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Study confirms €1T green hydrogen potential for Africa

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The analysis highlights the benefits of harnessing solar power to create green hydrogen in four African hubs: Mauritania, Morocco, southern Africa and Egypt. The research is enhanced by CVA’s strategic partnership with energy partners across Africa, Europe and around the world. This is equivalent to energy costs of US$60 a barrel.

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UNEP: export of used cars to developing world creating significant environmental problems

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Millions of used cars, vans and minibuses exported from Europe, the United States and Japan to the developing world are of poor quality, contributing significantly to air pollution and hindering efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change, according to a new report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).

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Skeleton Technologies joins Flying Whales program to develop next generation of heavy-lift, large-capacity airships

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European ultracapacitor manufacturer Skeleton Technologies will join French firm Flying Whales’ program to build a 60-ton Large Capacity Airship (LCA60T, for the global transport market. Without the need to make conventional takeoffs and landings, energy consumption via its hybrid electric propulsion system will be low.

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UNICEF: 300M children worldwide breathing air exceeding WHO pollution guidelines by 6x or more

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The findings come a week ahead of the COP 22 in Marrakesh, Morocco, where UNICEF is calling on world leaders to take urgent action to cut air pollution in their countries. Reduce pollution: All countries should work to meet WHO global air quality guidelines to enhance the safety and wellbeing of children. van Donkelaar, A., 5b05833.

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