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Volvo Cars launches all-electric Volvo C40 Recharge; all cars to be pure electric by 2030

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There is no long-term future for cars with an internal combustion engine. It will allow us to meet the expectations of our customers and be a part of the solution when it comes to fighting climate change. By 2030, it plans for every car it sells to be pure electric. —Henrik Green, chief technology officer.

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Deutsche Post DHL Group introduces Green Carrier Certification as part of its sustainability roadmap

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By certifying its green subcontractors, the world’s leading logistics provider underlines its responsibility in terms of sustainability and climate change while at the same time creating the necessary transparency for its stakeholders.

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Figuring Out Semiconductor Manufacturing's Climate Footprint

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Moore for IEEE Spectrum ‘s Fixing the Future podcast. Before we start, I want to tell you that you can get the latest coverage from some of Spectrum ‘s most important beats, including AI, climate change, and robotics, by signing up for one of our free newsletters. I’m Samuel K. Welcome, Lizzie. Lizzie Boakes: Hello.

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Plug In America joins global alliance

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This goal is achievable; with more EVs hitting the market and EV technology is rapidly improving, the future of EVs is here. One of the first joint activities of the Global EV Drivers’ Alliance will be participating in the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP26, which will be held in Glasgow in November 2021.

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New study finds GHG emissions from palm oil production significantly underestimated; palm oil biofuels could be more climate-damaging than oil sands fuels

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Based on visual interpretation of high-resolution (30 m) satellite images, a new study in the journal Global Change Biology: Bioenergy determined that industrial plantations covered over 3.1 Despite increasing awareness of climate change in that period, the rate of peat destruction was higher in this last 3 year period than ever before.

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Inaugural meeting of Volkswagen Sustainability Council; Group makes €20M available for projects

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Dr. Ottmar Edenhofer – Deputy Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Director of the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change. Connie Hedegaard – former EU Commissioner for Climate Action. The members of the Group’s Sustainability Council are: Prof.

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Devil In The Details: Is Copenhagens 2 ºC Guardrail Obsolete?

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The dispute has contributed to a significant split among the primary bloc of developing countries, and has highlighted an increased focus on climate adaptation strategies, in addition to emissions reductions, during the talks. ºF) above pre-industrial temperatures.