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JUNE 27, 2011

Coast Guard (USCG) will jointly enforce US and international air pollution requirements for vessels operating in US waters. The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), developed through the IMO, is the main international convention covering prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships.

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million tons of methane in the atmosphere at the end of December 2008. Think of the atmosphere and oceans taking in greenhouse gases as a bathtub filling with more water than the drain can empty, and the drain is very slow. Methane levels rose in 2008 for the second consecutive year after a 10-year lull. David Hofmann.

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The foreground bar height indicates the EWe of each state, with the portion of ground and surface water indicated by color. Researchers at the University of Minnesota have estimated state-level field-to-pump water requirements of corn ethanol production across the US. Credit: ACS. Click to enlarge. Chiu et al.

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The US Army Corps of Engineers estimates that, as of 2014, there were approximately 9,000 Category 1 and 2 marine vessels operating on US waters. Since real-world workboat engines are operating with longer lifespans, the actual nitrogen oxide emission reductions are 52 percent weaker than predicted in EPA’s 2008 Rule calculations.

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JUNE 23, 2016

The learning center represents Toyota’s commitment to the environment as it adds a greater learning element to the Toyota Biotope, a habitat of living organisms spanning over 96,000 square meters. Toyota launched the Eco Forest, an afforestation project, at the Toyota Ban Pho Plant in 2008. Royal Commemoration Exhibition Building.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Keppel O&M has a track record in designing and building rigs for harsh environments. It has delivered three KFELS N Class rigs for work in the North Sea, and these jackups can operate in harsh weather conditions in water depths ranging from 400-500 feet, which are 40% deeper than traditional units in benign waters.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2013

The researchers used new data from the European Space Agency’s CryoSat-2 satellite spanning 2010 to 2012, and data from NASA’s ICESat satellite from 2003 to 2008 to estimate the volume of sea ice in the Arctic. They found that from 2003 to 2008, autumn volumes of ice averaged. 2003 to 2008 was 16,300 cu. until 2008.

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APRIL 16, 2012

of LNG in global trade), next to Japan (40.7%) (based on 2008 data). The LNG process involves a gas treatment plant for the removal of sulfur, carbon dioxide, water and other contaminants so that, when combusted, LNG emits 34% ~ 49% less CO 2 than other fossil fuels. Korea is the world’s second-largest LNG importer (imported 16.1%

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JANUARY 20, 2024

The IMO’s previous goal was a 50 percent reduction by 2050 in comparison with 2008 levels. It was in service from 1962 to 1972, but its pressurized light-water reactor (LWR) proved too complex and expensive for the ship to operate profitably. Another plus for nuclear-propelled ships is easy access to an endless supply of cooling water.

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APRIL 7, 2012

Instead of a liquid phase bioreactor to gro the algae, Proterro has demonstrated and scaled a solid-phase modular photobioreactor that optimizes the organisms’ access to light and carbon dioxide, and uses significantly less water.

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DECEMBER 4, 2011

Rebounding from the global financial crisis of 2008-09 when emissions temporarily decreased, last year’s high growth was caused by both emerging and developed economies. The Global Carbon Project is opening an office at the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research at UEA in 2012, funded by the Natural Environment Research Council.

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Methane hydrate—natural gas trapped in an ice-like cage of water molecules—occurs in both terrestrial and marine environments. Council of Canadian Academies (2008). This poses technical and scientific challenges to those working to eventually produce energy from the deep-water deposits. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 12, 2010

Researchers at Fudan University (Shanghai, China) have converted the marine macroalgae Enteromorpha prolifera , one of the main algae genera for “green tide”—massive algal blooms caused by eutrophication of marine water bodies—to bio-oil by hydrothermal liquefaction in a batch reactor at temperatures of 220-320 °C. and Enteromorpha sp.,

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JANUARY 7, 2009

The Creative Greenius says you can now expect a bold United States policy on cutting greenhouse gas emissions, a rapid shift away from carbon-based fuels to renewables and a science-based approach to water policy and other critical resources. The drought is causing the city to push water conservation and discuss possible penalties.

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MAY 26, 2011

New online maps published by the European Commission and the European Environment Agency, in close cooperation with the Institute for Environment and Sustainability (IES) of the Joint Research Centre, allow citizens to pinpoint the main diffuse sources of air pollution, such as transport and aviation. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 26, 2014

HPHT issues are not new; Schlumberger’s quarterly publication Oilfield Review examined HPHT issues in 1998 and again in 2008. Ultra-HP/HT wells are currently being drilled in the Gulf of Mexico, on the shelf and in deep water.

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JANUARY 6, 2013

The operating environment, manufacturing variability, and use can cause different degradation mechanisms to dominate capacity loss inside valve regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries. 999 in 2008 to evaluate the application of battery technologies for railroad motive power, with particular interest in energy savings and emissions reduction.

