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AQLI: new data reveals little progress globally in reducing air pollution over the last two decades

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Particulate air pollution continues to cut global life expectancy by nearly two years as progress in some countries counterbalances worsening air quality in others, according to the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI). High pollution across the entirety of Bangladesh makes it the most polluted country in the world.

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BNEF: steel industry set to pivot to hydrogen in green push; additional $278B for clean capacity and retrofits

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Steel is responsible for around 7% of man-made greenhouse gas emissions every year and is one of the world’s most polluting industries. Converting a significant portion of the fleet to hydrogen would require more DRI plants and more electric furnaces. Retrofit or close any remaining coal-fired capacity by 2050.

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Measurements of CO2 and CO in China’s Air Indicate Sharply Improved Combustion Efficiency

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The findings, published in the 21 September issue of Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics , are generally consistent with official Chinese government statistics and could bolster their credibility as international negotiations proceed on commitments of China and other nations to combat climate change.

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CAS researchers propose decoupling gasification reactions for greater control and optimized outcomes

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Gasification is emerging as a core technology for the production of chemicals and cleaner power, and refers to a process for converting solid fuels, including coal, biomass, and wastes, into either fuel gas (containing CH 4 and some N 2 usually) or syngas (containing mainly H 2 and CO) for subsequent conversion into fuels and chemicals.

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Electric Car Quotes: List of the Best Electric Vehicle Quotes

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.” _ Elon Musk “Electric cars aren’t pollution free; they have to get their energy from somewhere.” ” – George Clooney “Electric cars are coal powered cars. However, I do not believe it is wise for America to substitute dependence on foreign oil for dependence on Chinese batteries.”

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

I mean, when the electricity it uses is produces, pollution still happens, just not "right from your car"? That being said, even a car that derives its energy from coal power plants would be far more clean. excluding coal power in china. Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use or tags.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The combination of harvesting whole forests and burning long-sequestered carbon sources such as coal or oil has impaired the Earth’s carbon cycle at an increasing pace. There are trucks and buses being converted commercially today. We cannot wait for today’s trees to turn into oil and coal.

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