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Building materials recycler switches fleet to Neste renewable diesel

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As a result, Argent has offset more than 97 million pounds of carbon from the atmosphere and removed a half-million pounds of trash from the streets of Oakland, California. Now, Argent has switched its fleet from petroleum diesel to Neste MY Renewable Diesel.

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Oregon transit district buying 11 New Flyer electric buses and 7 ABB depot chargers

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Since then, LTD hired a Sustainability Program Manager and conducted carbon footprint analysis of its operations to measure the impacts and benefits of public transit on climate change. In 2014, it received silver level certification for the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) sustainability commitment.

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New California program to make clean cars affordable for lower-income residents

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The Clean Vehicle Assistance Program, run by the Oakland-based nonprofit Beneficial State Foundation, was launched with a $5-million CARB grant. The California Air Resources Board announced a new statewide grant and loan program to help lower-income consumers across California get into the cleanest new and used cars on the market.

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2019 Keeling Curve Prize winners include Opus 12; conversion of CO2 into fuels and chemicals

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water and electricity to produce higher-energy carbon-based products and a co-product of pure oxygen. The prize recognizes promising projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions or promote carbon uptake. into cost-competitive chemicals and fuels. Earlier post.). Energy Access. Transportation. Social & Cultural Impacts.

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Neste to begin selling 100% renewable diesel in Finland

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In addition to its significantly smaller carbon footprint, the product is of a high quality - it burns efficiently and cleanly. Moreover, you do not need to empty your tank if you want to switch from conventional diesel to this extremely climate-friendly diesel as it can be used in the vehicle in any blending ratio all the way up to 100%.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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His people at MidAmerican have studied clean technologies like batteries and wind power for years because of the threat of climate change. One way or another, Sokol says, energy companies will need to produce more energy while emitting less carbon dioxide. tons of carbon dioxide. Electric cars will be one answer.

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