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APRIL 27, 2020

A comprehensive three-year scientific study into the air, water and soil impacts of hydraulic fracturing (HF) in coal seam gas (CSG) in Queensland, Australia has found little to no impacts on air quality, soils, groundwater and waterways. CSIRO scientist sets up a solar-powered air-quality-monitoring station in the Surat Basin, Queensland.

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JULY 8, 2014

After a critical review of the literature on the air impacts of increased natural gas acquisition, processing, and use, a team of US researchers has determined that that actual measurement data on various individual segments of the natural gas life cycle are sparse or critically lacking. well production end-of-life. Moore et al.

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APRIL 15, 2009

The staff of the California Air Resources Board (ARB) has released the final external peer review documents regarding the proposed Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) regulation. Pollutant credit trading, particularly GHG/carbon trading schemes. The four peer reviewers were: Linsey Marr, Virginia Tech. Staff summary.

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JANUARY 29, 2020

However, the use of scrubbers has recently come under intense scrutiny and is undergoing regulatory review due to concerns about both the reliability of these systems to deliver consistent air pollution compliance and because of the water pollution produced by open-loop operations.

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JULY 11, 2013

Renault also had a panel of experts review the report the ensure full compliance with ISO 14 030 norms related to LCA; the company also published that review report. Quantifies the production of pollutant ozone (? Abiotic Resource Depletion Potential (kg Sb equivalent). water, and non-renewable energies (crude oil, coal.)

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DECEMBER 10, 2011

The report reviewed more than 300 studies on health outcomes from different types of land transport systems in a “scoping exercise” designed to identify those mitigation measures most closely associated with specific health co-benefits or risks. For example, WHO estimates that urban air pollution (much of it transport-generated) kills some 1.3

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JULY 8, 2015

Geely Auto has invested significant resources in the development and promotion of methanol-fueled engines and vehicles over a long period and has already made progress with this technology in China. Earlier post.). Earlier post.) Most recently, methanol-fueled prototypes are being tested in 3 provinces of China. and Gong, H. Sileghem, L.,

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JULY 2, 2012

Air pollution emitted from sources such as traffic, industry and households is still above internationally agreed limits in 12 European countries, according to newly published data. These pollutants are harmful to both people and the environment, causing respiratory illnesses, acidifying soil and surface water, and damaging vegetation.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Researchers are therefore focusing much of their work on finding out which products could contain pollutants, which methods are best for analyzing and measuring the content of the polluted materials, and when such products can be expected to be found in waste. —Odd Løvhaugen, SINTEF ICT. —Odd Løvhaugen. 2012.12.037.

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JULY 13, 2017

PTF processes essentially use renewable energy, CO 2 and water to produce fuel, as in Audi’s targeted e-fuels projects. The last blend—a suitable n-alkane cut mixed with OME 3-5 —has the greatest potential for increasing engine efficiency and reducing pollutant emissions. Earlier post.) Schemme et al. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 22, 2012

Menetrez of the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Risk Management Research Laboratory, Air Pollution Prevention and Control Division. Numerous lakes, rivers, sounds, and oceans have experienced pollution from algal blooms that generate many toxins such as peptide hepatotoxin microcystin-LR. —Menetrez 2012.

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JULY 22, 2017

The generator was designed and built by Hydrogenics with safety and regulatory reviews by the Hydrogen Safety Panel, US Coast Guard, and the American Bureau of Shipping. The design of the generator was reviewed by the US Coast Guard, American Bureau of Shipping, and the Hydrogen Safety Panel to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.

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OCTOBER 15, 2011

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) issued a press release on Friday saying that Baard Energy had agreed to a settlement entailing their switching from coal as a feedstock for its planned coal/biomass-to-liquids Ohio River Clean Fuels plant ( earlier post ) to natural gas. of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Guarantee Program for ORCF.

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JUNE 25, 2013

A Federal Quadrennial Energy Review. Toward that end, the Obama Administration is partnering with states and private companies to exchange lessons learned with international partners on responsible development of natural gas resources. Reducing barriers to investment in energy efficiency.

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JULY 21, 2010

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have presented preliminary proposals aimed at closing compliance loopholes for medium- and heavy-duty diesel engines using SCR-based NO x emissions control systems for 2011 and later model years.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014

The California Air Resources Board released the draft proposed first update to the AB 32 Scoping Plan, which guides development and implementation of California’s greenhouse gas emission reduction programs. The Air Resources Board is required to update the Scoping Plan every five years. Transportation.

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MAY 10, 2011

The authors reviewed more than 160 existing scientific scenarios on the possible penetration of renewables by 2050, alongside environmental and social implications; and then reviewed with four of these in-depth. These four were chosen in order to represent the full range.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Theoretically, cars operating on higher ethanol blends than the design point could emit greater concentrations of pollutants in exhaust gas. However, an NREL review found that elastomer properties changed when exposed to E10 versus E0, but that there was no difference in properties when comparing E15 with E10. Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Due to the continued exposure of millions of Americans to poor air quality, both the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) have announced rulemakings focused on revising the heavy-duty truck emission standards, with a particular focus on tighter limits for oxides of nitrogen (NO x ).

