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MIT report finds China’s actions on climate change crucial; argues for global economy-wide greenhouse gas tax

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A new report from the MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change shows the importance of all major nations taking part in global efforts to reduce emissions—and in particular, finds China’s role to be crucial. The change, taken by China alone, would only reduce global temperature by about 0.1 2012.04.007.

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OPG, GE Hitachi to deploy small modular reactor at Darlington station in Canada

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International bodies, including the International Energy Agency (IEA), have been clear: climate change initiatives will fall short without nuclear power as part of the electricity supply mix. A single SMR of about 300 megawatts in size can prevent between 0.3

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Using Manga to Spark Interest in STEM

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Confronting climate change and cybersecurity threats The other four winning comics cover artificial intelligence, climate change, and cybersecurity. Ratnarajah is a high school student in the United Kingdom. I also think it’s fun and exciting,” she adds. That’s why I’m still doing it after all these years.”

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#GreenNewDeal or NO Deal

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Climate Strike kids around the world will be satisfied with nothing less: Greta had this to say in the United Kingdom just last week. And the Green New Deal Itself: Naomi Klein and AOC collaborated on a video. Here it is: What If We Don’t Get A Green New Deal? FridaysForFuture.

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India to Contribute Formally to IPCC Process

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The Indian Network for Climate Change Assessment (INCCA), formed in October 2009, will now contribute formally to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). SciDev.net.

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DHL locks in 44 EV truck order from Volvo for regional hauling

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It was the first fully-electric commercial heavy truck used for urban logistics in the United Kingdom. “DHL is an important global logistics provider, committed to reduce its impact on climate change,” Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks, said.

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SAE CRP1234-4 analysis of R-1234yf nears completion; finding refrigerant safe and effective in automotive applications

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This approach has been recommended and employed by numerous public and private organizations, including the US Environmental Protection Agency, the US Department of Energy, the International Electrotechnical Commission, the European Union Joint Research Centre and the United Kingdom Health and Safety Executive.