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New study confirms extensive gas leaks in the North Sea; recommends stricter guidelines for handling of abandoned wells

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Researchers from the GEOMAR Helmholtz Center for Ocean Research Kiel have found that considerable quantities of the greenhouse gas methane escape uncontrolled into the water from abandoned oil and gas wells in the North Sea. Methane is the second most important greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide.

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USBR cuts 613,000 acre-feet of water from Colorado River users; Lake Mead to operate in Shortage Condition 1 for 1st time

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The projected water year 2021 unregulated inflow into Lake Powell—the amount that would have flowed to Lake Mead, the reservoir created by Hoover Dam, without the benefit of storage behind Glen Canyon Dam—is approximately 32% of average. Lake Powell water elevation. Under this tier, Lake Powell will release 7.48

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EEA: Water Use Unsustainable in Many Parts of Europe

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Europe must dramatically cut its water consumption and use water more efficiently if it is to avoid the worst impacts of water shortage, the European Environment Agency ( EEA ) warns in a new report, “Water resources across Europe—confronting water scarcity and drought”. “

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CSIRO study finds little to no environmental impact from fracing in Queensland

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A comprehensive three-year scientific study into the air, water and soil impacts of hydraulic fracturing (HF) in coal seam gas (CSG) in Queensland, Australia has found little to no impacts on air quality, soils, groundwater and waterways. CSIRO scientist sets up a solar-powered air-quality-monitoring station in the Surat Basin, Queensland.

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BMW Group to source lithium from Livent

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Livent employs an innovative method that emphasizes sustainable water use and minimizes the impact on local ecosystems and communities. Lithium water study in cooperation with University of Alaska Anchorage and University of Massachusetts Amherst. The company is also involved in local educational programs and infrastructure measures.

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Honda e urban EV will feature side camera mirror system as standard

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The camera unit housings are also deliberately shaped to prevent water drops on the lens, with a water-repellent coating on the lens surfaces to deter any other residual water build up. Furthermore, there is a significant reduction of wind noise that is normally generated by side mirrors at higher speeds.

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DNV GL recommends ways to make LNG bunkering safe and efficient

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LNG-fueled ships have logged more than 130 ship-years of operation in Norwegian waters and LNG’s attractiveness and stability as a fuel have been thoroughly demonstrated. An ISO committee brought together the experience and know-how of more than 30 industry professionals in 2011 and its draft guideline was published in June 2013.

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