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Virginia Tech researchers find estimates of the carbon cycle are incorrect; implications for models

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This finding has the potential to change predictions for climate change, though it is unclear at this juncture if the mismatch will result in more or less carbon dioxide being accounted for in the environment. What we found is that the models of the ecosystem’s response to climate change need updating.

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Ford, Ford Credit introduce sustainable financing framework prioritizing EV, clean production, community investments

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One such project is Ford’s investment in redeveloping the historic Michigan Central Station and surrounding area to create a new mobility innovation district in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood.

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Study: California’s cap-and-trade air quality benefits go mostly out of state

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The cement, electricity generation and oil and gas production industries saw particularly large increases in their in-state emissions. Changes in annual average greenhouse gas emissions within California after implementation of the state’s cap-and-trade program. Cushing et al. Cushing et al.

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Stanford launches major new natural gas research initiative

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US production has risen almost 50% in the past 10 years, and global demand for gas is anticipated to outpace all other fossil fuels. At times directly affecting residential neighborhoods, the large-scale industrial process has strained many US communities. Ritts, most recently with Chevron Asia Pacific Exploration & Production Co.,

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

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Plug In America makes no representations as to the workmanship, creditworthiness, or any other attributes of the companies listed or of their products or services. com Vigil to save last remaining 78 EV1 cars www.pluginamerica.com/saveev1.htm htm Advocates of the Th! com Vigil to save last remaining 78 EV1 cars www.pluginamerica.com/saveev1.htm

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Smart Meters and Electric Cars

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Automakers unveiled more than a dozen production-ready, plug-in electric and hybrid electric vehicles at the Detroit auto show earlier this month, many of which will be on dealership lots between 2010 and 2012. Several automakers, including Ford, have partnered with Edison to ensure those cars can get their electricity from somewhere.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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We must act quickly as the planet is warming due to CO 2 production from burning fossil fuels. This change in vehicles and fuel would provide our sought-for zero net CO 2 fueling or energy system. In addition, we need no more biofuel than what is currently in production now. This means 900 fewer gallons of gasoline used!

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