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New Report Concludes That Real Costs of Adapting to Climate Change Will Likely Be At Least 2-3X Greater Than Current Estimates

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Representation of damage from climate change avoided by adaptation, and damage not be adapted to (‘residual damage’) over the longer term. Source: “Assessing the costs.” The amount of money on the table at Copenhagen is one of the key factors that will determine whether we achieve a climate change agreement. In Click to enlarge.

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Ford poll finds Europeans want freedom of car ownership, but worry about traffic, cost of driving, environment

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A new Ford Motor Company-sponsored poll of 6,000 people across Europe found that most Europeans remain committed to car ownership, but have growing concerns about traffic congestion, the cost of driving and the environment. 53% say climate change is the world’s biggest problem. 52% use public transport less than once a month or never.

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Germany providing another €100M to subsidize private charging stations; €500M total

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We want more climate protection, more clean electric cars on our roads and more use of green electricity. Funding is provided for the acquisition and construction of a brand-new, not publicly accessible charging station including the electrical connection (grid connection) as well as associated necessary ancillary work.

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Wärtsilä swappable battery containers enabling inland waterway vessels to operate with zero emissions

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By switching from diesel fueled to electric propulsion, an important step can be taken towards realizing the Paris Climate Agreement targets. It is connected for remote monitoring. A pay-per-use model has been set-up whereby ZES charges only for the cost of consumed renewable energy. —Willem Dedden, CEO of ZES.

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Wärtsilä and partners developing emissions-free barge concept

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By switching from diesel-fueled propulsion to fully electrically powered transport, an important step can be taken towards realizing the Paris Climate Agreement goals. In this way, ZES charges only for the cost of consumed renewable energy plus a rental fee for the battery container, so the skipper’s operating costs remain competitive.

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Germany providing another €300M to subsidize private charging stations in residential buildings

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A nationwide and user-friendly charging infrastructure is a prerequisite for more people to switch to climate-friendly e-cars. Funding is provided for the purchase and construction of a brand-new, not publicly accessible charging station including the grid connection as well as associated necessary ancillary work.

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Breakthrough Energy Ventures backs methanol fuel cell company Blue World Technologies

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In connection with the investment from Breakthrough Energy Ventures—partly funded by Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Breakthrough Energy Ventures-Europe (BEV-E)—Blue World Technologies welcomes Allegra Kowalewski-Ferreira, a highly skilled and experienced investment professional to the Board of Directors.

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