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Mascoma Announces Feedstock Processing and Lignin Supply Agreement with Chevron Technology Ventures; Chevron Working on Converting Lignin to Hydrocarbon Fuel Components

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In an exemplary embodiment cited in the patent application, the hydroprocessing comprises activated slurry hydrocracking with a molybdenum sulfide heterogeneous catalyst at approximately 2000 psi with hydrogen for about six hours. At the end of the reaction, the product is introduced into the refinery processes to produce a biofuel.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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News | Markets | Technology | Personal Finance | Small Business | CNN.com RSS Newsletters Video Home Fortune 500 Technology Investing Management Rankings Warren Buffett takes charge Warren Buffett hasnt just seen the car of the future, hes sitting in the drivers seat. 107.12% Rite Aid Corporation 0.66 40.40% Unisys Corporation 1.49

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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states (Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin) and one Canadian province (Manitoba). The United States must reduce its global warming pollution emissions at least 80 percent below 2000 levels by 2050 to avoid some of the worst effects of global warming. Financing Investments and Other Public Expenditures.

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