Friday, February 28, 2020

Powered by hydrogen, Hyundai's trucks aim to conquer the Swiss Alps

Hyundai's hydrogen-powered 18-tonne trucks are set to hit the roads in Switzerland next month as the South Korean automaker looks to establish a case for its zero-emissions technology in a low carbon world.


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Eni CEO unveils clean energy drive as re-appointment decision looms

Italian energy group Eni on Friday pledged to shrink its greenhouse gas emissions by 80% in one of the industry's most ambitious clean-up drives, just weeks before a decision on its chief executive's future.


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Greta Thunberg to draw thousands at British climate rally

Greta Thunberg, the teenage activist who has reprimanded governments across the world for failing her generation with climate change, is expected to draw a crowd of thousands on Friday when she leads a protest in Britain.


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California regulator proposes record $2.14 billion fine on PG&E over wildfires

California's utilities regulator has proposed an increased $2.14 billion fine on PG&E Corp for its role in causing the devastating 2017 and 2018 wildfires in Northern California.


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Eni pledges to cut emissions by 80% in clean energy drive

Italian energy group Eni promised to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050 and invest more in renewable energy as it steps up its pivot to cleaner energy.


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Thursday, February 27, 2020

British police issue safety warning over Greta Thunberg rally

Police have issued a safety warning over a climate protest rally in the southwestern city of Bristol on Friday which will be addressed by teenage activist Greta Thunberg.


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Brazil to allow for automatic approval of new agrochemicals

Brazil's Agriculture Ministry will allow for agrochemicals awaiting regulatory approval to receive licenses automatically, potentially allowing new pesticides to reach market faster, according to new rules published on Thursday.


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U.S. EPA receives 52 new petitions for retroactive biofuel blending waivers

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has received 52 new petitions for retroactive biofuel blending waivers that, if granted, would help...