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Students Tackle Environmental Issues in Colombia and Türkiye

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No time to waste in rural Colombia Proper waste management is critical to a community’s living conditions. In rural La Vega, Colombia, the lack of an effective system has led to contaminated soil and water, an especially concerning issue because the town’s economy relies heavily on agriculture.

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Nissan Frontier Sentinel pickup concept unveiled in São Paulo; two LEAF battery packs

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Frontier Sentinel also stands out for its snorkel, which lets it navigate deep-water crossings, and a special lighting system on top of the windshield. The new Nissan LEAF is now available through a pre-sale program in Brazil, Chile and Colombia. Inside, the truck has an Electric-Yellow dashboard and central console. 100% electric.

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Global Bioenergy Partnership publishes report on 24 sustainability indicators for bioenergy: electricity, heat and transport

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In the meantime, the Partnership is proceeding with piloting projects in Indonesia, Colombia and Ghana. Water use and efficiency. Water quality. Japan has already tested the GBEP indicators, and other Partners have expressed a willingness to do the same. Click to enlarge. Environmental pillar. Social pillar. Economic pillar.

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China’s CNOOC to acquire Canada-based Nexen for $15.1B; offshore oil and gas, oil sands, and shale gas

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Nexen has major positions in three of the world’s most significant conventional basins: the UK North Sea, Offshore West Africa and the deep-water Gulf of Mexico. Nexen has a joint venture shale gas project in Poland and is exploring for shale gas in Colombia. It is the second-largest oil producer in the UK North Sea. Earlier post.).

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IFQC annual ranking of gasoline sulfur standards sees progress around the world; US drops to 46th

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Colombia jumped 40 spots, from 98 th to 58 th , while Croatia moved up from 57 th to 37 th and Russia improved from 60 th to 51 st. Environmental damage to forests, crops and water supplies can also result from long-term, high-sulfur emissions. Montenegro leaped 48 slots, from 89 th place in 2010 to 41 st in this year’s ranking.

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Monsanto, BASF Scientists Discover Gene Conferring Drought Tolerance in Corn Plants

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Monsanto Company and BASF scientists have discovered a naturally-occurring gene that can help corn plants combat drought conditions and confer yield stability during periods of inadequate water supplies. In corn, cspB works by helping the plant maintain growth and development during times of inadequate water supply.

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MIT Report Finds Natural Gas Has Significant Potential to Displace Coal, Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Role in Transportation More Limited

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Risks include: Shallow freshwater aquifer contamination with fracture fluids; surface water contamination by returned fracture fluids; excessive demand on local water supply from fracturing operations; and surface and local community disturbance, due to drilling and fracturing activities.

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