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Global CO2 emissions stalled for the third year in a row

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The annual assessment of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by the JRC and the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) confirms that CO 2 emissions have stalled for the third year in a row. Emissions from international transport (aviation and shipping) contribute another 3% to the total global GHG emissions.

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Study: air pollution causes 800,000 extra deaths a year in Europe and 8.8 million worldwide

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The researchers used exposure data from a model that simulates atmospheric chemical processes and the way they interact with land, sea and chemicals emitted from natural and man-made sources such as energy generation, industry, traffic and agriculture. years in life expectancy); 136 in Italy (reduction in life expectancy of 1.9

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EEA Report: Trends in European Transport Are Heading in the Wrong Direction

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Indexed European transport sector greenhouse gas emissions, 1990-2006. Transport continues to contribute disproportionally to Europe’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, poor air quality and noise, and still uses the least efficient modes to move people and goods according to a new report from the European Environmental Agency (EEA).

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European consortium investigating graphene-based materials for lightweight cars; energy-efficient and safe vehicles

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Elmarakbi is also the founder and Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Automotive Composites.). The global automotive industry is currently facing great challenges, such as CO 2 emissions and safety issues. The partnership now includes more than 140 organisations from 23 countries. 21 proposals were selected for funding.

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