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

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The California Energy Commission (CEC) has awarded Hydrogen Frontier, Inc. The station will have the capability to produce hydrogen from the electrolysis of water on site. On top of the $3-million rebuilding project funded by the California Energy Commission grant, an additional $1.7

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Satellite study shows drought-stricken Colorado River Basin states depleting their groundwater

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A new satellite study finds more than 75% of the water loss in the drought-stricken Colorado River Basin since late 2004 came from underground resources. The extent of groundwater loss may pose a greater threat to the water supply of the western United States than previously thought. This is a lot of water to lose.

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China’s New Breeder Reactors May Produce More Than Just Watts

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Liquid sodium is used as a coolant because it does not slow down neutrons as much as water does. But Russia has decided not to build another one until the 2030s, because they are more expensive than conventional water-cooled reactors. Weapons-grade plutonium can be separated chemically from the blanket.

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CERA: Canadian Oil Sands Poised to Become the Top Source of Crude Imports to the US in 2010; Could Contribute Up To 36% of US Oil and Refined Products Imports by 2030

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times the average for fuel consumed in the United States. times larger than the average fuel consumed in the United States. Other environmental footprint concerns associated with oil sands development touched on by the IHS CERA report include water use; land disturbance and reclamation; and tailings.

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Perspective: Despite Solyndra’s death, the future of solar energy is sunny

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Remember when the dot.com bubble burst in 2000 and, seemingly overnight, some companies ceased making millions hand-over-fist? kWh average cost of electricity in the United States and globally. The United States spends almost $500 billion annually purchasing energy from other countries.

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Genomatica Develops Bio-manufacturing Process for Methyl Ethyl Ketone; Potential Product for Struggling Corn Ethanol Plants

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The process converts sugar and water into this valuable chemical, most prominently used as a solvent in paints and coatings for furniture. About 400 million pounds of MEK are bought and sold in the United States each year, and approximately 100 million pounds are imported from overseas.

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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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