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These conclusions are from a life-cycle analysis of 14 different source-fuels made by a team at M.
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Thus, the life-cycle analysis shows that for every mile driven, the average electric car indirectly emits about six ounces of carbon-dioxide.
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Moreover, although controversial, life-cycle analysis indicates that fugitive methane emissions make shale gas obtained by hydraulic fracturing as carbon-intensive as coal.
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Also emphasized in this strategy is a more robust risk assessment component that incorporates product life cycle analysis and ethical, legal, and societal implications of nanotechnology.
WHITEHOUSE: Office of Science and Technology Policy Blog
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Life-cycle analysis goes beyond just energy use, however.
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According to scientists who conduct so-called "life cycle analysis" for solar, the transport of waste is not currently being factored into the carbon footprint score, which measures the amount of greenhouse gases produced when making a product.
NPR: Solar Industry Grapples With Hazardous Wastes
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According to a life-cycle analysis, the land-based crops all were found to sequester more carbon than that incurred in growing them, while the contrary was true for growing algae, meaning that replacing fossil fuels by algal fuels could cause an overall increase in carbon emissions.
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That 10-15-year product development cycle john2011 alludes to still poses problems to speedy financial analysis and decision-making of this particular industry.
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"It will be difficult, if not impossible, to continue the media momentum to the degree that cable news networks have enjoyed in this historic election cycle, " says John Rash, director of media analysis at advertising agency Campbell Mithun.
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However, a National Taxpayer Advocate analysis found that the IRS measures place disproportionate emphasis on cycle time.
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The internet has also compressed the news cycle, with headlines delivered instantly by smartphone or Twitter, creating a demand for immediate analysis and opinion.
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