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BioMara researchers identify two strains of marine algae with dry-weight oil content >50%

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Researchers in the BioMara (Sustainable Fuels from Marine Biomass) project, report identifying two strains of marine algae— Nannochloropis oceanica and Chlorella vulgaris , which have a dry-weight oil content of more than 50%. —lead author Dr. Stephen Slocombe, Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS).

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Researchers uncover mechanism behind oil synthesis in algae

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Researchers led by a team from Kobe University in Japan have revealed the mechanism behind oil synthesis within microalgae cells. Focusing on marine microalgae, the researchers found that Chlamydomonas sp. In other words, the addition of seawater switched the pathway from starch to oil production.

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International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopts revised strategy to reduce GHG emissions from international shipping.

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Member States of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), meeting at the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80) earlier this month, adopted the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships. The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) addresses environmental issues under IMO’s remit.

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Researchers Convert Green Tide Macroalgae to Bio-oil

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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.

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Study finds coal trains add significant amount of PM2.5 pollution in urban areas

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A shipment of coal awaits loading at the Levin-Richmond marine terminal shipyard in California. The authors released a full report last week to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) with additional measurements of coal and petroleum coke (a byproduct of oil refining). Resources Cite this article Ostro, B.,

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Debunking the "Electric Cars are evil due to Cobalt" argument!

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​In this article, we will document some important facts that debunk this narrative with facts and sources. This is due to the fact cobalt is used to extract sulfur during the refining of crude oil. In the immediate aftermath of an oil disaster, the effects on fish, sea birds, and other marine animals are often very visible.

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Perspective: The Gulf Coast Claims Facility Limits BP’s Liability and Guarantees Continued Operation in the Gulf of Mexico

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In an article posted on the Donovan Law Group website, Brian Donovan, attorney, marine engineer and CEO of Renergie, Inc. In an article posted on the Donovan Law Group website, Brian Donovan, attorney, marine engineer and CEO of Renergie, Inc. Full article is here.

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