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IEA: global carbon dioxide emissions have rebounded strongly

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MARCH 3, 2021

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. Emissions in the United States fell by 10% in 2020.

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ArcelorMittal publishes concept for global low-carbon emissions physical steel standard

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JUNE 22, 2022

ArcelorMittal published a concept for a low-carbon emissions steel standard to help incentivize the decarbonization of steelmaking globally and support the creation of market demand for physical steel products which would be classified as lower, and ultimately near-zero, carbon emissions steel.

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Study finds transporting food and ingredients generates 20% of carbon emissions in the global food system

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JULY 5, 2022

A study by researchers in Australia and China has determined that global food-miles account for nearly 20% of total food-systems emissions; moving fruit and vegetables in refrigerated vehicles is particularly emissions-intensive. Food trade plays a key role in achieving global food security. GtCO 2 e (3.5–7.5

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Novel adaptation for existing blast furnaces could reduce steelmaking emissions by 88%; closed-loop carbon recycling

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JANUARY 26, 2023

Researchers from the University of Birmingham have designed a novel adaptation for existing blast furnaces that could reduce CO 2 emissions from the steelmaking industry by nearly 90%. billion in 5 years while reducing overall UK emissions by 2.9%. If implemented in the UK alone, the system could deliver cost savings of £1.28

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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Study finds limiting warming to 2 °C would require at least a $200/t carbon tax globally

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MAY 6, 2022

All regions of the world do not—and will not—experience the effects of CO 2 emissions in the same way. These heterogeneous effects mean that different countries will have differing incentives to abide by the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit global warming below 2 °C relative to pre-Industrial levels.

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Kia EV6 achieves product carbon footprint certification from the Carbon Trust

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AUGUST 12, 2021

Kia EV6 ( earlier post )has achieved product carbon footprint certification and ‘ Carbon Measured ’ label from the global climate change and sustainability consultancy the Carbon Trust, becoming the first Korean vehicle manufacturer to achieve the certificate.

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Expleo develops closed-loop, e-methanol fuel cell solution for global shipping

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AUGUST 11, 2022

UK-based Expleo, a global engineering, technology and consultancy service provider, has developed a closed-loop fuel solution for global shipping that delivers a 92% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (GHGe) in the model vessel. Bibby Wavemaster 1, the model vessel.

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First carbon-neutral lithium extraction project to start in Germany

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JULY 17, 2020

EIT InnoEnergy, the European innovation engine for sustainable energy, announced a partnership with Vulcan Energy Resources Limited (Vulcan), a start-up lithium exploration company, to produce the world’s first completely carbon-neutral lithium in Germany. As a result, the carbon footprint of the production process could even be negative.

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ATI FlyZero project finds green liquid hydrogen most viable zero-carbon emission fuel for aircraft

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MARCH 28, 2022

FlyZero is the UK’s Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) project aiming to realize zero-carbon emission commercial aviation by 2030. Funded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, the project FlyZero began in early 2021 as an intensive research project investigating zero-carbon emission commercial flight.

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Argonne study compares life cycle emissions of battery-grade lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide from brines and ores

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JULY 14, 2021

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have conducted life cycle analyses (LCAs) for battery-grade lithium carbonate (Li 2 CO 3 ) and lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LiOH•H 2 O) produced from Chilean brines (Salar de Atacama) and Australian spodumene ores. This information will help us achieve our goal of being carbon neutral by 2030.

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BNEF: global investment in low-carbon energy transition hit $755B in 2021; up 27% from 2020; electrified transport grew the fastest

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JANUARY 28, 2022

In 2021, global investment in the low-carbon energy transition totaled $755 billion, up 27% from $595 billion in 2020 and just $264 billion in 2011, according to Energy Transition Investment Trends 2022, a new report published by research firm BloombergNEF (BNEF). degrees of global warming. from the year prior.

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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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MARCH 9, 2022

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. In 2021 alone, China’s CO 2 emissions rose above 11.9 billion tonnes.

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BNEF: global carbon capture capacity due to rise sixfold by 2030

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

The global capacity for carbon capture in 2030 is set to increase sixfold from today’s level, to 279 million tons of CO 2 captured per year, according to research company BloombergNEF’s (BNEF) newly released 2022 CCUS Market Outlook. of global emissions. of today’s emissions. They are here to stay.

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Keliber says studies show its lithium hydroxide will have smaller carbon footprint than most of the competition

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MARCH 10, 2022

Keliber, a Finnish mining and battery chemical company that aims to start the sustainable production of battery-grade lithium hydroxide, has analyzed the CO 2 emissions generated by its future production using two studies. In the comparison, Keliber shows the lowest emission intensity of 4.38 Keliber plans to begin production in 2024.

