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SGH2 building largest green hydrogen production facility in California; gasification of waste into H2

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The plant will feature SGH2’s technology, which will gasify recycled mixed paper waste to produce green hydrogen that reduces carbon emissions by two to three times more than green hydrogen produced using electrolysis and renewable energy, and is five to seven times cheaper. The facility will process 42,000 tons of recycled waste annually.

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Brazilian Industrial Biotech Association formed

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billion (about US$540 million) in biotechnology projects in Brazil. Brazil is one of most biodiversity rich countries in the world and provides good conditions to utilize industrial biotechnology to make significant gains in productivity and competitiveness. BNDES has invested R$1.2

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Shell invests in LanzaJet; AtJ sustainable aviation fuel

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Through our Raízen joint venture in Brazil, we have been producing bioethanol for over ten years, and we have already demonstrated production of cellulosic ethanol from waste materials. The strategic fit with LanzaJet is exciting.

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UNECE adopts three new regulations to improve the safety and environmental performance of motor vehicles

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A new regulation on the recyclability of motor vehicles will significantly limit the waste production from end-of-life vehicles (ELV). reprocessed in a production process of waste materials for the original purpose or for other purposes but excluding energy recovery). 49 and 96.

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UNEP and partners launch Global Initiative for Resource-Efficient Cities; role of public transport

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The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and partners have launched a new initiative that aims to reduce pollution levels, improve resource efficiency and reduce infrastructure costs in cities across the world. Up to 80% of the world population is expected to reside in cities by 2050.

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Govt aims to expand ethanol industry & EV sales penetration 

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Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Govt of India, Mr Nitin Gadkari said that in order to reduce pollution levels in the country, the Government aims at an INR 2 lakh crore ethanol economy from its present size of INR 20,000 crore as the development of an extensive ethanol industry for biomass and agriculture sector. .

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Global CO2 emissions stalled for the third year in a row

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India does not show yet any decoupling of their emissions growth from their economic growth, unlike Brazil, where emissions fell by 6%. CH 4 is mainly generated by agricultural activities, the production of coal and gas, as well as waste treatment and disposal. Also in Eurasia emissions grew in Turkey (5%) and Ukraine (8%).

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