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ArcelorMittal Tubarão, Brazil first ResponsibleSteel steelmaking site in Latin America

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Launched in 2015, ResponsibleSteel sets global standards for sustainability performance and promotes the certification of steel chain companies through a network of independent certification bodies. ArcelorMittal has played a fundamental role in the establishment of this global multi-stakeholder standard and certification program.

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IEA: global carbon dioxide emissions have rebounded strongly

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The Covid-19 crisis in 2020 triggered the largest annual drop in global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions since the Second World War, according to IEA data, but the overall decline of about 6% masks wide variations depending on the region and the time of year. Many economies are now seeing emissions climbing above pre-crisis levels.

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Radar Imaging Could Be the Key to Monitoring Climate Change

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Moreira’s technology also helps to track the effects of climate change. In September 2016 the first global digital elevation map with a 2-meter height accuracy was produced. After graduating in 1993, he planned to move back to Brazil, but instead he accepted an offer to become a DLR group leader. Moreira earned his Ph.D.

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Global study shows uneven urbanization among large cities in the last two decades

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According to the latest report from the United Nations (UN), the global population in 2018 was 7.6 By 2050, the global population is expected to soar to 9.7 Pearl River Delta (PRD) and Beijing in China, São Paulo in Brazil). The world has experienced significant urbanization in recent decades. New York in US, Tokyo in Japan).

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IEA: global CO2 emissions rebounded to their highest level in history in 2021; largely driven by China

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Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions rose by 6% in 2021 to 36.3 The rebound of global CO 2 emissions above pre-pandemic levels has largely been driven by China, where they increased by 750 million tonnes between 2019 and 2021. billion tonnes, accounting for 33% of the global total. billion tonnes. billion tonnes.

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Study: expanding Brazilian sugarcane for ethanol could reduce global CO2 emissions by up to 5.6%

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Vastly expanding sugarcane production in Brazil for conversion to ethanol could reduce current global CO 2 emissions by as much as 5.6%, according to a new study by an international team led by researchers from the University of Illinois. of net CO 2 emission globally relative to data for 2014. Gigatons yr −1.

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Automakers in Brazil Hit 10M Flex-Fuel Vehicle Mark; Brazilian Sugarcane Association Urges Global Dissemination

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Brazil’s 10-millionth flex-fuel vehicle was built on 4 March, according to the country’s National Association of Vehicle Manufacturers (Anfavea). The next step is to take this technically proven and highly successful project to the rest of the world, since all major automakers in Brazil have a global presence.

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