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Monsanto, BASF Scientists Discover Gene Conferring Drought Tolerance in Corn Plants

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Monsanto Company and BASF scientists have discovered a naturally-occurring gene that can help corn plants combat drought conditions and confer yield stability during periods of inadequate water supplies. In corn, cspB works by helping the plant maintain growth and development during times of inadequate water supply.

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MIT Report Finds Natural Gas Has Significant Potential to Displace Coal, Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Role in Transportation More Limited

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The interim report just published is intended to contribute to the energy, security and climate debate. Require integrated regional water usage /disposal plans for unconventional gas production. A full report with additional analysis addressing a broader set of issues will follow later this year.

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Gogoro expands its battery-swapping electric scooters to the Americas

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Gogoro will head off its South American operations by partnering with the Latin American energy company Copec to launch its battery-swapping network and Gogoro Smartscooters in Chile and Colombia. Now Chile and Colombia will join the growing list, representing the first two countries in the Americas to receive Gogoro scooters.

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