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RAND reports suggest US DoD use less petroleum fuel to deal with high prices, not count on alternatives

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The other two key findings from Bartis’ introductory report are: Where security shortfalls impede hydrocarbon production or transport, current and future US Air Force partnership-building capabilities offer security improvements that could promote greater production of petroleum and natural gas resources.

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Climate Talks End In Copenhagen Accord; Countries Settle On Non- Binding 2 ºC Warming Limit

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In the end, 188 countries voted in favor of the motion, with Cuba, Bolivia, Sudan, and Venezuela voting against it. Quizzed by The Observer as to which country had objected to the 2050 target, director-general of Sweden’s Naturvårdsverket (Environmental Protection Agency) Lars-Erik Liljelund quipped , “China.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

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In fact, our high levels of renewable energy mean the benefits from reducing EV emissions are greater than in most other countries and in some cases would produce 80% fewer greenhouse gas emissions. EV MYTH THREE: The world will run out of lithium. MORE EV MYTHS EXPLAINED. Throughout 2022, we will be releasing more EV myth-busting resources.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

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In fact, our high levels of renewable energy mean the benefits from reducing EV emissions are greater than in most other countries and in some cases would produce 80% fewer greenhouse gas emissions. EV MYTH THREE: The world will run out of lithium. MORE EV MYTHS EXPLAINED. Throughout 2022, we will be releasing more EV myth-busting resources.