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$12M German project to develop technology for syngas production from CO2 and H2; new hydrogen production method

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million (US$12 million) to subsidize the project within its “Technologies for Sustainability and Climate Protection – Chemical Processes and Use of CO 2 ” scheme. Based on this, the partners intend to develop a pilot plant design and a concept for integrating the innovative technology into existing chemical and steel-producing sites.

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Volkswagen Group to invest more than €9.8 billion in China by 2015; efficient products and production

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At Volkswagen, we are convinced that climate protection and efficient technologies are drivers for economic growth. The Foshan facility was the first car factory in China to receive a Triple-Star Green Building Award, the highest state award available for environmentally compatible factory design.

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U-Mich researcher’s first-principles analysis challenges conventional carbon accounting for biofuels; implications for climate policy

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Thus, policies have been designed under the assumption that carbon accounting need only address production-related, fossil-derived CO 2 and other GHGs while excluding biogenic CO 2 emissions throughout the fuel cycle. Avoiding CO2 releases that would otherwise occur (use biomass wastes; REDD).

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U.K. Startup’s Digital Dyeing Printers Save Energy, Water

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Unsurprisingly: apart from some occasional optimizations (less chemicals, better waste recycling), processes haven’t changed. There is a massive waste, alerts Alchemie Technology: About 30 tons of water is used to dye a single ton of fabric. With climate protection, we have become used to minute progress, at the best.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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As Senators Graham, Kerry and Lieberman try to resuscitate the climate change bill by introducing a revised bill in mid-to-late April, twenty-three U.S. states are already actively participating in the design and implementation of three regional cap-and-trade programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Participating U.S.

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