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Alberta publishes report assessing non-combustion uses for bitumen, opens $2M call for projects

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Alberta Innovates, in partnership with industry, government and other organizations, recently released the results of a study that investigates the best opportunities for “Bitumen Beyond Combustion” (BBC). Energy-intensive infrastructure is currently needed to load and unload railcars.

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President Obama announces nearly $4B public-private investment in energy upgrades to buildings; $2B government commitment

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President Obama today announced nearly $4 billion in combined federal and private sector energy upgrades to buildings over the next 2 years. The Presidential Memorandum calls for fully implementing existing federal authority to utilize Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) in order to promote energy efficiency and create new jobs.

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Blink Charging Celebrates Women in the Electric Vehicle Industry

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Ellis also contributed to the Environmental and Energy Studies Institute’s Congressional briefing, Building Out Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure. Dr. Francis promotes EVs as a clean transportation alternative through education and outreach efforts via EVHybridNoire, a global organization with members in the U.S,

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Poll Shows Decline in UK Public Conviction About Climate Change

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Overall around nine out of 10 people questioned still appear to accept some degree of global warming. But the steep drop in those without doubts will raise fears that it will be harder to persuade the public to support actions to curb the problem, particularly higher prices for energy and other goods. 3% said they did not know.

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What is Extreme E? – 1# Ultimate beginners guide to Extreme E

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Earlier this week, we announced a pioneering partnership with the Hispano Suiza Xite Energy Extreme E Team, which will see myenergi take the principal sponsorship position for 2021. The championship is designed to highlight environmental challenges including the effects of global warming and its impact on the planets unique ecosystems.

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Extreme E: myenergi Desert X Prix Round Up

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Desert X Prix Roundup – Hispano Suiza Xite Energy powered by myenergi! myenergi, pioneer of the world’s first eco-smart EV charging device, is celebrating a strong fifth place finish with its team in the first event for the new global Extreme E motorsport series held in Saudi Arabia. Photo by Steven Tee / LAT Images).

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Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

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” —British Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, summing up the historical significance of COP 15. ºF) above pre-industrial levels to avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change, and that global GHG emissions would have to peak around 2020 and then sharply decline by 50% to 85% by the year 2050. ºF) increase.

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