Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

When I started working on biofuel policy back in 2008, there was a lot of criticism of corn ethanol because in some cases it had lifecycle emissions higher than gasoline. The CI of an electric vehicle charged with solar power is zero, and most of the biofuels fall somewhere in the middle [i]. Unfortunately, this is far from the truth.

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Acoel

JANUARY 16, 2024

Posted on January 16, 2024 by Peter Lehner What we grow and produce in America affects our air, water, climate, wildlife, public health, and more. Nitrous oxide is even more damaging to our atmosphere. The Farm Bill is likely the most significant environmental law Congress will address this year. The millions of cows in the U.S.

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Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

A top-down approach begins with atmospheric emissions as recorded by sensors or satellites which can then, by a variety of methods, be attributed to geographic regions or particular categories of emitters. A rice emissions estimate could consider factors like the area used for rice production and water management method, among many others.

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 18, 2021

The rest of our power comes from a mix of nuclear power, renewables like hydro, wind and solar power, and biofuel. The Pickering nuclear plant is scheduled to retire in 2024 (or later, depending on how long past its retirement date Ontario wants to push the aging plant!), Ontario Energy Output by Fuel Type: 2020 . Source: IESO [link].

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ESA

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The executive order will include training programs for biotechnology workers and is expected to cover sectors from pharmaceuticals to biofuels and agricultural food supplies. NASEM: The Board on Atmospheric Science and Climate released a review of the U.S. ESC – FY 2024 Funding Request (Aug. 12, aimed at boosting the U.S.

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ESA

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Congress Bipartisan members of Congress ask White House to provide $425 million for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in 2024 President’s Budget Request. 8, 2022) CNSF – FY 2024 Letter to White House OMB and OSTP (Oct. 17, 2022) ESC – Letter of Support for the DOE Foundation for FY 2024 (Sept. Meanwhile, Rep.

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