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Cambridge study of near-term alternative London bus technologies finds lean-burn CNG most costly with greater climate impact than diesel

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Annual GHG emissions relative to BASE Scenario (BASE Scenario = 949 kt CO 2 e on a 100-year GWP basis) for differing London bus fleet technology options. Percent change relative to baseline scenario bus emissions using different drivetrain and emission control strategy scenarios. Credit: ACS, Chong et al. Click to enlarge.

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14 Major Cities Form C40 Electric Vehicle Network

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In collaboration with four vehicle manufacturers and the Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI), these cities will focus on four key areas necessary for becoming electric vehicle ready. Develop and publish a plan to mobilize demand for electric vehicles in city fleets for the period 2010 - 2013 and rally private fleets to the safe end.

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EC JRC report explores future of road transport; moving away from system centered on private car ownership

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The growth in road passenger transport is estimated at 16% during 2010-2030 and at 30% for 2010-2050. In some urban areas, such as London, commuters lose up to 100 hours per year in congestion. Road freight transport is projected to increase by 33% by 2030 and 55% by 2050.

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UK and China launch 3-year, £20M low carbon innovation program

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One of these collaborations was in the theme of sustainable energy and the built environment; The RCUK Energy Programme launched co-funded calls with both CAS and NSFC in 2010-2011: RCUK and NSFC invested £5.6 million (US$11 million) available each year. million (US$9.4

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Lancet Series Finds That Cutting Greenhouse Pollutants Will Have Major Direct Health Benefits Worldwide

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The studies use case studies to demonstrate the co-benefits of tackling climate change in four sectors: electricity generation, household energy use, transportation, and food and agriculture. Climate change threatens us all, but its impact will likely be greatest on the poorest communities in every country.

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BP establishing $100M international research center for advanced materials for energy and industrial applications

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The spokes and other founder members are the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Since 2000, the BP Institute for Multiphase Flow has formed an important part of the relationship and in 2010 BP funded the new McKenzie Chair in Earth Sciences.

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This Nigerian Startup’s Minigrid Began as a School Project

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Winning the competition, he says, changed his life. Expanding microgrids beyond the underserved During their final semester in 2010, the students decided it was time to implement their idea, and they turned to IEEE once again. Having these [stations] in place will help fight climate change.” Established by former U.S.

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