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New highly efficient catalyst for photoelectrochemical CO2 reduction toward methane

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Researchers at the University of Michigan, McGill University and McMaster University have developed a binary copper?iron —Zetian Mi, U-M professor of electrical engineering and computer science, who co-led the work with Jun Song, professor of materials engineering at McGill University. Image credit: Baowen Zhou.

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A Bamboo Carbon Filter for Diesels Could Reduce Emissions

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Diesel cars are a popular choice for those looking to buy a used vehicle in Asia, Europe, and elsewhere. Looking to make replacement filters more environmentally friendly and affordable, a team of engineering students from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology , in Dhaka, designed a carbon-based version with bamboo.

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Ipsos poll finds 64% of Canadians would consider buying or leasing fuel cell vehicle if available

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Overall, two in three (64%) Canadians “agree” (17% strongly/47% somewhat) that they would “ consider buying or leasing a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle if it was available in their area ”, while one in three (36%) “disagree” (9% strongly/27% somewhat) and would not consider driving such a vehicle. The poll is accurate to within ±2.9

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UK to award £54M to 15 projects developing innovative carbon removal technology

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Starting with biochar, we see a future where suppliers and users of Greenhouse Gas Removal (GGR) technologies are connected through our easy-to-use online platform that allows them to buy, sell and verify the impacts of their GGR solution. University of Exeter, “SeaCURE”. Project Funding: £2,997,622.15. Project Funding: £2,999,822.60.

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EPA recognizes Volkswagen Chattanooga with a Green Power Leadership Award for on-site generation

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A 2012 University of Tennessee study found that Volkswagen’s presence created more 12,000 full-time jobs and is responsible for $643 million in annual income in the area, as well as, $53.5 Partners include Fortune 500 companies, small- and medium-sized businesses, local, state, and federal governments, and colleges and universities.

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Sensor Networks Help Fight Floods and Noise Pollution

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However, the research team quickly learned that it was difficult to determine when to travel to field sites to collect flood water samples. The sensors are tuned to only detect reflections from large surfaces such as a flood water rather than smaller transient surfaces including bikes locked to the posts that sensors are mounted to.

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Canada looks to Norway for lessons in how to manage the transition to EVs – Charged EVs

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Norway started down the electrification path over a decade ago, beginning with several policies meant to encourage consumers to buy EVs. The country has long imposed vehicle import duties based on emissions—buyers who choose to buy higher-polluting vehicles pay more. How do EVs fare in the cold?

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