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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. —Dr Fatih Birol, the IEA Executive Director.

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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 GtCO 2 e (3.5–7.5

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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.

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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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Carbon Recycling International and Johnson Matthey collaborate on sustainable methanol

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OCTOBER 21, 2021

Carbon Recycling International (CRI) and Johnson Matthey (JM) have agreed on a long-term exclusive catalyst supply agreement for the use of JM’s KATALCO methanol catalysts in CRI’s Emissions-To-Liquids (ETL) CO 2 -to-methanol plants.

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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

This reduction is achieved through a closed-loop carbon recycling system, which could replace 90% of the coke typically used in current blast furnace-basic oxygen furnace systems and produces oxygen as a byproduct. Iron and steelmaking is the biggest emitter of CO 2 of all foundation industrial sectors, accounting for 9% of global emissions.

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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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Study finds carbon emissions benefits of reduction in oil demand depend on size of drop and global oil market structure

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NOVEMBER 4, 2021

New research led by Mohammad Masnadi, assistant professor of chemical and petroleum engineering at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering, offers a closer look at the relationship between decreasing demand for oil and a resilient, varied oil market—and the carbon footprint associated with both.

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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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Baker Hughes acquires exclusive license from SRI International for mixed salt process technology for carbon capture

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MARCH 30, 2021

Baker Hughes has entered into a global exclusive licensing agreement with SRI International to use SRI’s innovative Mixed-Salt Process (MSP) for CO 2 capture. The rotating bed technology enhances the carbon capture process resulting in up to 75% smaller footprint and lower capital expenditures.

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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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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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Schlumberger and RTI International partner to accelerate the industrialization of NAS carbon capture technology

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

Schlumberger has entered into an agreement with RTI International , a nonprofit research institute, to accelerate the industrialization and scale-up of its proprietary non-aqueous solvent (NAS) technology, which enhances the efficiency of absorption-based carbon capture.

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Study links increased black carbon pollution to increase in cases of lung adenocarcinoma worldwide

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NOVEMBER 28, 2021

An international team of scientists, led by NTU Singapore, has linked increased air pollution to an uptick in cases of lung adenocarcinoma (LADC) worldwide. g/m 3 ) increment of black carbon is associated with a 12% increase in LADC incidence globally. Black carbon is a pollutant that is classified as under PM 2.5.

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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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BMW i Ventures invests in Prometheus Fuels; CO2 air-capture and conversion to carbon-neutral gasoline

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JUNE 10, 2020

BMW i Ventures has invested in Prometheus Fuels ( earlier post ), a company removing CO 2 from the air and turning it into zero-net carbon gasoline that it will sell at gas stations, at a price that competes with fossil fuels, starting as early as this year.

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Hankuk Carbon, Dymag partner to mass manufacture carbon composite wheels for automotive

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MAY 4, 2022

Hankuk Carbon Co Ltd, a manufacturer of advanced composite materials, has formed a strategic joint-partnership with Dymag, a manufacturer of carbon composite wheels, to enable the mass production of high-performance carbon composite wheels for the world’s leading automotive OEMs.

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DOE announces $11.5M in Phase 1 funding for carbon capture and storage program; ARPA-E FLECCS

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JULY 15, 2020

million in funding for 12 projects as part of Phase 1 of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy’s (ARPA-E’s) FLExible Carbon Capture and Storage (FLECCS) program. Phase 1 FLECCS projects are: GE Global Research. Synergistic Heat Pumped Thermal Storage and Flexible Carbon Capture System - $1,000,000. RTI International.

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BNEF, Snam, IGU report finds global gas industry set to resume growth post-pandemic; low-carbon technologies for long-term growth

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AUGUST 7, 2020

After growing by more than 2% in 2019, global gas use is set to fall by around 4% in 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic reduces energy consumption across the global economies. The report shows that medium-term growth will come from increasing cost-competitiveness and increased global access to gas. Low-carbon gas.

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bp bolsters UK blue hydrogen plans by reaching agreements with more ?potential customers; 1GW blue hydrogen by 2030

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AUGUST 6, 2021

CF Fertilisers, one of the largest global producers of ammonia and ammonia-based fertilizers ?products, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of chemical products, to scope ? operated as Lucite International).?. low carbon materials using clean hydrogen as a feedstock for production.

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SK invests in electrofuels company Infinium

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OCTOBER 12, 2022

SK Trading International (SKTI), a wholly owned subsidiary of SK Innovation, has closed a round of institutional funding into electrofuels developer Infinium. The investment will support acceleration of Infinium’s commercial developments globally. Electrofuels are emerging as a next-generation low-carbon fuel alternative.

