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New phase of globalization could undermine efforts to reduce CO2 emissions

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A new study finds that the growth of carbon production from Chinese exports has slowed or reversed, reflecting a “new phase of globalization” between developing countries that could undermine international efforts to reduce emissions. The paper is published in Nature Communications. trillion) in 2014. trillion) in 2014.

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Rio Tinto to invest ~$200M to progress the Jadar lithium project to feasibility study stage; jaderite

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The unique mineral— jadarite —was discovered by Rio Tinto geologists in 2004 near the city of Loznica in Western Serbia. In March 2017, Rio Tinto upgraded the Jadar mineral resources in accordance with international standards—JORC—to 136 million tonnes.

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NREL survey shows significant improvement in B100 biodiesel quality

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Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) found that 95% of the samples from 2011-12 met ASTM International fuel quality specifications. million gallons in 2004 to more than 1 billion gallons in 2012. The latest national survey of 100% biodiesel (B100) blend stock samples by the U.S.

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China to expand production and use of ethanol; 2020 E10 mandate would make China 3rd largest ethanol consumer

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Xinhua reports that China’s State Administration of Grain (SAG) said that China will expand production and consumption of bioethanol fuel this year as the country seeks more channels to use corn and grain stockpiles. From 2004 to 2016, the average annual production growth rate was 16.8%, according to CARD. billion gallons US.

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SEC slaps Total with cease-and-desist order, $153M disgorgement payment for bribes to Iranian official

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Between 1995 and 2004 the Iranian Official was first the head of one wholly owned subsidiary of the National Iranian Oil Company (“NIOC”) and later the head of another NIOC wholly owned subsidiary. Disgorgement is the forced giving up of something—in this case, profits—illegally obtained. —SEC Order, Release Nº 69654.

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Audi taps Mertens from Volvo to lead technical development

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Mertens has exceptionally broad technical expertise and an international background in the automotive industry. In 1985, he gained a master of science degree in industrial engineering and operations research at Virginia Polytechnic Institute in the United States. —Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management.

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TRUE US database shows emissions characteristics of US fleet

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To complement its work on real-world emissions in Europe, TRUE has compiled remote sensing data from the states of Colorado and Virginia and the University of Denver to investigate the emissions of US light-duty vehicles.

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