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CSIRO finds hydrogen could reduce aviation emissions within 5 years

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AUGUST 4, 2020

A new report from Australia’s national science agency CSIRO shows that clean hydrogen can significantly reduce aviation emissions with potential benefits seen within five years. Hydrogen used for treating crude or bio-crude oil to produce jet fuel with a lower carbon intensity is also considered as an early-stage application.

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ESA approves Norwegian CCS Full-Scale carbon capture and storage project; up to €2.1bn in aid

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JULY 19, 2020

The CCS Full-Scale project is a central part of Norway’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and meet the European goal of climate-neutrality by 2050. By supporting the project, the Norwegian government aims to facilitate further scaling up of CCS globally, by sharing knowledge and experience.

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Study: 2/3 of aviation climate impact due to emissions other than CO2

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

of the human-made climate impact; two-thirds of this impact are caused by emissions other than CO 2 , according to a new study by researchers in Europe and the US. This new study is based on a thorough review of a decade of research on aviation emissions. The formation and emission of sulfate aerosol yields a negative (cooling) term.

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Denmark, Norway, and US to lead Zero-Emission Shipping Mission

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JUNE 3, 2021

The governments of Denmark, Norway, and the United States, along with the Global Maritime Forum and the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, will lead a new Zero-Emission Shipping Mission as part of Mission Innovation. The objective is to help move clean energy solutions from lab to market.

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Study finds high-density, low-rise cities such as Paris may be optimal urban form for reducing life cycle GHG emissions

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AUGUST 15, 2021

A study by researchers at CU Boulder and Edinburgh Napier University finds that high-density, low-rise environments such as those found in Paris are the optimal urban form when looking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions over their whole life cycle. However, urban environmental design often neglects life cycle GHG emissions.

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Kia outlines its path to achieving carbon neutrality by 2045; full electrification in major markets by 2040, in Europe by 2035

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NOVEMBER 14, 2021

At its recent “Kia Sustainability Movement” virtual presentation, Kia Corporation announced a commitment to achieve carbon neutrality throughout its value chain by 2045. Achieving carbon neutrality will be based on three key pillars: Sustainable Mobility; Sustainable Planet; and Sustainable Energy. Earlier post.).

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Nissan to be carbon-neutral by 2050; 100? of new vehicle offerings in key markets to be electrified by early 2030s

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JANUARY 27, 2021

has set the goal to achieve carbon neutrality across the company’s operations and the life cycle of its products by 2050. The company will also strive for greater energy and material efficiencies to support longer-term carbon neutrality ambitions. Nissan Motor Co.,

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

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

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. Since WHO’s last 2005 global update, there has been a marked increase of evidence that shows how air pollution affects different aspects of health. nitrogen dioxide (NO?)

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Canada releases list of 31 critical minerals; domestic production, global impact

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MARCH 15, 2021

Canada has released a list of 31 minerals considered critical for the sustainable economic success of Canada and its allies—minerals that can be produced in Canada, are essential to domestic industry and security and have the potential to support secure and resilient supply chains to meet global demand. —Seamus O’Regan Jr.

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Roskill expects only 3.2% reduction in shipping emissions of spodumene concentrate by 2030; order of magnitude below IMO ambition

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FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Shipping emissions form a significant part of the commodity supply chain’s carbon footprint, particularly for those commodities reliant on the mass transport of low-grade ores and concentrates. Roskill has analyzed the trend in carbon intensity of shipping using spodumene concentrate as an example. Regulatory background.

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Benchmark: hard-rock lithium can be 3x as carbon intensive as lithium from brine

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MARCH 10, 2023

Lithium chemicals derived from hard rock sources such as spodumene can be more than three times as carbon-intensive as that from brine sources, according to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence’s (Benchmark Minerals’) Lithium ESG Report. The majority of spodumene is mined in Australia where it is processed into spodumene concentrate.

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ARPA-E selects SwRI to create more effective burner to reduce methane emissions

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MARCH 8, 2022

million project is funded by the US Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy (ARPA-E) Reducing Emissions of Methane Every Day of the Year (REMEDY) program. The plan seeks to reduce methane emissions and promote American innovation and manufacturing of new technologies to achieve climate goals. The three-year, $2.9-million

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SABIC launches pilot blockchain project to advance emissions tracking & reductions across value chains

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JULY 22, 2023

SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals industry, has launched a pilot project with Circularise , a blockchain software provider, to evaluate the use of their technology in tracing the carbon footprint of specific material streams from end to end. This collaboration with Circularise marks SABIC’s second blockchain application project.

