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California 2017 GHG inventory shows 1.2% total drop from 2016; transportation sector emissions up 1%

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In 2017, emissions from GHG emitting activities statewide were 424 million metric tons of CO 2 equivalent (MMTCO 2 e), 5 MMTCO 2 e lower than 2016 levels and 7 MMTCO 2 e below the 2020 GHG Limit of 431 MMTCO 2 e. Changes in emissions by Scoping Plan sector between 2000 and 2017. MMTCO 2 e (6%) from 2013 to 2017. Source: ARB.

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BuG ReMeDEE project seeks to use extremophile bacteria to convert methane to biofuels, biopolymers and electricity

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The project—Building Genome-to-Phenome Infrastructure for Regulating Methane in Deep and Extreme Environments ( BuG ReMeDEE )—was awarded a $6-million grant by the National Science Foundation in October 2017. This, the deepest mine in North America, began filling with water following its closure in 2002.

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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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Source: EIA and Argus Media group, China Methanol to Energy Study , January 2017. Methanol, like ethanol, is an alcohol with inherent issues such as its solubility in water and corrosiveness. Annual methanol consumption in China, 2000-16. Click to enlarge. Background. Methanol in China.

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Inventor of AT&T’s Datakit, the First Virtual Connection Switch, Dies at 85

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In 2002 Fraser retired and founded Fraser Research , in Princeton, N.J., He was honored for his contributions with the 2017 IEEE Canada Presidents’ Make-a-Difference Award. where he continued his networking work. He earned his bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering in 1958 from the University of Bristol , in England.

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E-Waste is a Cybersecurity Problem, Too

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John Shegerian: When we got into the industry [in 2002], Al Gore had not yet won his awards for “ An Inconvenient Truth.” If they get back into the land and water, it has very negative effects on the health of our vegetation, our animals, and our people. There was no iPhone or Internet of Things.

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Calif. ARB releases GHG scoping plan update; more ZEVs, “LEV IV”, MD and HD regulations; ZEV for trucks; more LCFS

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The update identifies eight key sectors for ongoing action: Energy; Transportation, fuels, land use and infrastructure; Agriculture; Water; Waste management; Natural lands; Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (such as methane and black carbon); and Green Buildings. Transportation. —Draft Scoping Plan Update. Vehicle technology.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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About Marc: Marc has been a long-time advocate of electric vehicles and drives a 2002 Toyota RAV4 EV, 2011 Th!nk About Joe: Joe has driven electric since 2017 with two BMWs: i3 REX and X5 40e. About Rick: Rick has been driving electric for over 3 years and currently drives a 2017 Chevy Bolt EV. nk City, and 2013 Tesla Model S.