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New maps give Europeans close-up picture of air pollution from diffuse sources

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New online maps published by the European Commission and the European Environment Agency, in close cooperation with the Institute for Environment and Sustainability (IES) of the Joint Research Centre, allow citizens to pinpoint the main diffuse sources of air pollution, such as transport and aviation. NO x emissions from road transport.

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UNECE to align heavy-duty vehicle engine emissions requirements with Euro VI

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The UNECE Working Party on Pollution and Energy has approved a proposal to align the requirements on emissions from heavy-duty vehicle engines to the Euro VI legislation (EC Regulations 595/2009 and 582/2011), which enter into force in the European Union (EU) in January 2013. 29) in June 2012 for its final adoption. Source: UNECE.

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Environmental studies show Serbian lithium project is safe, says Rio – ET Auto

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.” Anglo-Australian miner Rio Tinto said on Thursday newly published environmental studies showed that its Serbia lithium project , which was stopped in 2022 after massive protests, would be safe for the environment. If implemented, the USD 2.4

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Serbia’s green activists rally against Rio Tinto lithium project – ET Auto

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Scores of people in western Serbia’s town of Loznica rallied on Friday to protest the contested Rio Tinto lithium project in the Balkan country, fearing its development will damage the environment. Regarded as a critical material by the EU and the United States, lithium is used in batteries for EVs and mobile devices.

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What Part Do EVs Play in the Federal Net-Zero Emissions Target?

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For example, Poland, Belarus and Serbia have committed to 2030 net-zero emissions to increase sustainability. In addition to automobiles, the White House seeks to decarbonize energy , end deforestation, improve carbon management and address potent pollutants. While the U.S. How Do Automobiles Contribute to GHG Emissions?