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WHO issues new, lower Global Air Quality Guidelines for classical pollutants

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New WHO has issued new Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs) that reduce levels of key air pollutants, some of which also contribute to climate change. Recommended 2021 AQG levels compared to 2005 air quality guidelines. The goal of the guideline is for all countries to achieve recommended air quality levels. Source: WHO.

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New study confirms extensive gas leaks in the North Sea; recommends stricter guidelines for handling of abandoned wells

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An initial assessment showed that these emissions could be the dominant source of methane in the North Sea. In addition, the team used available seismic data of the industry from the British sector of the North Sea to make further statements about the boreholes in the area. Matthias Haeckel from GEOMAR, who lead the study. Haeckel, M.

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5 Steps for Ensuring Worker Safety in EV Manufacturing

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More demand means more jobs, but the question is whether or not the automotive industry can keep its workers safe. Companies throughout the electric vehicle supply chain must take steps to improve worker safety if there is to be an increase in jobs in the EV manufacturing industry.

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My Tour Operator Is a B Corp. What Does That Mean? Should I Care?

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The sheer number of sustainability certifications for the travel and tourism industry is almost overwhelming and certainly confusing. Globally, there are only 62 certified B Corps in the travel industry and 76 in accommodation and hospitality. Plenty, along with guidelines, verifications and “ecostars.” Dohoney, 64, said. “I

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Group of 285 global investors with more than $20T in assets under management calls for urgent action on investment-grade climate change and energy policies; guidelines for governments

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According to the group, an integrated climate change and clean energy policy framework should include: Clear short-, medium- and long-term greenhouse gas emission reduction objectives and targets, and comprehensive, enforceable legal mechanisms and timelines for delivering on these objectives and targets.

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BMW Group makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction

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The principle of continuous improvement will remain at the heart of the strategy to reduce CO 2 emissions and increase resource efficiency. The aim is to significantly reduce CO 2 emissions per vehicle by at least one third across the entire spectrum. CO 2 emissions will then be less than 10% of what they were in 2006.

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Summary of decisions from Durban climate conference

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Governments at the COP17 meeting decided to adopt some form of a universal legal agreement on climate change as soon. Governments, including 35 industrialized countries, also agreed to a second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol—due to expire next year— from 1 January 2013. as possible, but not later than 2015.

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