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China to launch two new carbon trading exchanges

China to launch two new carbon trading exchanges

China will launch two new pilot carbon trading schemes this week in Beijing and Shanghai as it strives to cut soaring rates of greenhouse gas, reduce choking smog and determine the best system for a nationwide roll-out.

ABI backs ‘ghost broking’ awareness campaign

ABI backs 'ghost broking' awareness campaign

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has given its backing to a new campaign to raise awareness of illegal ‘ghost broking’ scams among young motorists.

Car tag scanners would track Tybee Island, Ga. tourists

the welcome sign at the city limits of Tybee Island on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013. Tybee Island officials have approved installing roadside scanners that read and store license plate information for every car and truck coming and going on the island. The mayor says the city wants the information for a tourism study, but officials are already getting angry calls and emails from residents who say tracking vehicles is too intrusive.

City officials on Tybee Island want to know more about the tourists who visit Georgia’s largest public beach, and they plan to spend nearly $29,000 on a pair of computer-linked cameras designed to read and record the license plate of every car and truck that comes and goes on the island.

Insurers to cut premiums in exchange for licence data

Insurers to cut premiums in exchange for licence data

A new data sharing scheme between insurers and the DVLA will result in drivers being asked for their licence number by insurers. The ‘MyLicence’ scheme will – according to the Association of British Insurers –  lower premiums and make it easier to identify fraudulent non-disclosure.

BGU researchers develop new type of crude oil using carbon dioxide and hydrogen

BGU researchers develop new type of crude oil using carbon dioxide and hydrogen

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers have developed an innovative process to convert carbon dioxide and hydrogen into a renewable alternative for crude oil, which could transform fuels used in gas and diesel-powered vehicles and jets.