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Hyundai upgrades design and performance of XCIENT fuel cell truck for global expansion

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MAY 25, 2021

With the launch of the enhanced model, Hyundai plans to accelerate the global roll-out of its heavy-duty fuel cell truck. Over that distance, the hydrogen-powered trucks have reduced carbon emissions by an estimated 585 tons, compared to diesel-powered vehicles.

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BMW Group secures CO2-reduced steel for global production network

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NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Following initial contracts with European suppliers, the BMW Group has now concluded further 2 -reduced-steel-for-global-production-network">agreements for the supply of CO 2 -reduced steel in the US and China. Steel is one of the main sources of CO 2 emissions in our supply chain.

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Monash study on solar-driven electrolysis for green hydrogen production cautions on life-cycle emissions and EROI

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AUGUST 23, 2021

An important consideration of solar-electrolysis in the context of climate mitigation is the enormity of upscaling required—both at the global scale with respect to the investment, land area, materials, and embodied energy; and at the project scale with respect to the potential localised impacts of gigawatt scale plants. Palmer et al.

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Vale Canada to supply Northvolt with low-carbon nickel products for batteries

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MARCH 26, 2022

Vale Canada and lithium-ion cell producer Northvolt AB announced a multi-year agreement for Vale to supply low-carbon nickel products to Northvolt, reinforcing the companies’ shared commitment to sustainability in the electric vehicle supply chain and electrification of the broader mining industry.

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

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JANUARY 7, 2021

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 The world has experienced significant urbanization in recent decades. billion and the urban population was 4.2 billion, with 68% of the population living in urban areas.

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Cummins and Komatsu to collaborate on advancing development of zero emissions mining haul trucks

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JUNE 30, 2022

Cummins and Komatsu, a global provider of equipment and services for the construction and mining industries, have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development of zero-emissions haulage equipment. Additionally, Komatsu intends to explore further possibilities in zero emissions mining haul truck development.

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ArcelorMittal plans major EAF, DRI investments for decarbonizing steel production in Canada

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JULY 31, 2021

emissions at ArcelorMittal’s Hamilton, Ontario operations by approximately 3 million tonnes—approximately 60% of emissions—within the next seven years. emissions and deliver other positive environmental impacts including the elimination of emissions and flaring from coke-making and ironmaking operations.

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Nissan launches lightweight aluminum technology in Europe on new Qashqai; 2nd global model with parts from closed-loop recycling

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MAY 28, 2021

This improves efficiency and thereby contributes to reduced emissions. The new Qashqai follows the new Rogue sold in North America as the second global model for Nissan to feature aluminum parts produced with the closed-loop recycling process. This closed-loop recycling system reduces waste and CO 2 emissions.

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Motherson Group collaborating with UBQ to bring carbon-negative thermoplastics into auto parts

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NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Global automotive Tier 1 manufacturer Motherson Group is collaborating with Israeli cleantech company UBQ Materials. The companies are joining efforts to implement the carbon-negative UBQ thermoplastic ( earlier post ) into auto parts manufactured by Motherson Group for the automotive industry. Polymers typically emit 1.9

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All-in-one solar-powered tower makes carbon-neutral kerosene in the field at pilot-scale

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JULY 21, 2022

The aviation sector is responsible for about 5% of global anthropogenic emissions causing climate change. That makes the fuel carbon neutral, especially if we use CO 2 captured directly from the air as an ingredient, hopefully in the not-too-distant future. —Aldo Steinfeld.

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The Metals Company and Low Carbon Royalties form strategic partnership

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FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Deepsea mining company TMC The Metals Company ( earlier post ) announced a strategic partnership with Low Carbon Royalties Inc. to finance the development and production of low-carbon fuels and energy transition metals. NORI and Low Carbon Royalties are a great fit.

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Shell introduces new lifecycle approach to cut carbon footprint of aviation lubricants

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JULY 16, 2023

Shell Aviation has introduced a new lifecycle sustainability approach for its AeroShell aviation lubricants to avoid, reduce and then compensate for lifecycle carbon emissions, improving aircraft performance while helping customers meet their net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) or carbon emissions ambitions.

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ZeroAvia and MONTE strike deal for 100 hydrogen-electric powertrains to enable zero-emission aircraft leasing

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JUNE 9, 2022

ZeroAvia has signed an agreement with MONTE Aircraft Leasing (MONTE), the pioneering zero-emissions regional turboprop aircraft lessor. As part of the agreement the partners will offer aircraft leasing and financing solutions that enable operators to run zero-emission flights.

