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EPA proposes new pollution standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed new CO 2 standards for coal and natural gas-fired power plants. Through 2042, EPA estimates the net climate and health benefits of the standards on new gas and existing coal-fired power plants are up to $85 billion.

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India Energy Storage Alliance makes case for comprehensive safety guidelines for EV batteries – ET Auto

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The forum covered a spectrum of topics, including an overview of battery fires in India, battery standards, design validation requirements, and a global EV battery safety overview. Reflecting on the challenges faced globally, he underscored the need for comprehensive safety guidelines and heightened awareness.

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Polestar reduced greenhouse-gas emissions by 6% per car in 2021

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Polestar has released its second Annual Review and Sustainability report , highlighting progress towards its ambitious climate goals. Polestar is targeting a truly climate-neutral car by 2030; to halve carbon emissions per sold car between 2020 and 2030; and to reach climate neutrality across its value chain by 2040.

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Rule Britannia: Can the UK Set Global AI Standards?

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The government, which invited input, says it hopes to publish a plan by the end of the year, and Mitchell says heightened standards for AI are badly needed. Could national standards repair the damage? The "gold standard" phrase is not there by accident. They may affect you wherever in the world you live.

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ICCT: IMO committee agrees to establish first climate framework for international shipping

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This strategy, which represents the first global climate framework for shipping, includes quantitative GHG reduction targets through 2050 and a list of candidate short-, mid-, and long-term policy measures to help achieve these targets.

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Climate Disclosure Standards Board Proposes New Framework for Data Reporting at World Business Summit

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The Climate Disclosure Standards Board ( CDSB ) introduced for public consultation a set of proposals designed to assist directors in the inclusion of climate change-related information in companies’ annual reports. There is no scarcity of warnings of the risk of irreversible climatic damage to the environment.

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European aviation sector and NGOs agree on sustainability of future fuels

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The Fueling Flight initiative was convened by the European Climate Foundation (ECF) and ClimateWorks Foundation (CWF) to provide recommendations on the sustainability aspects of the EU’s policy design to support Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). —Pete Harrison, Executive Director for EU Policy at the European Climate Foundation.

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