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International study finds heat stress to Caribbean corals in 2005 worst on record, coral reefs suffered record losses

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Coral reefs suffered record losses as a consequence of high ocean temperatures in the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean in 2005 according to the most comprehensive documentation of basin-scale bleaching to date. Not only are temperatures causing further damage to reefs hit hard during the 2005 event, but new locations have also been impacted.

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Study: Single Storm in 2005 Downed Approximately Half a Billion Trees in Amazon

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A single massive storm in 2005 felled an estimated 441-663 million trees across the Amazon basin, according to a new study accepted for publication in Geophysical Research Letters , a journal of the American Geophysical Union (AGU). In 2005, there was a spike in tree mortality in the Amazon. Jeffrey Chambers.

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Senators introduce bipartisan bill to boost production, use of renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel

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Currently, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) labeling regulations require fuel dispensers with diesel fuel blended with biomass-based diesel fuel (renewable diesel) in concentrations greater than 20% by volume to be labeled with the exact concentration of renewable diesel at the time of the fueling event.

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GHSA estimates US pedestrian deaths rise yet again in first half of 2022

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that 31,785 people died in crashes in the first nine months of 2022, a marginal decrease that comes on the heels of nearly 43,000 roadway deaths in 2021, the most since 2005. At the state level, pedestrian fatalities increased in 24 states during the first half of 2022.

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E15 now available in North Dakota

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During the event, Dalrymple encouraged other commercial fuel providers throughout North Dakota to make room at their pump stations for E15. Since 2005, North Dakota’s ethanol production capacity has increased from about 30 million gallons per year to about 377.5 million gallons.

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Daimler and Bosch jointly premiere Automated Valet Parking in China

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At the event, two vehicles were tested simultaneously to mirror the unique and complex traffic conditions found in contemporary Chinese cities. Daimler’s China R&D efforts began in 2005 with the first localized Mercedes-Benz E Class.

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EPA proposes new rulemaking for sharp cuts in methane emissions from oil and gas industry

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In 2030 alone, the rule would reduce methane emissions from sources covered in the proposal by 74% compared to 2005. billion a year. EPA also is requesting information on additional sources of methane for the Agency to consider in developing a supplemental proposal to reduce emissions even further.

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