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Major deposits of rare earth elements reported at Ramaco’s Brook Mine in Wyoming

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In association with researchers from the Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) and analysts at mining consultancy Weir International, metallurgical coal producer Ramaco Resources released an independent Exploration Target report with technical assessment of rare earth elements (REE) found at its Brook Mine in Wyoming.

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Natrium reactor demonstration project slated for Wyoming

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TerraPower and PacifiCorp announced efforts to advance a Natrium reactor demonstration project at a retiring coal plant in Wyoming. In October 2020, the US Department of Energy (DOE), through its Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program (ARDP), awarded TerraPower $80 million in initial funding to demonstrate the Natrium technology.

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MIT report finds China’s actions on climate change crucial; argues for global economy-wide greenhouse gas tax

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Consideration of the longer-term climate implications of the Copenhagen-type of commitments requires an assumption about policies after 2020, and the effects differ drastically depending on the case. The researchers argue for a global economy-wide greenhouse gas tax that spreads the burden of responsibility. degree Celsius in 2020.

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Study: air pollution caused 1.1M deaths across Africa in 2019, toll from outdoor pollution rising

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billion in 2020 to 4.3 Specific recommendations include: Invest in clean renewable energy, in particular taking advantage of solar and wind power resources and reducing reliance on coal, oil, and gas. —Philip Landrigan, director of Boston College’s Global Observatory on Pollution and Health. billion by 2100.

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J.D. Power forecasts hybrid- and battery-electric vehicles will represent 7.3% of global auto sales in 2020

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Power forecast of hybrid-, plug-in hybrid- and battery-electric vehicle global sales through 2020. million units in 2020, or some 7.3% The report, titled “Drive Green 2020: More Hope than Reality” considers various factors affecting the future potential for “green” vehicles in the world’s largest automotive markets.

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C2CNT process converts flue gas from natural gas power plant into carbon nanotubes

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Direct, high yield, low energy, carbon negative transformation of carbon dioxide into the strongest material known, carbon nanotubes, is of importance as it incentivizes its consumption into a useful, stable product, to bypass the need for carbon levies or taxes and lower release of this global warming gas into the environment.

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Australia PM Gillard announces carbon pricing plan; transport fuels exempt, but lowered fuel tax credits to bring carbon price to some businesses

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Gillard said that by 2020, this would cut emissions by some 160 million tonnes per year. However, where applicable, an equivalent carbon price will be applied through changes in fuel tax credits or excise. Significant tax reform will mean that more than 1 million people will no longer need to file a tax return.