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Nucor investing in start-up company Electra developing zero-carbon iron technology

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DECEMBER 11, 2022

Nucor Corporation, a North American manufacturer of steel and steel products, has made an equity investment in Electra , a Colorado-based start-up developing a process to produce carbon-free iron that can be used to make steel. Electra’s process results in zero carbon dioxide emissions.

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Cohort of new stakeholders joins Open Hydrogen Initiative

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DECEMBER 28, 2022

In February 2022, GTI Energy, S&P Global Commodity Insights and the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) launched the Open Hydrogen Initiative (OHI), a collaboration to further transparency into the environmental impact of hydrogen production and help unlock its full potential as an important driver of energy transitions.

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Study estimates California’s GHG reductions since 2003 could be wiped out by 2020 wildfires

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

In an open-access report in the journal Environmental Pollution , researchers from UCLA and the University of Chicago estimate that California’s wildfire carbon dioxide equivalent (CO 2 e) emissions from 2020 (~127 mmt CO 2 e ) are approximately two times higher than California’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions since 2003.

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IEA: global carbon dioxide emissions have rebounded strongly

ArcelorMittal publishes concept for global low-carbon emissions physical steel standard

Study finds transporting food and ingredients generates 20% of carbon emissions in the global food system

Novel adaptation for existing blast furnaces could reduce steelmaking emissions by 88%; closed-loop carbon recycling

How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

Study finds limiting warming to 2 °C would require at least a $200/t carbon tax globally

Kia EV6 achieves product carbon footprint certification from the Carbon Trust

Expleo develops closed-loop, e-methanol fuel cell solution for global shipping

First carbon-neutral lithium extraction project to start in Germany

ATI FlyZero project finds green liquid hydrogen most viable zero-carbon emission fuel for aircraft

Argonne study compares life cycle emissions of battery-grade lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide from brines and ores

BNEF: global investment in low-carbon energy transition hit $755B in 2021; up 27% from 2020; electrified transport grew the fastest

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

BNEF: global carbon capture capacity due to rise sixfold by 2030

Keliber says studies show its lithium hydroxide will have smaller carbon footprint than most of the competition

CSIRO finds hydrogen could reduce aviation emissions within 5 years

ESA approves Norwegian CCS Full-Scale carbon capture and storage project; up to €2.1bn in aid

Study: 2/3 of aviation climate impact due to emissions other than CO2

Denmark, Norway, and US to lead Zero-Emission Shipping Mission

Study finds high-density, low-rise cities such as Paris may be optimal urban form for reducing life cycle GHG emissions

Kia outlines its path to achieving carbon neutrality by 2045; full electrification in major markets by 2040, in Europe by 2035

Nissan to be carbon-neutral by 2050; 100? of new vehicle offerings in key markets to be electrified by early 2030s

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

Canada releases list of 31 critical minerals; domestic production, global impact

Roskill expects only 3.2% reduction in shipping emissions of spodumene concentrate by 2030; order of magnitude below IMO ambition

Benchmark: hard-rock lithium can be 3x as carbon intensive as lithium from brine

ARPA-E selects SwRI to create more effective burner to reduce methane emissions

SABIC launches pilot blockchain project to advance emissions tracking & reductions across value chains

Hyundai upgrades design and performance of XCIENT fuel cell truck for global expansion

BMW Group secures CO2-reduced steel for global production network

Monash study on solar-driven electrolysis for green hydrogen production cautions on life-cycle emissions and EROI

Vale Canada to supply Northvolt with low-carbon nickel products for batteries

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

Cummins and Komatsu to collaborate on advancing development of zero emissions mining haul trucks

ArcelorMittal plans major EAF, DRI investments for decarbonizing steel production in Canada

Nissan launches lightweight aluminum technology in Europe on new Qashqai; 2nd global model with parts from closed-loop recycling

Motherson Group collaborating with UBQ to bring carbon-negative thermoplastics into auto parts

All-in-one solar-powered tower makes carbon-neutral kerosene in the field at pilot-scale

The Metals Company and Low Carbon Royalties form strategic partnership

Shell introduces new lifecycle approach to cut carbon footprint of aviation lubricants

ZeroAvia and MONTE strike deal for 100 hydrogen-electric powertrains to enable zero-emission aircraft leasing

Nucor investing in start-up company Electra developing zero-carbon iron technology

Cohort of new stakeholders joins Open Hydrogen Initiative

Study estimates California’s GHG reductions since 2003 could be wiped out by 2020 wildfires

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