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A Bamboo Carbon Filter for Diesels Could Reduce Emissions

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Diesel cars are a popular choice for those looking to buy a used vehicle in Asia, Europe, and elsewhere. Looking to make replacement filters more environmentally friendly and affordable, a team of engineering students from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology , in Dhaka, designed a carbon-based version with bamboo.

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The Richer They Get, the More Meat They Eat

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This was as you would expect, because as people get richer they can buy more of the food they really want. Of all the populous nations, only Bangladesh, India, Ethiopia, and Nigeria continue to eat very little meat. Of all the populous nations, only Bangladesh, India, Ethiopia, and Nigeria continue to eat very little meat.

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India’s automotive aftermarket is likely to grow to USD 14 billion by 2028: ACMA-E&Y study  | Autocar Professional

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The markets include Indonesia, Latin America, Poland, Brazil, Columbia and Bangladesh, as well as matured markets, including African countries and UAE, with a substantial number of aging vehicles. ACMA officials noted that India has signed 13 free-trade agreements in the last five years, improving trade with other nations.

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Indian automotive aftermarket expected to reach USD 14 billion by 2028: E&Y report – ET Auto

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Five of these markets namely Indonesia, LATAM, Poland, Brazil, Columbia and Bangladesh have matured aftermarket with a substantial number of ageing vehicles while another five markets, i.e., North Africa, South Africa, East Africa, West Africa and UAE are fast developing and offer high growth opportunities.

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Low-lying and other vulnerable countries calling for fast action on non-CO2 global warming pollutants

Green Car Congress

CO 2 is the main game, but it’s pretty clear that progress on CO 2 is not going to be quick or easy, and we still need to do something fast on climate to buy time—this is what reducing non-CO 2 emissions can do for the world. This is a critical opportunity that all of the Parties in Cancun need to be aware of now.

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Analysis finds air-quality justification for CNG vehicle conversion in developing cities, despite negative climate impact

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An analysis by a team in Bangladesh found large air quality and associated health benefits accruing to the residents of Dhaka (the capital of Bangladesh) as a result of the rapid conversion of the motor vehicle fleet to CNG. of the annual GDP of Bangladesh, “ and thus the air quality benefits are clearly large.”.