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ABB, Hydrogène de France jointly to manufacture megawatt-scale fuel cell systems capable of powering ocean-going vessels

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ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hydrogène de France to manufacture jointly megawatt-scale fuel cell systems capable of powering ocean-going vessels (OGVs). of the world’s total greenhouse gas emissions, there is an increased pressure for the maritime industry to transition to more sustainable power sources.

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New analysis suggests Uber adding significantly to pollution and traffic in European cities

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Uber is adding more polluting car trips to already-clogged European cities such as London and Paris, new analysis by European NGOs suggests —contributing to air pollution and climate change and exploding the company’s sustainability claims. million users in France in 2017. million users in London in 2019 and with 2.7

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3 Oil Majors That Bet Big On Renewables

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An analysis of near-term spending plans on renewables by the biggest oil and gas companies shows that real investments in renewable energy will continue to pale in comparison to capex plans for greenfield fossil fuel projects. Let this sink in: In 2018, Big Oil spent less than 1% of its combined budget on green energy projects.

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Study finds megacity traffic soot can reach high altitudes and be transported over long distances, contributing to global warming

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According to the latest report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), there are still major uncertainties regarding the quantities and distribution of soot in the atmosphere. Therefore, air pollution in this region has a particularly strong impact on the atmosphere and the global climate. Tilo Arnhold.

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‘The Plane Is Fine’: An Airline Course Looks to Overcome Fear in the Skies

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But fear of flying hardly seems irrational, what with reports of aircraft malfunctions, overworked air traffic controllers and the sense that climate change is making turbulence worse. A number of airlines, including Air France, Lufthansa and Virgin, offer fear-of-flying programs, but B.A.’s For instance: On Jan.

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2018 Environmental Performance Index: Air quality top public health threat

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The 2018 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) finds that air quality is the leading environmental threat to public health. Switzerland leads the world in sustainability, followed by France, Denmark, Malta, and Sweden. 2018 EPI Trends. The EPI uses three indicators to measure air quality: household solid fuel use; PM 2.5

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Gas War: California Brings Stellantis to Heel

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From CARB : Under the agreement, Stellantis will contribute to save more than 10 million additional metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions beyond compliance with existing standards through the 2026 model year. FCA’s Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne passed away in 2018. This included a pathway to ban combustion vehicles by 2030.