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Infineon introduces first Trusted Platform Module specifically for automotive cybersecurity

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When the TPM is used, this step can be carried out in Infineon’s certified production environment. It is available now available and manufactured in security-certified production facilities of Infineon Germany and the Philippines. The new TPM complies with the internationally acknowledged Trusted Computing Group TPM 2.0

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France’s IFPEN studying industrial potential of onshore sources of natural hydrogen

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IFPEN is a French public-sector research, innovation and training center active in the fields of energy, transport and the environment. In this environment, volcanic systems create hydrothermal circulation, bringing together sea water and peridotites at high temperatures. Geophysical Research Abstracts Vol. 15, EGU2013-5553.

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HALO research aircraft measuring the emissions of megacities in EmeRGe project

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During the first part of the project in summer 2017, the researchers on board HALO already examined the environment over European cities and conurbations such as London, Rome, Paris, Marseilles, Barcelona and the Ruhr region, as well as the Po Valley. We are conducting low-level visual flights and can only fly in cloudless areas.

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Study: Atmospheric Engineering with Aerosols Could Reduce Effectiveness of Certain Kinds of Solar Power

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Pinatubo in the Philippines reduced global sunlight by less than three percent but decreased output from some solar generating plants by about 20%. Each 1% reduction in the Earth’s sunlight due to aerosols will cause a 4-10% loss in output from concentrating solar power applications, depending on what measure is used for electrical output.

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GM Partners with US DOE to Develop Jatropha-to-Biodiesel Project in India

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Mike Robinson, GM Vice President of Environment, Energy and Safety Policy. In addition to India, other nations including China, the Philippines, several African countries, and the United States are conducting research programs in jatropha cultivation and oil extraction on eroded farmland and marginal land.

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CO2 and Methane Emissions Continued Rise in 2008 Despite Economic Slump

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Carbon dioxide growth has increased by more than two percent each year since preindustrial times, doubling every 31 years, according to a study published in the April issue of the journal Atmospheric Environment by David Hofmann, James Butler, and Tans. Pinatubo (Philippines) in 1991 each slowed CO 2 buildup for several years.

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Report Finds That Urgent Changes in Transport Financing Required to Enable More Sustainable Transportation Globally

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Members include the Asian Development Bank; InterAmerican Development Bank, African Development Bank, German Technical Cooperation/GTZ, UITP, ITDP, International Energy Agency, The Energy and Resources Institute, Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities Center, UN Center for Regional Development, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, UN Environment (..)