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Chevron to acquire Renewable Energy Group in $3.15B cash deal to boost renewable fuels position

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The transaction is expected to accelerate progress toward Chevron’s goal to grow renewable fuels production capacity to 100,000 barrels per day by 2030 and brings additional feedstock supplies and pre-treatment facilities. In addition, REG president & CEO CJ Warner is expected to join Chevron’s Board of Directors.

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EPA proposes Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes for 2023-2025; seeking input on future modifications

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This proposal includes steady growth of biofuels for use in the nation’s fuel supply for 2023, 2024, and 2025. The approval enables a more diverse feedstock supply for the clean fuels industry. The Iowa Soybean Association and Iowa Biodiesel Board also voiced concerns over the lackluster biodiesel growth proposed.

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Study finds air pollution caused by corn production increases mortality rate in US

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Production-weighted national average human mortality per million tonnes of maize produced, by pollutant and supply chain stage. The study also shows how the damage to human health of producing a bushel of corn differs from region to region and how, in some areas, the health damages of corn production are greater than its market price.

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USDA to invest up to $100M to boost infrastructure for renewable fuel use; seeks to double number of higher blend ethanol fuel pumps

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This new USDA partnership will help support the installation of fuel pumps capable of supplying higher blends of renewable fuel by partnering with states to fund innovative, public-private partnerships to test more comprehensive approaches to marketing such blends.

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The Unsung Inventor Who Chased the LED Rainbow

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The Iowa farm boy was introduced to science by Illa Podendorf , an author of children’s science books and a family friend who kept the young Craford supplied with texts that suited his interests. The call of space When Craford began his education for a technical career, in the 1950s, LEDs had yet to be invented. IEEE Spectrum.

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Opinion: Why Buffett Bet A Billion On Solar: Miles Per Acre Per Year

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Coal still supplies more power in the US than anything else, with natural gas next. At that price, California miles are 16 cents each. Hydropower in Seattle will push you around for the same price. The first eye-opener for large scale solar was the Austin Energy PPA last year that was priced at 5 cents. Click to enlarge.

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Harmonizing Low Carbon Fuel Standards

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There are several safeguards to protect low carbon fuel producers, regulated parties, and consumers from unintended negative effects of low carbon fuel standards, such as an inadequate supply of low carbon fuels or a non-competitive price of fuel with its neighbors. Earlier post.). Midwestern Governor’s Association.

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