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US DOE to award up to $20M for research on methane hydrates

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Selected projects will be intended to support program goals to determine the (1) likelihood of methane hydrates as a potential energy resource and (2) their role in the natural environment. DOE-Alaska cooperation on unconventional resources. The volume of methane held in methane hydrate deposits worldwide is immense. Earlier post.).

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Fisker has reportedly hired bankruptcy consultants

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Fisker did unveil a future pickup truck, called “Alaska,” last year , and that truck does happen to look a lot like a Nissan Frontier. Fisker also recently announced two other future vehicle designs, the compact Pear and the Ronin sportscar.

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Ninth annual Green Innovation Index finds California light-duty vehicle emissions spike; major challenge to 2030 climate goals

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If current rates of decline continue through 2020, the state will need to reduce emissions at a rate of 4.97% each year in the decade between 2020 and 2030, and produce even steeper declines in the period from 2030 to 2050, if it is to meet current climate goals. But the effects of these efforts seem to be reaching a plateau.

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Fisker has reportedly hired bankruptcy consultants [Updated, Fisker responds]

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Fisker did unveil a future pickup truck, called “Alaska,” last year , and that truck does happen to look a lot like a Nissan Frontier. Fisker also recently announced two other future vehicle designs, the compact Pear and the Ronin sportscar.

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FAA launches new Center of Excellence for alternative jet fuels; $40M in funding over 10 years

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The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected a team of universities to lead a new Air Transportation Center of Excellence ( COE ) for alternative jet fuels and the environment. Research and development efforts by the team will focus on NextGen environmental goals for noise, air quality, climate change and energy.

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DOE to fund 14 research projects on deepwater and Arctic methane hydrates; potential future energy supply

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Methane hydrate can form in Arctic and marine environments. The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 14 new research projects that will be a part of an expanding portfolio of projects designed to increase the understanding of methane hydrates’ potential as a future energy supply. Source: DOE. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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ARPA-E to award $22M to 18 projects to accelerate production of macroalgae for energy and other uses; MARINER

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Achieving this heightened productivity requires a technology-driven approach focusing on transformative, systems-level improvements and engineering, including advanced research in farm design and autonomous operation. Design & Experimental Deployment of Integrated Cultivation and Harvesting Systems. Catalina Sea Ranch – San Pedro, CA.

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