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Two Genomic Research Projects in British Columbia Tackle Issues in Emerging Forestry Biofuels Industry

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Source: BC Ministry of Forests and Range. Beetle populations in many parts of interior BC have increased to epidemic levels as a result, according to the BC Ministry of Forests and Range. Cumulative percentage (in 2008) of lodgepole pine killed by the pine beetle infestation in British Columbia. Click to enlarge. million hectares.

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Toyota Mirai fuel cell rated with EPA-estimated 67 mpge

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The new Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle ( earlier post ) will offer an EPA-estimated 67 miles per gallon equivalent (mpge) city/highway/combined when it hits dealerships in California this fall, and an EPA-estimated driving range rating of 312 miles (502 km) on a single fill of hydrogen.

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