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Deutsche Post now automatically offsetting all CO2 emissions from mail transport

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Starting immediately, Deutsche Post is offsetting any unavoidable CO 2 emissions due to mail transport with investments in internationally recognized and certified climate protection projects at no extra charge. For the last ten years, DHL has transported all parcels for private customers with its climate-friendly “GoGreen” service.

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VERBIO begins production of biomethane from corn stover in Iowa; first-large scale plant in US

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It was our first major foreign investment and our entry into the North American market. We have expanded the plant to include biomethane production based on the model we use at our German locations, and now we are providing green fuels for the American market manufactured from excess maize straw. —Claus Sauter, CEO of VERBIO AG.

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Rolls-Royce launches mtu hydrogen solutions for power generation

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After intensive tests on test benches and pilot installations at customers in 2022, Rolls-Royce will continuously market new mtu Series 500 and Series 4000 gas engines beginning in 2023 for use with up to 100 percent hydrogen, and on a design to order basis conversion kits to allow already installed gas engines in the field to run on 100% hydrogen.

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BASF and RWE proposing 2GW offshore wind farm for green electricity and hydrogen for chemical industry

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To advance the joint project, the CEOs of BASF and RWE have signed a letter of intent covering a wide-ranging cooperation for the creation of additional capacities for renewable electricity and the use of innovative technologies for climate protection. These plans could result in the avoidance of around 3.8

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Let Us Now Murder AB 2145 Before It Kills Community Choice Power

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” It’s pretty much impossible to set customer rates five years in advance with today’s volatile energy markets. Too many will suffer the worst consequences of climate change impacts to come. The bill’s author knows this. That’s why the provision is there.

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BMW outlines iFACTORY production strategy; transformation to e-mobility; Plant Debrecen first CO2-free plant

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This will enhance not only volume and market planning but also supply chain and inventory management and support targeted work on quality as well. A further key issue in the field of climate protection is biodiversity. GREEN: Sustainability along the entire value chain.

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Volkswagen fueling car carriers with fuel derived from used cooking oil; GoodFuels BFO

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With 85 percent lower CO 2 emissions than with conventional fossil fuels, the contribution to climate protection is enormous. We are the first automaker to make widespread use of this fuel. This way, we reuse waste oil in an environmentally compatible way. —Thomas Zernechel, Head of Volkswagen Group Logistics.

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