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Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins

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Groupe Renault is creating the REFACTORY in Flins, the first European circular economy site dedicated to mobility. It will be based on a wide network of partners from all sectors and will revolve around 4 poles of activity, putting into practice the principles of the circular economy at each stage of the vehicle life cycle and mobility.

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IEA: nuclear power can play a major role in transition to low emissions energy systems; Russia, China leading on new reactor starts

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In countries that choose to continue or increase their use of nuclear power, it can reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels, cut carbon dioxide emissions and enable electricity systems to integrate higher shares of solar and wind power. —IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol.

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IEA finds CO2 emissions flat for third straight year even as global economy grew in 2016

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Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions were flat for a third straight year in 2016 even as the global economy grew, according to the International Energy Agency. gigatonnes last year, the same as the previous two years, while the global economy grew 3.1%, according to estimates from the IEA.

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ESB and dCarbonX to partner on green hydrogen storage development in Ireland

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This partnership represents another milestone in Ireland’s emerging hydrogen economy as part of its transition to a low-carbon future. ESB recognizes that hydrogen produced from renewable electricity will play a significant role in the decarbonization of many sectors. million customer accounts. million customer accounts.

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With gas phase-out in view, Europe could lose $160 billion in fuel taxes

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With Europe’s gas phase-out plans now within view, the countries there could be set to lose significant funding from fuel taxes in the coming years. Still, the change could have some latent effects, especially as most countries get crucial revenue from taxes on gas. What about in other countries?

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Toyota highlights gas engine project as ‘practical’ path to carbon neutrality

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Toyota has had a long history of speaking out against an all-out transition to electric vehicles (EVs), continually pointing to hydrogen technology and continued gas vehicle production as important pieces of the puzzle. Battery electric vehicles do not represent the only way to achieve carbon neutrality,” Toyoda added.

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IEA: Decisive action by governments is critical to unlock growth for low-carbon hydrogen

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But this time, we are seeing exciting progress in making hydrogen cleaner, more affordable and more available for use across different sectors of the economy. This requires either large amounts of electricity to produce it from water, or the use of carbon capture technologies if the hydrogen is produced from fossil fuels.

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