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Smith School lifecycle study highlights importance for algae-derived biodiesel of co-product utilization and optimizing and decarbonizing every step of the supply chain

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Microalgae can grow in waste or sea water and offer vastly superior biomass yields per hectare; furthermore, CO 2 removed from the atmosphere during photosynthetic growth of the plant offsets CO 2 released during fuel combustion.

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State Department releases final environmental impact statement on Keystone XL Pipeline Project; analysis of GHG emissions

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Oil sands comprise clay, sand, water, and bitumen. Synthetic crude oil, similar to conventional crude oil, is created by upgrading bitumen (conversion into lighter hydrocarbons). Dilbit is also processed to remove sand, water, and other impurities. The top four suppliers were Mexico, Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, and Nigeria.

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