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New phase of globalization could undermine efforts to reduce CO2 emissions

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A new study finds that the growth of carbon production from Chinese exports has slowed or reversed, reflecting a “new phase of globalization” between developing countries that could undermine international efforts to reduce emissions. The paper is published in Nature Communications.

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Valeo & Omega Seiki Mobility signed MoU for electric powertrains 

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Jayakumar G, Group president, Valeo India, said, “As a technology company, Valeo develops innovative solutions to reduce CO2 emissions. Omega Seiki to develop an EV manufacturing facility in Bangladesh. It has made an announcement that it would develop an electric vehicle manufacturing facility near Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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GSMA study indicates Bangkok could gain US$1B per year in benefits through ITS; reduced travel time, CO2 emissions and accidents

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In addition, CO 2 emissions contributed by road traffic could be reduced by 10-20%, or 3 to 5 million metric tonnes per year. GSMA estimates that reductions in travel time, CO 2 emissions and road accidents through ITS could result in economic benefits worth up to $1 billion per year for Bangkok alone. hours travelling to work per day.

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European Parliament calls for fast action to cut non-CO2 climate forcers

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The Resolution calls for a comprehensive climate policy and “ stresses that in addition to considering CO 2 emission reductions, it should place emphasis on strategies that can produce the fastest climate response ,” specifically strategies to cut black carbon soot, HFCs, methane, and ground-level ozone.

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

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Ramanathan and Victor highlight the importance of aggressively reducing CO 2 emissions, but note that the road ahead will be long, difficult, and expensive, and that “in the meantime, a fast-action plan is needed.” For example, reducing emissions from open cooking and diesel vehicles could save many of the 1.9