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Global study shows uneven urbanization among large cities in the last two decades

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New Delhi in India, Cairo in Egypt, Lagos in Nigeria). China will reach carbon emission peak before 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060, and large cities with a significant greening trend play an important role in neutralizing carbon emission and mitigating the impact of global climate change in urban areas.

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Global billionaires unite in “Breakthrough energy coalition” to support development of zero-carbon energy

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As the UN climate conference COP21 opened in Paris, Bill Gates announced the formation of the “ Breakthrough energy coalition ”, an investment grouping of global billionaires focused on developing the technologies that will create a new zero-carbon energy mix. Aliko Dangote, Founder and Chief Executive, Dangote Group, Nigeria.

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Study finds rapid health benefits following air pollution reduction

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In Nigeria, families who had clean cook stoves that reduced indoor air pollution during a nine-month pregnancy term saw higher birthweights, greater gestational age at delivery, and less perinatal mortality. In addition to city-wide polices, reducing air pollution within the home also led to health benefits.

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Ford Sustainability Report details pilot program in South Africa to deliver health care, education

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A new Ford Motor Company pilot program aims to enhance mobility health services in rural areas of South Africa and Nigeria. Carbon dioxide emissions per vehicle produced has also improved. Ford will also spend $2.1 Earlier post.). The automaker has consistently reduced its global water usage per vehicle produced for several years.

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GE to expand sodium-halide battery plant with $70M investment

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These batteries will ensure the continuous operation of telecom installations in Nigeria, and enable the customer to lower fuel consumption and emissions of the diesel generator powered telecom towers by up to 50%. The battery plant has received support from state and local government in New York, where GE has done business for 130 years.

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Lifecycle study finds LNG can reduce shipping GHG emissions by up to 21%

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The assessment of the carbon intensity of LNG was carried out on a full life cycle basis. The report analyzes several LNG pathways, including LNG from Algeria, Australia, Qatar, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria, Norway, Trinidad & Tobago and the USA. Source: thinkstep.

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GE posts $63M in orders for Durathon sodium-halide battery systems

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This costs an average of $20,000 to $30,000 per site and adds more than 50 tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere per year. These batteries will ensure the continuous operation of telecom installations in Nigeria. GE Energy Storage is experiencing increased demand for the technology with other new orders set to be finalized.

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