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How Engineers Can Help Protect Earth From Worsening Climate Change

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Lives and businesses are being severely affected, and the cost of recovering after each event continues to mount. The climate crisis is also having a severe effect on the planet, which is being battered by pollution, deforestation, and soil degradation. To create a sustainable environment, we need to contain air pollution.

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EPA proposes rule for nationwide 30% cut in GHG from existing power plants by 2030 relative to 2005

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Specifically, the EPA is proposing state-specific rate-based goals for carbon dioxide emissions from the power sector, as well as emission guidelines for states to use in developing plans to attain the state-specific goals. Cutting particle pollution, nitrogen NO x , and SO x by more than 25% as a co-benefit. state compliance) to $7.4

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Auburn University leads $2M DOE Co-Optima project to evaluate renewable butyl acetate as diesel fuel additive

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We anticipate that adding BA to diesel fuel will reduce pollutants and costs associated with meeting environmental regulations. Based on this platform data, we can determine the production cost of BA from the fermentation route and ultimately the economic feasibility of the process at a commercial scale. Approximately $10.1

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How to Take Advantage of EV Charging Incentives for Fleets

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Between the United States federal government, state, and local governments; power companies and utilities; and air pollution control districts, there are hundreds of incentives for fleet owners to switch from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs). Here, heavy duty fleet owners can find: Funding information.

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Cobalt Technologies Launches Biobutanol Pilot Facility in California

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A 12% blend of Cobalt biobutanol with gasoline, already permissible under US EPA guidelines, complies with the requirements of California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard. Butanol has a higher energy content than ethanol and is less polluting. Cobalt’s form of biobutanol (n-butanol) is versatile. Source: Cobalt. Click to enlarge.

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Where to Start with EV Charging for Convenience Stores & Truck Stops

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Which type of chargers you decide to install will depend on your location, the surrounding amenities, available power, budget, and any necessary guidelines you need to follow to procure funding. Select a charging station Businesses like convenience stores and truck stops have the options of either installing Level 2 EV chargers or DCFCs.

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EPA releases final Clean Power Plan; 32% reduction in CO2 from power plants by 2030

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Carbon dioxide is the most prevalent greenhouse gas pollutant, accounting for nearly three-quarters of global greenhouse gas emissions and 82% of US greenhouse gas emissions. Under the Clean Power Plan, by 2030, renewables will account for 28% of national capacity, up from 22% in the proposed rule.

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