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US funding research into seismic impact on carbon storage
May 28, 2021 5:19:pm
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US funding research into seismic impact on carbon storage
The US Energy Department said May 28 it was backing four research projects meant to examine the risk that seismic events pose to carbon storage technology.
The $4mn in funding would support research into limiting the risk of potential leaks of CO
2 from underground storage facilities during natural seismic events.
“Large scale carbon capture efforts are vital to getting America emissions-free by 2050, and how we store this CO
2 must be safe, secure and permanent,” energy secretary Jennifer Granholm said. “The R&D investments in new tools and technology to monitor underground activity near CO
The Bryant-Jordan Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Program recently recognized Fort Payne High School senior Arturo Rodriguez s outstanding academic and athletic achievements.
Rodriguez was chosen for the Bryant-Jordan Scholar-Athlete Class 6A, Area 15 Achievement and the 6A, Region 8A Achievement.
The Bryant-Jordan Program, named in honor of legendary coaches Paul âBearâ Bryant and Ralph âShugâ Jordan, annually recognizes 52 seniors student-athletes from 52 regions in Alabama, awarding college scholarships to students who are exceptional academically and superior athletes.
âI was surprised to find out that my application made it through the first two roads, and I am looking forward to seeing if I make it any further,â said Rodriguez. âI am very thankful for my school administration, which presented me with the opportunity to apply for this scholarship.â
Botham Jean gets a street named after him and more Dallas city news
Botham Jean gets a street named after him and more Dallas city news This street will now be called Botham Jean Boulevard.
Photo by Jeremy McKane In this weekly roundup of city news, a street in Dallas gets a name change, Denton launches a COVID-19 vaccine clinic, and a group decides to hold their own darn MLK parade. Here s what happened in Dallas this week:
Botham Jean Boulevard The Dallas City Council voted to change the name of a section of South Lamar Street to Botham Jean Boulevard, to honor the man who was killed in his apartment by police officer Amber Guyger on that very street in 2018. It covers a stretch of South Lamar Street between Interstate 30 and South Central Expressway, which includes the South Side Flats apartment complex where Jean lived and was killed.