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How Engineers Can Help Protect Earth From Worsening Climate Change

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The day reminds us of the need to protect our planet and its ecosystems against the worsening climate crisis. The climate crisis is threatening people across the world, as well as every species of animal and plant life. Climate change is a global societal crisis that is causing devastating consequences.

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Is Europe’s Nuclear Phaseout Starting to Phase Out?

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In the depths of the 1970s oil crisis, French prime minister Pierre Messmer saw an opportunity to transform his country’s energy supply. The event was abrupt and unceremonious, its time kept secret to prevent crowds from gathering amidst the first wave of Covid-19. A demolition crew brought both down on an overcast day in early 2020.

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Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

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Although most countries have already revealed their opening emissions reduction proposals, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Yvo de Boer pointed out Thursday that “ we still await clarity from industrialized nations on the provision of large-scale finance to developing countries for immediate and long-term climate action. by Jack Rosebro.

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Japan Automakers Support B5, E10 as Baseline Biofuel Blends, Recommend Specifications to ASEAN Countries

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In the event where diesel fuel with a high FAME content is to be introduced widely, JAMA strongly recommends the use of HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) or BTL (biomass to liquid) as blendstocks. For the use of ethanol-blended gasoline as conventional gasoline for vehicles, JAMA recommends a blending ratio of maximum 10% (E10).

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2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4Matic EV

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The significance is that at some point everything—sedans, coupes, sports cars, SUVs and possibly even trucks—will run on electrons, leaving oil and gasoline behind. The cabin, with natural grain Anthracite Linden wood trim, has a four-zone climate control with energizing air control through a HEPA filter.