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Nations agree on global, legally binding treaty on mercury emissions: Minamata Convention on Mercury

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At the conclusion of the International Negotiating Committee on Mercury ( INC5 ) meeting in Geneva ( earlier post ), nations agreed on a global, legally-binding treaty to prevent mercury emissions and releases. Waste incineration and cement clinker facilities are also on the list.

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Chinas Golden Concord Holdings and Linc Energy form underground coal gasification to GTL JV in China; 5% stake in Linc

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GCL will provide US$15 million in working capital to the joint venture in three equal installments over the first three years of the joint venture. Linc Energy will grant an exclusive licence to the joint venture for the use of its UCG and GTL intellectual property in China. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

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After a decade in the solar power installation business, Bradley Bartz is tired of being Mr. Nice Guy. He’s filed suit against Torrance, the proud home of Exxon/Mobil’s refinery, for stopping him from installing solar panels in the Hillside Overlay district. solar installers. “ Idiots ! For 10 days apparently.

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Perspective: The UN Approval Process for Carbon Offsets

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The measurement of reductions is relatively straightforward, based on readings from meters installed at regulated power stations and manufacturing facilities. But Kyoto also allows companies to purchase “offsets”: credits from emissions-reducing projects in developing countries. 100% for some agricultural processes.

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Mumbai - Kalaburagi - Mumbai : 1200 km trip in the MG ZS EV

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Some housekeeping The 7kW slow charger hasn’t been installed in my society due to some complications that maybe covered in a separate post. This time, the MG’s MapMyIndia inbuilt maps could alert me whenever there was an upcoming speed camera in a 1km range, giving me enough time to have ‘barely legal’* speeds.