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EIA: China’s use of methanol in liquid fuels has grown rapidly since 2000; >500K bpd in 2016

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Annual methanol consumption in China, 2000-16. Methanol, like ethanol, is an alcohol with inherent issues such as its solubility in water and corrosiveness. Smaller amounts of China’s methanol supply are imported from the Middle East, Southeast Asia, South America, and the United States. Click to enlarge. Background.

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You Haven’t Seen Blue Until You’ve Seen San Andres

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travelers, but in Latin America, and especially among Colombians, it is a coveted honeymoon destination or a long-weekend retreat — a spot in the middle of the ocean to disconnect from whatever weighed you down on the mainland. “We Mr. James scanned the horizon and pointed out the shipwrecks that litter the island’s waters. “We

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California Energy Commission awards $3M for 100% renewable H2 fueling station

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The station will have the capability to produce hydrogen from the electrolysis of water on site. The station, situated at a testing facility for Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc., Hyundai has researched hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles in the United States since 2000.

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Worldwatch report finds rapidly urbanizing populations face unique challenges

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In Latin America and the Caribbean, by contrast, 78% of the regions’ 599 million people live in cities. Southeast Asia is the most densely settled subregion in Asia, with approximately 16,500 people per square kilometer (compared with only 4,345 people per square kilometer in Europe in 2000). World’s densest cities. Source: Worldwatch.

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Honda launches new environmental leadership award “Green Dealer” program for Honda and Acura dealers in US

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Silver-level dealers must achieve a 10% reduction in total energy use, develop a water use reduction plan, and implement a comprehensive recycling program. Over the past three decades, Honda has been working to reduce the environmental impact of its products, manufacturing and logistics operations, and facilities in North America.

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JPL study finds Earths largest lakes warming due to climate change

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In contrast to the land surface, the surface temperature and associated trends of inland water bodies can be accurately measured with thermal infrared data from satellite instruments since the emissivity of water is well known. However, such studies are relatively few in number and limited to water bodies. The warming trend was.

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UN Review of Recent Climate Research Concludes That Impacts Of Climate Change Coming Faster Than Anticipated

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Losses of tropical and temperate mountain glaciers affecting perhaps 20-25% of the human population in terms of drinking water, irrigation and hydro-power. per year from 2000-2007. Global emissions were growing by 1.1% each year from 1990-1999 and this accelerated to 3.5%