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Proposed CA LCFS pathways for corn starch ethanol with carbon capture and sequestration: as low as 37 gCO2e/MJ

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North Dakota-based Red Trail Energy (RTE), which since 2007 has operated an ethanol production facility with annual production of about 60 million gallons per year, is proposing sequestration of CO 2 produced from starch fermentation to lower the overall carbon intensity of the fuel for the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS).

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From Coast to Coast: Uncovering the Most Loved Cars in Each State

The Truth About Cars

These preferences are shaped by a variety of factors, including the state's geographical landscape, climate, and lifestyle of its residents. Photo credit: jluke / Shutterstock.com Every state in America has its own unique preferences when it comes to choosing the right vehicle. An article by J.D.

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Obama: no Keystone XL if significant exacerbation of GHG; Canada: no problem

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In his talk at Georgetown University outlining his climate action plan, President Barack Obama suggested that the controversial Keystone XL pipeline would only be built if the project “ does not significantly exacerbate the problem of carbon pollution. ”. It’s relevant. —President Obama.

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US wind generation fell in 2023 for the first time since the 1990s

Baua Electric

The El Niño climate pattern, which weakens tradewinds, definitely had a hand in that. Wind generation in the East North Central states – Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin – declined by 6% compared with 2022. Wind generation from August through December, however, was 2.4% higher than during the same period in 2022.

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EV Readiness Index Study shows which U.S. States are most prepared for an electrified future

Teslarati

The Index ranks each state on a weighted scale, scoring between 1 and 5 points based on five factors: favorable state legislation and incentives , EV penetration, Charger-to-Vehicle ratio, public charger availability, and climate suitability. North Dakota – 10.00 – 1, 1, 5, 3, 1. ” Between 10 and 14.9

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NOAA: Average US Temperature in September 1 F Above 20th Century Average

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The September 2009 average temperature for the contiguous United States was above the long-term average, according to NOAA’s monthly State of the Climate report. Based on records going back to 1895, the monthly National Climatic Data Center analysis is part of the suite of climate services NOAA provides. Source: NOAA.

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DOE Regional Partnership Initiates CO2 Injection in Lignite Coal Seam

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A US Department of Energy/National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) team of regional partners has begun injecting CO 2 into a deep lignite coal seam in Burke County, North Dakota, to demonstrate the economic and environmental viability of geologic CO 2 storage in the US Great Plains region.

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