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Tesla and GM sign on to use supply chain emissions database

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Vice President Al Gore at the COP28 climate conference this weekend. The database, dubbed Climate TRACE, was created by Gore’s global climate coalition in an attempt to keep close track of supply chain emissions, according to a report from Fortune. billion Tonnes CO2e100.

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How Engineers Can Help Protect Earth From Worsening Climate Change

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The day reminds us of the need to protect our planet and its ecosystems against the worsening climate crisis. The climate crisis is threatening people across the world, as well as every species of animal and plant life. Climate change is a global societal crisis that is causing devastating consequences.

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Mayors of 12 major cities pledge to procure only zero-emission buses from 2025; major areas to be zero-emission by 2030

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Reduce the number of polluting vehicles on city streets. In London, the new T-Charge toll on the most polluting vehicles (pre-Euro 4 / IV) went into effect today. The cities therefore commit to: Increase rates of walking, cycling and the use of public and shared transport. Earlier post.).

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Toyota’s greenwashing AI ‘eco-copilot’ is fake, but the prank makes a real point

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The announcement involved a press event at the National Press Club, along with official-looking press release and even a whole website. The AI also went rogue at the press event , telling the crowd truths about climate change before temporarily “disabling” the “Toyota representative” on stage giving the presentation.

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Renewable Energy & EV Charging – Perfect Synergy

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As the world continues to face climate change challenges, it is becoming increasingly critical that we transition to more sustainable energy sources. Renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, is a more environmentally friendly and cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels.

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IMechE report calls for new Clean Air Act in UK

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A new report by the UK-based Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) calls for urgent action to tackle the damage to health caused by air pollution. A 2016 report by the Royal College of Physicians put the annual deaths attributable to outdoor air pollution in the UK at around 40,000.

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Opinion: Reinventing fuel-based power for a more secure and resilient grid

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For example, demand will often increase when is it raining or peak during half time of a national televised sporting event. Equally, any technology currently available, for burning these renewable fuels, uses a flame during the combustion process, producing the pollutant emissions that are harmful to human health. Earlier post.).

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