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Study finds perennial biofuel crops’ water consumption similar to corn

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Evapotranspiration (ET) refers to the sum total of water lost while the plant is growing, either from evaporation through the plant stem itself (a process called “transpiration”), or from water evaporated off of the plant’s leaves or the ground. —Hamilton et al.

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Hy Stor Energy developing green hydrogen hub in Mississippi

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As a comparison, Air Products’ newly announced blue hydrogen megaproject in Louisiana will produce some 1.8 Pending regulatory approvals and equipment availability, the hub’s first phase is planned to enter commercial service by 2025. million kg of blue hydrogen per day. Earlier post.).

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Berkeley Lab releases 8th edition of databook on China’s energy and environment; finding the “missing” energy consumption

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The China Energy Group of the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) recently released the eighth edition of the China Energy Databook —the most comprehensive publicly available resource known to exist covering China’s energy and environmental statistics. Click to enlarge.

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Akasol unveiling new high energy density battery module for coaches and trucks; cylindrical cells

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The compact size of AKAModule 60 CYC fits the PHEV2 standard module and can be built into its system environment. kWh battery module offers a power density of up to 433 W/kg and high cycle stability in comparison to other high-energy solutions (1,500 to 3,000 operative cycles). Afterwards it will enter series production. Earlier post.)

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Rapid Ecosystem Changes in Arctic Associated with Climate Change May Foreshadow Global Environment of the Future

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At many levels, the changes impact the ecosystem services that the environment provides for people; the effects extend to the adequacy of natural resources, food production, climate temperature, and result in changes to the landscape. The results show that spring begins considerably sooner than before.

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Lifecycle Study Finds Algae as Bioenergy Feedstock Has Higher Environmental Impacts than Conventional Crops in Energy Use, GHG Emissions, and Water Use; The Importance of Using Waste Streams

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Terrestrial bioenergy feedstock crops such as switchgrass, canola and corn have lower environmental lifecycle impacts than algae in energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and water regardless of cultivation location, according to a new lifecycle assessment by researchers at the University of Virginia. 0.4 ± 0.05. 1.8 ± 0.58. 3.3 ± 0.86.

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Study of 7 years of production data supports billion-ton biofuels feedstock estimate

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That amount could be available annually by 2030. Based on these numbers and other research we’ve done, we would still see over a billion tons available per year as the bioeconomy continues to develop. There’s not one that makes sense everywhere; it’s more of a localized environment.” Crop potential varies by region, Owens said.