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Most countries struggling to meet climate pledges from 2009, research reveals

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The post Most countries struggling to meet climate pledges from 2009, research reveals appeared first on Innovation News Network. 19 out of 34 countries surveyed failed to fully meet their 2020 climate pledges set 15 years ago, according to a new study. Find out more.

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World Environment Center awarding 30th Anniversary Gold Medal Award for sustainable development to Volkswagen Group

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The World Environment Center ( WEC ) will award its 30 th Annual Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development to the Volkswagen Group. Recent recipients of the WEC Gold Medal Award are: Unilever (2013), IBM (2012), Nestlé (2011), Wal-Mart Stores (2010), The Coca-Cola Company (2009), and Marks & Spencer (2008).

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Students Use Their Tech Know-How to Protect the Environment

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and its environs. A robot that removes litter Trash is often found in and near bodies of water, threatening wildlife, community members, and the overall environment. Shaheer Alam A high concentration of nitrogen and other gasses has reduced native plant species and the overall biodiversity in Fremont, Calif.,

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U Toronto study measures GDI emissions in urban near-road environment

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A study of emissions from gasoline direct injection (GDI) vehicles in an urban near-road environment in Toronto over a wide range of weather conditions (February 2014 to January 2015) found that—other than for NO x and CO—the GDI engines had elevated emissions compared to the Toronto fleet.

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China exempts consumption taxes on biodiesel retroactive to 1 Jan 2009

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2009 and taxes already paid will be refunded, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the State Administration of Taxation. The move is aimed at boosting the renewable resources sector, easing demand for petroleum and protecting the ecological environment, the announcement said. The new policy is effective from 1 Jan.

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Brazilian Ministry Of Environment And National Development Bank launch credit line for projects to reduce carbon emissions

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Brazil’s Minister of Environment Izabella Teixeira and Brazilian National Development Bank (BNDES) President Luciano Coutinho announced the launch of a new credit line to support projects focused on greenhouse gas reduction and climate change solutions. In 2011, approximately R$230 million (US$133.7

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Pike Research survey finds erosion in US consumer support for clean energy since 2009; solar energy tops favorables, followed by wind, hybrid vehicles and EVs

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Percentage of consumers having extremely or very favorable views of 13 clean energy technologies, 2009-2011. Topping the favorables were solar power (77% in 2011, down from 81% in 2009); wind energy (71% in 2011, down from 79% in 2009); and hybrid vehicles (61% in 2011, down from 70% in 2009). Data: Pike Research.

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