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KCL study finds London air pollution from traffic improving, but continues to exceed limits in many parts of city

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New research by scientists at King’s College London suggests that air pollution from London’s roads is improving overall but more work may be needed to tackle some sources of traffic pollution, which continue to breach limits in many parts of the city. Despite a reduction in the total number of vehicles on London roads by 0.5%

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Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

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Geely Auto was the first auto manufacturer in China to conduct research and development into methanol vehicle solutions in 2005, and has since acquired dozens of patents. Earlier post.). Earlier post.) Geely’s Englon SC7 sedan was the first methanol-fueled car to receive approval from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

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Qantas Group targets net zero carbon emissions by 2050; $50M investment in sustainable aviation fuels

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This includes offsetting all net emissions from Project Sunrise, the carrier’s plan to operate non-stop flights from the east coast of Australia to London and New York, should the project proceed. The aviation industry, which contributes around 2% of global CO 2 emissions, has committed to halving emissions by 2050 compared to 2005 levels.

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ATA files action against EU, calling ETS application to US airlines illegal

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ATA provided an example of this in its testimony before the ECJ, describing the application of the EU ETS to a flight by one of its members, leaving from San Francisco and landing at London Heathrow. From before the aircraft begins to taxi from the gate in San Francisco, the EU emissions rules apply.