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Los Alamos improves biomass-to-fuel process
Los Alamos scientists and collaborators published an article in the scientific journal Nature Chemistry this week that could offer a big step on the path to renewable energy.
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Los Alamos improves biomass-to-fuel process
April, 26 2013 - Los Alamos scientists and collaborators published an article in the scientific journal Nature Chemistry this week that could offer a big step on the path to renewable energy.

Los Alamos National Laboratory employees receive Pollution Prevention Awards
April, 23 2013 - Nearly 400 employees on 47 teams received Pollution Prevention awards for protecting the environment and saving taxpayers more than $8 million.

New process speeds conversion of biomass to fuels
February, 7 2013 - Scientists made a major step forward recently towards transforming biomass-derived molecules into fuels.

Cobalt discovery replaces precious metals as industrial catalyst
November, 26 2012 - Cobalt holds promise as an industrial catalyst with potential applications in such energy-related technologies such as production of biofuels and reduction of carbon dioxide.

Climate change cripples forests
October, 1 2012 - A team of scientists concluded that in the warmer and drier Southwest of the near future, widespread tree mortality will cause forest and species distributions to change substantially.

Going green earns Laboratory gold
June, 18 2012 - The Laboratory's newest facility is its first to achieve both the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design status and Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

Pollution prevention efforts recognized
April, 17 2012 - Pollution prevention awards recognize individuals or teams whose efforts minimize waste, conserve resources and apply sustainable practices.
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Plasma Technology for Textile Finishing Applications Gets a Boost from LANL
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