Restores Silent Line in Sao Paulo
In Sao Paulo, Walter Singer's phone and more than a dozen others in the same building had been silent for months despite complaints to Brazilian Telephone Co. On Christmas Eve two repairmen visited the Singer apartment, and the line rang with a call from relatives in the United States. The operator said the fix related to international connections.
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Sao Paulo
Brazil
Walter Singer
Brazilian Telephone Co
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Oil Spill Cleanup Rules Adopted by Five Board
The five member board unanimously approves oil spill cleanup regulations on an interim basis until the State Fish and Game Department completes a study on associated chemicals. The department will enforce the rules and license chemical handling.
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State Fish and Game Department
Wildlife destruction charged to U S Interior traps fatalities cited
Defenders of Wildlife claims federal predator control traps kill bears mountain lions coyotes bobcats foxes and other animals in Arizona. They seek FOIA access over alleged delays and evasions by Robert Shiver and press for an accounting of legality under current laws.
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Phoenix, Ariz
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Department of the Interior
Defenders of Wildlife
New York
Victor Yannacone
Robert Shiver
Arizona
Fenders of Wildlife
Clean Air Possible Says Prof On Emission Cuts
A professor argues that reducing present emissions by at least a factor of four is essential to reach clean air. He notes 1970 cars will control about 85 percent of hydrocarbon emissions as the auto industry signals plans for further changes.
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