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The Metals Company contracts CSIRO-led consortium to develop environmental monitoring and management plan for deep-sea nodule collection

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The Metals Company is an explorer of lower-impact battery metals from seafloor polymetallic nodules, on a dual mission: (1) supply metals for the clean energy transition with the least possible negative environmental and social impact and (2) accelerate the transition to a circular metal economy. Deep sea mining remains controversial.

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US EPA awards $50M for clean diesel projects

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $50 million for clean diesel projects. The grant-supported clean diesel projects have cleaned or replaced more than 50,000 vehicles and equipment nationwide. SmartWay Finance Program grants. Diesel engines emit 7.3 Emerging Technologies grants.

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