Japan issues alerts regarding fatal CO2 poisoning from sarcophagus dry ice

At least three fatalities are believed to have been caused by inhaling carbon dioxide from dry ice used in coffins, as reported on September 21 by agencies including Japan's consumer watchdog.

According to the Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) and the National Consumer Affairs Center of...

Toyota to equip vehicles with solar power generation system, to reduce emissions

Toyota Motor Corp is aiming to equip its cars with highly efficient solar power generation systems. The company is increasing its efforts to achieve carbon neutrality.

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• Toyota to power electric vehicles with solar power generation system
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Britain warns food industry against rise in carbon dioxide prices

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• Britain warns food producers about a 500% rise in carbon  dioxide prices

• Some plants are forced to shut due to the shortage of the gas

Britain warns its food producers to stay prepare for rise in carbon dioxide...

Global Carbon Dioxide Incubator Market to Grow at Promising 8.12% CAGR during 2021-

Global carbon dioxide incubator market was estimated to be US$ 179.03 million in 2020 and is projected to witness CAGR of 8.12% over the forecast period. Increasing demand from biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, and clinical laboratories for high-performance incubation systems that meet strict cle...

U.S., JAPAN LIKELY TO SIGN DEAL ON R&D OF TECHNOLOGY TO RECYCLE CARBON DIOXIDE

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• Reports state that this new deal will be signed virtually on the sidelines of the International Conference om Carbon Recycling between the US Department of Energy and the senior officials of Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

• Both the ...

JAPAN GOVERNMENT TO REVIEW TARGETS FOR REDUCTION OF CO2 EMISSIONS FOR FISCAL 2030

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• Japan government to review targets for reduction of CO2 emissions for fiscal 2030.
• The government has launched discussions on possible energy mixes to reduce CO2 emissions.
• The Minister of economy, trade, and ministry has...

JAPAN AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO STEP UP WITH R&D TO RECYCLE CARBON DIOXIDE

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• Japan and the United States of America to step up with R&D to recycle carbon dioxide.
• Both the countries have agreed to cooperate to find the technology for the same.
• The countries wish to turn CO2 into fuel and chemi...

JAPANESE FIRMS TO ORGANIZE DEMONSTRATION PROJECT IN INDONESIA TO STORE CO2 IN GROUND

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• Japanese firms to organize demonstration project in Indonesia to store CO2 in ground.
• Japan’s Electric Power Development Co. and NUS Co. to be part of the project.
• The companies are set to begin the four-year plan ...

TRUMP ADMINISTRATION REVOKES RULE CONCERNING METHANE

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• Large oil companies argue to keep the rules
• It is considered to be part of energy dominance agenda 

Methane is a greenhouse gas that heats the Earth more than carbon dioxide. There were rules to...

WE CAN MAKE CARBON DIOXIDE A RAW MATERIAL SAYS MUKESH AMBANI

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• Along with Mukesh Ambani, the FII Investment Institute Conference was attended by Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman al-Saud, Minister of Energy, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Patrick Pauyanne, chief executive officer (CEO) of Total

• Mukesh Ambani said this is t...

Use of Natural Gas steadily rising: will it help the climate?

According to several reports, the global usage of natural gas is rapidly increasing. Although it may have minor advantages now, using natural gas may lead to worse climatic changes later.

2019 was the year of the least emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The global emissio...

Geothermal energy a viable choice for Indonesia

The clean energy sources like biomass and geothermal energy will be a perfect solution for Indonesia’s addiction to fossil fuels. These energy resources will play a major role in reducing the current account deficit. The deficit is due to excessive import of gas and oil, which remains the m...

A new sustainable material for carbon dioxide capture

The research was conducted jointly by scientists from Chalmers University of Technology and Stockholm University. The research has been published in the journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. Anders Palmqvist, Professor, research leader for the study and Walter Rosas Arbelaez, Ph.D. stud...

Scientists consider freshwater lakes as climate change ticking time bomb

The effects of climate change on freshwater lakes in Ontario, Canada was studied by the University of Cambridge. The study reveals that as a result of climate change, greenhouse gases contained in the water could be doubled. Dr. Andrew J Tanentzap, Head of Ecosystems and Global C...