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Alaska Airlines launching 75 flights powered by 20% biofuel blend in the US; SkyNRG the fuel supplier

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Alaska Airlines will fly 75 commercial passenger flights in the United States powered by a biofuel blend, starting this Wednesday. Alaska Airlines and its sister carrier, Horizon Air, will continue to operate select flights between Seattle and the two cities over the next few weeks using a 20% blend of renewable biofuel.

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DOE awarding $35M to 11 projects for hydrokinetic turbine development; ARPA-E SHARKS

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Hydrokinetic energy is an abundant renewable resource that can boost grid resiliency and reduce infrastructure vulnerability, but it is currently a cost prohibitive option compared to other energy generating sources. The 11 SHARKS projects are: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. University of Virginia.

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

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An open-access paper on their work appears in the journal Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. This study tested the effects of depth-cycling on the growth, morphology, and chemical composition of the giant kelp Macrocystis pyrifera, a target species for renewable biomass production. Ginsburg et al. Navarrete, Diane Kim, David W.

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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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public charging outlets per ZEV, placing it ahead of only New Jersey and Alaska for availability of infrastructure. In 2015, California increased renewable electricity to 21.9% California’s renewable generation increased 8.3% The state needs to increase renewable generation by 24% between 2017 to 2020. it decreased 1.8%.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities. The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities will receive funding to purchase battery electric buses, associated charging infrastructure and a back-up generator to maintain bus service in a disaster situation. Description. Alabama A&M University.

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US DOE Awards $37 Million for Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Technology Development

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 27 projects for more than $37 million in funding to accelerate the technological and commercial readiness of emerging marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) technologies, which seek to generate renewable electricity from oceans and free-flowing rivers and streams. Total Project Value: $391,000.

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Perspective: Ending Oils Monopolya Blueprint for Mobility Choice

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2 ] Furthermore, our environment cannot continue to bear the brunt of carbon emissions stemming from our heavy use of oil. We can, and must, do more for the sake of national security and the environment. Thankfully, federal transportation policy is up for renewal. In short, we need mobility choice.

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