Energy And Natural Resources

  • Vanderbilt University

    Decarbonization of U.S. waterways poses unique challenges

    Landmark study looks at alternative fuels, future propulsion technologies Compared to rail and truck, the U.S. inland waterway system is the least carbon-intense and most fuel-efficient mode of moving cargo and freight—by several orders of magnitude. Even then, the inland shipping sector contributes an estimated 6.2 million tons of C02… Read More

    Oct. 21, 2021

  • Team to engineer algae for more productive biofuel potential

    Team to engineer algae for more productive biofuel potential

    Landmark study looks at alternative fuels, future propulsion technologies Compared to rail and truck, the U.S. inland waterway system is the least carbon-intense and most fuel-efficient mode of moving cargo and freight—by several orders of magnitude. Even then, the inland shipping sector contributes an estimated 6.2 million tons of C02… Read More

    Oct. 19, 2021

  • Vanderbilt University

    $14 million to steer I-24 corridor traffic, decrease trips to and from campus and improve air quality

    Landmark study looks at alternative fuels, future propulsion technologies Compared to rail and truck, the U.S. inland waterway system is the least carbon-intense and most fuel-efficient mode of moving cargo and freight—by several orders of magnitude. Even then, the inland shipping sector contributes an estimated 6.2 million tons of C02… Read More

    Oct. 1, 2020

  • Evaluating maritime transportation amid climate uncertainty

    Evaluating maritime transportation amid climate uncertainty

    Landmark study looks at alternative fuels, future propulsion technologies Compared to rail and truck, the U.S. inland waterway system is the least carbon-intense and most fuel-efficient mode of moving cargo and freight—by several orders of magnitude. Even then, the inland shipping sector contributes an estimated 6.2 million tons of C02… Read More

    Oct. 1, 2020