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Maersk sets net zero CO2 emission target by 2050

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In comparison, a container vessel carrying thousands of TEU sailing from Panama to Rotterdam makes around 8,800 km. In 2019, Maersk is planning to initiate open and collaborative dialogue with all possible parties to tackle climate change.

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Study: IMO low-sulfur fuel standards will decrease childhood asthma cases, premature deaths; climate tradeoffs

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Some key regions include China, Singapore, Panama, Brazil and coastlines of Asia, Africa and South America. While the health benefits are clear, the research also quantifies tradeoffs in terms of climate. Reduction in annual PM 2.5 concentrations in 2020 due to low-sulfur fuel standards. —Sofiev et al.

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ICCT study examines current & projected use of heavy fuel oil in Arctic shipping; growth in BC emissions points to need for policies

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A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) estimates heavy fuel oil (HFO) use, HFO carriage, the use and carriage of other fuels, black carbon (BC) emissions, and emissions of other air and climate pollutants for the year 2015, with projections to 2020 and 2025. —Comer et al.

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Study finds enhanced tropical forest growth could result in carbon release from soil; priming stimulates decomposition

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A new study led by scientists from the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology and the University of Cambridge, UK shows that as climate change enhances tree growth in tropical forests, the resulting increase in litterfall could stimulate soil micro-organisms, leading to a release of stored soil carbon. Nature Climate Change.

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ICCT study finds GHGs from shipping on the rise

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Ships registered to Panama (15%), China (11%), Liberia (9%), Marshall Islands (7%), Singapore (6%), and Malta (5%) were the largest emitters. Change in CO 2 emissions and CO 2 intensity for key ship classes. International shipping was not included in the 2015 Paris climate agreement. Click to enlarge.

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State Department releases Keystone XL Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement

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Notable changes since the prior Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement include an expanded analysis of potential oil releases; an expanded climate change analysis; an updated oil market analysis incorporating new economic modeling; and an expanded analysis of rail transport.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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April 18, 2009 1:03 pm Link Writing from Panama where we could use a few more electric cars to reduce pollution. We need electric buses to replace the diablos rojos, these are old, old US school buses that are the rusting backbone of public transportation in Panama. Give them the choice, and they’ll shift. — Scott 18.

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