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Tag: emissionsFuel from Coal-Eating Microbes A process for converting coal into natural gas could help reduce emissions. Will putting a price on carbon increase the use of renewables? Jet fuel made from an inedible plant will power an aircraft. A new coal plant is the first to capture and store carbon dioxide. A Better Way to Capture Carbon New materials provide a potentially cheaper way to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants. The DOE's decision to abandon FutureGen could accelerate clean-coal technology. Some still question the vehicle's chances of success, despite a boost from India. As the primaries near, the presidential candidates are calling for similar, ambitious growth in ethanol biofuel. Blue Source demonstrates a remediation system that could capture carbon dioxide at advanced coal plants. Environmentally Friendly Fridges A new magnetic-cooling system could lead to more-energy-efficient refrigerators. Plug-in Hybrids Get Green Grades Overall, plug-in cars are a plus for the environment, despite the fact that they would increase the demand for electricity. Running Cars on Hydrogen Made from Starch A new way to make hydrogen from corn or potatoes could make fuel-cell vehicles more practical. Research shows that pyrolysis is the most climate-friendly way to consume biomass. Consumers may find that the virtues of biodegradable plastics are really a mixed bag. Propane chemically derived from corn could be used in heating and transportation. |
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