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Alberta publishes report assessing non-combustion uses for bitumen, opens $2M call for projects

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Alberta Innovates, in partnership with industry, government and other organizations, recently released the results of a study that investigates the best opportunities for “Bitumen Beyond Combustion” (BBC). This study provides insights into high-value products that can be made by, or in partnership with Alberta’s oil sands industry.

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Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

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However, Canadian Environment Minister Jim Prentice has stated that Canada should not be subjected to emission reductions as aggressive as those of Japan or the European Union because of its expanding population and energy-intensive industries. Canada’s 2009 GHG emissions are 48.7% Reuters , 14/15 November 2009. [

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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and Segway Unveil … Something Previous post Report Says Cap-and-Trade Is a Must for Canada’s Economic Survival Next post From War Bonds to Environment Bonds From 1 to 25 of 29 Comments 1 2 Next » 1. It is also flex so that future biomass fuels such as cellulosic ethanol, methanol can be used (no oil).

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Oil is the alternative. Are we going to burn more oil, natural gas, or (gasp) coal to produce it? The most common methods involve burning natural gas, oil or coal to power the engines to generate electricity. Alternative is no longer an alternative. Renewable is the energy equations equalizer for the non Muslim world.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Air travel will be limited to extremely expensive intercontinental and military flights to conserve oil, and nuclear developments will be for military purposes only for national security. but must be very prematurely soon, indicated by government prerogatives taken! April 13, 2009 3:28 am Link The driver has a killer stash!

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