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Germany Drops Hard Coal After 200 Years

Posted on 3 January 2019 by Kenneth Zino

In 2007, the social partners in German coal industry reached a deal to phase out hard coal production by 2018. However, fossil fuels still account for an important part of the energy mix, and the lignite, or brown coal, produced in Germany still derives a part of it. Continue reading →

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Ford First Automaker to Outline UN Human Rights Issues

Posted on 5 December 2018 by Kenneth Zino

Ford claims to be the first automaker to complete this assessment, thought to be key in identifying the issues that are at risk of the most severe negative impact through activities or business relationships. Continue reading →

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General Motors Kisses Trump’s Butt

Posted on 27 November 2018 by Kenneth Zino

This was after its actions yesterday revealed the weakness if not downright falsity of President Trump’s claim to be creating jobs… “We appreciate the actions this administration has taken on behalf of industry to improve the overall competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing.” Continue reading →

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U.S. Space Exploration Essential for Climate Monitoring

Posted on 7 June 2018 by Kenneth Zino

More than half of Americans say they would not be interested in going into space, citing cost, fear, and age or health concerns. * Therefore, an expanded definition of the automakers quest to transform into mobility companies does not include to go where no man has gone before at this time. Continue reading →

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ExxonMobil Under Scrutiny for Its Climate Change Propaganda

Posted on 28 October 2016 by Kenneth Zino

In a disturbing development with broad First Amendment implications, ExxonMobil is lashing out against the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) and others – in the words of UCS, “who feel they are holding them accountable for their decades of deception.” Continue reading →

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EPA Sets Strict Carbon Pollution Limits for New PowerPlants

Posted on 20 September 2013 by Kenneth Zino

The standards, which will be expensive to meet, will be fiercely opposed by big oil money in the courts and will continue a battle royal underway in the Congress between political factions in corrupt pay-to-play Washington and other special interest groups, notably coal companies. Continue reading →

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New EPA Grants Go to Universities for Black Carbon Research

Posted on 18 October 2011 by Kenneth Zino

Black carbon – including diesel powered vehicle emissions – can affect the climate in the near term, and as with other types of fine particles, can cause serious health effects such as cardiovascular and respiratory ailments. Fine particles have also been strongly linked to lung cancer. Continue reading →

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Department of Energy, Qatar Sign Agreement on Clean Energy

Posted on 8 April 2011 by Kenneth Zino

Qatar, an ally of the United States in the ongoing Libya war, has enormous reserves of both oil and natural gas, and as a result is an extremely wealthy nation. Qatar has agreed to market Libyan oil from sites controlled by the Libyan rebels and has sent troops to fight. Qatar also sponsors the Al-Jazeera television news network, the most influential media outlet in the Arab world. Continue reading →

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