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Study finds global rivers and streams emitting 3x IPCC estimates of the GHG N2O

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That’s three times the amount estimated by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Nitrous oxide is a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change and stratospheric ozone destruction. Rates of nitrous oxide production via denitrification in small streams increase with nitrate concentrations.

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Ensyn begins generation & sale of cellulosic biofuel RINs under RFS2

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RFO is used to displace petroleum fuels in heating operations and is also a renewable feedstock for conventional petroleum refineries for the production of gasoline and diesel. There are two main paths for producing a fuel oil product from biomass, EPA observed. For example, biodiesel has an EV of 1.5; mass solids. the Ensyn approach.

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DOE to fund 14 research projects on deepwater and Arctic methane hydrates; potential future energy supply

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These new projects, managed by the Energy Department’s National Energy Technology Laboratory, will focus research on field programs for deepwater hydrate characterization, the response of methane hydrate systems to changing climates, and advances in the understanding of gas-hydrate-bearing deposits. University of New Hampshire.

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US DOE awards ~$5M to expand research on methane hydrates

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In May 2012, the Energy Department, alongside its Japanese partners, announced a successful field trial of methane hydrate production technologies on Alaska’s North Slope. Geological Survey and the University of New Hampshire on the project. Earlier post.). DOE Investment: approximately $650,000. MIT will work with the U.S.

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Researchers find that abiotic methane can charge deepsea Arctic gas hydrates

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Researchers from the Centre for Arctic Gas Hydrate, Environment and Climate (CAGE) at the Arctic University of Norway have discovered a growing Arctic abiotic methane- and methane hydrate–charged sediment drift on oceanic crust in the deep Fram Strait of the Arctic Ocean.

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National Drive Electric Week extends EV access

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This year’s National Platinum Level sponsors included Nissan and Wells Fargo , Silver Level sponsors Clipper Creek and Normal Now , and Bronze Level sponsors Edison International , Enel x , Community Partners , California Clean Air Day , Climate Action Reserve , and Electric For All. Nearly 30 EV owners displayed their vehicles.

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National Drive Electric Week extends EV access

Electric Auto Association

This year’s National Platinum Level sponsors included Nissan and Wells Fargo , Silver Level sponsors Clipper Creek and Normal Now , and Bronze Level sponsors Edison International , Enel x , Community Partners , California Clean Air Day , Climate Action Reserve , and Electric For All. Nearly 30 EV owners displayed their vehicles.