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Study: 2/3 of aviation climate impact due to emissions other than CO2

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of the human-made climate impact; two-thirds of this impact are caused by emissions other than CO 2 , according to a new study by researchers in Europe and the US. Eleven years have passed since the last time a similar study was conducted, and there has been a strong growth in the aviation sector since then, particularly in Asia.

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FEV offers comprehensive environmental testing for electric powertrain components with eDLP

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The environmental test capabilities of eDLP at a glance: Climatic tests/condensation: climatic cabinet and temperature chambers for temperature and humidity profiles between -40 and 90 °C (-40 and 194°F) and 10 to 95 % RH. Surge water: temperature chamber with surge water system (ice water, dirty water) for thermal shocks.

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ADB Study Finds Annual Economic Losses in Southeast Asia from Climate Change Could be More Than Twice the Global Average

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The mean cost of cost of climate change for the four countries—Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam—under a “business-as-usual” scenario and if market and non-market impacts and catastrophic risks are all considered could be equivalent to losing 6.7%

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Nel ASA receives purchase order for 20MW alkaline electrolyzer from steelmaker Ovako

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Nel Hydrogen Electrolyser AS, a division of Nel ASA, has received a purchase order for a 20MW alkaline water electrolyzer from Ovako , a leading European manufacturer of engineering steel. The company has geographical presence in Europe, North America and Asia, and a steel product line that includes niche products and customized solutions.

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Study finds methane emissions from coal mines ~50% higher than previously thought

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The results have important implications for Earth’s climate because methane is about 25 times more powerful than carbon dioxide when it comes to warming the planet over a long period. Kholod said that when a closed mine is flooded, water stops methane from leaking almost completely within about seven years.

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First carbon-neutral lithium extraction project to start in Germany

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Driven particularly by the demand of the e-mobility sector, Europe’s share of global battery cell production is forecast to reach almost 15% by 2024, overtaking the US and Asia excluding China. Batteries are a key technology of our time. —CEO of EIT InnoEnergy Germany, Christian Müller.

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Five Canadian and developing country teams awarded total of C$12.5M to study climate change adaptation

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million) under the International Research Initiative on Adaptation to Climate Change (IRIACC). million over five years to study how best to protect people, communities and vital economic sectors, like agriculture and tourism, that are most at risk from the effects of climate change. Indigenous Health Adaptation to Climate Change.