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Green ammonia could decarbonize 60% of global shipping when offered at just 10 regional fuel ports

Envirotec Magazine

The study shows that the greatest investment need is in Australia, to supply the Asian markets, with large production clusters also predicted in Chile (to supply South America), California (to supply the Western USA.), 90% of the world’s physical goods trade is transported by ships which burn heavy fuel oil and emit toxic pollutants.

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Almost nowhere on Earth safe from PM2.5, says Melbourne study

Envirotec Magazine

A seemingly world-first study of daily ambient fine particulate matter ( PM 2.5 ) across the globe reports that only 0.18% of the global land area and 0.001% of the global population are exposed to levels of PM 2.5 – the world’s leading environmental health risk factor – below levels of safety recommended by Word Health Organization (WHO).

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Food waste startup backed by Oprah Winfrey snags $250 million

GreenBiz

What's more, the coating is edible and because it's made from plant matter, it can be used on organic products. Other organizations featured in the customer video (below) are Cata Fresh, a Spanish exporter of everything from melons to onions, and Sage Fruit, which specializes in pears, cherries and apples.

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Untapped potential

Envirotec Magazine

When these molecules enter the water they cause acidification, having a negative impact on marine environments, particularly for shell forming organisms such as crabs and shellfish that rely on fragile eco-systems for survival. At present, around 25% of all CO2 emitted to the air is absorbed by the oceans.

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Interview – Expro’s expansion from oil and gas services to geothermal

ThinkGeoEnergy

From the rising demand for heat in Europe to power generation ventures in Indonesia, East Africa, or Central America, we feel well positioned to offer support with our diverse portfolio and global footprint. We are also supporting emerging opportunities in Central and South America and East Africa.

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Climate 4.0 & The Developing World - Part 3

Climate 4.0

It's intuitive that the challenge to bring significant new sustainable energy to a Least-Developed Country (LDC) in Africa will differ mightily from that facing a fairly well-developed nation in South America, for example. I encourage them to reach out to us on the Climate 4.0

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The Most Beautiful Places to Run in the World

The Environmental Blog

Inca Trail Marathon, South America. mile trail starts at Cusco, the richest archeological site in the Americas, at staggering 11,150 feet and leads to the most legendary city in history – Machu Picchu. Two Oceans Marathon, South Africa. Limpopo, South Africa. This epic 26.2-mile image source.

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