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Fraunhofer IFF team designing hydrogen factory of the future

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The hydrogen is stored and can be converted by fuel cells in vehicles back into electricity that powers them. KG in the HyPerFerMent I project to produce renewable hydrogen from biomass. Micropollutants such as pharmaceuticals, pesticides and cosmetics can be removed from wastewater when ozone is introduced.

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California Air Resources Board adopts GHG cap-and-trade program; first auctions slated for Aug/Nov 2012

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The cap-and-trade joins a suite of other major climate program measures including standards for ultra-clean cars (Advanced Clean Cars, earlier post ), low-carbon fuels (Low Carbon Fuel Standard, earlier post ) and renewable electricity. The cap then declines about 2% in 2014 and then about 3% annually from 2015 to 2020.

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Up close and personal with Volkswagen’s e-Golf carbon offset project: Garcia River Forest

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Trees are natural carbon sinks; they absorb carbon dioxide by photosynthesis, some of which is stored as carbon compounds in the wood—both during growth and even after harvesting, in the form of some wood products. Underground, forest soils and root structures store even more carbon. Calculating stored carbon; “additionality”.

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The #1 working mum’s guide to buying the perfect electric car

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to Google Play Store to purchase a digital parrot. Welcome to the world of kids, cars and parenting in the 2020’s! What I do know, is how fossil fuel vehicles have contributed heavily to poor air quality in our towns and cities, damage to the environment, soil and water quality and have contributed to the depletion of the ozone layer!

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California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan for 2013-2014 for green vehicles and fuels

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The update sets funding priorities for the approximately $100 million in annual state funds under the Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuels and Vehicle Technology (ARFVT) Program, created by Assembly Bill 118. A minimum of 30% of the LNG dispensed for city vehicles will be from renewable sources. A-Z Bus Sales, Inc.