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SDSU-led project to design bacteria that extract rare earth elements in DARPA EMBER project

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With funding from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Environmental Microbes as a BioEngineering Resource ( EMBER ) program ( earlier post ), San Diego State University researchers are developing advanced extraction methods with the aim of boosting the domestic supply of REEs.

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American Sands Energy announces successful operation of oil sand pilot facility in Utah

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The pilot facility, which is based in Phoenix, Arizona, has been operational since early July. The extraction system consumes no water in its process. The Utah oil sands are “oil wet”, which allows us to extract the bitumen while neither consuming water in the process nor producing waste water as a byproduct.

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ARPA-E awarding $39M to 16 projects to grow the domestic critical minerals supply chain

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The projects were selected as part of ARPA-E’s Mining Innovations for Negative Emissions Resource Recovery (MINER) program. First, an electric potential will be applied to water to simultaneously produce acidity and alkalinity. Phoenix Tailings. Earlier post.)The Harvard University.

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Students Use Their Tech Know-How to Protect the Environment

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According to the Natural Resources Defense Council , climate change contributes to severe weather events such as hurricanes, flooding, and tornadoes, as well as long-term drought and regularly occurring heat events in traditionally moderate climate zones. It can plant seeds, pick up tools, and weed and water the plants.

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DOE announces $29M in funding for fusion energy technology development

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GAMOW projects will work in synergy with publicly and privately funded fusion-development efforts, including ARPA-E’s ALPHA and BETHE fusion programs, and will leverage the technical resources and basic research SC-FES sponsors in these areas. Phoenix, LLC. The selected projects: Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

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University of Tennessee to head $250M advanced composites manufacturing institute; Ford, Honda and Volkswagen members

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As part of ongoing commitment to the US market, Volkswagen Group of America is proud to dedicate our vast technological resources and automotive manufacturing expertise to help IACMI expand the American workforce and overcome current barriers to the use of advanced composite materials. Owens Corning; Phoenix Integration; PolyNEW, Inc.;

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The EV Transition Explained: Can the Grid Cope?

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The city has provided incentives for the purchase of both EVs and charging ports, the installation of heat-pump water heaters , and the installation of solar and battery-storage systems. Phoenix, Ariz., There are, however, a few potholes that need to be filled to meet the city’s 2030 emission objectives.

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