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International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopts revised strategy to reduce GHG emissions from international shipping.

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Indicative checkpoints to reach net-zero GHG emissions from international shipping: To reduce the total annual GHG emissions from international shipping by at least 20%, striving for 30%, by 2030, compared to 2008; and To reduce the total annual GHG emissions from international shipping by at least 70%, striving for 80%, by 2040, compared to 2008.

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Sumitomo to develop ammonia-fueled bulker with Oshima, explore ammonia fuel business with Keppel

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In this strategy, the IMO upholds the target of improving the average fuel efficiency of ships used for international shipping by 40% relative to the 2008 level by 2030, and of halving the total GHG emissions from the ships by 2050.

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WHO: Air pollution levels rising in many of the world’s poorest cities

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According to the latest urban air quality database , 98% of cities in low- and middle income countries with more than 100 000 inhabitants do not meet WHO air quality guidelines. WHO Ambient Air Quality Guidelines. Key trends from 2008-2013: Global urban air pollution levels increased by 8%, despite improvements in some regions.

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Group of 285 global investors with more than $20T in assets under management calls for urgent action on investment-grade climate change and energy policies; guidelines for governments

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Investor support for climate action as expressed in such a statement has more than doubled since November 2008, when 150 investors with $9 trillion in assets under management first came together to urge government leaders to act on climate change.

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SAE International publishes revised SAE J2880 standard for recommended Green Racing protocols

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The Recommended Green Racing Protocols establish guidelines enabling motorsports competition to further develop technologies and fuels that respond to the current and future needs of on road vehicles, while they provide a sustainable future for motorsports worldwide. Emission Reduction.

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ICCT: IMO committee agrees to establish first climate framework for international shipping

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The ICCT team reports that the IMO strategy includes quantitative carbon intensity and GHG reduction targets for the international shipping sector, including: At least a 40% reduction in carbon intensity by 2030 and pursuing efforts towards a 70% reduction by 2050, both compared to 2008 levels.

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ISO/TS 19880:2016 – New technical document for hydrogen stations

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It is essentially a safety and performance guideline for hydrogen stations, including the interface to fuel vehicles. It supersedes the earlier ISO/TS 20100:2008 and is part of a series of standards for the components necessary for a fueling station as shown in the diagram below. Source: ISO. Click to enlarge.

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