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Brazilian study suggests better ways of managing MSW

Envirotec Magazine

The Caieiras landfill has a biogas-fueled thermal power plant, where methane (CH 4 ) from decomposing organic matter drives electricity generators. It’s a model that can be used throughout Brazil and inspire similar solutions in the other BRICS and developing countries in Latin America, Africa and Asia.” million and 57.2

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Global Briefing: China suspends climate talks with US over Taiwan stand-off

Business Green

Pelosi visited Taipei as part of a tour of Asia this week, arguing her visit to the contested territory was justified as a means of pushing back against Beijing's attempts to "isolate" the island. WRAP backs South Africa circular economy project. Global Methane Hub and Beyond Oil & Gas Alliance announce $1.5m

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How 2022's 'dash for gas' poses a serious threat to a net zero goals

Business Green

"With governments focussing on the energy crisis, this has been a year of little action on the climate: almost no updated national climate targets for 2030 and no significant increase in participation in Glasgow initiatives on coal phase out, clean cars, and methane," he said, "And without strong 2030 action, governments cannot reach net zero.".

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Global Briefing: China tops three million EV sales in 2021

Business Green

Flanders moves to ban gas boilers, GFANZ launches new Asia-Pacific network, and New Zealand steps up efforts to tackle agricultural emissions. GFANZ launches new Asia-Pacific Network. Similarly, the global financial system cannot do its fair share without the leadership of the Asia-Pacific financial institutions.

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A North-Pole, How Much Longer?

Mr. Sustainability

With the Northern sea routes available all year, costs for transporting goods (especially from Asia to Europe and the U.S.) Just to give an example, for journeys between Europe and Asia, the Northern Sea Route can already be two to three weeks faster than the Suez Canal. Lot’s of Methane.

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Keeping 1.5C alive: Is COP26 on track to deliver on its goals?

Business Green

Of course we need constructive dialogue, but they have now had 30 years of blah blah blah. Coronavirus and a lack of vaccinations may make it impossible for many delegates to turn up, especially from Africa, Oceania, Asia, and Latin America. Our hopes and dreams drown in their empty words and promises," she said. "Of