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WHO issues new, lower Global Air Quality Guidelines for classical pollutants

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New WHO has issued new Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs) that reduce levels of key air pollutants, some of which also contribute to climate change. Recommended 2021 AQG levels compared to 2005 air quality guidelines. The goal of the guideline is for all countries to achieve recommended air quality levels. Source: WHO.

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Rapido revival in sight: Central guidelines set to reignite bike taxi services in Delhi and Maharashtra – ET Auto

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The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways ( MoRTH ) has issued guidelines clarifying the legality of bike taxis in India, potentially paving way for their return in key markets like Delhi and Maharashtra. The latest advisory aims to standardize regulations and protect bike taxi riders from legal complications.

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New study confirms extensive gas leaks in the North Sea; recommends stricter guidelines for handling of abandoned wells

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In addition, the team used available seismic data of the industry from the British sector of the North Sea to make further statements about the boreholes in the area. Apparently, however, the disturbance of the overburden sediment by drilling process causes the gas to rise along the borehole. Matthias Haeckel from GEOMAR, who lead the study.

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5 Steps for Ensuring Worker Safety in EV Manufacturing

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More demand means more jobs, but the question is whether or not the automotive industry can keep its workers safe. Companies throughout the electric vehicle supply chain must take steps to improve worker safety if there is to be an increase in jobs in the EV manufacturing industry.

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Alabama, Mississippi to assess oil sands resources in their states

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The assessment may include an inventory of existing core and well logs for data collection, identification of data gaps, acquisition and interpretation of additional data, detailed geologic reservoir modeling, a refined estimate of oil reserves and an inventory of existing and new infrastructure needed to support the industry.

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My Tour Operator Is a B Corp. What Does That Mean? Should I Care?

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The sheer number of sustainability certifications for the travel and tourism industry is almost overwhelming and certainly confusing. Globally, there are only 62 certified B Corps in the travel industry and 76 in accommodation and hospitality. Plenty, along with guidelines, verifications and “ecostars.” Dohoney, 64, said. “I

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EU Industry Ministers Call for Harmonized EV Charging and Safety Standards by Mid-2011

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European industry ministers in an EU Competitiveness Council meeting in Brussels yesterday voiced their support for the European Commission’s strategy for clean and energy-efficient vehicles, which was published last month ( earlier post ). They also noted that hydrogen vehicles and electric vehicles are mutually complementary.

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