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T&E: Europe burns 19 million bottles of sunflower and rapeseed oil every day in cars

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A new analysis by European environmental NGO Transport & Environment finds that Europe burns more than 17,000 tonnes of rapeseed and sunflower oil every day—the equivalent of 19 million 1-liter bottles. Food price inflation is pushing millions of people around the world into poverty. —Maik Marahrens.

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UN Environment report says national GHG pledges only bring one-third of reductions needed for Paris Agreement

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CO 2 emissions have remained stable since 2014, driven in part by renewable energy, notably in China and India, however the atmospheric concentration continues to increase ( earlier post ). The 1 Gigaton Coalition is supported by UN Environment and the Norwegian Government.

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US Joins International Renewable Energy Agency

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At the end of June, the US signed the Statute of the International Renewable Energy Agency ( IRENA ), thereby increasing the number of countries participating in the organization to 136. Map of IRENA’s Signatory States (as of 29 June 2009). Click to enlarge.

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Chip Fabs Go Green

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At this week's COP27 climate conference in Egypt , attendees will have a new group to contend with: an alliance of more than 60 companies involved in the electronics supply chain. We look forward to setting meaningful sustainability goals and helping ensure a healthy environment for future generations."

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China’s new energy buses are re-exported to Europe

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The Minister of Environment and Climate Action of Portugal, the Mayor of Porto, and the leaders of the relevant units of Porto’s environment, finance, and public transport companies attended the on-site event and took the Zhongtong pure electric bus for a test ride, which was highly praised.

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