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CO2 and Methane Emissions Continued Rise in 2008 Despite Economic Slump

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million tons of methane in the atmosphere at the end of December 2008. Only by reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and increasing energy production from renewable resources will we start to see improvements and begin to lessen the effects of climate change. Pinatubo (Philippines) in 1991 each slowed CO 2 buildup for several years.

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DOE fuel cell market report shows continued growth, with sales surpassing $1.3B worldwide in 2013

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More than 35,000 fuel cell systems were shipped in 2013, an increase of more than 26% over 2012 and 400% more than 2008. Deployments and orders for fuel cells for telecommunications backup expanded into the Middle East, China, the Philippines, and other international markets. Earlier post.).

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