Tag Archives: Fossil Fuels

New Research Project: Seismic Hazards

Posted on January 11, 2015 by

The next addition to Research Now’s expanding portfolio of research projects is an evaluation of the faults and character of the seafloor in the vicinity of the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal. Continue reading →

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Research Now Concept Paper

Posted on August 25, 2013 by

Current knowledge and need for further research regarding environmental impact of the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal. Continue reading →

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Deepwater Horizon, Three Years Later

Posted on August 2, 2013 by

BP-funded research aims to understand and mitigate impacts of hydrocarbon pollution in the Gulf of Mexico and elsewhere. Continue reading →

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Exporting Coal: Questions and Uncertainty

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

Proposed coal export terminal in Washington State fuels debate regarding economic growth and environmental health.
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Flying High on Biomass

Posted on October 5, 2012 by

Jet fuel must be free of oxygen and remain liquid at 45°C. Making it from plant matter is difficult. Continue reading →

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