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Global Mobility Report finds world not on track to achieving sustainable mobility

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The green mobility objective proposes four different quantified targets to be achieved by 2030 and 2050, one for each of four key dimensions: climate change mitigation, climate change adaptation, air pollution, physical inactivity and noise pollution. The set targets are consistent with international agreements.

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Galp and Northvolt establish JV for lithium conversion plant in Portugal; initial annual capacity of 35,000 tons of lithium hydroxide

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The projects should fit within Galp’s decarbonization path as well on its capital allocation guidelines, as per announcements at the company’s latest Capital Markets Day. The development of a European battery manufacturing industry provides tremendous economic and societal opportunity for the region. —Galp CEO Andy Brown.

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WHO: 9 out of 10 people worldwide breathe polluted air; 7M deaths per year

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million deaths in 2016, while household air pollution from cooking with polluting fuels and technologies caused an estimated 3.8 Since 2016, more than 1000 additional cities have been added to WHO’s database which shows that more countries are measuring and taking action to reduce air pollution than ever before. g/m 3 (for PM 2.5 ).

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EPA releases final Clean Power Plan; 32% reduction in CO2 from power plants by 2030

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EPA thus estimates that the CPP will result in public health and climate benefits worth an estimated $34 billion to $54 billion per year in 2030, against implementation costs of $8.4 States will be required to submit a final plan, or an initial state plan with an extension request, 13 months after the final rule, or 6 September 2016.

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

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Its wholly interpretive guidelines can be used to approve or disapprove a building, addition or remodel completely on subjective principles. They’re now adopting the guidelines in Torrance based on the guidelines of the state. Well let’s see, they want to do a million roofs by 2016 and they’re up to 70,000 now.

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A Fresh Charge for Avista EV Program

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Avista is addressing climate change-related issues by using cheaper and cleaner fuel, more efficiently utilizing grid infrastructure, and integrating renewable power resources. The Challenge As an energy provider, Avista carefully considers how its business intersects with the environment.

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Singapore considers new law to expand EV charging network

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According to Singapore’s LTA , “As part of Singapore’s efforts to tackle climate change, Singapore intends to reduce our land transport emissions by 80% from 2016 levels, by around 2050. This will also establish a framework on EV charging operators and mandate the installation of EV chargers in buildings. .