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Kawasaki, Subaru, Toyota, Mazda, and Yamaha partner on producing, transporting, and using carbon-neutral fuels, including hydrogen

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NOVEMBER 15, 2021

jointly announced that, toward the achievement of carbon neutrality, they will take on the challenge of expanding fuel options through the use of internal combustion engines at the (three-hour) Super Taikyu Race in Okayama on 13-14 November. Participating in races using carbon-neutral fuels. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.,

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Benchmark: Chinese lithium carbonate premium narrows as hydroxide price increase accelerate

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MAY 8, 2021

Lithium carbonate’s premium over lithium hydroxide in the Chinese domestic market, seen in the first quarter of 2021, is beginning to narrow, as shifting cathode chemistry demand continues to support hydroxide prices in China while carbonate gains soften amid limited spot transactions, according to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence.

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Study confirms €1T green hydrogen potential for Africa

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DECEMBER 22, 2022

Africa can produce 50 million tons of green hydrogen a year by 2035, according to a new study by the European Investment Bank (EIB), International Solar Alliance and the African Union, with the support of the Government of Mauritania, HyDeal and UCLG Africa. The report was formally handed over to partners on 20 December.

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MIT study finds computational load for widespread autonomous driving could be a huge driver of global carbon emissions

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JANUARY 15, 2023

The data centers that house the physical computing infrastructure used for running applications are widely known for their large carbon footprint; they currently account for about 0.3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, or about as much carbon as the country of Argentina produces annually, according to the International Energy Agency.

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IEA: global oil demand to decline in 2020 as coronavirus weighs on markets

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MARCH 10, 2020

Global oil demand is expected to decline in 2020 as the impact of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads around the world, constricting travel and broader economic activity, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) latest oil market forecast. The IEA now sees global oil demand at 99.9

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Aquarius Engines unveils free-piston linear engine operating on 100% hydrogen

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MAY 20, 2021

The new Aquarius Hydrogen Engine’s lightweight design and unique internal-gas-exchange-method would greatly reduce emissions and lower the global carbon footprint. The 10kg machine, based on the same technology as the original patented single-piston linear engine, operates exclusively on hydrogen.

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IEA: COVID-19 crisis causing the biggest fall in global energy investment in history

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MAY 31, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has set in motion the largest drop in global energy investment in history, with spending expected to plunge in every major sector this year—from fossil fuels to renewables and efficiency—the International Energy Agency said in a new report.

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Cummins announces PLANET 2050 strategy; net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

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NOVEMBER 16, 2019

By 2050, Cummins is targeting net-zero carbon emissions. As Cummins has done with past environmental goals, the progress on 2030 goals will be periodically evaluated and communicated including consideration of whether more can or should be done in line with global energy and environmental challenges. Cummins Inc.

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Vingroup member VinES and Li-Cycle launch global battery recycling partnership

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NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Li-Cycle Holdings, the leading lithium-ion battery recycler in North America, and Vines Energy Solutions ( VinES ), a Vingroup company that specializes in the research, development and manufacturing of advanced batteries for mobility and energy storage applications, launched a global recycling partnership.

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Cummins unveils 15L hydrogen engine

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MAY 17, 2022

This version, with expected full production in 2027, pairs with clean, zero-carbon hydrogen fuel, a key enabler of Cummins’ strategy to go further faster to help customers reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Reducing well-to-wheels carbon emissions requires innovation of both energy sources and power solutions.

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Researchers create salts for cheap and efficient CO2 capture; mimicking methane hydrate

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MAY 8, 2023

A team of international researchers led by Professor Cafer T. Qiang Xu of Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) have developed a promising method for carbon capture and storage using a single-crystalline guanidinium sulfate-based clathrate salt. Xiang et al.

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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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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.

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Study: annual climate impact of wild pigs could be greater than 1.1M cars

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JULY 20, 2021

By uprooting carbon trapped in soil, wild pigs (feral swine), are releasing around 4.9 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide annually across the globe, the equivalent of 1.1 million cars, according to a new study by an international team led by researchers from The University of Queensland and The University of Canterbury.

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Werner Enterprises signs letter of intent to secure 500 Cummins X15H hydrogen engines

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Werner Enterprises, a premier transportation and logistics provider, has signed a letter of intent to purchase 500 Cummins’ 15-liter hydrogen internal combustion engines upon availability. liter displacements, Cummins has responded to customer interest globally about the potential of the platform, and about hydrogen in particular.

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CICERO team finds global temperature will respond slowly to emissions cuts

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JULY 9, 2020

Although large emissions cuts are urgently needed to achieve global climate goals, it may take decades before we can measure the effect of the reductions on global temperature evolution, according to a new study by researchers at Norway’s CICERO Center for International Climate Research. Samset, Jan S.

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Taylor Machine Works and Cummins to integrate hydrogen engines into Taylor lift trucks and container handlers

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AUGUST 13, 2023

liter hydrogen engine For 96 years, Taylor has been committed to meeting the material handling needs of its global industrial customer base, while focusing on its own generational workforce and surrounding communities. 15-liter hydrogen engine Taylor is working to develop low and zero-carbon solutions across its entire product line.

