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Study links increased black carbon pollution to increase in cases of lung adenocarcinoma worldwide

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An international team of scientists, led by NTU Singapore, has linked increased air pollution to an uptick in cases of lung adenocarcinoma (LADC) worldwide. This study, done in collaboration between NTU and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, showed that a 0.1 LSCC is often linked to a history of smoking. micrograms per cubic meter (?g/m

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A third of Aussies back 2030 ICE ban claims Polestar survey

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With the introduction of the climate change bill, Australia will have more certainty, more transparency, and a clearer path to emissions reduction,” said Head of Polestar Australia, Samantha Johnson. South Korea led the way with 48 per cent ahead of the UK (44) and Singapore (42). Polestar 3 large SUV with camouflage.

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Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

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“ One Agreement, Two Steps ” Expectations for Copenhagen quickly became complicated after Danish Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen boarded an overnight flight to Singapore to address an impromptu breakfast forum on climate change at the Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) summit on 15 November.

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EV gameplan: Strategic tie-ups, fund raising, the way forward | Autocar Professional

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In fact, the alliance conversation with Chinese car maker Chery had progressed to an advanced stage, but the pandemic changed the market dynamics and the investment didn’t arrive from our Eastern neighbour. The low market share of the remaining OEMs in the mass market space makes it tough for them to survive.

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

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Why hes banking on an obscure Chinese electric car company and a CEO who - no joke - drinks his own battery fluid. The E6 will hit the Chinese market later this year. The deal, which is awaiting final approval from the Chinese government, didnt get much notice at the time. EMAIL | PRINT | SHARE | RSS DIGG FACEBOOK DEL.ICIO.US

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