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

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When methane hydrates are “melted,” or exposed to pressure and temperature conditions outside those where the formations are stable, the solid crystalline lattice turns to liquid water, and the enclosed methane molecules are released as gas. Geological Survey and the University of New Hampshire on the project. Earlier post.).

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

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This is especially the case for those draining nitrogen-enriched urbanized and agricultural watersheds, highlighting the importance of managing nitrogen before it reaches open water. This new global emission estimate is startling. The findings, the authors hope, will lead to more effective mitigation strategies. Beaulieu et al.

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

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The new research projects are intended to advance understanding of the nature and occurrence of deepwater and Arctic gas hydrates and their implications for future resource development and environmental performance. further assess resource volumes, particularly in deepwater settings. University of New Hampshire.

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Researchers find that abiotic methane can charge deepsea Arctic gas hydrates

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These only form in slow- to ultraslow-spreading seafloor crust, said Joel Johnson, an associate professor at the University of New Hampshire, lead author, and visiting scholar at CAGE. This is the case at Knipovich Ridge, where sediments cap the ocean crust at water depths up to 2000 meters. —Joel Johnson.

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US DOE Awards $37 Million for Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Technology Development

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The 27 projects range from concept studies and component design research to prototype development and in-water device testing. Lee, New Hampshire) will design and optimize a rugged submersible generator capable of coupling to a broad range of tidal and river current turbines, for use in a wide range of operational conditions.

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GM: Let's Hash Out Open Plug-In Car Standards

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

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It’s also got a state of the art in-wall vacuuming system but it’s got no solar panels or solar hot water because that wasn’t part of the builders vision for their “dream house.&#. He’s a great resource and wonderful guy and he’s a old solar hippy. Pumping things, water pumping. Not really.

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