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ICCT life-cycle analysis finds no climate benefit in using LNG as marine fuel

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The results of a new analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) show that, when combined with a trend toward higher methane leakage and combustion slip, there is no climate benefit from using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel—regardless of the engine technology. First, it contains very little sulfur.

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The US’s largest solar panel maker opens a 3.3 GW factory in India

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This new facility has some pretty special distinctions: It’s home to India’s first solar panel recycling plant, and it’s also believed to be the world’s first net-zero water withdrawal solar factory. It will have zero wastewater discharge. It will have zero wastewater discharge.

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New study finds GHG emissions from palm oil production significantly underestimated; palm oil biofuels could be more climate-damaging than oil sands fuels

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Mha (20%) of the peatlands of Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo in 2010, surpassing the area of Belgium and causing an annual carbon emission from peat decomposition of 230–310 Mt CO 2 e. Chris Malins of the International Council on Clean Transportation. —Miettinen et al. Miettinen, J., Hooijer, A., Tollenaar, D.,

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IEEE Humanitarian Program Sees Record Growth

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They include an automatic soil-monitoring and irrigation system, remote-education resources for underserved communities, and pandemic-related technologies. International Telecommunication Union secretary-general. HAC members also spoke at other U.N. Department of Economic and Social Affairs. The project received funding from IEEE HAC.

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Are biofuels the answer for green cars? The Green Piece

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Further worries include the impact on water resources. Increased use of biofuels would require water irrigation in many parts of the world; while water is also needed for boiling and cooling in refineries. Many environmental groups have campaigned against the large scale use of biofuels as an alternative to fossil fuels.

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2018 Environmental Performance Index: Air quality top public health threat

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In general, high scorers exhibit long-standing commitments to protecting public health, preserving natural resources, and decoupling greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from economic activity. Switzerland’s top ranking reflects strong performance across most issues, especially air quality and climate protection. EPI and Policy.

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