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Scottish Enterprise project converting train to hydrogen power

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A retired ScotRail Class 314 electric set has been transported by road from its depot in Glasgow to the Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway where it will be converted to hydrogen-powered—a cleaner, greener alternative to diesel for non-electrified routes. —Transport Secretary Michael Matheson.

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LanzaTech collaborating with Swayana to convert waste gases from ferroalloy production to ethanol

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In a 2007 paper presented at the XI International Conference on Innovations in the Ferro Alloy Industry (Infacon XI), a team from the US EPA, the Norwegian Pollution Control Authority (SFT), and SINTEF Materials and Chemistry (Lindstad et al. In all cases, however, the production of ferroalloys is energy-intensive. Resources. Lindstad, S.E.

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Exploring Sydney’s Deep Tech Ecosystem

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For more information on Sydney’s Tech Industry and hosting your next conference in Sydney, visit besydney.com.au. Its innovative process significantly reduces water usage by up to 90% and eliminates the need for dyes and harsh chemicals.

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WHO report urges greater attention to improved land use, rapid transit, cycling and walking to achieve health co-benefits from transport GHG emissions mitigation

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Carlos Dora of WHO’s Department of Public Health and Environment. In Europe, large shifts to diesel vehicles over the last decade are regarded as a cause of stable (but not lower) urban PM 10 levels—despite the introduction of cleaner diesel technologies. million people annually.

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E-Waste is a Cybersecurity Problem, Too

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John Shegerian People might say, how is that possible given that we’re talking more about environment and there are more companies like yours? If they get back into the land and water, it has very negative effects on the health of our vegetation, our animals, and our people. We have so, so, so many devices.

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I’ve Done The Math – Now I’m Doing Something About It

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So you can see why I can no longer spend 70 hours a week writing press releases and media advisories, rolling from one conference call to another, and flying from one city to another for media events – no matter how meaningful and satisfying the results were, and no matter how cushy and fun the gig was. ” What a no-brainer.

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EPA honors winners of the 20th Annual Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge; advanced biofuels

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The algae uses CO 2 from air or industrial emitters with sunlight and saltwater to create fuel while reducing the carbon footprint, costs and water usage, with no reliance on food crops as feedstocks. The Plantrose Process: Supercritical Water as the Economic Enabler of Biobased Industry. Renmatix, For Small Business.

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