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Glencore orders full fleet of Epiroc battery-electric mining equipment for Onaping Depth nickel and copper mine in Canada

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Traditionally, mining machines are diesel-powered, though more and more mining companies are adding battery-electric machines to their fleets. The ordered battery-electric equipment is manufactured in Örebro, Sweden. The order also includes the capability for advanced automation solutions, including remote control. F) at depth.

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Study finds megacity traffic soot can reach high altitudes and be transported over long distances, contributing to global warming

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results indicate that traffic is the dominating source of BC and particulate air pollution in the metropolitan area of La Paz/El Alto. Soot particles from combustion processes significantly contribute to air pollution because they contain heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons which are toxic.

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EEA finds only mixed progress for Europe’s transport sector in meeting environment, climate goals; GHG emissions up 25% since 1990

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Issues covered in the briefing include emissions, air pollution, noise and renewable energy and the impact of transport on ecosystems and biodiversity. Three Member States (Austria, Finland and Sweden) have already reached the 10 % goal. Air pollution. Evolution of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the EU-28 from 1990 to 2016.

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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According to Achates, a heavy-duty opposed-piston diesel engine (configured for ultralow NO x ) has peak thermal efficiency of just below 50%, centered around high load areas of the operating map, with broad areas of high efficiency (>45% brake thermal efficiency). Department of Automotive Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC.

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NOx emissions exceeded limits in 12 European countries in 2010

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Air pollution emitted from sources such as traffic, industry and households is still above internationally agreed limits in 12 European countries, according to newly published data. These pollutants are harmful to both people and the environment, causing respiratory illnesses, acidifying soil and surface water, and damaging vegetation.

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Fast action on black carbon, ozone and methane could help limit global temperature rise to 2 degrees C

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Fast action on pollutants such as black carbon, ground-level ozone and methane may help limit near term global temperature rise and significantly increase the chances of keeping temperature rise below 2 °C (3.6 °F)—and Diesel particle filters for road and off-road vehicles. for 2030 and beyond. Source: UNEP. °C (2.7

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IEA: Estonia is pioneering technologies for more efficient and cleaner use of oil shale

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An article in the latest issue of IEA Energy: The Journal of the International Energy Agency reports that Estonia, which has the most developed oil shale industry in the world, is collaborating in pursuing wider use of oil shale in a cleaner, more sustainable manner. Different that shale oil—i.e., Different that shale oil—i.e.,

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