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Bio-Material Made of Hemp Absorbs Pollutants and Improves Insulation

Mila Luleva — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 13:12:08 +0000

It has become very clear by now that the construction industry is among the most polluting sectors of the economy, yet society cannot do without it. It is also just as clear that trees are the most effective measure against CO2 pollution. Now, British researchers have decided to take the best of both worlds and […]

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European Union to Implement Drastic Carbon Dioxide Reductions by 2020

Maria Reyes — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 03:46:55 +0000

There will be drastic reductions in CO2 emissions for new cars and light commercial vehicles by 2020. The European Commission reported this news as plans were revealed to implement these proposals. Commissioner Connie Hedegaard said this is a win-win situation for different sectors. This move will lessen greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming. The […]

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Dutch Scientists Say Reducing Speed Limits to 50 MPH Would Cut CO2 Emissions by 30%

Ovidiu Sandru — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:07:11 +0000

Holland is a country many people mention for its cleanliness and low-speed driving (120 km/h max on motorways). Still, there's room for more, as Mattijs Otten and Huib van Essen from the University of Delft released a study saying that the CO2 emissions would be reduced by 30% in the long run by reducing the speed limit to 80 km/h (50 mph).

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