Closing in on the secrets of plant photosynthesis |

The new technique essentially has brought the picture into sharper focus. What the technicians see is a system in which "antenna" proteins capture light and feed them into a kind of molecular reactor. One difficulty with fully understanding the process is that, unlike the parts of a solar panel, which are rigid and designed to last, the crucial proteins in the photosystem of a plant are dynamic, and don't last very long before they fall apart. The plant then regenerates these structures. "Even though nature has had millions of years to develop and optimize photosynthesis, there are still outstanding and unknown questions about how photosynthesis operates. It's truly a scientific challenge."

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4 Reasons Climate Change Affects National Security |

In a new White House report, President Obama makes a powerful case that 

climate change has far-reaching national security implications.

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SolaRoad cycle path electricity yield exceeds expectations |

Looking to the future, TNO project manager Wim ven der Poel said, "Using this energy to charge electric cars while they are driving over the road is a beautiful dream, which might become reality. SolaRoad acts as a step towards a closed ecosystem. From mobility through energy back to mobility – which makes the circle complete." Read More |

Vatican Climate Change Summit to Frame Action as Moral Imperative

Pope Francis urges action on climate change | 

Rare meeting between scientists and representatives from all major religions will highlight moral duty to combat climate change |

Pope Francis has already said that he believes global warming is mostly man-made and that a Christian who does not protect God’s creation “is a Christian who does not care about the work of God”. He has also linked environmental exploitation to social and economic inequality, saying: “An economic system centred on the god of money needs to plunder nature to sustain the frenetic rhythm of consumption that is inherent to it.” The summit – which will include speakers and representatives from all major religions – has brought about a rare meeting of minds between scientists and religious officials on climate change, even if they frame their arguments in different ways.
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Pope Francis thanks US nuns after 'radical' claim | 
Islamic leaders join growing religious outcry over climate change |
Eastern Orthodox, Anglican Spiritual Leaders Join Pope Francis Climate Change Appeal In New York Times Op-Ed
The New Yorker | Pope Francis declares the climate to be “a common good, belonging to all and meant for all” |
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Pope Francis: ‘If We Destroy Creation, Creation Will Destroy Us’ |

Climate Denial Is Immoral, Says Head of U.S. Episcopal Church | The highest ranking woman in the Anglican communion Katharine Jefferts Schori has said climate denial is a “blind” and immoral position which rejects God’s gift of knowledge.