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Academics fear fracking research could be manipulated by industry cash

2015-11-05 07:26:52| Oil & Gas - Topix.net

NEW research that will determine whether fracking will be allowed out in Scotland must be conducted by independent experts and not based on findings from consultants funded by the oil and gas industry, experts have warned. The co-author of a new paper, published today, argues that Scotland can lead the global debate on unconventional gas extraction but concerns have been raised that government agencies may not have the staff or resources to conduct a truly independent probe into safety or potential impacts on public health.

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WikiLeaks cables reveal how US manipulated climate accord

2015-04-10 05:18:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Guardian: Hidden behind the save-the-world rhetoric of the global climate change negotiations lies the mucky realpolitik: money and threats buy political support; spying and cyberwarfare are used to seek out leverage. The US diplomatic cables reveal how the US seeks dirt on nations opposed to its approach to tackling global warming; how financial and other aid is used by countries to gain political backing; how distrust, broken promises and creative accounting dog negotiations; and how the US mounted a...

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Electronic dice can't be manipulated by cheaters

2014-03-13 06:03:50| Semiconductors - Topix.net

STMicroelectronics and Game Technologies S.A. have revealed details of the ST technologies that power DICE+, a device that allows people to enjoy digital versions of their favorite board games while allowing them to continue to experience the pleasure and excitement of rolling the dice.

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Allegations TransAlta manipulated electricity market disappoint Redford

2014-02-28 09:23:28| Energy - Topix.net

Alberta Premier Alison Redford said Thursday she was "disappointed" over allegations that TransAlta Corp. manipulated the province's electricity market by shutting down power plants to drive up prices.

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