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The Richer They Get, the More Meat They Eat

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This was as you would expect, because as people get richer they can buy more of the food they really want. Even after accounting for the intervening population growth, per capita meat consumption rose by 55 percent during the 50 years. Since 1970, there has been a 55 percent increase in worldwide average per capita meat consumption.

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Low-lying and other vulnerable countries calling for fast action on non-CO2 global warming pollutants

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CO 2 is the main game, but it’s pretty clear that progress on CO 2 is not going to be quick or easy, and we still need to do something fast on climate to buy time—this is what reducing non-CO 2 emissions can do for the world. This is a critical opportunity that all of the Parties in Cancun need to be aware of now.

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Survey says: green cars are in

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After all, market research firm Synovate has released a study showing that nearly six in 10 people would choose to buy a green car over a dream car, even if money were no object. The top answer, across all 18 markets, was to buy a green car - 37 per cent of respondents gave this response.

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Global Automotive Survey Finds Nearly Six in Ten People Prefer Green Cars, Even If Money No Object

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Market research firm Synovate released new study findings showing that nearly six in ten people would choose to buy a green car over a dream car, even if money was no object. Synovate asked respondents to forget about money for a moment and say whether they would buy green, dream or in between. Scott Miller.

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EV Radar: January 2022

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Oregon is offering up to $7,500 in cash rebates for households that buy an EV and make between $51,000 and $251,000. The manufacturer hopes to convince customers that incomplete charging infrastructure need not be a barrier to buying a battery-powered vehicle. The El-Sisi: Egypt's First EV. Rebates for Low-Income Families.

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IEEE Discusses 6 Simple Solutions to Climate Change at COP27

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That’s according to 2023 IEEE President Saifur Rahman , who was among the speakers from engineering organizations at the COP27 event held in Egypt in November. The United States buys power from Canada. Some of them still need to be implemented, though, while others need to be improved. Many countries already do so.

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Falling Domestic Fares and an A.I. Arms Race: What Travelers Can Expect in 2024

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will also power what happens behind the scenes at airlines and airports, said Gilbert Ott, director of partnerships at Point.me , which helps travelers find flights to buy with rewards points. More distant destinations, including Egypt and India, are also gaining traction as well as polar excursions and world cruises, she said.

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