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UN delegates reach agreement on protecting marine biodiversity in international waters

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Already being referred to as the “High Seas Treaty”, the legal framework would place 30% of the world’s oceans into protected areas, put more money into marine conservation, and covers access to and use of marine genetic resources.

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Tesla’s new legal head revealed as Twitter prepares to depose Elon Musk

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Tesla has a new head for its legal department, according to recent filings for the Elon Musk versus Twitter case. The new head of Tesla legal is Donna Eskin. She takes on the role of Senior Director of Legal at the company. . The new head comes just as Twitter prepares to depose the Tesla CEO. Twitter to Depose Elon Musk.

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New Joint Research Centre Reference Report sets out options for reducing emissions from shipping

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This new JRC Reference Report contributes to raising awareness of the environmental impacts, including on health, of world-wide shipping. The report analyses how the introduction of market-based policies, such as a GHG Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) for the shipping sector at international level, could be used.

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Combating climate change via carbon credits | Autocar Professional

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How carbon credits work Carbon credits refer to units of measurement that signify the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions below a particular threshold. Rooted in enhancing international cooperation, and promoting worldwide green investment, Carbon offsets can also be traded within the market.

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Study finds ride-sharing companies biggest contributors to growing traffic congestion in San Francisco

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They have been referred to by several names, including ridesourcing, ride-hailing, and e-hail. Ridesourcing is the preferred international standard, but we refer to TNC throughout this text because it is the legal term used in California, where this study was conducted.

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Exploring the Appeal of JDM Cars

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While some lucky models manage to find their way onto international roads, many remain exclusive imports, tantalizing enthusiasts with their unattainable allure. Events like Super GT and JGTC (now Super Formula) showcased the raw power and agility of Japanese manufacturers, igniting a fervor for their street-legal counterparts.

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Another fatal Tesla crash on Autopilot goes to trial, but with new evidence this time

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Over the years, there have been a handful of fatal crashes involving Tesla’s Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) features, more commonly referred to as their brand names: Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) Package. Now, on a legal basis, I don’t know how valuable this argument is, but it sounds like some experts think there’s a case.

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