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API reports record US petroleum production in April: 10.543 million b/d; strongest April demand since 2007

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This was the strongest April monthly demand since 2007. Strong global demand raised international oil prices by more than domestic ones. Meanwhile, international Brent crude oil prices continued to increase by more—8.5 from March but 3.8% above April 2017. million barrels per day in April was up by 1.3% from March and 1.1%

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New inventory of black carbon emissions from China finds 2007 levels higher than previously reported

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for year 2007. A new black carbon (BC) emissions inventory from China found BC emissions levels in 2007 of 1,957 Gg BC—higher than reported in earlier studies. 1970); national data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) (1971? 2007); and predicted national data from the National Long-term Development Plan (NLDP) (2008?2050).

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Ford brand US sales top 2 million for first time since 2007

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US sales of the Ford brand this week topped 2 million vehicles for the first time since 2007. The milestone makes Ford the best-selling brand in America and the first automotive brand to hit the 2 million mark in the US since 2007. in 2007 to 8.2% In 2010, Ford brand sales reached 1,756,439 units, up 21.5% versus 2009.

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New USGS methodology identifies 23 mineral commodities the supply of which poses greatest risk to manufacturing

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The methodology evaluated the global supply of and US demand for 52 mineral commodities for the years 2007 to 2016. International trade tensions and conflict are well-known reasons, but there are many other possibilities. Heat map displaying the SR for all commodities examined for years 2007–2016. Warmer (i.e., Warmer (i.e.,

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Diesel Technology Forum: 57% of all commercial diesel trucks on the roads in US are near-zero emissions models

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of all commercial diesel trucks (Class 3-8) on the road are 2007 and newer and are equipped with particulate filters so they achieve near-zero emissions for particulates. Nationwide, for every electric commercial truck on the road, there are nearly 1,100 powered by internal combustion engines. That’s a 10.2%

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EPA: US Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rose 1.4% in 2007

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the national greenhouse gas inventory, which finds that overall emissions during 2007 increased by 1.4% Total emissions of the six main greenhouse gases in 2007 were equivalent to 7,150 Tg of carbon dioxide. percent from 1990 to 2007. in total between 2005 and 2007.

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TE calculates EU transport emissions up 34% since 1990, including international shipping and aviation

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Annual data compiled by the European Environmental Agency ( EEA ) and submitted to the UNFCCC on the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions usually leave out emissions from international shipping and aviation (so-called “bunkers”). Compared with 2007, transport emissions in 2008 decreased by 1.6% compared with 2007.