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Water flow through the membranes was 1000 times higher than predicted by Hagen-Poiseuille flow, in agreement with previous CNT membrane studies. An example of a simplified schematic for converting atmospheric carbon dioxide, water, and solar or wind electricity into ethanol, gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. Source: Mattershift.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

Unusually high temperatures in the Arctic and heavy rains in the tropics likely drove a global increase in atmospheric methane in 2007 and 2008 after a decade of near-zero growth, according to a new study. Starting in mid-2007, scientists noticed La Niña conditions beginning, waning and then intensifying in early 2008. Earlier post.)

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Tarin started MoviTHERM in 2008 to be a distributor and systems integrator for Flir thermal imagers. The map can include information about the best way to access a facility and the location of utilities at the site, such as water, gas, and electricity. The company, now with 11 employees and Tarin at the helm, is still in that business.

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MAY 5, 2011

In the second phase, the scientists found that methane would then seep into the Arctic Ocean and gradually overwhelm the marine environment’s ability to break down the gas. Supplies of oxygen, nutrients, and trace metals required by methane-eating microbes would dwindle year-by-year as more methane enters the water. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 17, 2013

The DOE Biomass Technologies Office (BTO) began scoping activities to understand the critical technical barriers to affordable and scalable algae-based biofuels with the 2008 National Algal Biofuels Technology Roadmap Workshop. Background. Earlier post.). Advancements in Algal Biomass Yield.

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AUGUST 14, 2009

Support has declined 7 points from July 2008 (73%) and 12 points from 2007 (78%). The decline is sharpest among Republicans (57% 2008, 43% today). In July 2008, when the plan to implement AB 32 was being discussed, a majority (57%) said the government should adopt it right away rather than wait (36%).

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JANUARY 6, 2011

GE claims that among all of the current treatment methods, its solution is more reliable, cleaner for the environment and uses the residual energy at a higher efficiency rate. —Darryl Wilson, vice president—aeroderivative gas turbines for GE Power & Water. —Teng Daochun, chairman, Jiangsu Tianue Energy & Chemical Group Co.

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AUGUST 31, 2009

Meanwhile our long term drought, now its its third year with no end in sight, means less available water to fight the fires with. And this summer it also means we’re experiencing mandatory water rationing that restricts our landscape watering to two days a week and forces other cutbacks in water use across the board.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Many of the resulting environmental problems can be addressed by stepping up efforts to meet new EU targets, according to the latest report from the European Environment Agency (EEA). The EEA’s annual report under the Transport and Environment Reporting Mechanism (TERM) assesses the environmental impact of transport across Europe.

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DECEMBER 28, 2009

“The ultimate transport solution would be solar fuels, made from using sunlight to split water and produce hydrogen, or to reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide and combine it with water to produce other clean solar fuels.The opportunities for bio-inspired fuels and for innovative routes to produce them are virtually limitless.

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MAY 2, 2012

The prior longest-duration field test of methane hydrate extraction via depressurization was six days (Japan-Canada 2007/2008 Mallik well testing program). As part of this exchange demonstration, the depressurization phase of the test extended for 30 days.

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APRIL 3, 2013

The survey found mixed opinions about increased use of fracking, a drilling method that uses high-pressure water and chemicals to extract oil and natural gas from underground rock formations. From 2006 through 2008, more than four-in-ten viewed global warming as a very serious problem. 27% say there is no solid evidence of warming.

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MAY 6, 2009

PNNL has tested the gasifier with terrestrial plants, kelp and water hyacinths. After condensation, the water enriched with dissolved carbon dioxide is recycled to the growth ponds to accelerate growth of the next generation of biomass while reducing emissions to nearly zero. Biofuels, Bioproducts & Biorefining 2, (3,):254-265.

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OCTOBER 15, 2010

In principle, this balance requires that the endothermic hydrogen-generating reactions (steam reforming and dry reforming) are promoted at the expense of the exothermic reactions (oxidation, water-gas shift and methanation). Energy Environ. doi: 10.1039/b927199f. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2007.12.028. 2007.12.028.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

They also say that competition for natural resources and shifts in wealth, industrial production and populations may lead to tensions over natural resources (food, energy, water and minerals), migration and urbanization. The expert group was launched in 2008 by DG RTD, in collaboration with the Bureau of European Policy Advisers (BEPA).

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The total lead inventory for 2008 will be available in 2010. Airport-specific lead inventories for 2008 are currently undergoing review by state, local and tribal authorities and will be completed in 2010. The increasing contribution of lead from avgas to the total inventory of lead emissions. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 19, 2009

A far more sophisticated approach needs to be taken when developing biofuels as an environmentally-friendly energy option, according to a new report by the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) International Panel for Sustainable Resource Management. billion gallons US) liters. Altogether biofuels provided 1.8%

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

GM now has 76 landfill-free facilities, achieving a global operations commitment established in 2008 to convert 50% of its 145 plants to landfill-free status by the end of 2010. Tires from vehicle performance testing at Milford Proving Ground are shredded and used in the manufacturing of air and water baffles for a variety of GM vehicles.

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AUGUST 27, 2009

Parry co-chaired the IPCC working group on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation between 2002 and 2008. Water : The UNFCCC estimate of US$11 billion excluded costs of adapting to floods and assumes no costs for transferring water within nations from areas of surplus to areas of deficit.

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