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Street network patterns reveal global trend towards increasing urban sprawl

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New research from McGill University and the University of California, Santa Cruz has found that the local streets of the world’s cities are becoming less connected, a global trend that is driving urban sprawl and discouraging the use of public transportation. Different forms of gated communities were also found to be on the rise globally.

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A.P. Moller - Maersk to launch methanol-fueled feeder in 2023; all future newbuilds to support carbon-neutral fuels

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All future Maersk owned newbuildings will have dual fuel technology installed, enabling either carbon-neutral operations or operation on standard very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO). Moller - Maersk’s ambition is to lead the way in decarbonizing global logistics. Today we see it as a challenging, yet achievable target to reach.

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Chevron and Angelicoussis Group announce ammonia carrier joint study agreement

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Future opportunities will focus on additional global markets. Chevron and the Angelicoussis Group have a long-standing relationship dating back to 2000. Ammonia is a carrier of hydrogen and is believed to have potential to lower the carbon intensity of the marine industry.

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Ford researchers: global light-duty CO2 regulatory targets broadly consistent with 450 ppm stabilization

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In the study, the Ford team derived regional CO 2 targets for new LDVs while still providing an integrated view of the global LDV fleet—a perspective critical to the planning needs for global automotive firms. The SMP model calculates 2000?2050 They converted from an absolute amount to scale relative to 2000.

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Wardwizard unveils cutting-edge electric vehicle concepts at the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit | Autocar Professional

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In a groundbreaking display at the 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Ltd., This demonstration exemplified Wardwizard’s commitment to innovation and its active pursuit of hydrogen technology to reshape the landscape of clean and efficient mobility in India and globally.

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TOAR shows present-day global ozone distribution and trends relevant to health; public database

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Ozone levels across much of North America and Europe dropped significantly between 2000 and 2014. The international scientists who compiled and analyzed the global ozone pollution database hope it will give scientists and public health managers better insight on trends and patterns of human health exposure around the world.

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Study finds that worldwide SO2 emissions rose between 2000-2005 after decade of decline; China, shipping topped growth

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Global sulfur dioxide emissions by region. Sulfur aerosols impact human health, ecosystems, agriculture, and global and regional climate. While the overall global uncertainty in sulfur dioxide emissions is relatively small, regional uncertainties ranged up to 30%. Credit: Smith et al. Click to enlarge. —Smith et al.

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