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New study confirms extensive gas leaks in the North Sea; recommends stricter guidelines for handling of abandoned wells

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During expeditions with RV POSEIDON in 2017 and 2019, the researchers were able to detect gas leakage at 28 of 43 directly investigated wells. In addition, the team used available seismic data of the industry from the British sector of the North Sea to make further statements about the boreholes in the area.

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EEA report finds most Europeans in cities still exposed to levels of air pollution exceeding WHO guidelines

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The European Environment Agency’s (EEA’s) “ Air quality in Europe — 2019 report ” shows that almost all Europeans living in cities are still exposed to air pollution levels that exceed the health-based air quality guidelines (AQGs) set by the World Health Organization (WHO). term objective was met in only 18% of the stations in 2017.

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ClassNK issues AiP for cargo containment system for Kawasaki large liquefied hydrogen carrier; highest carrying capacity

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Classification society ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Kawasaki Heavy Industries for the design of a cargo containment system (CCS) of the world’s largest capacity (40,000 m 3 class per tank) developed for use on a large liquefied hydrogen carrier.

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Rolls-Royce electric aircraft sets three speed records; world’s fastest electric vehicle

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Half of the project’s funding is provided by the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI), in partnership with the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy and Innovate UK. km/h (132 mph) faster than the previous record set by the Siemens eAircraft powered Extra 330 LE Aerobatic aircraft in 2017.

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CARB approves first emissions reduction plans for three Southern California communities

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Garcia, 2017) CARB developed the Office of Community Air Protection (OCAP). Its role in supporting development of community emission reduction programs is to establish program guidelines, called the Community Air Protection Blueprint, and to coordinate the overall process to ensure the requirements of AB 617 are met. Urban sources.

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German government awarding €50M in subsidies to 31 projects for municipal electromobility; issues fourth funding call

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Andreas Scheuer, German Federal Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, announced the award of around €50 million (US$58 million) in funding for 31 municipal electric mobility projects under the “Clean Air 2017-2020 emergency program”. As part of the fourth funding call “electromobility”, municipal vehicle fleets—e.g.,

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China Ministry of Transport targeting 300,000 new energy vehicles on roads by 2020

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China will create a favorable environment to foster quicker growth in the new energy vehicle sector through intense government-led promotion, according to the new MOT guideline. Among measures to be undertaken will be the continued construction of charging facilities and tax exemptions and subsidies for car purchases.

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