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Newcastle Univ. researchers say expansion of Panama Canal could help reduce carbon footprint of marine industry

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In a paper published this month in the International Journal of Maritime Engineering , Paul Stott and Dr Peter Wright of Newcastle University, UK, suggest that the $6-billion Panama Canal expansion program offers the marine industry as a whole an opportunity to reduce its environmental impact.

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Maersk sets net zero CO2 emission target by 2050

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Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping company, has set a goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. To achieve this goal, carbon neutral vessels must be commercially viable by 2030, and an acceleration in new innovations and adaption of new technology is required. of global CO2 emissions. Moller - Maersk.

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Study finds enhanced tropical forest growth could result in carbon release from soil; priming stimulates decomposition

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A new study led by scientists from the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology and the University of Cambridge, UK shows that as climate change enhances tree growth in tropical forests, the resulting increase in litterfall could stimulate soil micro-organisms, leading to a release of stored soil carbon. Emma Sayer, Centre for Ecology & Hydrology.

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DOE launching $80M Supertruck II initiative; 55% BTE; awards $12M for 3 medium- and heavy-duty plug-in projects

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Improving the fuel efficiency of these vehicles can go a long way to reducing dependency on oil and lowering carbon emissions. As the backbone of domestic freight transportation, 18-wheelers haul 70% of all freight tonnage. The Department of Energy launched its first SuperTruck initiative in 2010.

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Down to the wire for final round of public voting in DOE Apps for Vehicles challenge

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Once registered, a user will be able to compete against themselves, a friend (celebrity in future releases), as a team (future release), and insurance companies (future releases) in energy and safe driver challenges. A mobile utility plus hardware, it works in all cars post-1996 in the US.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Electric car supporters are rising to defend General Motors’ development of the Chevy Volt after the Obama Administration’s automotive task force proclaimed that the car was probably too expensive to be commercially successful in the near future. is hoping to launch the Volt in late 2010 with a price tag of about $40,000. and Chrysler.

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