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Study: air pollution caused 1.1M deaths across Africa in 2019, toll from outdoor pollution rising

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Deaths attributable to household air pollution and ambient particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) air pollution in Ethiopia, Ghana, Rwanda, and overall in Africa, 1990–2019. Africa is part of a global toll taken by air pollution, which killed an estimated 6.7 Air pollution was responsible for 1.1 Air pollution was responsible for 1.1

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Musashi appoints Naoya Nishimura as CEO for India, Africa region – ET Auto

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Naoya Nishimura as CEO for India, Africa region New Delhi: Musashi Auto Parts India Pvt Ltd (Musashi), a 100% owned subsidiary of Musashi Seimitsu Industries, Japan, and a manufacturer of two-wheeler and four-wheeler transmission components in India, has appointed Naoya Nishimura as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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Peugeot returns to the pick-up market in Africa; 2.5L diesel

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With a length of 5.08m, the new Peugeot Pick Up is part of the double cab compact pick-up segment. The new Peugeot Pick Up is evidence of the brand’s ambitions for a return to the pick-up market as part of its international growth. The new Peugeot Pick Up goes on sale in September.

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GlobalData: Hydrogen market growth to surge in 2023 despite slowing global economy

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In Canada, Green Hydrogen International (GHI) announced two important green hydrogen projects as a sole participant, with 43 mtpa capacity each, which are expected to begin production in 2030. In 2022, more than 111.9 mtpa low-carbon hydrogen capacity was announced in the US, Denmark, Egypt, Canada, Portugal, and other countries.

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It begins: Ethiopia set to become first country to ban internal combustion cars

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Similarly, there are parts of the region where access to gasoline is unreliable — but they have power. country in Africa to resist colonial takeover … I wonder if they’re considering themselves sort of the “leaders of Africa” in this respect. Hang on,” I responded. “I I have a lot of family in Central and South America.

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bp and Maersk Tankers carry out successful trials of B30 in two tankers

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The trials saw the vessels sail from Rotterdam to West Africa. The companies came together in this trial as part of their contribution to the decarbonization of the industry. It has physical properties similar to conventional diesel, and is also non-toxic and biodegradable.

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Study finds future-fuel demand for shipping industry equal to entire current global production of renewables

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Particular opportunity for the Global South identified as net-zero fuel production costs expected to be up to 20% lower in Latin America and Africa. Yet by 2050, at least half of (net) zero fuels traded globally are expected to be moved by ships, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). London, UK. —Prof.

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