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CSA group and IPAC-CO2 propose bi-national standard for geologic storage of CO2

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It includes, but is not limited to, recommendations with respect to the safer design, construction, operation, maintenance, and closure of storage sites. The standard is primarily applicable to saline aquifers and depleted hydrocarbon reservoirs and does not preclude its application to storage associated with tertiary hydrocarbon recovery.

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ITF: measures to decrease road freight CO2 emissions

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Increasing driver training and maintenance levels would also contribute to lowering emissions. For many developing countries, improving the quality of diesel fuel and renewing the fleets of old, mostly second-hand trucks to reduce “black carbon” emissions are among the immediate tasks.

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University of South Carolina Genesis 2015 Plan To Cut Fleet CO2 Emissions by 90%

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The plan puts Carolina among the nation’s first campuses committed to reducing its dependence on petroleum by introducing alternative fuels to power the buses, cars, trucks, motorcycles and maintenance vehicles needed in the everyday life of the university.

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American Honda installs 1MW Bloom Energy solid oxide fuel cell system at Torrance campus

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Over the past decade, American Honda has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce the company's carbon footprint at its Torrance campus, including the installation of high efficiency cooling systems and a recent lighting retrofit that cut the facility’s CO2 emissions by nearly 750,000 pounds per year.

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US Awards $1B in Recovery Act Funding to FutureGen 2.0; Advanced Coal Repowering and CO2 Storage

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This project will also provide performance and emissions data for future commercial guarantees, and establish operating and maintenance experience for future large-scale commercial projects.

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

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The amount of CO 2 re-assimilated with mixotrophy depends upon the degree of reduction of the desired metabolite (product).

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Porsche commissions MAN electric eTruck for green logistics at Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen

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In addition to its low noise emissions and being CO2-neutral, the strengths of the electric vehicle include reduced wear and maintenance. —Dr Frederik Zohm, member of the Executive Board MAN responsible for Research and Development.

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