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New phase of globalization could undermine efforts to reduce CO2 emissions

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Some production activities are relocating from China and India to other developing countries, such as Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand, particularly for raw materials and intermediate goods production in energy-intensive sectors. —Prof Guan.

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Ford issues 2015 trends report; the emergent role of Generation Z

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Despite issues such as climate change, privacy threats, epidemic disease and geopolitical strife, the Ford report detects optimism. Between 2008 and 2013, obesity in the population ages 15+ rose 92% in Vietnam; 57% in China; and 37% in India. 47% of Gen Z kids will be obese by the time they reach adulthood.

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Alberta to Host Underground Coal Gasification Demo; Update on Linc Chinchilla UCG In Australia

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In 2008, Swan Hills Synfuels proposed a UCG project at a cost of C$400-600 million with a nameplate capacity of 3910,000 m 3 /d of syngas and 2,000 t/d of CO 2. Alberta has had success with coalbed methane and cleaner coal technology is part of our overall climate change strategy. Earlier post.). Linc Update in Australia.

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