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Northern Lights Energy and Reva Electric Car Company Sign Agreement to Develop the Electric Vehicle Market in Iceland

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Northern Lights Energy ( NLE ), the initiator of the 2012 charging infrastructure project and provider of infrastructure and services for electric vehicles (EV) based in Iceland, has signed an agreement with Reva Electric Car Company to jointly develop the electric vehicle market in Iceland. Earlier post.)

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Study finds twice as many cellulose fibers as microplastics in the Atlantic Ocean

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This unique set of data casts doubt then over the internal dynamics of the gyre. Mapping seawater in an offshore environment is a challenge, as it covers vast geographical areas about which we have precious little data on plastic pollution. Upcoming sea passages will enable an even deeper understanding of the Atlantic Ocean.

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California Air Resources Board releases draft regulations for cap-and-trade program linkage with Québec

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—Québec minister for Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks, Pierre Arcand. The proposed linkage is another indication of the wide range of action taking place in the international arena.

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Deadline for applying for Keeling Curve Prize is 10 Feb; $250K for 10 projects

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Previous winners have fixed carbon into stone in Iceland, produced biofuels in Kenya, and helped corporations around the world set and achieve emissions goals. of the International Institute for Environment and Development; Dr. Brenda Ekwurzel, Ph.D., The competition is open until 10 Feb to applicants from around the world.

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ICCT study examines current & projected use of heavy fuel oil in Arctic shipping; growth in BC emissions points to need for policies

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A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) estimates heavy fuel oil (HFO) use, HFO carriage, the use and carriage of other fuels, black carbon (BC) emissions, and emissions of other air and climate pollutants for the year 2015, with projections to 2020 and 2025. —Comer et al. —Comer et al.

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DOE Selects 19 Projects to Monitor and Evaluate Geologic CO2 Storage

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Successful technologies will significantly increase the confidence that CO 2 placed in geologic formations is being accurately tracked and remains permanently stored, thus protecting human health and the environment. Advanced Resources International , Arlington, Va. Columbia University , New York, N.Y.

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Earth Day and the Importance of Green Energy

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And just like other forms of green tech, EVs are ultimately less expensive to own and operate than internal combustion vehicles. Iceland has so many of these springs naturally, they provide a source of regular energy. EVs are better for the environment than ICE vehicles even when the EV manufacturing process is powered by fossil fuels.

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