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Lowy Institute Poll finds 41% of Australians view global warming as a serious and pressing problem, down from 68% in 2006

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The seventh annual Lowy Institute Poll, which surveys Australian public opinion on a wide range of foreign policy issues including climate change, has found that 41% of Australians view global warming as a serious and pressing problem requiring immediate action even at significant cost, down from 68% in 2006.

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POSCO starts production of high-purity nickel for batteries

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SNNC is a JV established with SMSP, the largest nickel exporter in New Caledonia, in 2006, and was Korea’s first specialized ferronickel manufacturer engaged in producing and selling ferronickel (nickel 20%, iron 80%), the main component of stainless steel, as well as other by-products.

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STUKEN to establish new plant in Pune to expand global production reach | Autocar Professional

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Renowned deep-drawing specialist, STUKEN, is set to extend its global footprint with the establishment of a new plant in Pune, India. Adding to its existing manufacturing sites in Germany, the USA, the Czech Republic, and China, India marks the fifth production location for the globally recognised family business.

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Cumulative global sales of Lexus hybrids pass half-million mark

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Cumulative global sales of all Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC)-produced hybrid vehicles—i.e., Lexus’s second hybrid model, the GS 450h, was introduced in 2006 and was the first premium production sedan to be fitted with a rear-wheel drive full hybrid powertrain. Global total. % million units at the end of October.

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EIA: As of 2021, China imports more LNG than any other country

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In 2021, China imported more liquefied natural gas (LNG) than any other country, according to data from Global Trade Tracker and China’s General Administration of Customs, gathered by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). China began importing LNG in 2006 and, with the exception of 2015, has imported more LNG each year since then.

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Honda announces global CO2 emissions reduction targets including 30% reduction for products

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In 2006, Honda set a goal to reduce global CO 2 emissions from use of its motorcycles, automobiles and power products by 10% by the end of 2010 compared to year 2000 levels. Honda has now set a goal to reduce CO 2 emissions from its global products by 30% by the end of 2020 compared to year 2000 levels.

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CARB: clean fuels replaced more than 50% of diesel used in California in Q1 2023

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The LCFS is one of several programs developed under AB 32 (the 2006 Global Warming Solutions Act) to cut California’s emissions of climate warming greenhouse gas. Source: CARB Carbon intensity for the LCFS program is measured through lifecycle analysis of a fuel which includes all steps from extraction, transport, and production.

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