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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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Hydrogen is a versatile energy source that has a key role to play in the energy transition process and therefore in climate protection. Initial prototypes were then made available at the IAA Mobility 2021 for visitors to experience in action as shuttle vehicles. Earlier post.)

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Volkswagen Group to invest more than €9.8 billion in China by 2015; efficient products and production

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At Volkswagen, we are convinced that climate protection and efficient technologies are drivers for economic growth. Among other things, this will include further optimization of the efficiency of internal combustion engines as well as the introduction of alternative powertrain technology.

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2018 Environmental Performance Index: Air quality top public health threat

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Switzerland’s top ranking reflects strong performance across most issues, especially air quality and climate protection. In general, high scorers exhibit long-standing commitments to protecting public health, preserving natural resources, and decoupling greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from economic activity. Source: EPI.

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Lillian Light Is No Lightweight - The Environmental Lioness of the South Bay is Fired Up, Ready To Go!

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Although there’s been lots of debate about that in our internal committee. I agree, but I can see where you could get in political hot water with that. Mayors’ Climate Protection Agreement. Of course you could make a case that all of these things are related - the water, the oceans, the global warming.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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In the most recent auction, the Market Monitor Report found that 51 bidders competed fairly for the 40 million carbon allowances, and that no one bidder acquired more than 12 percent of the overall pool of available allowances. Field-to-Pump, available at: [link]. Midwestern Greenhouse Gas Reduction Accord, available at: [link].

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