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USC study shows promising potential for giant-kelp-based biofuel with depth-cycling approach

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Once implemented, depth-cycling farms could lead to a new way to produce affordable, carbon-neutral fuel year-round. million federal grant to cover the cost of the USC Wrigley Institute study. The good news is the farm system can be assembled from off-the-shelf products without new technology. Navarrete, Diane Y. Reed, David W.

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California state fleet reduces petroleum consumption 13% compared to 2003

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This data warehouse is available online for State agencies to import their vehicle inventories, utilization and fuel usage for trend analysis and required State and federal reports. This affords the State a better opportunity to manage fuel consumption and control costs. Department of Water Resources: 218. State Parks: 586.

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Obama Announces Steps to Boost Biofuels, Clean Coal; RFS2, BCAP, BIWG and Carbon Capture and Storage Task Force

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One of the things that we’re going to be talking about today is investing in the kind of technology that will allow us to use coal, our most bountiful natural resource here in the United States, without polluting our planet. In addition, technical assistance to accessing federal grants and loan programs should be readily and easily available.

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