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Blue sheen on Floyd River traced to mineral oil leak from truck in Boyden

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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has found mineral oil leaking from a tanker truck spilled into the Floyd River in northwest Iowa. Tom Roos, with the DNR, says a blue-colored sheen was discove…

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VEGOILS-Palm rebounds on stronger crude oil

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rose on Tuesday, rebounding from Monday’s near two-week low, tracking gains in crude oil prices. Soyoil’s rise on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) also supported prices, said a trader. The …

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What Changed In The Solar Industry In December?

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The solar energy industry keeps on plowing forward (or shining forward?), even in the winter. Below were notable developments in the industry last month — not just big project news, but industry-changing news. Enjoy!

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Alaska regulators review BP wells after oil, gas leak

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — State oil and gas regulators are reviewing the mechanical integrity of BP wells in northern Alaska after a well released gas and a small amount of oil in a manner that appears …

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Syrian refugees at risk as extreme weather hits Lebanon – Al Jazeera English

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Syrian refugees at risk as extreme weather hits Lebanon  Al Jazeera English

Geneva, Switzerland – The lives of 70,000 Syrian refugees in makeshift camps across Lebanon are at risk as the country faces extreme weather conditions and …

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2019 CleanTechnica Car of the Year Finalists

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It’s time for another CleanTechnica Car of the Year competition. The cool thing is that there is no Tesla competitor this year, which means we have a legitimate competition in which any of the finalists could win!

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The World Has Loads of Sustainable Palm Oil… But No One Wants It

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The world’s biggest growers of palm oil say they’re stepping up efforts to produce the contentious commodity more sustainably, but consumers are unwilling to pay more for environmentally friendly supp…

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European Electric Vehicle Invasion — Winners, Big Winners, & Champions

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For those who follow the fully electric car market, 2016 was exciting. GM introduced the Chevy Bolt a full year ahead of Tesla’s Model 3. It was the first long-range affordable electric car in the United States. For many reasons, we did not really see it in most of Europe

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Dozens Feared Dead in Nigeria as Leaking Oil Tanker Explodes

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Lagos, Nigeria (AP) — An overturned oil tanker exploded in Nigeria while dozens of people were scooping up the leaking fuel and many were killed, police and witnesses said Saturday. Hundreds of peopl…

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