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IEA: Estonia is pioneering technologies for more efficient and cleaner use of oil shale

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However, the National Development Plan for Oil Shale Use for 2008-15 calls for reducing annual extraction while preserving the country’s strong energy security. There are also significant reserves in Jordan, Morocco, Sweden, Syria and Turkey. In 2012, Estonia mined 15.86 million tonnes. million tonnes emitted in 2007.

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Urban transport | Two wheels good | The Economist

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AFP Some 21m electric bicycles were sold in China in 2008, according to Frank Jamerson, author of Electric Bikes Worldwide Reports. Our mission is to prepare students for top careers in finance. Moreover, making an electric bicycle uses far less energy than making an electric car. The figure has doubled since 2005.