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Global CO2 emissions stalled for the third year in a row

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The annual assessment of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by the JRC and the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) confirms that CO 2 emissions have stalled for the third year in a row. Emissions from international transport (aviation and shipping) contribute another 3% to the total global GHG emissions.

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Mazda3 global production reaches 5M units

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Mazda Motor Corporation announced that the total production volume of the Mazda3 (known as Mazda Axela in Japan) reached five million units at the end of April 2016. It is also assembled in Malaysia and Vietnam. It is the second Mazda to reach five million units of production, following the Mazda Familia.

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ICCT life-cycle analysis finds no climate benefit in using LNG as marine fuel

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Moreover, to comply with IMO’s 2020 global sulfur limit, ships must either switch from HFO to more expensive very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO) or use HFO with a scrubber, if they have one installed. In the wake of the global financial crisis, many ships have responded by sailing slower, operating at low engine loads. Olmer et al.

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Shell selects site for proposed $12.5B GTL project in Louisiana

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The improvements currently are targeted for completion in the fall of 2016. Louisiana has cultivated GTL projects with Shell and other global energy companies in recent years. Shell built the first commercial GTL facility in Malaysia in 1993.

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JARE investing AUD200M in Lynas Rare Earths; heavy rare earths for Japan

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The new agreements will further strengthen the Lynas balance sheet and support funding of capital projects designed to meet accelerating global demand for rare earth materials. million interest due under the loan facility for the period from 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2016, which has previously been deferred by JARE.

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Falling Domestic Fares and an A.I. Arms Race: What Travelers Can Expect in 2024

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billion passengers are expected to fly globally in 2024, up from the previous record of 4.5 Analysts at American Express Global Business Travel say that average ticket prices across all regions are not expected to change significantly. It was acquired by Accor Hotels in 2016. Jump to: Credit… Chanelle Nibbelink A record 4.7

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