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Volkswagen Group continues switch to low-emission logistics with order for four more LNG ships

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These should be traveling the world’s oceans by the end of 2023, serving the North American route between Emden in Germany and Veracruz in Mexico. Only unavoidable emissions are offset by climate protection measures. Models of the new LNG ships for the Volkswagen Group’s ocean-going fleet.

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Ford Pro and Deutsche Post DHL Group collaborate on electrification of last-mile delivery; > 2,000 electric vans by end of 2023

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Deutsche Post DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics company, is committed to strengthen clean operations for climate protection and will invest €7 billion in the current decade on its path to net-zero emissions logistics.

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North American Countries Target “Super” Greenhouse Gases Through Strengthened Ozone Treaty

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The US, Canada, and Mexico have submitted a proposal to strengthen climate protection under the Montreal Protocol— the international treaty that phases out the production of a number of substances responsible for ozone depletion. Climate protection from the Montreal and Kyoto protocols.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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Western Climate Initiative (WCI). states (Arizona, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington) and four Canadian provinces (British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec). Gases: CO 2 emissions. Sources: Large electric generators. Coverage: 28% of CO 2 emissions. WCI covers seven U.S. Another six U.S.

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