How Cleaning up Coolants can Cool the Climate – HFC Phase-Out
By Scott Denning, Colorado State University The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is moving to eliminate a class of chemicals widely used as coolants in refrigerators, air [...]
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Methane from Coal Mines Higher than Thought
The amount of methane released into the atmosphere as a result of coal mining is likely much higher than previously calculated, according to research presented at the annual [...]
CarbonCure Addresses Concrete Water Waste
Besides producing massive amounts of CO2, concrete production also uses large amounts of water contaminated with concrete. Managing the slurry or concrete wash water is [...]
Rock Dust on Croplands: 2B Tons of CO2 Capture
A major new study shows that adding rock dust to farmland could remove carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent to more than the current total emissions from global aviation and [...]
Plant Scraps Yield High Quality Jet Fuel
What can farms and timber companies provide high performance aviation? If a Chinese research team continues to build on a new process, they may be able to convert plant [...]
A Viable Climate Solution? Methane to CO2
A relatively simple process could help turn the tide of climate change while also turning a healthy profit. That’s one of the hopeful visions outlined in a new Stanford-led [...]
Jet Fuel From Sugarcane: Carbon & Cost Savings
Envision the airport tarmac on a hot sunny day, where heat and jet exhaust make the air shimmer. According to the Air Transport Action Group, the aviation industry is [...]
Vartega: Recycled Carbon Fiber for Auto, Aerospace Mass Markets
Carbon Fiber: Lightweight, Fuel Saving Material…But Expensive Carbon fiber has been instrumental in advancing a range of industries through the development of new, [...]
PNNL Solar-to-Syngas: Strong Economic Benefits for Utilities
Let’s face it, despite the growing strength of the renewables industry, central power plants are going to be with us for the foreseeable future. Until we can reduce costs [...]
Tequila from 100% Biomass Yields 80% GHG Cut
It may not eliminate your hangover, but it might make you feel better about what you’re drinking. Growing your own renewable fuel is one of the most organic approaches [...]
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