Green Car Congress
JULY 24, 2014
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.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 22, 2009
The change in runoff inferred from streamflow records worldwide between 1948 and 2004, with bluish colors indicating more streamflow and reddish colors less. Rivers in some of the world’s most populous regions are losing water, according to a comprehensive study of global stream flows. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
MAY 28, 2009
From 2004 to 2006, Schuur and his team used radiocarbon dating, a technique typically used to determine the age of artifacts, to track the movement of old organic carbon accumulated within the soils and permafrost at an Alaskan site. It was conducted by scientists at NCAR, the University of Colorado at Boulder, and Florida State University.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 24, 2010
A 2006 study by Wahr and Velicogna using the GRACE satellite indicated that Greenland lost roughly 684 cubic kilometers (164 cubic miles) of ice from April 2004 to April 2006—more than the volume of water in Lake Erie. Courtesy John Wahr, University of Colorado.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 25, 2009
The largest global oil shale deposits—estimated to be equivalent to 1,500 Gbbl oil equivalent—are found in the Green River formation of Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. This project was terminated in 2004 due to cost overruns and opposition on environmental grounds. Refining of upgraded shale oil. Combustion of refined liquid fuels.
Electric Auto Association
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Jonathan holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, and Marketing from the University of Texas at El Paso and a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration and Leadership from Adams State University in Colorado. Dale Miller Current Profession: Retired How will you add value to the EAA Board?
Electric Auto Association
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Jonathan holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, and Marketing from the University of Texas at El Paso and a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration and Leadership from Adams State University in Colorado. Dale Miller Current Profession: Retired How will you add value to the EAA Board?
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