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Researchers develop titanium and copper heterostructured photocatalyst for conversion of CO2 into CH4

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The escalating carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and the consequent acceleration of climate change are alarming, and it has proven challenging to find feasible ways to actively reduce the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere.

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Novel membrane-free Mg-CO2 battery sequesters CO2 and generates electricity

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Over the 80 discharge-charge cycles, the outstanding cycling performance with the generation of triple gases, e.g., H 2 (g) under discharge and O 2 /Cl 2 (g) under charge mode, was attained without any degradation. 2 with a high Faraday efficiency (>92.0%). —Kim et al.

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Charging infrastructure for commercial electric trucks lags CO2 targets, report finds

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But, in Europe at least, charging infrastructure for these vehicles is underdeveloped, according to a new report. A "massive ramp-up" in charging infrastructure is needed to meet European CO2.

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Plug-in hybrids emit many times the claimed CO2, test suggests

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Plug-in hybrids may emit more carbon dioxide (CO2) than their manufacturers claimed, even when fully charged, European environmental group Transport & Environment (T&E) claims. T&E recently tested current-generation plug-in hybrid versions of the BMW 3 Series, Peugeot 308, and Renault Megane.

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Report: Light pole EV charging is the low-CO2 solution for cities

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A company that installs EV chargers in streetlights claims this is not only a practical way to bring charging to urban areas, but also has a lower carbon footprint than conventional charging installations. based streetlight charging company ChargeLight and conducted by consultancy.

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T&E study finds plug-in hybrids show higher CO2 emissions than claimed

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Among the findings : The BMW X5, Volvo XC60 and Mitsubishi Outlander emitted 28-89% more CO 2 than claimed when tested by Emissions Analytics on a fully charged battery in optimal conditions. For example, two of the three cars tested, the BMW X5 and Volvo XC60, cannot fast charge. Transport & Environment (2020). ?

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Deutsche Post now automatically offsetting all CO2 emissions from mail transport

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Starting immediately, Deutsche Post is offsetting any unavoidable CO 2 emissions due to mail transport with investments in internationally recognized and certified climate protection projects at no extra charge. For the last ten years, DHL has transported all parcels for private customers with its climate-friendly “GoGreen” service.