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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. - 4/26/13
Los Alamos National Laboratory employees receive Pollution Prevention Awards
Nearly 400 employees on 47 teams received Pollution Prevention awards for protecting the environment and saving taxpayers more than $8 million. - 4/23/13
New process speeds conversion of biomass to fuels
Scientists made a major step forward recently towards transforming biomass-derived molecules into fuels. - 2/7/13
Cobalt discovery replaces precious metals as industrial catalyst
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. - 11/26/12
Climate change cripples forests
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. - 10/1/12
Going green earns Laboratory gold
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. - 6/18/12
Pollution prevention efforts recognized
Pollution prevention awards recognize individuals or teams whose efforts minimize waste, conserve resources and apply sustainable practices. - 4/17/12

Other News from LANL

Los Alamos director echoes cyber concerns Director Charlie McMillan told a gathering of energy executives that securing the electrical grid is a major concern now and it’s only becoming more serious. May 21, 2013
Los Alamos National Laboratory selects three small businesses for environmental work The companies chosen are Terranear PMC, Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc., and Adelante Consulting, Inc.May 14, 2013
Domestic production of medical isotope Mo-99 moves a step closer Irradiated uranium fuel has been recycled and reused for molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) production, with virtually no losses in Mo-99 yields or uranium recovery. May 13, 2013
Neutron reactions and climate uncertainties earn Los Alamos scientists DOE Early Career Awards Marian Jandel and Nathan Urban are among the 61 national recipients of the Energy Department’s Early Career Research Program awards for 2013.May 10, 2013

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