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Obama Administration releases National Bioeconomy Blueprint; health, food, energy and environment

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The White House today released a national Bioeconomy Blueprint , a comprehensive approach to harnessing innovations in biological research to address national challenges in health, food, energy, and the environment.

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Interim assessment finds Volkswagen’s “Think Blue. Factory.” program reduced resource consumption by average 24.3% since 2011

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environmental program: since 2011, the consumption of resources in vehicle production has been reduced by an average of 24.3% ( Earlier post.) This year, Volkswagen also honored the personal engagement of employees who have shown outstanding commitment to the conservation of resources. Earlier post.).

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Study finds longer commutes associated with increased human exposure to TDCIPP, a known carcinogen

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The paper is published in the journal Environment International. Using zebrafish and human cells as models, the Volz laboratory has been studying the toxicity of a newer class of flame retardants called organophosphate esters since 2011. Using zebrafish as a model, Volz found TDCIPP prevents an embryo from developing normally.

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ACS launches International Year of Chemistry calendar

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On 1 January, the American Chemical Society (ACS) began a global, year-long observance of the International Year of Chemistry 2011 (IYC 2011) by launching an online calendar that serves as a virtual time machine, transporting the public back to some of the events and great intellects that shaped modern society through chemistry.

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Sustainable Rail International, U of Minnesota partner to develop most powerful carbon-neutral locomotive, using new steam engine and biocoal

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In November 2011, SRI acquired a large test bed steam locomotive—Locomotive 3463—through a transfer of ownership from the Great Overland Station Museum in Topeka, Kan. Figure of person provided for scale. CSR plans to break the world record for steam locomotive speed, reaching 130 mph (209 km/h). Locomotive 3463.

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

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Its origins go back to 2011 when Zan Dubin-Scott, the co-founder of EV advocacy organization Plug In America , and longtime EV driver Jeff U’Ren came up with the idea of holding a coordinated series of national events to espouse the benefits of transitioning to EVs. Attend an online or in-person event. Watch an EV parade.

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2024 Electric Vehicle Awards Program Call for Nominations

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CAA also advocates on issues of concern to its Members and all Canadians, including road safety, the environment, mobility, infrastructure, and consumer protection. Visit www.caa.ca. Our vision is to help Canada achieve its goal of 100% electric vehicle sales by 2035 or earlier.