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IIT researchers develop electrolyzer that converts CO2 to propane

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Researchers at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), with colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Illinois at Chicago have developed an electrolyzer capable of converting carbon dioxide into propane in a manner that is both scalable and economically viable. Resources Esmaeilirad, M., Harzandi, A.M.

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Researchers map CO2 emissions for entire Los Angeles Megacity to help improve environmental policymaking

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Animated graphics help people visualize their city and their personal emissions to illustrate how their actions are affecting the environment in which they live. Gurney hopes that will inspire people to become more engaged in policy development. Data from the LA Basin mapping project are available on the NIST website. Gurney, K. Patarasuk, R.,

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DOE-sponsored drilling projects demonstrate significant CO2 storage at three sites

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The team had earlier estimated a storage resource of up to 10 billion metric tons of CO 2 storage for the basin; if confirmed, this would equal about 40 years worth of carbon dioxide emissions from industrial sources located nearby.

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PA Turnpike considers solar-powered EV charging stations

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The Pennsylvania Turnpike is attempting to power its EV charging stations with solar power facilities along the highway. The Pennsylvania Turnpike plans to do just that. As other states expand EV charging , organizations may use solar and other renewables more and more to minimize costs and help communities limit their CO2 footprint.

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EIA releases report on CO2 emissions by state; California led in 2010 with transportation-sector emissions

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mt CO 2 ); and Pennsylvania (256.6 For example, some states are located near abundant hydroelectric supplies, while others contain abundant coal resources. Factors such as size, population density, available fuels, types of businesses, climate, all play a role in both total and per capita emissions, the EIA noted. tonnes/person).

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Battelle, Midwest Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership release Phase II reports

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Phase I began in October 2003 and focused on developing a comprehensive assessment of regional CO2 sources and potential geological sequestration opportunities within the Midwest region. Burger Plant) helped establish familiarity with CO2 sequestration technologies in the region.

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DOE announces more than $65M in public and private funding to commercialize promising energy technologies

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Bunting-Dubois (Dubois, Pennsylvania). Westinghouse Electric Company (Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania). Highly Efficient Electrocatalysts for Direct Conversion Of CO2 To Chemicals, $250,000. Real Time-Optimal Power Flow based Distributed Energy Resources Management System (DERMS), $299,329. NovaCentrix (Austin, Texas).