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Occidental to acquire direct air capture technology company Carbon Engineering for $1.1B

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Carbon Engineering’s DAC-based climate solutions utilize standardized processes and proven industrial equipment. Carbon Engineering’s personnel will continue to drive ongoing DAC technology development efforts and work closely with the Occidental and 1PointFive teams to bring DAC solutions to market. Earlier post.)

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BNEF, Snam, IGU report finds global gas industry set to resume growth post-pandemic; low-carbon technologies for long-term growth

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However, the resulting low gas prices, as well as clean air and climate policies, will promote further switching to gas from other more polluting energy sources, such as oil and coal. The development of an international hydrogen market could also accelerate adoption. The hydrogen market is on the verge of a revolution.

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Casterra to sell castor seeds for cultivation to leading oil and gas company; $9.1M initial purchase

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Casterra’s high-yield, high-oil castor seed varieties are optimized for biofuel production to support the growing market of sustainable energy. Casterra has built its castor genetic assets based on a broad collection of more than 300 castor lines from more than 40 different geographic and climatic regions.

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UNEP: export of used cars to developing world creating significant environmental problems

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Millions of used cars, vans and minibuses exported from Europe, the United States and Japan to the developing world are of poor quality, contributing significantly to air pollution and hindering efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change, according to a new report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).

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UN report projects that increasing use of HFCs likely to have a significant climate impact by 2050; equivalent to current total annual emissions from transport

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The contribution of HFCs to climate forcing is currently less than 1% of all greenhouse gases. If HFC emissions continue to increase, they are likely to have a noticeable influence on the climate system. Climate and the Ozone Layer. Climate-friendly HFCs. W m -2 relative to 2000. Non-HFC substances.

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2019 Keeling Curve Prize winners include Opus 12; conversion of CO2 into fuels and chemicals

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in addition to Opus 12, they are: WILDCOAST (Imperial Beach, California) is working to secure a resilient coastline to help protect communities, economies and ecosystems from climate change impacts in the Gulf of California. Solar Sister (Great Falls, Virginia) invests in women’s enterprises in off-grid communities in Africa.

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Mercedes-Benz EQC EV soaking up summer heat of up to 50?C in trials in Spain

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Another aspect is air conditioning of the interior—both during a journey and beforehand, as pre-climatization is an important comfort factor. This is when questions such as “Is the indicated time sufficient for pre-climatization?” This serves to verify and to maintain the high quality standards. are answered.

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