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Talon Metals drills 101.71 meters of 3.04% nickel equivalent at Tamarack Nickel Project in Minnesota

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AUGUST 22, 2023

meters (333 feet) of high-grade nickel-copper mineralization at the Tamarack Nickel Project in Minnesota, grading 1.94% Ni; 1.84% Cu; 0.35 These R&D programs aim to increase US nickel production and lower the overall cost of nickel extraction compared to standard industry practices. Talon Metals successfully drilled 101.71

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University of Minnesota, Morris and partners develop diesel genset fueled by biomass

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JUNE 24, 2012

The University of Minnesota, Morris, in partnership with Cummins Power Generation and the University of Minnesota Center for Diesel Research, has developed a transportable diesel engine generator (genset) that can be powered by biomass, called the PowerTrainer. The University is demonstrating the unit on 28 June.

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NASEM announces provisional committee for new study on life cycle analyses of low-carbon fuels

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MAY 1, 2021

Low carbon fuel standards, such as the Federal Renewable Fuel Standard and the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard, are major US programs for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation fuels. These standards rely on life cycle assessment (LCA) as a tool to estimate fuel GHG emissions.

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U. Minnesota team develops Lagrangian technique to identify NOx hotspots; opportunity for connected vehicles and big data

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MAY 15, 2016

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have introduced a new method for identifying NO x emissions hotspots using high-fidelity Lagrangian vehicle data to explore spatial interactions that may influence emissions production. On the selected routes, bus stops resulted in 3.3 The buses also emitted 2.3 Andreae et al.

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Researchers say fuel market rebound effect can result in increased GHG emissions under RFS2; suggest taxes over mandates

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AUGUST 8, 2016

The US Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2) is intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation. Increasing the supply of low-carbon alternative fuels is a basic strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Minnesota team, which found that a majority of the estimates fell below 0.50 for its analysis.

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UB study finds link between ambient ozone exposure, artery wall thickness

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MAY 31, 2019

Long-term exposure to ambient ozone appears to accelerate arterial conditions that progress into cardiovascular disease and stroke, according to a new University at Buffalo study. Paul, Minnesota; Chicago; and Los Angeles.

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Study finds renewable fuel mandates alone not likely to lower carbon intensity of biofuels; the importance of localized LCAs and optimized low carbon fuel standards

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NOVEMBER 19, 2011

In a paper published in the journal Energy Policy , the team suggests that more effective policies would evaluate fuels at the refinery level, thereby creating incentives for GHG emissions to be lowered through competition as low GHG emission fuels have higher economic value to blenders. renewable fuel standards—and LCFSs.

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Harmonizing Low Carbon Fuel Standards

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Harmonizing fuel programs between state, federal, and foreign jurisdictions is useful to ensure the optimum reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Harmonization must not be achieved at the expense of actual GHG emissions or environmental considerations. —Low Carbon Fuel Standard 2011 Program Review Report.

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US Maritime Administration to fund projects on reducing emissions from marine vessels, study on LNG bunkering

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JUNE 15, 2013

One of the largest obstacles to widespread take-up of LNG as ship fuel—and hence its viability as an option to meet ECA (Emission Control Areas) requirements—is the lack of a bunkering infrastructure, according to Lloyd’s Register. Vessel emission reduction pilot/demonstration project. Earlier post.).

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10-year study shows how air pollution fosters heart disease; accelerated plaque build-up in arteries

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MAY 25, 2016

Now, direct evidence from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis and Air Pollution ( MESA Air ), a 10-year epidemiological study of 6,795 people aged 45–84 years from six US states, shows that air pollution—even at levels below regulatory standards—accelerates the progression of atherosclerosis. concentration of 12 µg/m 3. (As

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EPA Posts Peer Review of Renewable Fuel Standards Lifecycle Analysis

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AUGUST 7, 2009

Steps in determining biofuel lifecycle emissions. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has posted the peer review of the renewable fuel standards lifecycle analysis—including significant indirect emissions, such as from indirect land use changes— online. Methods to account for the variable timing of GHG emissions.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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AUGUST 16, 2016

These trucks haul 80% of goods in the United States and use about 28 billion gallons of fuel per year, accounting for around 22% of total transportation energy usage—presenting a significant opportunity for carbon emissions reduction and energy savings for a key segment of the US transportation sector. Ohio State University.

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Study finds that environmental impact of corn-ethanol E85 is 23% to 33% higher than that of gasoline; environmental problem-shifting

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MARCH 16, 2012

If greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from indirect land use (iLUC) changes are included in the analysis, the differences increase to between 16% and 118% (33% on average). A careful evaluation of environmental impacts other than GHG emissions in those policies would be important to minimize the unintended consequences of biofuel development.

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HEI report identifies potential health consequences from new vehicle fuels and technologies; recommended actions

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MARCH 14, 2011

The large number of new vehicle fuels and technologies being developed to meet market and legislative pressure for improved efficiency and reduced emissions offer major opportunities for progress, according to a new report published by the Special Committee on Emerging Technologies (SCET) of the Health Effects Institute ( HEI ). Source: HEI.

