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City of Bogota, Columbia launches electric taxi pilot; part of C40-CCI EV Network

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The City of Bogota, Colombia, has launched a pilot project to spur the use of electric vehicles in Bogota’s center-city taxi fleet. C40 is about action, and I commend Bogota for taking this decisive step to implement innovative new transport policies that will improve the quality of life in the city and address climate change.

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Researchers say policies to curb short-lived climate pollutants could yield major health benefits; methane and black carbon

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Methane and black carbon (soot) are the second- and third-most powerful climate-warming agents after carbon dioxide. They also contribute to air pollution that harms the health of billions of people worldwide and reduces agricultural yields. Lead author Drew T. Resources. Shindell, N. Borgford-Parnell, M. Haines, J.C.I. Leonard, V.

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MIT Report Finds Natural Gas Has Significant Potential to Displace Coal, Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Role in Transportation More Limited

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The interim report just published is intended to contribute to the energy, security and climate debate. At the same time, this would also reduce air pollutants such as oxides of sulfur and nitrogen oxides. A full report with additional analysis addressing a broader set of issues will follow later this year.

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