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OSU researchers find small particles from tires inhibit growth of organisms in freshwater, coastal estuaries

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Small particles from tires inhibit the growth and cause adverse behavioral changes in organisms found in freshwater and coastal estuary ecosystems, according to two new Oregon State University studies. The grant supports the Oregon State-based Pacific Northwest Consortium of Plastics, which Harper and Brander co-lead. Resources.

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Rocsys to supply autonomous CCS charging solutions to SSA Marine for electric yard tractors at Port of Oakland

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The systems will autonomously charge part of the electric yard tractor fleet of SSA Marine at the International Container Terminal at the Port of Oakland. Rocsys is an international venture-funded company with US operations based out of Portland, Oregon.

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NRC report projects sea level off most of California will rise at slightly higher rate than global average; lower rate for Oregon, Washington, NorCal; variety of factors affect outcome

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Projected sea-level rise off California, Oregon, and Washington for 2030 (blue), 2050 (green), and 2100 (pink), relative to 2000, as a function of latitude. Sea levels off Washington, Oregon, and northern California will likely rise less, about 60 centimeters over the same period of time.

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Neste joins eFuel Alliance

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billion vehicles are currently powered by conventional internal combustion engines. We are happy to be part of the alliance, working together to promote renewable fuel solutions for both the short and long term. Throughout the world, more than 1.3 These existing fleets will continue to form the basis for mobility in the coming decades.

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GM selects AeroVironment EVSE-RS as official home charging station for 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV

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As an official accessory, AeroVironment’s 32A (a slight boost up from the 30A models in the rest of the EVSE-RS range ) charging station will be labeled with its own GM part number and will be available through Chevrolet dealerships.

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Global geothermal industry passes 12,000 MW operational

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New geothermal power came on line in Kenya, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Turkey, and Mexico, as well as Oregon, Nevada and Utah in the United States. The international geothermal power industry is poised to place between 500 and 1,000 MW on line per year for the rest of the decade, said GEA. Ormat Technologies, and AltaRock Energy.

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DOE awarding more than $50M to 15 projects to advance critical material innovations

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Partners: Harper International, Phillips66. National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Advanced Mineral Separations with Novel Simulated Moving Beds Partners: Colorado School of Mines, Critical Materials Institute, Shell International Exploration & Production, Inc., DOE funding: $5,577,738; cost share: $5,925,475; Total costs: $11,503,213.

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