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The International Energy Agency (IEA) Wants To Ban Sales Of New Gas Boilers From 2025 Onwards — Smart Thinking!

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) said that no new fossil fuel boilers should be sold anymore starting in 2025 if the world really wants to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, the BBC has reported. The agency published a special report and noted that this is just one of 400 steps on the road to net-zero […].

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Alberta publishes report assessing non-combustion uses for bitumen, opens $2M call for projects

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Alberta Innovates, in partnership with industry, government and other organizations, recently released the results of a study that investigates the best opportunities for “Bitumen Beyond Combustion” (BBC). Energy-intensive infrastructure is currently needed to load and unload railcars. It ensures the value of our bitumen resources.

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Mack Trucks introduces medium-duty Mack MD Electric; 2nd BEV in lineup

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The regenerative braking system helps recapture energy from the multiple stops the vehicle makes each day. The MD Series cab design features a short bumper-to-back-of-cab (BBC) measurement of 103 inches, an industry best.

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President Obama announces nearly $4B public-private investment in energy upgrades to buildings; $2B government commitment

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President Obama today announced nearly $4 billion in combined federal and private sector energy upgrades to buildings over the next 2 years. The Presidential Memorandum calls for fully implementing existing federal authority to utilize Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) in order to promote energy efficiency and create new jobs.

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Elon Musk gives Bill Gates one piece of advice in fight against climate change

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Gates has invested more the $2 billion toward solar energy, direct air capture, and nuclear fission, all technologies that could help fight climate change. It’s actually quite expensive to go to Mars,” Gates said during an interview with the BBC. Despite his short position, Gates still believes Tesla is effective.

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Bill Gates says Elon Musk should spend money for Mars on other things

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More recently, Gates was interviewed by the BBC , where he called Musk’s visions of eventually colonizing Mars as very expensive and not a good use of his finances as it could be spent on other things to improve life here on Earth. “Do you still have a half billion dollar short position against Tesla?

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Poll Shows Decline in UK Public Conviction About Climate Change

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But the steep drop in those without doubts will raise fears that it will be harder to persuade the public to support actions to curb the problem, particularly higher prices for energy and other goods. The BBC poll found that 25% of people thought climate change was not happening, compared with 15% in November last year.