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Researchers show mixotrophic fermentation process improves carbon conversion, boosting yields and reducing CO2

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Consequently, first and second generation bioproduct manufacturing processes are economically challenged, particularly in light of recent low oil prices. According to WDL Chairman, Dr. Sass Somekh, falling oil prices forced the company back to the lab to invent a new technology that would be more resistant to low fossil fuel prices.

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State Department releases Keystone XL Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement

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The analysis in the Final Supplemental EIS builds on the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement released on 1 March 2013 ( earlier post ) as well as the documents released in 2011 as part of the previous Keystone XL Pipeline application. During operations, approximately 1.44

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Hawaii opts for EVs and renewable energy

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An injection well pumps water into this hot layer where it is turned to steam. Once the capital costs of setting up the facility are recouped, about ten years in this case, all they have are maintenance and operational costs since the energy source is essentially free forever. There is no pollution to speak of with these plants.

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