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SAE releases technical white paper on two new low-GWP refrigerants; alternates to R-1234yf

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The first globally agreed candidate alternative fluid, the hydrofluoro-olefin (HFO) R-1234yf, is now entering production and use after an extensive cooperative research program (CRP-1234) administered by the SAE International and involving global car OEMs and chemical suppliers. (It Climate Change Emissions Vehicle Systems'

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European Commission Provides Framework for Strategic Approach to Climate Change Adaptation

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The European Commission has published a white paper—“ Adapting to climate change: Towards a European framework for action ”—outlining the framework of a two-phase strategic approach to help the EU cope with the impacts of climate change. European Commissioner for the Environment Stavros Dimas.

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US Interagency Group Identifies Research Needs to Study Climate Change and Human Health Impacts

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A report released by a US federal working group highlights 11 key categories of diseases and other health consequences that are occurring or will occur due to climate change. Climate change has direct impact on five aspects of the human environment (red lines, purple circles) that in turn impact additional environmental factors.

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ICCT study finds state EV incentives playing a significant role in driving sales

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A study by a team from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) shows that state electric vehicle incentives are playing a significant early role in reducing the effective cost of ownership and driving electric vehicle sales. —Jin et al. electric vehicle incentives ”.

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European Commission outlines comprehensive Transport 2050 plan to increase mobility while cutting transport CO2 emissions 60%; phasing out conventionally-fueled (non-hybrid) cars in cities by 2050

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Achieving this will require a transformation in Europe’s current transport system, the white paper notes. The widely held belief that you need to cut mobility to fight climate change is simply not true. The Transport 2050 roadmap to a Single European Transport Area (Links to white paper and supporting documents).

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Study finds GHG emissions associated with palm oil production have been significantly underestimated; implications for carbon intensity of biofuels as well as biofuel policies in Europe

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These changes reduce or remove the carbon sink capacity of the peatland system by: lowering of the peat water table, which ensures continuous aerobic decomposition of organic matter (plant litter and peat), resulting in high peat surface CO 2 emissions; and. greatly reducing or stopping carbon inputs to the peat from biomass. Southeast Asia.

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Can a New Power Link Boost the EU’s Energy Independence?

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Fossil fuels still represent 90 percent of Azerbaijans exports and up to 50 percent of its GDP, according to the International Energy Agency. A 2022 road map from the World Bank, the International Finance Corp., In November, Baku hosted the 29th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference. We do feel climate change.