Thursday 8 May 2014

Google Street View mod shows your town under water


Credit: World Under Water screenshot by Eric Mack/CNET

Over 97% of climate scientists accept the evidence for climate change. If, as a majority of climate change models predict, sea level rises by 2 metres this century, many of the world's major cities with be inundated.

World Under Water is a project to show how some cities would look under 2 metres of water.

http://www.cnet.com/news/google-street-view-mod-shows-the-world-under-water/ / US government climate change already happening National Climate Assessment Google Street View world's cities flooded rising sea levels marketing agencies BBDO Proximity Singapore climate change crowdfunding platform CarbonStory accurate representation city sea levels actually rise 6 feet this century many scientists predict flood New York London 6 feet of water centre center city landmarks underwater National Climate Assessment /

Flying 3D printers could help seal off nuclear waste (video)

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/05/flying-3d-printers-could-help-seal-off-nuclear-waste/ / quadcopter outfitted on-board 3D printer seal off transport nuclear waste build structures inventor Mirko Kovac University College London world world’s first flying 3D printer New Scientist drones work together help remove waste nuclear sites patch up damaged buildings nest-building behaviour swifts construct spaces machine mixture two chemicals combine form quick-hardening polyurethane foam precise precisely quadcopter’s stability adhesive stick sticking drone small containers waste airlifted to safety safe tech radiation-resistant foam new construction process /

UK to invest half a billion pounds to promote EV adoption

http://chargedevs.com/newswire/uk-to-invest-half-a-billion-quid-to-promote-ev-adoption/ / UK EV-friendly EV friendly Europe government invest £500 million boost ultra low emission vehicle ULEV industry automotive sector economy growth future investment create jobs reduce emissions Britain forefront green technology local areas ambitious plans Ultra Low Cities £35 million drivers green cars bus lanes park for free local areas cleaner taxis buses taxi bus
research development R&D world leader design manufacture green vehicles charging infrastructure DC fast charger every motorway service station network of 500 rapid chargers across the country best network in Europe cash grants £5,000 EV buyers extend extended road tax congestion charge EV ULEV owning electric vehicle electric car dream inconvenience manufacturers new technology help motorists everyday journeys green and clean Prime Minister Nick Clegg major investment driving electric car affordable convenient free from anxiety battery running out creating a culture change towns and cities driving greener vehicle no-brainer most drivers ultra low emission vehicles most successful manufacturing sectors climate change Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander developing manufacturing using ULEV /