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BMW Group invests in Jetti Resources; catalytic leaching process for copper extraction from unexploited ores

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Through its venture capital fund BMW i Ventures, the BMW Group has taken a stake in Colorado-based Jetti Resources. Material, previously stored in dumps and considered waste, can now be tapped into with this new form of resource-conserving extraction. The technology is already being deployed to great success at industrial scale.

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Environmental groups look to halt Tesla’s battery plant permits at Gigafactory Texas

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In their letter, the groups claimed that the manufacturing process of batteries in the Giga Texas complex would require a substantial amount of water and chemicals. This could result in the formation of a hazardous waste stream , according to the groups. Right now, Tesla is planning to build – in addition to their 4.2

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Manhattan Beach, The South Bay’s Greenest City

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The Creative Greenius says you can now expect a bold United States policy on cutting greenhouse gas emissions, a rapid shift away from carbon-based fuels to renewables and a science-based approach to water policy and other critical resources. The drought is causing the city to push water conservation and discuss possible penalties.

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Study on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Global Cities Highlights Importance of Geophysical and Technical Factors

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An international study of 10 global cities found that a balance of geophysical factors (climate, access to resources, and gateway status) and technical factors (power generation, urban design, and waste processing) determine the greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) attributable to cities. Timothy Hillman, University of Colorado.

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DOE awarding $72M to 27 projects to develop and advance carbon capture technologies, including direct air capture

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LH CO 2 MENT Colorado Project. Engineering-Scale Test of a Water-Lean Solvent for Post-Combustion Capture. aims to demonstrate the performance of a novel water-lean solvent for post-combustion removal of CO 2 from coal- and natural gas-derived flue gas. A Combined Water and CO 2 Direct Air Capture System. Susteon Inc.

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Proterra Fuel Cell Hybrid Bus in DoD Hydrogen Energy Cycle Pilot Project

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The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) is a nonprofit, 501 (c)(3) organization that develops technologies and implements solutions to achieve energy and environmental sustainability. The 19 GenDrive-powered forklift trucks will be used at the logistics facility during the 24-month pilot period.

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Environmental Charter High School Gets Solar; Greenius Goes EcoMedia

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The pump drives the closed loop aquaponics system that takes nutrients from fish in a large water tank and delivers them to growing plants in the greenhouse which then filters the water and sends it back to the tank. Aquaculture (fish farming) and hydroponics (growing plants in water) becomes aquaponics when combined.

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