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Bosch Chairman Says Business Must Do More for Climate Protection, Even in Difficult Times

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Business must do even more for climate protection, even in difficult times, said Franz Fehrenbach, chairman of the Bosch board of management, an a talk at the Baden-Württemberg sustainability congress held in Stuttgart on 25 March ( Nachhaltigkeitskongress Baden-Württemberg 2009 ).

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL fuel cell vehicle cracks 300,000 kilometer mark; Daimler receives f-cell Award 2014

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Mercedes-Benz began limited production of the B-Class F-Cell in 2009. In recognition of the 300,000 km milestone, Daimler AG was honored with the “ f-cell Award 2014 ” given by Ministry of Environment, Climate, Protection and Energy Sector Baden-Württemberg and the Stuttgart Region Economic Development Corporation (WRS). “

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Survey: 4 ºC Temperature Rise Likely To Trigger At Least One Tipping Element

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“ We do not prescribe society-specific climate policy measures ,” explained Hans Joachim Schellnhuber, director of PIK and coauthor of the article. 2009) Imprecise probability assessment of tipping points in the climate system. —Jack Rosebro. Elmar Kriegler et al. PNAS 10.1073/pnas.0809117106. 0809117106.

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Discussion Paper Suggests Mechanisms for Addressing Biofuel GHG Emissions Under Cap-and-Trade Schemes; Avoiding the Renewability Shortcut and Moving Toward Carbon Management for All Transportation Fuels

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While including all fuels under a carbon cap is necessary for an effective climate policy, DeCicco argues, it is not sufficient for addressing all fuels-related emissions. “ DeCicco (2009). DeCicco (2009). DeCicco (2009). DeCicco (2009) Addressing Biofuel GHG Emissions in the Context of a Fossil-Based Carbon Cap.

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North American Countries Target “Super” Greenhouse Gases Through Strengthened Ozone Treaty

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The US, Canada, and Mexico have submitted a proposal to strengthen climate protection under the Montreal Protocol— the international treaty that phases out the production of a number of substances responsible for ozone depletion. Climate protection from the Montreal and Kyoto protocols. Source: IGSD. Source: IGSD.

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Green Star to Demonstrate Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle

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Search Results for Google April 29, 2009 09:40 AM Eastern Daylight Time Green Star to Demonstrate Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle FRANKFORT, Ky.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Green Star Products, Inc. Terms of Use | ©2009 Business Wire. billion to electric vehicle development. billion to electric vehicle development.

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Hansen paper emphasizes importance of retention and expansion of nuclear power for health and climate reasons

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Mean number of deaths prevented annually by nuclear power, 1971-2009. The estimated human deaths caused by nuclear power from 1971 to 2009 were far lower than the avoided deaths: 4,900, or about 370 times lower than the result for avoided deaths. 2009, showing mean values (labeled) and ranges for the baseline historical scenario.

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