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How Engineers Can Help Protect Earth From Worsening Climate Change

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The day reminds us of the need to protect our planet and its ecosystems against the worsening climate crisis. The climate crisis is threatening people across the world, as well as every species of animal and plant life. Climate change is a global societal crisis that is causing devastating consequences.

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Summary of decisions from Durban climate conference

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Governments at the COP17 meeting decided to adopt some form of a universal legal agreement on climate change as soon. markets all remain in action as effective tools to leverage global climate action and as models to inform. Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Green Climate Fund. future agreements.

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KIT team designs low-cost photoreactor for efficient solar-driven synthesis

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Different photocatalysts can be used, for example, to split water into hydrogen and oxygen, but climate-neutral fuels can also be produced from water and carbon dioxide, says Paul Kant from the Institute of Microprocess Engineering (IMVT) of KIT. Kant et al.

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EPA proposes new standards to reduce methane and VOCs emissions from oil and gas industry

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EPA also is issuing draft Control Techniques Guidelines (CTGs) for reducing VOC emissions from existing equipment and processes in the oil and natural gas industry. The draft CTGs include information on cost-effective control technologies to help states in making their RACT determinations. Costs and benefits.

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Sunfire partners with Total on highly efficient hydrogen technology; E-CO2MET

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The high efficiency of more than 80% also significantly reduces the overall cost of the integrated process. With the transformation into renewable gases and fuels and the use of existing infrastructures, we can make the transport sector and the chemical industry climate-neutral. —Nils Aldag, Managing Director, Sunfire.

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European Commission approves up to €5.4B of public support for IPCEI Hy2Tech; 41 hydrogen projects

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In particular, the Commission has verified that the total planned maximum aid amounts are in line with the eligible costs of the projects and their funding gaps. Aid to individual companies is limited to what is necessary, proportionate and does not unduly distort competition.

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AAA: EV HVAC use in frigid temperatures causes substantial drop in range

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Testing was performed according to guidelines established in SAE International standard J1634, Battery Electric Vehicle Energy Consumption and Range Test Procedure. Depending on ambient temperature, HVAC use results in a significant monetary cost increase. Evaluated ambient temperatures included 20°F, 75°F and 95°F.

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