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UT Austin researcher awarded $15M for switchgrass traits studies

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A researcher at The University of Texas at Austin will receive two grants totaling $15 million to study switchgrass ( Panicum virgatum ), with a focus on how it can become a sustainable source of bioenergy. Additionally, the National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a four-year grant of $4 million to Juenger and his team. Tom Juenger.

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Transcanada restarts Keystone oil sands pipeline operations

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The Canadian portion of the pipeline runs from Hardisty, Alberta east into Manitoba where it turns south and crosses the border into North Dakota. From North Dakota, the pipeline runs south through South Dakota and Nebraska. stabilize climate and avoid disastrous global climate impacts.

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The EV Transition Explained: Converting Gasoline Superusers

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million for Wyoming’s plan but refused to grant 8 of the 11 EV station waivers it requested. Wyoming gasoline superusers and others in states like Idaho, Montana, and South Dakota are likely to have additional concerns about buying EVs. Map of Wyoming with proposed EV charging locations.