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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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Bartis and RAND colleague Lawrence van Bibbe were the authors of a 2011 RAND report concluding that if the US military increased its use of alternative jet and naval fuels that can be produced from coal or various renewable resources, including seed oils, waste oils and algae, there would be no direct benefit to the nation’s armed forces.

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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. afforestation, avoided deforestation, carbon capture and storage, energy efficiency measures, renewable energy generation) would be established. Emissions Reduction Targets Shuttled To The Side.

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

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While 80% of EV drivers globally charge their EV at home which can be done from inside your garage or carport with appropriate safety in place, there is still a need for public charging infrastructure. New Zealand has the third highest rate of renewable energy as a portion of primary supply in the OECD (after Norway and Iceland).

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

Drive Electric

While 80% of EV drivers globally charge their EV at home which can be done from inside your garage or carport with appropriate safety in place, there is still a need for public charging infrastructure. New Zealand has the third highest rate of renewable energy as a portion of primary supply in the OECD (after Norway and Iceland).