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Wastewater system selected for landmark logistics scheme

Envirotec Magazine

Momentum is a strategic logistics scheme transforming a 20-acre brownfield site next to the River Thames in Rainham. The system has been designed to treat flows to tight environmental standards of 10mg/l biological oxygen demand (BOD), 15mg/l suspended solids, and 3mg/l ammonia.

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Amazon hands Mercedes-Benz its biggest electric vehicle order to date

GreenBiz

In particular, the market for electric last-mile delivery vehicles is starting to grow quickly as logistics companies such as FedEx and Amazon, as well as retailers such as IKEA, set and strive to hit climate goals. . Mercedes-Benz says it will become net carbon-neutral by 2040. .

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Amazon to buy bio jet fuel to lower air cargo emissions

GreenBiz

On Wednesday morning, the logistics and retail giant announced that it plans to buy 6 million gallons of bio jet fuel via a division of Shell and produced by World Energy, a big biodiesel producer. Amazon has pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, and says it will make sure half of Amazon shipments are net-zero by 2030.

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Honda, Isuzu, and GM: Pioneering Partnerships in Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology Development

Hydrogen Fuel News

This announcement is a testament to Honda’s dedication to leveraging clean energy sources and leading the way towards a carbon-neutral future. This article explores these initiatives and Honda’s broader strategy for promoting carbon neutrality across various industries.

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Low carbon packages: FedEx pledges to deliver 'carbon neutrality' across its operations by 2040 with $2bn investment drive

Business Green

Air cargo operator pledges to invest in sustainable fuels, carbon capture research, and fleet electrification in bid to meet new climate goals. FedEx also announced it is investing $100m to set up a new centre for national carbon capture at Yale University where researchers will look into ways to scale up carbon sequestration technologies.

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Revolutionizing Heavy-Duty Mobility with H2 Powered Mining Vehicles

Hydrogen Fuel News

Komatsu is aiming to reduce its global emissions by a whopping 50% by 2030, with a further goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. On the other hand, GM has set a target to achieve full carbon neutrality in both its products and operations by 2040. The mining industry is no exception.

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Aviation is plotting a sustainable course

GreenBiz

The pandemic led ICAO to scale back the program, CORSIA (for Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation), to make it easier for airlines to comply. The sooner that the costs of carbon control are included in the costs of doing business, the sooner new technologies will be developed.

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