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Six refineries in $425M settlement with EPA and DOJ over emissions violations

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and Par Hawaii Refining that resolves alleged Clean Air Act violations and protects public health by reducing air pollution at six refineries. Implementation of a detailed plan for reducing waste gas to flares. combustion efficiency at all times when waste gases are vented. Tesoro will also pay a $10.45 million civil penalty.

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DOE selects 10 projects to enhance research into recovery of rare earth elements from coal and coal byproducts

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The demand, cost, and availability of REEs has grown significantly over recent years stimulating an emphasis on economically feasible approaches for REE recovery. Each process will be evaluated for efficiency of recovery, concentration, waste stream contamination, and cost. Area of Interest 1: Bench-Scale Technology Development.

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Smart-grid project matches wind to electric cars | Green Tech - CNET News

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In an interview on Tuesday, Schurr said that he planned to tell members of Congress that smart-grid technologies are already available and can deliver substantial improvements in efficiency. Where did you pull up that "wind potential of North Dakota" BS from? Look at the T. He states this as a positive of his program.

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