Cars That Think

JULY 28, 2022

The world’s production of meat and poultry reached about 100 million tonnes in 1970, 233 million tonnes in 2000, and 325 million tonnes in 2020. Of all the populous nations, only Bangladesh, India, Ethiopia, and Nigeria continue to eat very little meat. That represents a tripling since 1970.

Ethiopia 109

Ethiopia Bangladesh Pakistan Spain 109

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MAY 9, 2017

Toyota established the annual program in 2000 in commemoration of Toyota’s receipt of the Global 500 Award in 1999 from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP); this year marks the program’s 18 th year. To introduce biodiversity teaching materials in Bangladesh's elementary curriculum with the intention to raise public awareness.

Grant 150

Grant Toyota Myanmar 2017 150

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APRIL 18, 2018

China has made initial progress, beginning to achieve air pollution declines; in contrast, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India have experienced the steepest increases in air pollution levels since 2010. Transportation was a distant 7 th.

Pollution 218

Pollution Coal 2016 India 218

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

According to Menon’s data, black carbon emitted in India increased by 46% from 1990 to 2000 and by another 51% from 2000 to 2010. Menon’s simulations show that snow and ice cover over the Himalayas declined an average of about one percent from 1990 to 2000 due to aerosols that originated from India.

Carbon 186

Carbon India 2000 Bangladesh 186

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MAY 5, 2011

Asia accounted for about 20% of the world’s energy consumption in 2000, 27% in 2007, and is expected to rise above 40% by 2050. Energy consumption. China surpassed the US in 2010 to become the largest energy consuming country, and Asia will surpass the OECD before 2030 to become the largest energy consuming block.

Asia 186

Asia Indonesia Financing Bangladesh 186

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APRIL 2, 2012

Based on recent emissions inventories (2000 for global and 2005 for the United States), the majority of global BC emissions come from Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Reducing current emissions of BC may help slow the near-term rate of climate change, particularly in regions such as the Arctic. Earlier post.).

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Congress EPA Carbon Emissions 252