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Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program accepting application for 2017 awards

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The program aims to contribute to the resolution of environmental concerns and cultivate a new generation of leaders who will drive change on both a local and global basis. This year’s theme will be “Biodiversity Conservation” or “Climate Change”. Climate Change. Climate Change. Project Description.

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COP26 declaration on accelerating the transition to 100% zero emission cars and vans

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We recognize that alongside the shift to zero emission vehicles, a sustainable future for road transport will require wider system transformation, including support for active travel, public and shared transport, as well as addressing the full value chain impacts from vehicle production, use and disposal.

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IISD Releases Five-Part Series of Reports on Removing Fossil Fuel Subsidies

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The issue of fossil-fuel subsidies drives right to the heart of climate change and sustainable development and must be addressed urgently. Better subsidy design can usually help reduce any negative effects and also ease the task of reform in the future. This will be easier said than done. David Runnalls, president of IISD.

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