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UW researchers discover major lithium resource in Wyoming; potential integrated brine production/CO2 storage system

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Researchers at the University of Wyoming Carbon Management Institute (CMI) discovered a major new lithium resource near Rock Springs during a geological carbon dioxide storage site characterization project sponsored by the US Department of Energy. By comparison, the lithium reserves at Silver Peak, Nev.—the

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2020 Thanksgiving week gasoline consumption in US lowest since 1997

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Year-on-year comparisons are even more significant at the regional level, with some regions seeing declines of 20% or more from Thanksgiving Week 2019. Only two states—Wyoming and Utah—are outliers with gasoline consumption rising year-on-year by 0.2% The Midwest was off 23.3% and 1.1%, respectively.

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Profiteering Hampers U.S. Grid Expansion

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The value of linking regional networks is widely accepted globally. This comparison of current interregional transfer capacity and anticipated need shows that regions will need to increase transmission significantly, assuming moderate load and high clean energy growth. National Transmission Needs Study,” U.S.

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Study finds rising temperatures increase risk of unhealthy ozone levels absent sharp cuts in precursors

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Preliminary global mean CO 2 concentrations in February 2014 were 398.06 Methane, which is increasing in the atmosphere, contributes to increased ozone globally and will enhance baseline levels of surface ozone across the United States. ppm, according to figures from NOAA’s Earth System Research Laboratory.).

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Converting Oil Shale to Gasoline via Alberta Taciuk Processor Results in Full Fuel Cycle GHG Emissions 1.5-1.75 Larger Than From Conventionally Produced Gasoline

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The largest global oil shale deposits—estimated to be equivalent to 1,500 Gbbl oil equivalent—are found in the Green River formation of Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. For comparison, upstream consumption for reformulated gasoline produced from conventional oil is ~0.2-0.25 MJ upstream. MJ/MJ fuel.

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