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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

At last year's COP26 Climate Summit in Glasgow a new accord between the US and China saw the two countries promise to work together to accelerate clean tech deployment and tackle methane emissions and deforestation. WRAP backs South Africa circular economy project. Global Methane Hub and Beyond Oil & Gas Alliance announce $1.5m

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Global Briefing: Facebook beefs up Climate Science Center

Business Green

The UK government this week announced a new £31m clean growth loan from UK Export Finance to support the construction of Bee'ah's new green headquarters in Sharjah, UAE. The funding will help the environmental consultancy showcase the latest sustainable construction practices across the region.

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Global Briefing: 'World first' CCUS methanol plant opens in China

Business Green

Plus 40 nations prep methane plans for COP27, Germany touts cheap transport tickets, and Saudi Arabia launches electric vehicle brand. COP27: 40 countries planning to unveil methane reduction plans. off global warming by 2050, as methane's warming potential is 84 times greater than carbon dioxide over 20-year timescale.

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? Good COP, Bad COP

Climate Tech VC

Regardless of the strategy, for nuclear to contribute meaningful capacity by 2030, construction probably should have started yesterday. Fifty oil and gas companies pledged to achieve near zero-methane emissions by 2030 and a fund for methane abatement projects in emerging markets. Artificially inflated intelligence.

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National Grid aims to wire up carbon savings via overhead electricity and hydrogen innovation

Business Green

Construction is expected to start next year with testing beginning in 2022 at DNV GL's site in Spadeadam, Cumbria. If we truly want to reach a net zero decarbonised future, we need to replace methane with green alternatives like hydrogen," he added.

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? Alterra’s $30B bridge for climate financing #176

Climate Tech VC

Countries and companies have also kicked off pledges to triple investments in renewables and nuclear, drive down methane emissions, and commit loss and damage funds. Near-term commitments include 6 GW of clean energy in India alongside considerations for wind and solar in Africa and rural electrification in Latin America.