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BMW Group Plant Landshut light metal foundry recertified by Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI)

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The circular economy is also key to reducing emissions and conserving natural resources. The conditions under which the raw material bauxite is extracted by open cast mining and processed in countries like Australia, Brazil and Guinea are also important to the company.

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RAND reports suggest US DoD use less petroleum fuel to deal with high prices, not count on alternatives

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A fourth volume examining energy security in Nigeria and other nations in the Gulf of Guinea is scheduled for later publication. Turkey has ambitions to become an international energy hub, moving oil and natural gas from the Caucasus, Central Asia and the Middle East to Europe, said Andrew Weiss, the lead author for this portion of the study.

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2018 Environmental Performance Index: Air quality top public health threat

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Of the emerging economies, China and India rank 120 th and 177 th respectively, reflecting the strain population pressures and rapid economic growth impose on the environment, note the researchers. Sustainability outcomes among emerging economies remains highly variable. EPI and Global Sustainability Data.

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Transport Ministers endorse 2009 MPG Marathon in Coventry

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Adrian Walsh, director of RoadSafe, the sponsors of the Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards, says: “Smarter driving by definition is safer driving because it is taking care of the road ahead and being more aware of speed, other road users and pedestrians. Also a first is the use of Lysanda’s Eco Log on every vehicle.

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Even Without Its Most Famous Son, Carter’s Hometown Remains a Destination

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He has visited all the available presidential birthplaces and homes and has interned at the Rutherford B. Many residents believe the Carters were keenly aware of how much their presence attracted tourists and positively impacted the towns economy. Hayes Presidential Center in Fremont, Ohio.

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