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Junkyard Find: 2001 Jeep Cherokee Classic 4x4

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2001 was the final model year for the XJ Cherokee in the New World, making this truck of the very last examples sold here. The body and interior looked pretty decent, even after a life in the rough climates of Colorado and Wyoming. In China, however, XJ production continued all the way through 2014 (and maybe later).

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France launches new climate plan; Euro 7 lead; targeting ending the sale of vehicles emitting GHGs by 2040

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Nicolas Hulot, France’s new minister responsible for environment and energy, presented the country’s new climate plan at a press conference at the Ministry. Exploring a replacement bonus for vehicles that are not eligible for the Crit’air sticker (pre-1997 gasoline and pre-2001 diesel).

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Cologne Bonn Airport switches to Neste MY Renewable Diesel in its entire diesel-powered ground fleet

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The use of renewable fuel is another important building block and a very important addition to our concept for climate-friendly mobility. EU RED II 2018/2001/EU for Europe and US California LCFS for the US), and the raw material mix used to manufacture the product for each market.

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Urgent: Assemblymember Chris Holden Trying to Kill California’s 100% Renewable Climate Bill, #ChangeTheClimate, #SB100

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We need more aggressive cuts in emissions to get us anywhere near the pathways that limit the worst impacts of climate change. Brian Dahle – (916) 319-2001 – [link]. Low income and communities of color are and continue to be the most impacted by climate chaos. SB 100 (De Leon) – California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program.

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Radar Imaging Could Be the Key to Monitoring Climate Change

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Moreira’s technology also helps to track the effects of climate change. While leading a research team at the DLR in the early 1990s, Moreira saw the potential of using information gathered from such radar satellites to help address societal issues such as sustainable development and the climate crisis.

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Scientists call for careful use of time scales, reference dates and statistical approaches in analyzing climate change trends to avoid distortion and hampering of response

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Demonstrating that the use of different time scales, reference dates, and statistical approaches can generate highly disparate results in climate reports, scientists at the University of Alaska Anchorage argue that careful use of these tools is critical for correctly interpreting and reporting climatic trends in Alaska and other polar regions.

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Global study shows uneven urbanization among large cities in the last two decades

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The country had undergone the biggest urban expansion in the period, between 2001 and 2018, its BUA increase accounted for 47.5% Breakdown of the 841 large cities by country income-levels: 353 cities (42.0%) from high-income countries (e.g. The findings also revealed rapid urbanization of large cities in China in the last two decades.

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