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Member of Swiss National Councils fills up with sunfire solar diesel to call attention to need for regulatory reform

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CO 2 + water + renewable energy → e-diesel. Böhni emphasized that the production of climate-neutral fuel is key to climate protection and therefore needs to be given a fair chance; he established the Clean Fuel Now initiative at the Federal Parliament in Bern in late 2014. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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DLR and partners inaugurate largest solar-thermochemical H2 production plant

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The German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR), together with international project partners, has inaugurated the largest solar-chemical installation yet for the production of hydrogen. In the transport sector, hydrogen drives can make a significant contribution towards climate protection.

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Lillian Light Is No Lightweight - The Environmental Lioness of the South Bay is Fired Up, Ready To Go!

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I agree, but I can see where you could get in political hot water with that. I’m proud of all the things we’ve done, particularly the Energy Fairs and the solar homes tours. Do you think as a result of the solar home tours you’ve inspired any homeowners to go solar? They coined that name.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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The legislation would also provide new incentives for domestic oil and gas drilling, nuclear power plant construction, carbon capture and storage, and renewable energy sources like wind and solar. The right mix of TLC can produce job creation with energy security and climate protection at the most efficient cost, according to Deutsche Bank.

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