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

An international study of 10 global cities found that a balance of geophysical factors (climate, access to resources, and gateway status) and technical factors (power generation, urban design, and waste processing) determine the greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) attributable to cities. Reviews by Decker et al. Tonnes CO 2 e/capita.

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APRIL 22, 2010

Airport-specific lead inventories for 2008 are currently undergoing review by state, local and tribal authorities and will be completed in 2010. EPA will review comments and make a determination as to whether aircraft lead emissions cause or contribute to air pollution, which may reasonably be expected to endanger public health or welfare.

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JUNE 10, 2011

The study—managed by the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) and carried out by a team of Institute faculty, staff and graduate students—examined the scale of US natural gas resources and the potential of this fuel to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. World primary energy demand by fuel in the IEA high gas scenario. Source: IEA.

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APRIL 17, 2009

After a thorough scientific review ordered in 2007 by the US Supreme Court, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposal with two distinct findings regarding greenhouse gases. harm to water resources, agriculture, wildlife and ecosystems. Technical support document for the proposed findings.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

transportation sectors, reducing fuel use and pollution and improving on the. safety of existing commercial light water reactor technology. Phase 2 comprises detailed design, license review, and. already excellent performance and safety record of light water reactors with. NGNP is envisioned. process heat. requirements.

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MARCH 30, 2011

He said that the Administration has already approved 39 new shallow water permits, and an additional 7 deepwater permits in recently weeks. For onshore leases, the review found that approximately 45% of all leases and approximately 57% of all leased acres are inactive. And we have to do it quickly. —President Obama.

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APRIL 3, 2009

Low-input cultivation of perennial plants, e.g. from short-rotation forestry and grasslands, may be an effective source of cellulosic biomass and provide environmental benefits (reduced pollution and lower greenhouse gas emissions). As total biofuel production grows, the environmental costs increasingly overshadow societal benefits.

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OCTOBER 5, 2009

GAO reviewed scientific studies, interviewed experts and agency officials, and visited five DOE and USDA laboratories. Increased cultivation of corn for ethanol, its conversion into biofuels, and the storage and use of these fuels could affect water supply, water quality, air quality, soil quality, and biodiversity, the report found.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Under its pollution prevention treaty (MARPOL), the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted mandatory measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping: the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) and the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP). Regulatory background.

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OCTOBER 4, 2011

The type of feedstocks produced, management practices used, land-use changes that feedstock production might incur, and such site-specific details as prior land use and regional water availability will determine the mandate's environmental effects, the report says. Barriers and opportunities.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

One of the things that we’re going to be talking about today is investing in the kind of technology that will allow us to use coal, our most bountiful natural resource here in the United States, without polluting our planet. The report proposes establishing Lead Agency responsibilities for each supply chain segment.

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MAY 3, 2016

The Draft Action Plan puts forward a single shared vision to improve the efficiency of California’s freight system while reducing its pollution, while continuing to bolster the competitiveness of California’s goods movement system nationally and internationally. —California Air Resources Board Chair Mary D.

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APRIL 19, 2009

After a thorough scientific review was ordered by the US Supreme Court in 2007, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a proposal on greenhouse gases. The analysis also looked at the impact of climate change on human health and suggests that it may lead to higher levels of ground-level ozone, a harmful pollutant.

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DECEMBER 7, 2015

These high-carbon emitting fuels power our cars, trucks and airplanes, but pollute the air, pose widespread health risks and threaten the stability of the earth’s climate. Lack of feedstock access to some of the most promising in-state resources that could result in significant environmental and economic co-benefits.

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MAY 17, 2023

I was reviewing a government report a few weeks ago, and it said, “Lawyers are going to disappear in 10 years.” Or alternatively, will AI and robotics kind of diverge for a while, while enormous resources are put on large language models? —Rodney Brooks, Robust.AI Is that a legitimate concern? Brooks: You certainly hear these things.

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MARCH 19, 2013

On any given day, there are 180 vessels of more than 500 tonnes gross tonnage that operate within waters under Canadian jurisdiction (i.e. As of 2010, large crude oil tankers can no longer operate in Canadian waters without a double hull (the Exxon Valdez was a single hull tanker). up to 200 nautical miles from shore).

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DECEMBER 17, 2014

The proposed “Carbon Pollution Accountability Act” (CPAA) would create a new, market-based program that sets an annual limit CO 2 emissions; major emitters will need to purchase “allowances” for their emissions. The proposals build on a comprehensive executive order issued by the governor in April. Cap-and-trade. M, operating budget).

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FEBRUARY 19, 2016

NuScale Power has developed a small, scalable pressurized water reactor technology, engineered with passive safety features. Site characterization activities will be conducted in accordance with all established INL site stewardship protocols to include environmental protection, and historic and cultural resource preservation.

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