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Lawrence Livermore publishes state-by-state energy/water Sankey diagrams

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For the first time, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has published state-by-state energy and water Sankey diagrams in one location so that analysts and policymakers can find all the information they need in one place. General location of energy and water categories. Energy and water generally “flows” from left to right.

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10,000 liters of Neste MY Renewable Diesel produced from waste ham fat

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From this waste ham fat, Neste produced 10,000 liters of Neste MY Renewable Diesel at its Porvoo refinery for sale at Neste stations. It is an indication of the interest of Finnish people towards this campaign and the circular economy in general. Earlier post.) This is a huge figure.

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UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

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To legislate to ensure only the cleanest domestic fuels will be available for sale, preventing 8,000 tonnes of harmful particulate matter from entering the atmosphere each year. In future only the cleanest domestic fuels will be available for sale. Cleaner fuels and stoves produce less smoke, less soot and more heat.

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Toyota develops packaged fuel cell system module for sale

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When FC product companies decide to utilize the module, they have the option to request the support of highly experienced engineers in determining optimal layout and design according to fuel economy, usage duration, and running cost, etc.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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The oil price shocks of the 1970s led the Brazilian government to address the strain high prices were placing on its fragile economy. The growth in hydrous ethanol, which uses a blend of 94-95% ethanol to 5-6% water, rapidly increased during the 1980s, with consumption peaking in 1989. Donovan, CEO Renergie, Inc.

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DOE ROD for coal-based Texas Clean Energy Project sets in motion $450M of federal funding

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The plant will also produce sulfuric acid, argon, and inert slag as minor products for sale in commercial markets. A combination of recycling, deep-well injection, and evaporation ponds will eliminate the release of process and brine water to surface waters.

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Refugees are up-cycling their discarded life jackets and dinghies

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So these pieces of jewellery carry the stories of arduous travel across unsafe waters, but also inspire the reuse of materials that would otherwise be left as waste and seemingly useless materials. “It You can get your hands on your very own Safe Passage Bag or Humade Craft, which are for sale on their website. Image by Jim Black.