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Cambridge study finds globalized economy making water, energy and land insecurity worse

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The first large-scale study of the risks that countries face from dependence on water, energy and land resources has found that globalization may be decreasing, rather than increasing, the security of global supply chains. This interconnectedness also increases the amount of risk at each step of a global supply chain.

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GM sets new goal to reduce water intensity by 35% by 2035

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General Motors plans to reduce water intensity of its operations by 35% by 2035, compared to a 2010 baseline, which could result in enough savings to fill about 4,254 Olympic-sized swimming pools. While GM’s operations are not water-intensive, water is required for some manufacturing processes.

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Study confirms €1T green hydrogen potential for Africa

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Government leaders, ministers, international finance, business partners and civil society from across Africa attended the unveiling event. 1 trillion green hydrogen investment can deliver the equivalent of more than one-third of Africa’s current energy consumption, boost GDP, improve clean water supply and empower communities.

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Jervois begins commissioning at Idaho Cobalt Operations; only cobalt mine in US

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Australia-based Jervois Global, a nickel and cobalt company, has commenced the first stage of plant commissioning at its Idaho Cobalt Operations mine site (ICO), following a successful opening ceremony on 7 October 2022. The site was closed in 1982, after severely contaminating water nearby with heavy metals. Idaho Cobalt Belt.

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NASA Hosting Water Sustainability Forum 16-18 March

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The first forum, Launch: Water, will take place at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida from 16-18 March. The event will be broadcast live at: [link]. NASA describes Launch is a global initiative to identify and support innovative work that will contribute to a sustainable future.

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Day not far when India becomes global semiconductor hub: PM Modi – ET Auto

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The three chip manufacturing and assembly facilities will help in making India a global semiconductor hub and will also raise the country’s profile in the global semiconductor value chain,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said. It has been made possible only in 2024.

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Cao Cao and DeepRoute form autonomous driving partnership; Level 4 robo-taxi service

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Cao Cao will integrate DeepRoute’s new Level 4 full-stack self-driving system—including its second generation sensing system, DeepRoute-Sense II—into its dedicated fleet of Geometry A fully electric vehicles at the multisport event.

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