In the American West's oldest refining town, Phillips 66 promised a greener future, moving to halt crude-oil processing and build a massive renewable diesel ... Show more
Huge Phillips 66 biofuels project will test the industry’s green promises:
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WATCH: A renewable diesel project in the American West's oldest refining town is leading a global trend of converting refineries to produce biofuels ... Show more
Huge Phillips 66 biofuels project will test the industry’s green promises: In the oldest refining town in the American West, Phillips 66 (PSX ...
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A Phillips 66 plan to halt crude-oil processing and build a biofuel plant in California raises questions about the marketing of renewable diesel as a green ... Show more
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Variables in Phillips 66's plans to convert a California refinery into a biofuels plant make it impossible to tell how much it will reduce pollution ... Show more
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WATCH: A renewable diesel project in the American West's oldest refining town is leading a global trend of converting refineries to produce biofuels ... Show more
Huge Phillips 66 biofuels project will test the industry’s green promises: In the oldest refining town in the American West, Phillips 66 (PSX ...
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Phillips 66 misses first-quarter profit estimates on weaker margins: Phillips 66 missed quarterly profit estimates due to a decline in refining margins led by ...
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Price of petrol set to rise in May, diesel to decrease: Expectant increases in this cycle are a result of fluctuations in international product prices that took ...
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Old Japanese train cars get new life in Cambodia: Japanese rail diesel cars taken out of service will get a second life in Cambodia.
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Central Pa. beer wholesaler prepares to roll out electric freight trucks: The company will acquire eight electric vehicle freight tractors to permanently replace ...
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If your coffee is arabica, it may be more than a half million years old: The coffee that picked you up this morning is 600,000 years old. Researchers have found ...
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Quick Glance: Coffee Origins Revealed: Genome Study Uncovers Ethiopian Roots
- Researchers unlocked the genome of Arabica coffee species, tracing its origins to a natural mating over 600,000 years ago in Ethiopia.
- The study revealed Arabica's low genetic diversity and susceptibility to pests and diseases, limiting its cultivation locations.
- The findings could lead to new breeding approaches in coffee to develop varieties with enhanced resistance to diseases and climate changes.
- Arabica formed as a natural hybridization between parent species Coffea canephora and Coffea eugenioides, mainly used for global coffee production.
Inside the Swedish ammunition plant at the forefront of Europe’s push to ramp up shell production
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Japanese electronics firm Epson to wind down Tuas plant, 350 workers affected in consolidation drive
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Two lifeforms merge into one for first time in a billion years: ‘The first time it happened, it gave rise to all complex life,’ scientists say
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Bonface Mosoti’s little 'Garden of Eden' in dry Kamulu: He has named the garden Bonbern - a mix of the names of his family members.
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Rome's Spanish Steps bloom with spring azaleas: Azaleas return to the Spanish Steps this spring.
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Why the unionization of Tennessee Volkswagen workers is a big breakthrough for UAW
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Quick Glance: UAW Secures Historic Victory as Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee Vote for Union Representation
- Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, made history by voting to join the United Auto Workers, marking the first auto factory in the South since the 1940s to unionize.
- Nearly three-quarters of 3,613 workers voted yes in a three-day election with high turnout, granting the union a significant first win in its efforts to organize factories of a dozen automakers in the South.
- The organizing effort concludes a strong year for the U.S. labor movement, obtaining record wage increases across various industries through strikes and tough negotiations.
- The UAW, led by President Shawn Fain, achieved notable successes in negotiations with Detroit automakers last fall, securing substantial raises and benefits through a contentious strike.
Tesla targeting about 400 voluntary job cuts in Germany: Tesla is targeting around 400 job cuts at its German gigafactory near Berlin, or about 3% of the plant's ...
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Behind Vegan Chef Matthew Kenney’s Empire, an Ugly Reality: Matthew Kenney, one of the most famous names in plant-based cuisine, has left a trail of burned ...
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Toyota preps new large electric SUV, is this the Highlander EV we’ve been waiting for?
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German UAV manufacturer to open another plant in Ukraine: Quantum Systems, a German drone manufacturer, will build another drone production facility in Ukraine ...
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Death toll from Italian hydroelectric plant explosion rises to 7: Divers in northern Italy have recovered the last two bodies of workers killed by the explosion ...
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Quick Glance: Death toll in Italian hydroelectric plant explosion reaches 7
- Divers recovered the last two bodies of workers killed by an explosion in an underground hydroelectric plant, bringing the death toll to seven, officials reported on Friday.
- The explosion occurred on Tuesday at the Enel Green Power plant in the province of Bologna in northern Italy at a depth of approximately 40 meters below the water level.
- Four more workers injured in the massive blast are in the hospital, with two still in serious condition, according to officials.
- Divers who spent over two days recovering the victims' bodies compared the scene to an underwater earthquake-stricken building.
Gazans Are Turning to This Wild Plant for Survival: Palestinians have long gathered and cooked khobeza, a spinach-like wild plant that sprouts after rains. Now ...
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Is genetic engineering in food dangerous?: Genetic engineering generally doesn't have the best reputation. Above all, people are worried about their food ...
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New EPA rule says 200 US chemical plants must reduce toxic emissions that are likely to cause cancer
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Quick Glance: New EPA Rule Mandates 218 US Chemical Plants to Reduce Toxic Emissions
- A new rule from the Environmental Protection Agency will require over 200 chemical plants nationwide to reduce toxic emissions likely to cause cancer. This rule advances President Joe Biden's commitment to environmental justice by providing crucial health protections for communities burdened by industrial pollution from ethylene oxide, chloroprene, and other dangerous chemicals.
- The rule will significantly decrease emissions of chloroprene and other pollutants, impacting the Denka Performance Elastomer facility in LaPlace, Louisiana, the largest source of chloroprene emissions in the country. Democratic Representative Troy Carter hailed the new rule as "a monumental step" to safeguard public health and the environment.
- The EPA will cut over 6,200 tons of toxic air pollutants annually and implement fenceline monitoring to address health risks in surrounding communities, promoting environmental justice in Louisiana and other states. Environmental activists see the rule as a victory for environmental justice, representing a significant step towards clean air and safe communities.
- Focusing on toxic emissions, the rule provides protection for communities that have suffered from underregulated emissions. The introduction of fenceline monitoring for six toxic air pollutants is crucial for ensuring accountability and transparency. This rule marks a significant stride towards a more just and equitable environmental protection framework.
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EPA to crack down on toxic emissions from more than 200 chemical plants: The Biden administration will require more than 200 chemical plants to cut their ...
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After VW plant victory, UAW sets its sights on Mercedes in Alabama: The United Auto Workers has made history by winning its first unionization vote at an auto ...
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Company scraps plans for $1.1B plastics recycling plant in central Pa.: The Texas firm plans to pursue projects elsewhere in the U.S. and overseas.
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Eskom forecasts ‘light’ load shedding in winter after 30-day break from rolling blackouts
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Parleys Creek fuel spill: Stay out of water until test results complete, officials advise
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Oil prices to drop as April ends: The DOE earlier said there is a de-escalation in the geopolitical conflict between Israel and Iran, weakening demand.
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