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World
China’s Carbon Dioxide Emissions May Have Been Overstated by More Than 10%
A study finds that the low quality of coal in China, containing less carbon, and its inefficient use means less carbon dioxide was emitted than previously estimated.Chris Buckley and The New York Times do not understand combustion.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combustion
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combustion#Temperature
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heat_of_combustion
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heat_of_combustion#Heat_of_combustion_tables
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| Fuel | kJ/g | kcal/g | BTU/lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen | 141.9 | 33.9 | 61,000 |
| Gasoline | 47.0 | 11.3 | 20,000 |
| Diesel | 45.0 | 10.7 | 19,300 |
| Ethanol | 29.7 | 7.1 | 12,000 |
| Propane | 49.9 | 11.9 | 21,000 |
| Butane | 49.2 | 11.8 | 21,200 |
| Wood | 15.0 | 3.6 | 6,000 |
| Coal (Lignite) | 15.0 | 4.4 | 8,000 |
| Coal (Anthracite)[citation needed] | 36 | 7.8 | 14,000 |
| Natural Gas | 54.0 | 13.0 | 23,000 |
Chris Buckley saw lignite compared to anthracite and misunderstood the relationship.
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Opinion
Morality and Animals
Farm Sanctuary writes, “We should not be eating any animals.”Humans have become the top predator in many ecosystems.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Predation
We should not torture our animals.
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N.Y. / Region
Restaurant Reviews: Little Drunken Chef in Mount Kisco and Little Mumbai Market in Pleasantville
Two more “Little” restaurants join the family. Little Drunken Chef offers tapas and an oyster bar; Little Mumbai Market says it is where Paris meets Mumbai.Lunch spots.
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Real Estate
$950,000 Homes in New York, Missouri and Michigan
This week’s properties include a stone house in Canaan, N.Y., a modern house in Augusta, Mo., and a home with river views in Fennville, Mich.5
Opinion
Protecting Free Speech
A lawyer praises a Supreme Court decision that he says will “return free speech to its roots.”The opinion may mean far more than the Republicans intended.
It appears to legitimize explicit fraud.
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N.Y. / Region
Things to Do in the Hudson Valley, Aug. 23 to 29, 2015
A guide to cultural and recreational events in the Hudson Valley.I will accompany you to your choice of these events.
You will have to tell me where and when.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
I will return home now.
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Science
Evolving a Defense, Mimics Save Themselves
Many animals make elaborate disguises to save themselves from predators. And the disguises often seem to be better than they need to be.8
World
2 Who Attacked Hong Kong Journalist Are Sentenced to 19 Years
Kevin Lau Chun-to, who had recently been removed as chief editor of the Ming Pao newspaper, suffered severe cuts on his back and legs in the February 2014 assault.9
Food
The Time Is Right to Make Tomato Sauce
The main ingredient is at its peak. Following a few simple rules yields a perfect dish of pasta.10
Opinion
When a River Runs Orange
If we don’t update our 19th-century mining laws, polluted metal-laced water will be coming to a river near you, and sooner than you think.11
Business Day
British Study Says Electronic Cigarettes Curb Smoking Risks
The study concluded that electronic cigarettes lowered the health risks associated with smoking by 95 percent, compared with traditional cigarettes.12
Food
Toné-Café Brings Georgian Cuisine to Gramercy Park
Food comes quickly, on paper plates or encased in plastic tubs, originally destined for takeout. Nevertheless, it is a feast.13
U.S.
West Virginia: Guilty Plea in River Pollution
One of the last executives charged in a chemical spill that left 300,000 people without clean tap water for days pleaded guilty to federal pollution violations.14
World
Cyanide Levels Near Tianjin Blast Site Are Said to Dwarf Standard
The discovery in the northern Chinese port city raised fears that the environmental damage caused by the explosions may worsen.15
Sports
Woods Shoots Best Round in Two Years
Tiger Woods shot a six-under-par 64 in his first competitive round in the Wyndham Championship.16
U.S.
E.P.A. Announces New Rules to Cut Methane Emissions
The agency said the rules were designed to ensure that oil and gas companies reduced waste and sold more gas that would otherwise be lost.17
U.S.
Oklahoma: Lawmaker Admits Embezzling
Rick Brinkley, a two-term state senator, admitted in federal court that he stole $1.8 million from the Better Business Bureau in Tulsa.18
Opinion
A Tax on Some Employer Health Plans
Readers discuss an excise tax that will go into effect for plans with generous benefits.19
Real Estate
The Upper West Side for a Lifestyle Change
Gail Reiken Tuzman went looking for a one-bedroom to rent on the Upper West Side.20
U.S.
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