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DOE and USDA Select Projects for More Than $24M in Biomass Research and Development Grants

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NOVEMBER 13, 2009

Advanced biofuels produced through this funding are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% compared to fossil fuels. University of Minnesota (St. Of the $24.4 million announced today, DOE plans to invest up to $4.9 million with USDA contributing up to $19.5 BIOFUELS DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS. USDA Awards.

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The EV Transition Explained: Can the Grid Cope?

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NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Palo Alto’s government has set a very aggressive Sustainability and Climate Action Plan with a goal of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions to 80 percent below the 1990 level by the year 2030. There are, however, a few potholes that need to be filled to meet the city’s 2030 emission objectives. This situation is not true universally.

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Comprehensive modeling study finds electric drive vehicle deployment has little observed effect on US system-wide emissions

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JANUARY 15, 2014

The results of a new, comprehensive modeling study characterizing light-duty electric drive vehicle (EDV) deployment in the US over 108 discrete scenarios do not demonstrate a clear and consistent trend toward lower system-wide emissions of CO 2 , SO 2 , and NO x as EDV deployment increases. —Babaee et al.

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Study finds removing corn residue for biofuel production can decrease soil organic carbon and increase CO2 emissions; may miss mandated 60% GHG reduction

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APRIL 21, 2014

Contribution of modeled CO 2 emissions from SOC to the life cycle of biofuel from corn residue. Error bars are ± one standard deviation. The findings cast doubt on whether biofuels produced from corn residue can be used to meet federal mandates for cellulosic biofuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 60% compared to gasoline.

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NREL review of E15 effects on MY2001 and later cars finds no meaningful differences with E10

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OCTOBER 13, 2013

The main conclusions of NREL’s analysis were: Several of the studies tested relatively large numbers of engines or vehicles, including the Coordinating Research Council’s (CRC) engine durability study (28 engines); the University of Minnesota’s in-use fleet study (80 vehicles); and the US DOE’s catalyst durability study (82 vehicles).

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OSU study: Low-income, black neighborhoods still hit hard by air pollution

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AUGUST 11, 2019

The nation’s air on the whole has become cleaner in the past 70 years, but those benefits are seen primarily in whiter, higher-income areas, said Kerry Ard, an associate professor of environmental sociology at The Ohio State University (OSU), who presented the research.

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ARPA-E Awards $151M to 37 Projects for Transformative Energy Research

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OCTOBER 26, 2009

Arizona State University, in partnership with Fluidic Energy Inc., The technology seeks to combine pyrolysis oil production, stabilization, and upgrading into one process, creating the potential to reduce the demand for imported oil and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuels with biofuels. DOE grant:$5,349,932).

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EV Chargers for All!

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JUNE 20, 2023

And with the transition now being supercharged by the proposed EPA tailpipe emissions standards , the pothole is quickly getting deeper. She uses an extension cord that plugs into a standard electrical outlet, since DeWhitt and her partner aren’t allowed to use the rental home’s garage. home she rents on 30 September 2022.

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

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APRIL 10, 2010

A limit was imposed on emissions from the power plants, and utilities were allowed to buy and sell permits to comply. These reductions in power plant emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) and nitrogen oxides (NO x ) were achieved at a significantly lower cost than originally assumed. greenhouse gas emissions. Participating U.S.

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Talon Metals drills 101.71 meters of 3.04% nickel equivalent at Tamarack Nickel Project in Minnesota

University of Minnesota, Morris and partners develop diesel genset fueled by biomass

NASEM announces provisional committee for new study on life cycle analyses of low-carbon fuels

U. Minnesota team develops Lagrangian technique to identify NOx hotspots; opportunity for connected vehicles and big data

Researchers say fuel market rebound effect can result in increased GHG emissions under RFS2; suggest taxes over mandates

UB study finds link between ambient ozone exposure, artery wall thickness

Study finds renewable fuel mandates alone not likely to lower carbon intensity of biofuels; the importance of localized LCAs and optimized low carbon fuel standards

Harmonizing Low Carbon Fuel Standards

US Maritime Administration to fund projects on reducing emissions from marine vessels, study on LNG bunkering

10-year study shows how air pollution fosters heart disease; accelerated plaque build-up in arteries

EPA Posts Peer Review of Renewable Fuel Standards Lifecycle Analysis

DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

Study finds that environmental impact of corn-ethanol E85 is 23% to 33% higher than that of gasoline; environmental problem-shifting

HEI report identifies potential health consequences from new vehicle fuels and technologies; recommended actions

DOE and USDA Select Projects for More Than $24M in Biomass Research and Development Grants

The EV Transition Explained: Can the Grid Cope?

Comprehensive modeling study finds electric drive vehicle deployment has little observed effect on US system-wide emissions

Study finds removing corn residue for biofuel production can decrease soil organic carbon and increase CO2 emissions; may miss mandated 60% GHG reduction

NREL review of E15 effects on MY2001 and later cars finds no meaningful differences with E10

OSU study: Low-income, black neighborhoods still hit hard by air pollution

ARPA-E Awards $151M to 37 Projects for Transformative Energy Research

EV Chargers for All!

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

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