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Study finds future-fuel demand for shipping industry equal to entire current global production of renewables

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Particular opportunity for the Global South identified as net-zero fuel production costs expected to be up to 20% lower in Latin America and Africa. Taking the global trading of hydrogen as an exemplar, the report identifies substantial potential benefits for exporting and importing countries, particularly in the Global South.

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DOE awarding $1.6B to 11 battery materials separation and processing projects as part of $2.8B funding

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NOVONIX Anode Materials LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NOVONIX Limited, was formed in 2017. As part of the fluorinated solutions business group of Orbia, a publicly traded global corporation with total revenues of $8.7 This process improves yield and metal byproduct utilization relative to legacy processing of nickel ores.

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International travelers experience adverse cardiopulmonary health effects even after short stay in polluted cities

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The research team noted that New York City has relatively low levels of air pollution, in part because of strict regulations, its location on the coast, and weather patterns. The paper is published in the Journal of Travel Medicine. In addition to Dr. Gordon and Dr. Vilcassim, other NYU School of Medicine researchers include George D.

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Eni report: global oil reserves and oil production up in 2018 due to US

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In 2018, global oil reserves rose slightly (+0.4%), mainly due to growth in the US. The US also broke into the international crude trade, doubling export volumes and entering that top ten ranking. WTI, the US light crude, covers 60% of global growth. recorded in 2013-2017. also rose in Brazil and Norway.

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Hyundai Motor expands partnership with US Government to support further exploration of hydrogen fuel cell technologies

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This partnership, along with other collaborations with global industry partners, will help address technical barriers and enable progress in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies across applications and sectors. and parts-maker Hyundai Mobis Co. to strengthen cooperation between the two countries to vitalize the global hydrogen economy.

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EPA proposes first US greenhouse gas emissions standards for aircraft

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This proposed action would align US standards with the international CO 2 emissions standards adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in 2017, making domestically manufactured aircraft competitive in the global marketplace. At that point, FAA could begin to certify airplanes of US manufacturers.

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IEA: global energy efficiency progress drops to slowest rate since start of decade

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Energy efficiency has tremendous potential to boost economic growth and avoid greenhouse gas emissions, but the global rate of progress is slowing, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency. Global primary energy demand rose by 2.3% improvement in 2017 and marked the third year in a row the rate has declined.

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