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A Bamboo Carbon Filter for Diesels Could Reduce Emissions

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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. The company supports initiatives that aim to contribute to a greener, more sustainable future.

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ASK Auto forms JV with AISIN Group to enter domestic, global car parts aftermarket – ET Auto

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With this collaboration, both the companies endeavour to expand their footprints across India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh for Independent Aftermarket (IAM) of passenger car products. Together, we journey toward success, shaping the future of Indian Automotive Aftermarket sector to contribute to a safe and secure car life in India.”

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ADB Transport Forum: shift to greener transport in Asia key to global sustainability; investment of $2.5T needed by 2020

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Asia must scale up sustainable transport development or face a bleak future of congested roads, pollution, ill health and economic damage, which could have ripple effects around the world, the third ADB (Asian Development Bank) transport forum heard earlier this month in Manila.

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8 development banks commit to provide more than $175B to scale up support for sustainable transport

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Developing countries have the opportunity to leapfrog to a greener future of less motorization, shorter commutes, and more energy efficient transport systems. Rapid motorization is creating more congestion, air pollution, traffic accidents and greenhouse gas emissions—especially in developing countries.

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

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A follow-up technical meeting will be hosted by Bangladesh in October, with further ministerial meetings likely in the future.

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Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program accepting application for 2017 awards

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To introduce biodiversity teaching materials in Bangladesh's elementary curriculum with the intention to raise public awareness. Suita Environment Learning association for the Future (SELF). Nature Specialist Club to nurture future generations. Conservation International Japan. Japan Environmental Education Forum.

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New phase of globalization could undermine efforts to reduce CO2 emissions

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In turn, the growth of CO 2 emissions embodied in Chinese exports has slowed or reversed, while the emissions embodied in exports, such as textiles, from less-developed regions like Vietnam and Bangladesh have surged. trillion) in 2014.

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