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BASF and Catholic University of the North in Chile collaborate on mining research, development and innovation

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As part of the venture, BASF established a technical service and development laboratory for flotation, hydrometallurgy and solid-liquid separation (SLS) at UCN. —Jorge Davo, Regional Manager of the BASF mining solutions business in South America.

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Octillion to supply high-density batteries to FNM for 1,000 electric trucks for beverage maker Ambev

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Ambev will use the electric trucks to deliver beverages throughout South America. As a part of this launch, they are partnering with FNM and Ambev to invest in clean technologies for fleet vehicles. Octillion’s modular, high-energy density batteries are cooled by chilled water. Earlier post.).

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New ORNL tool to assess global freshwater stress suggests that population growth could be a bigger factor in water availability than increasing temperatures

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Our tool provides a simple method to integrate disparate climate and population data sources and develop preliminary per capita water availability projections at a global scale. At that time, it was unusual to integrate population, climate and water data into one model. —Esther Parish, lead author. —Esther Parish.

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Berkeley Lab leading investigation to quantify and characterize Salton Sea’s geothermal lithium resources

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The hot brine that comes up from the subsurface as part of geothermal power production at the Salton Sea in California is a rich stew of minerals, including iron, magnesium, calcium, sodium, and lithium. Both of these methods have serious environmental issues associated with them. —Michael McKibben.

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Nissan unveils first Solid-Oxide Fuel Cell vehicle; fueled by ethanol, 600 km range

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Ethanol-blended water is easier and safer to handle than most other fuels. The fuel cell prototype forms part of Nissan’s ongoing commitment to the development of zero-emission vehicles. These fuels are widely available in countries in North and South America, which feature widely established infrastructure.

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IRENA report finds renewable power costs at parity or below fossil fuels in many parts of world

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The cost of generating power from renewable energy sources has reached parity or dropped below the cost of fossil fuels for many technologies in many parts of the world, according to a new report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Cape Wind will not lead the US energy revolution.

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Study finds methane emissions from coal mines ~50% higher than previously thought

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Kholod said that when a closed mine is flooded, water stops methane from leaking almost completely within about seven years. Globally, coal mining is decreasing in the United States and Europe but increasing rapidly in other parts of the world, such as southeast Asia and India.

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