A UNIGE researcher has discovered the particularities of porphyry copper and gold deposits, providing mining companies with a new tool to maximise the extraction of these two metals.
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Making Future Transport More Climate Friendly
The world’s transportation network is constantly growing. “Green asphalt” and sustainable bus transportation will ease the environmental impact of future transport routes.
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Air Pollution from Oil and Gas Production Sites Visible from Space
Scientists use satellite data to monitor NO2 and ozone levels around oil & gas production sites.