The fossil fuels used to transport that waste, experts say, is not typically considered in calculating solar's carbon footprint, giving scientists and consumers who use the measurement to gauge a product's impact on global warming the impression that solar is cleaner than it is.

NPR: Solar Industry Grapples With Hazardous Wastes

With the closing ceremonies leaving a last impression on a global audience, the focus has shifted to Rio 2016.

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So if you happen to be doing an Internet search regarding global warming, you are likely to come under the impression that the latest and greatest crop data show global warming is decimating corn and wheat crops.

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The 2% selloff in gold today and indifferent action on global oil prices seems to confirm this first impression.

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Mr. Parrish gave my guys an unforgettably positive impression of this multi-billion dollar global financial services company.

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This applies most dramatically to young Western women, but the overall impression is that the good news has global reach.

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But rather than the avalanche of statistics rolled out by the head of the consumer business Richard Yu, it was the presentation by the global brand director Amy Lou which really made an impression.

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In recent times they have struggled to make an impression in the Six Nations, let alone at a global level, but after several years in the wilderness the appointment of Andy Robinson as coach has paid immediate dividends.

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