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EIA projects increases in global energy consumption and emissions through 2050

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OCTOBER 7, 2021

In its International Energy Outlook 2021 (IEO2021), EIA projects that strong economic growth, particularly with developing economies in Asia, will drive global increases in energy consumption despite pandemic-related declines and long-term improvements in energy efficiency. —EIA Acting Administrator Stephen Nalley.

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NYK Line, JMU and ClassNK partner to commercialize ammonia-fueled ammonia gas carrier

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AUGUST 14, 2020

Since carbon dioxide is not emitted when ammonia (NH 3 ) is burned, it is viewed to have promise as a next-generation fuel that could mitigate shipping’s impact on global warming. Ammonia-fueled Ammonia Gas Carrier (AFAGC). These technologies are aimed at generating electricity by co-firing ammonia at coal-fired power stations.

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ICCT LCA study finds only battery and hydrogen fuel-cell EVs have potential to be very low-GHG passenger vehicle pathways

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JULY 21, 2021

The ICCT has conducted a comprehensive global and temporal life-cycle assessment of GHG emissions from a variety of alternative passenger car powertrains and fuels. Based on stated policies, it accounts for changes in the carbon intensity during the useful lifetime of the vehicles.

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Iveco Group inaugurates new ePowertrain plant in Turin, the Group’s first completely carbon-neutral manufacturing site

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

FPT Industrial, the global powertrain brand of Iveco Group, inaugurated the new Turin (Italy) ePowertrain plant, a manufacturing site fully dedicated to the production of the electric powertrain range and Iveco Group’s first completely carbon-neutral plant.

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Report: 60% EV sales globally by 2030 needed for net-zero emissions by 2050

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MAY 27, 2021

Cancelling out the impact of human activity on the environment would require electric cars to achieve 60% global-market share by 2030, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA).

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Amogy and Amon Maritime partner to advance ammonia power solutions for shipping

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

a developer of energy-dense ammonia power solutions ( earlier post ), and Amon Maritime, an ammonia-powered shipping and technology company, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to advance carbon-free, ammonia power solutions for the global shipping industry. Amogy Inc.,

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IEA: global carbon dioxide emissions have rebounded strongly

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

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

Kia EV6 achieves product carbon footprint certification from the Carbon Trust

Carbon Recycling International and Johnson Matthey collaborate on sustainable methanol

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

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

Study finds carbon emissions benefits of reduction in oil demand depend on size of drop and global oil market structure

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

Baker Hughes acquires exclusive license from SRI International for mixed salt process technology for carbon capture

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

The Metals Company and Low Carbon Royalties form strategic partnership

Schlumberger and RTI International partner to accelerate the industrialization of NAS carbon capture technology

Study links increased black carbon pollution to increase in cases of lung adenocarcinoma worldwide

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

BMW i Ventures invests in Prometheus Fuels; CO2 air-capture and conversion to carbon-neutral gasoline

Hankuk Carbon, Dymag partner to mass manufacture carbon composite wheels for automotive

DOE announces $11.5M in Phase 1 funding for carbon capture and storage program; ARPA-E FLECCS

BNEF, Snam, IGU report finds global gas industry set to resume growth post-pandemic; low-carbon technologies for long-term growth

bp bolsters UK blue hydrogen plans by reaching agreements with more ?potential customers; 1GW blue hydrogen by 2030

SK invests in electrofuels company Infinium

Kawasaki, Subaru, Toyota, Mazda, and Yamaha partner on producing, transporting, and using carbon-neutral fuels, including hydrogen

Benchmark: Chinese lithium carbonate premium narrows as hydroxide price increase accelerate

Study confirms €1T green hydrogen potential for Africa

MIT study finds computational load for widespread autonomous driving could be a huge driver of global carbon emissions

IEA: global oil demand to decline in 2020 as coronavirus weighs on markets

Aquarius Engines unveils free-piston linear engine operating on 100% hydrogen

IEA: COVID-19 crisis causing the biggest fall in global energy investment in history

Cummins announces PLANET 2050 strategy; net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

Vingroup member VinES and Li-Cycle launch global battery recycling partnership

Cummins unveils 15L hydrogen engine

Researchers create salts for cheap and efficient CO2 capture; mimicking methane hydrate

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

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

Study: annual climate impact of wild pigs could be greater than 1.1M cars

Werner Enterprises signs letter of intent to secure 500 Cummins X15H hydrogen engines

CICERO team finds global temperature will respond slowly to emissions cuts

Taylor Machine Works and Cummins to integrate hydrogen engines into Taylor lift trucks and container handlers

EIA projects increases in global energy consumption and emissions through 2050

NYK Line, JMU and ClassNK partner to commercialize ammonia-fueled ammonia gas carrier

ICCT LCA study finds only battery and hydrogen fuel-cell EVs have potential to be very low-GHG passenger vehicle pathways

Iveco Group inaugurates new ePowertrain plant in Turin, the Group’s first completely carbon-neutral manufacturing site

Report: 60% EV sales globally by 2030 needed for net-zero emissions by 2050

Amogy and Amon Maritime partner to advance ammonia power solutions for shipping

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