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UN delegates reach agreement on protecting marine biodiversity in international waters

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Delegates of the Intergovernmental Conference on Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) have finalized a text to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction, calling it a “breakthrough” after nearly two decades of talks.

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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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Researchers from the GEOMAR Helmholtz Center for Ocean Research Kiel have found that considerable quantities of the greenhouse gas methane escape uncontrolled into the water from abandoned oil and gas wells in the North Sea. Haeckel, more than 15,000 boreholes have been drilled in the entire North Sea. Böttner, C., Haeckel, M. Schmidt, C.

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Vonmercier is the electric sportscar hovercraft that will have you saying, “Ok, but why?”

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The company claims to have adopted design practices from across the automotive, aerospace, and marine industries. Customizable wood decks give a warm feel and functional traction in marine environments.” Several different videos of the Vonmercier Arosa show it operating on everything from water to grass and even snow.

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The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

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Vard Group is part of NuProShip , a consortium of the Norwegian maritime authority, universities, shipbuilders, and shipping companies that aims to develop a Generation IV reactor for marine vessels. Another plus for nuclear-propelled ships is easy access to an endless supply of cooling water.

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BC government won’t support Northern Gateway oilsands pipeline as presented over spill response concerns

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For example: the behavior in water of the material to be transported is incompletely understood; the terrain the pipeline wold cross is not only remote, it is in many places extremely difficult to access; the impact of spills into pristine river environments would be profound. The project before the JRP is not a typical pipeline.

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Proposed Algae-to-Biofuels Pilot Facility on Cape Cod

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RTDC) of Cape Cod, the Massachusetts National Guard, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL), and Cape Cod Commission are forming a public-private consortium to establish the Cape Cod Algae Biorefinery. Plankton was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Wellfleet, Massachusetts.

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UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

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To work with international partners to research and develop new standards for tires and brakes to address toxic non-exhaust emissions of micro plastics from vehicles which can pollute air and water. in their emissions control system, and make tampering with an emissions control system a legal offense.

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