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EPA says methane emissions from natural gas production have dropped 36% from 2007-2011

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In its recently released Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990 – 2011 ( earlier post ), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported that methane (CH 4 ) emissions from the field production of natural gas have declined by 36% from 2007 to 2011 (from 83.1 a global warming potential of 21. (The

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Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems introduces 63% efficient, 540MW JAC gas turbine; -70% CO2 compared to older coal-fired plants

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Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS) has introduced the M501JAC, an enhanced air-cooled J-Series gas turbine offering an unmatched combination of record output, efficiency and a proven 99.5% It means that if the power plant is constructed and commissioned, it will use MHPS gas turbines. reliability. reliability.

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Study finds copper catalysts work better at converting CO2 to renewable fuel when they gain and lose oxygen atoms

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To resolve the debate, the team brought a gas chromatography (GC) system to the X-ray beamline so they could detect ethylene production in real time. These scanning electron microscopy images show the copper catalyst structure at different stages. Toma, Chengxiang Xiang, and Walter S. 0c01670.

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

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Some have contended that the materials used in EV production are equivalent in environmental impact to driving a conventional gas car. The post How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions appeared first on Blink Charging. We recognize the role that EVs play in the transition to a cleaner and more sustainable future.

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CSA group and IPAC-CO2 propose bi-national standard for geologic storage of CO2

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The IEA has urged for a quick and global push to develop and deploy CCS technologies to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. It includes, but is not limited to, recommendations with respect to the safer design, construction, operation, maintenance, and closure of storage sites. This represents an increase of 1.0 Gt on 2010, or 3.3%.

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Kia EV plans, NJ $1,000 EV fee, Stellantis’ EV skepticism: Today’s Car News

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While it effectively replaces the role of the gas tax for EVs in funding road maintenance, it could amount to a disincentive toward the state’s adoption of California’s EV mandate and its goel to hit 50% EV sales by 2027 and 100% by 2035.

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Future Tesla buyiers guide

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You get some free supercharging if you place your order using a referral code ( here is mine if you want [link] ) You save the planet as EVs emit far less CO2 van ICE You save money on gas ( using free supercharge as per 1., and because electricity is cheap) You save on maintenance, as EVs are virtually maintenance free.

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