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T&E: Rising use of private jets sends CO2 emissions soaring

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CO 2 emissions from private jets in Europe increased by nearly a third (31%) between 2005 and 2019, rising faster than commercial aviation emissions, according to a new report from environmental campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E). And yet, super-rich super polluters are flying around like there’s no climate crisis.

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Johnson Controls does not believe it is the source of lead pollution in Pudong incident

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Recent reports from China ( earlier post ) cited local environmental officials suggesting that battery maker Johnson Controls was the source of lead in a pollution incident in Shanghai affecting some 21 children. Recent news coverage about this suspension in production has included some inaccuracies we would like to clarify.

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OBA L5 e-auto

Electric Vehicles India

The OBA aims to bring down the pollution levels in the country and moreover this e-auto offers low maintenance. has started its expansion plan in the year 2005 and started with the manufacturing of electric vehicles such as e-rickshaws. is ready for its great launch of an electric auto Model L5 in the Indian market.

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BMW Accused of Emissions Cheating, Does Anyone Really Care?

The Truth About Cars

possessed an illegal defeat device that allowed vehicles to pollute more under certain conditions. The organization receives funding from the American ClimateWorks Foundation, the European Commission and the German federal government as part of an EU-wide campaign to reduce pollution. Image: BMW] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Well done, President Biden

Plug in America

In his visionary words, “It is the policy of my Administration to organize and deploy the full capacity of its agencies to combat the climate crisis to implement a Government-wide approach that reduces climate pollution in every sector of the economy.”. This is beyond great news, and it has been a long time coming.

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Early results from Univ. of Texas hydraulic fracturing study show no direct link to groundwater contamination; contamination problems appear related to other aspects of drilling ops

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Hydraulic fracturing has been in use for decades but recently has come under scrutiny from environmentalists and others who fear it poses a threat to public health through groundwater contamination and air pollution. Media coverage of hydraulic fracturing is decidedly negative, and few news reports mention scientific research of the practice.

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Virgin Group Sponsors Brawn GP F1 Team; Focus on Gevo and Clean Fuels

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Reuters reported that Branson told a news conference at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix that he had set two preconditions for entering the sport. This sport can go from being a slightly polluting sport to a clean sport. Gevo was founded in 2005 by Drs. Sir Richard Branson.

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