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Plug Power, Olin JV to produce green hydrogen in 15 ton per day plant in Louisiana

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The JV is the first of its kind and will provide reliability of supply and speed to market for green hydrogen throughout North America, setting the foundation for broader collaboration between the two companies. wasted), or sold to the external merchant hydrogen market. The first production plant in St.

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Study finds relying on “local food” a distant dream for most of the world

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For example, in Europe and North America, temperate crops, such as wheat, can be obtained mostly within a radius of 500 kilometers. In comparison, the global average is about 3,800 kilometers. Increasing the share of effectively managed domestic production would probably reduce both food waste and greenhouse gas emissions.

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Ford cuts manufacturing energy use 22% in 6 years; targeting additional 25% Drop by 2016

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Other successful initiatives—highlighted in Ford’s 13th annual Sustainability Report—include reductions in water use, waste-to-landfill and CO 2 emissions as well as improvements in vehicle fuel economy and safety.

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Toyota previews Prius v; first expansion of planned Prius family

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Those vehicles will be offered with a third-row seating option not available in North America; vehicles with that option will use a smaller, high-output lithium ion battery pack mounted underneath the center console, to make room for the additional seating. Bob Carter: Prius may eventually lead Toyota sales in US. Click to enlarge.

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New inventory of black carbon emissions from China finds 2007 levels higher than previously reported

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Comparison of relative contributions from various sources to total BC emissions between China and other countries/regions including India, North America, and Africa. Asia contributes more than half of global anthropogenic BC emissions and China is the largest emitter, according to the researchers. Credit: ACS, Wang et al.

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The EV Transition Explained: Battery Challenges

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The “simplicity” of EVs in comparison to ICE vehicles allows these disruptors to compete from virtually scratch with legacy automakers, not only in the car market itself, but for the material and labor inputs as well. It is little wonder that Tesla CEO Elon Musk calls EV factories “ gigantic money furnaces.”.

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Final session on international mercury convention this week expected to culminate in agreement; UNEP Global Mercury Assessment 2013 finds industrial source Hg emissions may be rising

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Comparison of Hg emissions in 2005 and 2010, by selected sector and region. Intentional-use sectors: Disposal and incineration of product waste, cremation emissions, chlor-alkali industry. Contaminated sites, including old mines, landfills, and waste disposal locations, release 8 - 33 tonnes per year. Source: UNEP. Resources.

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