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RAND reports suggest US DoD use less petroleum fuel to deal with high prices, not count on alternatives

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Notable examples of nations where security shortfalls are significantly impeding investment and production are Nigeria; Iraq; Sudan; and, most recently, Libya. Weiss highlighted oil tanker traffic through the Bosporus Strait—a major international chokepoint—as another vulnerable area. Bartis, James T. Weiss, Andrew S.,

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Climate Talks End In Copenhagen Accord; Countries Settle On Non- Binding 2 ºC Warming Limit

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In the end, 188 countries voted in favor of the motion, with Cuba, Bolivia, Sudan, and Venezuela voting against it. Developed countries would reach agreement with emerging economies such as Brazil, China, and India as to whether or not emerging economies should set emissions reduction targets.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

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To answer these questions, we collaborated with Envirostrat to investigate some of the most common questions and concerns about the environmental impact that increased EV uptake will have on NZ, and in particular, how they really compare to ICEVs (internal combustion engine vehicles). Here’s what we discovered. WHAT EV MYTHS HAVE WE COVERED?

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

To answer these questions, we collaborated with Envirostrat to investigate some of the most common questions and concerns about the environmental impact that increased EV uptake will have on NZ, and in particular, how they really compare to ICEVs (internal combustion engine vehicles). Here’s what we discovered. WHAT EV MYTHS HAVE WE COVERED?