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Global emissions stall in 2014 following slowdown in China's economy
2015-03-13 15:31:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: A slowdown in Chinas economic growth helped the world to a pause in the upward rise in greenhouse gas emissions last year, according to data released on Friday. China burnt less coal last year than expected, as the projected rise in its energy demand faltered along with the rise in its economic growth, and as the expansion of its renewable energy generation continued. Emissions of carbon dioxide related to energy use were flat in 2014, compared with the previous year, the International Energy...
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Scientist-activists call for 40% improvement in truck fuel economy
2015-03-13 07:24:46| Trucking - Topix.net
Citing "years of non-regulation and slow investment," the Union of Concerned Scientists has called for "strong federal standards" for heavy-duty truck fuel economy, with a goal of cutting fuel consumption by at least 40%. The push, dubbed " Engines for Change ," was launched Wednesday and focuses on a 24-page report which details the amount of fuel used by trucks to move freight and specifically to haul consumer goods, along with the savings that would be generated for both consumers and truckers by developing more fuel efficient vehicles.
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Sources Say: Sharing economy firms share wealth with lobbyists
2015-03-12 12:21:37| Steel - Topix.net
Airbnb spent the most money lobbying the City Council, according to the last disclosure reports filed with the City Auditor's Office. The short-term rental booking company reports spending $21,139.16 lobbying the council in the fourth quarter of 2014 - the most recent period for which figures are available.
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Deutsche Post Sees Subdued Profit Growth on Weak Economy
2015-03-11 14:58:07| Telecom - Topix.net
Earnings before interest and taxes will rise to between 3.05 billion euros and 3.2 billion euros, the Bonn-based company said in a statement today. That compares with an average estimate for 3.24 billion euros collected from 22 analysts by Bloomberg.
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Dotcom 'new economy' has come of age: Nasdaq CEO
2015-03-08 07:41:05| Biotech - Topix.net
Nasdaq CEO Bob Greifeld says Nasdaq 5k signals the maturity of the 'new economy,' and says biotech is a key driver for future growth. As bubble talk brews following the Nasdaq 's climb above 5,000, the head of the electronic exchange said this time is different-and the milestone is much more than just a nice round number.
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