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Chemrec CEO Urges Serious Consideration for DME at Low-Carbon Biofuel for North America

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Speaking at the 2009 World Methanol Conference in Miami, Richard J. DME is synthesized from methanol, whether produced from coal, natural gas or biomass such as harvested forestry wastes. LeBlanc, CEO of Chemrec, strongly advocated increased efforts to promote the benefits of dimethyl ether (DME) throughout North America.

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DOE Selects 19 Projects to Monitor and Evaluate Geologic CO2 Storage

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 19 projects to enhance the capability to simulate, track, and evaluate the potential risks of carbon dioxide storage in geologic formations. Coal supplies nearly 50% of domestic electricity. Coal supplies nearly 50% of domestic electricity. million over four years, with $27.6

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Study finds cities can reduce CO2 more easily from residential conservation than transportation

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The CPP is intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. All told, housing accounts for about 20% of US carbon dioxide emissions, according to the US Energy Information Administration. kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions per million BTU, respectively. a rapid electrification of the automobile fleet.

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FT and FT blends significantly reduce gaseous and particulate emissions compared to conventional JP-8 fuel in helicopter engine

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3 ) may also undergo gas?particle Once emitted to the atmosphere, IVOCs and other organic gases are photo-oxidized, forming secondary organic aerosol (SOA); IVOCs may be an important class of SOA precursors, especially from gas-turbine engines. A significant fraction of the organic emissions are low-volatility vapors. 1 and 10 2 ?g

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