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Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program accepting application for 2017 awards

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2016 Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program Recipients. Trial operation of buses with the goal of operating the first community buses in Vietnam, and conducting educational activities. Promotion of the Yangtze River Children's Environment Summit and Cherry Blossom Relay, and building a Biodiversity Conservation Network.

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BNEF: global investment in energy transition hit $500B in 2020; $139B on EVs and infrastructure

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billion in new renewable energy capacity in 2020, up 2% on the year, helped by the biggest-ever build-out of solar projects and a $50-billion surge for offshore wind. In 2020, the size of the market increased four times compared to 2016, reaching an estimated $118 billion. billion, Vietnam 89% higher at $7.4

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The Scandalous History of the Last Rotor Cipher Machine

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But when I graduated from college in January 1968, the Cold War and Vietnam War were raging, and spying seemed like a risky career choice. Replacement parts don't exist, so I had to build such parts myself. Growing up in New York City, I always wanted to be a spy. defense contractor. Nor are Apple Macs safe.