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Pandemic Lockdowns Caused 'Just a Tiny Blip' in Climate-Polluting Emissions, WMO Finds

DeSmogBlog

But, according to a new report by the World Meteorological Organization ( WMO ) , this year's sudden drop off in travel β€” and transportation fuel consumption β€” didn't lead to sizable declines in planet-heating emissions. Tags: COVID-19 World Meteorological Organization methane emissions Robert Howarth Permian Basin

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Over 600 seals rescued off the coast of the UK in the past 10 years

Envirotec Magazine

Once released back into the wild, we tag all our seals so we can keep track of their integration back into the sea, it’s fascinating to see how far they travel.” An example of the work carried out by the teams in Scarborough and Hunstanton is the rescue of Lady (pictured, above), in April 2019.

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β€œTake hydrogen seriously,” says Association of Fleet Professionals about hydrogen fuel

Hydrogen Fuel News

Its price tag at launch was slightly over £32,000. “Historically, it has never been quite ready for adoption and the promise it represents of almost compromise-free travel never quite materialises. Furthering this trend was the upcoming arrival of the Vauxhall Vivaro-e H2 van in the United Kingdom at the end of January.

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Scottish council becomes first to trial recycling weighing technology

Envirotec Magazine

The programme, funded by the Scottish government funded advisory group Zero Waste Scotland and delivered in partnership with North Lanarkshire Council, involves the use of RFID tags. These have already been used in Europe and in some other parts of the UK.

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When Can Pipelines Take Private Land? Jordan Cove LNG Project a Test for Eminent Domain

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If the company’s plans worked out, the pipeline would travel right through their property. Tags: Jordan Cove LNG Pacific Connector Pipeline Pembina eminent domain niskanen center A decade and a half β€” and two White House administrations β€” later, there’s still no pipeline.

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β€˜We Need Water Before Oil’: Kenyan Communities Scarred by Chinese Oil Exploration

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Read time: 8 mins The repeated honking of a speeding Tawakul shuttle announces the return of travellers to Merti from distant towns at dusk. Tags: Chinese National Offshore Oil Co. It also marks the close of another searing and slow day in this part of northern Kenya. The bus is our only connection with Kenya through Isiolo town.

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Michael Mann: Australia, Your Country Is Burning – Dangerous Climate Change Is Here With You Now

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We also travelled to the Blue Mountains, another of Australia’s natural wonders, known for its lush temperate rainforests, majestic cliffs and rock formations and panoramic vistas that challenge any the world has to offer. Tags: Covering Climate Now Professor Michael Mann Australia australia wildfires climate change science