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SGH2 building largest green hydrogen production facility in California; gasification of waste into H2

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The plant will feature SGH2’s technology, which will gasify recycled mixed paper waste to produce green hydrogen that reduces carbon emissions by two to three times more than green hydrogen produced using electrolysis and renewable energy, and is five to seven times cheaper. The facility will process 42,000 tons of recycled waste annually.

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Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

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In terms of investment in innovation for cleaner energy, the plan calls for: Investment in advanced fossil energy projects. In addition, the President has directed his Administration to purchase cleaner alternatives to HFCs whenever feasible and transition over time to equipment that uses safer and more sustainable alternatives.

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ArcelorMittal investigates hydrogen-based direct reduction of iron ore for steel production; CDA

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In the future, the plant should also be able to run on green hydrogen (generated from renewable sources) when it is available in sufficient quantities. Likewise, methods are tested in which biocoal from waste wood is used instead of coking coal as a reducing agent in the blast furnace. Valentin Vogl, Max Åhman, Lars J.

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RWE Power, BRAIN to Cooperate on Conversion of CO2 to Microbial Biomass or Biomolecules

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An experimental plant is to be located at RWE Power’s Coal Innovation Centre, at its Niederaussem power plant site. So we are positive about the future success of our co-operation. —Dr RWE Power has made the Coal Innovation Centre at its Niederaussem site the center of its activities for cleaner power generation from coal.

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Role of Batteries in Clean Energy Transitions – ET Auto

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For instance, during periods of reduced solar irradiance or wind speed, traditional energy sources such as coal often experience a surge in production to meet demand. These systems act as standby reserves, preventing energy waste by storing excess energy for future use or peak demand periods.

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UNICEF: 300M children worldwide breathing air exceeding WHO pollution guidelines by 6x or more

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The report, “ Clear the Air for Children ”, uses satellite imagery to show that some 2 billion children live in areas where outdoor air pollution, caused by factors such as vehicle emissions, heavy use of fossil fuels, dust and burning of waste, exceeds WHO minimum air quality guidelines. No society can afford to ignore air pollution.

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Obama Announces Steps to Boost Biofuels, Clean Coal; RFS2, BCAP, BIWG and Carbon Capture and Storage Task Force

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In addition, President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum creating an Interagency Task Force on Carbon Capture and Storage to develop a comprehensive and coordinated federal strategy to speed the development and deployment of advanced lower-emission coal technologies. Biobutanol from corn starch complies with the 20% GHG threshold.

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