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Georgia Tech study finds link between sulfate, metallic particles from vehicles and adverse health impacts

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Now, researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have shown how these vehicle-emitted metals—such as copper, iron and manganese—interact with acidic sulfate-rich particles already in the air to produce an aerosol that, when inhaled, is more likely to cause oxidative stress and impact respiratory health. 1360730 and the U.S.

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Obama Administration Announces $8.33B in Loan Guarantees for New Nuclear Power Reactors in Georgia; First New US Nuclear Power Plant Project in Nearly 3 Decades

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billion in loan guarantees for the construction and operation of two new nuclear reactors at a plant in Burke, Georgia. The AP1000 is a 1,117 to 1,154 MWe pressurized water reactor (PWR) nuclear power plant that is an extension of the older AP600 design. (It It is considered a Generation III Advanced Light Water Reactor.)

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GA county court will decide on temporary restraining order for halting work on Rivian site

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A county court in Georgia will decide Thursday whether or not to issue a temporary restraining order to stop all land disturbance activity at the site for Rivian. In 2021, Rivian chose a site just east of Atlanta, Georgia, as the location for its next production plant in the U.S.

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Converting Coal Power Plants to Nuclear Gains Steam

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Most nuclear plants around the world today are large light-water reactors, with capacities well over a gigawatt—quite a bit more than typical coal plants. Large reactors need consistent and prolific water sources to cool themselves, something not every old coal plant can provide. Either option will be an uphill battle.

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Video Friday: ARTEMIS

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Georgia Tech ] I don't know if this ornithopter is more practical than a traditional drone, but it's much more beautiful to watch. This project serves to connect hard-to-reach rural communities with essential, life-saving medicines, including the delivery of just-in-time COVID19 vaccines.

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DOE selects 7 Solid Oxide Fuel Cell research projects for further development

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The ultimate goal is the generation of efficient, cost-competitive electricity from domestic coal with near-zero emissions of carbon dioxide and air pollutants. Georgia Tech Research Corporation. The projects include: ?. Topic Area 1: Electrochemical Performance Enhancement Activity. Boston University. University of Connecticut.

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California ARB Releases Peer Review Documents for Low Carbon Fuel Standard

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ARB staff also posted two memoranda between ARB staff and staff of the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), who served as the intermediary between ARB and the peer reviewers to ensure their independence. Pollutant credit trading, particularly GHG/carbon trading schemes. Valerie Thomas, Georgia Tech. John Reilly, MIT.

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