alongside community and law enforcement partners will once again be hand-delivering meals to those who are in need this Thanksgiving Deadline to register to receive a meal: November 21 Time to register your National Night Out event Registration will begin on May 28th and run through July 26 Email: PDP@DowntownPittsburgh.com Website: Downtown Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Facebook: Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership | Facebook Twitter: Downtown Pittsburgh (@DowntownPitt) | X (twitter.com) Instagram: Downtown Pittsburgh (@downtownpitt) | Instagram Meetings: The Clean & Safe meeting occurs every second Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP) is a non-profit community development organization that develops and implements innovative programs and initiatives to enhance the Downtown neighborhood cultivate a vibrant residential population We also promote and market this great urban center to millions of people as the region’s premier destination to do business The PDP stands as staunch advocates for all those who make Downtown part of their lives—from businesses to workers to residents and visitors Email: Zone2.publicsafetycommittee@gmail.com Facebook: Zone 2 Public Safety Council | Facebook Meetings: The Zone 2 Public Safety Council Meeting is held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5:30 PM Meeting Location: The Hill District Community Engagement Center 1908 Wylie Ave Zone 2 Public Safety Council (PSC2) is a resident-driven public safety group whose mission is to enhance the safety and quality of life for residents and businesses within the zone Meetings are open to all who live or work in Police Zone 2 Email: Info@uptownpartners.org Website: www.uptownpartners.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/uptownpartnersofpittsburgh Linked in: www.linkedin.com/company/uptown-partners-of-pittsburgh Instagram: www.instagram.com/uptownpartners In-Person Meeting Location: 1518 Forbes Ave Uptown Partners of Pittsburgh (UP) was founded in 2007 as a non-profit organization of residents business owners and other concerned stakeholders to improve community quality of life — and to collaboratively create a vision and pathway for Uptown's much-needed revitalization We achieve our goals by pursuing an action plan that: ensures the development of a clean and equitable neighborhood; rebuilds a mixed-income population by reclaiming vacant blighted properties and encouraging new residential development; attracts new neighborhood retail and commercial business while supporting existing business owners; fosters green quality design in all development projects; and creates a healthy environment where the arts flourish and are integrated into the urban landscape Email: info@LUnited.org Website: www.lunited.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/LawrencevilleUnited Twitter: www.twitter.com/lvilleunited Meetings: The Public Safety Action Team Meeting is held bi-monthly Lawrenceville United hosts a bi-monthly meeting with agencies from various social services and safety agencies; including the Department of Public Safety Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh The Public Safety Action Team outlines reoccurring issues and strategies in the Lawrenceville community and identify steps to improve or eradicate them These issues can range from severely blighted and neglected properties to habitual law and code violations to nuisance properties Email: info@sdnpgh.org Website: www.stripdistrictneighbors.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/StripDistrict Instagram: www.instagram.com/stripdistrictneighbors Twitter: twitter.com/stripdistrict Meetings: Strip District Neighbor Town Hall occurs quarterly Strip District Neighbors is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting economic development and high quality of life while preserving and enhancing the integrity and character of the strip district neighborhood Website: www.polishhillcivicassociation.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/phca.pittsburgh Instagram: www.instagram.com/polishhillcivic Meetings: Polish Hill Civic Association Community Meeting occurs monthly In-Person/Virtual/Hybrid: Community Meetings are (typically) the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm at West Penn Rec Center In-Person Meeting Location: West Penn Rec Center 450 30th St The PHCA's mission is to respect and preserve the sense of community in Polish Hill while promoting economic and housing development opportunities and improving the quality of life for our community The Polish Hill Civic Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in September 1969 We are an all-volunteer organization and one of the oldest community-based groups in Pittsburgh Understand and manipulate data with easy to use explorers and trackers Free and paid data sets from across the energy system available for download existing or planned government policies and measures Access every chart published across all IEA reports and analysis You are connecting via IP recognition from Create a free IEA account to download our reports or subcribe to a paid service Aviation accounts for a relatively small share of global emissions but is one of the most challenging sectors to decarbonise Despite reductions in flying during the Covid-19 lockdowns demand is expected to grow rapidly through 2030 New aircraft can be up to 20% more efficient than the models they replace but growth in activity has historically outpaced efficiency improvement Technology innovation is needed across the sector including in production of low-emission fuels Demand restraint solutions will also be needed to get on track with the Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario – to curb growth in emissions and ultimately reduce them this decade Planned production capacity for sustainable aviation fuels will provide just a small fraction of jet fuel demand by 2030 Increasing the use of these fuels to get in line with the Net Zero Scenario will require supportive policies and a significant ramp-up of investments in production capacity aviation accounted for 2.5% of global energy-related CO2 emissions having grown faster between 2000 and 2019 than rail As international travel demand recovered following the Covid-19 pandemic aviation emissions in 2023 reached almost 950 Mt CO2 To start reducing emissions this decade in line with the Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario (NZE Scenario) stakeholders must increase low-carbon fuel shares optimise operations and implement demand restraint solutions Political agreement on net zero targets for aviation has been complemented by fiscal and regulatory policies to promote sustainable aviation fuels Notable progress towards getting aviation on track includes the following:  CO2 emissions from aviation have reached 90% of their pre-Covid-19 peak Aviation emissions rose in 2023 to reach more than 90% of their 2019 pre-pandemic peak level After increasing at an average of 2.2% per year from 1990 to 2019 direct CO2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion plummeted from more than 1 000 Mt CO2 in 2019 to less than 600 Mt CO2 in 2020 As demand from air passengers recovered in 2022 and 2023 with the exception of Russia (due to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and consequent international sanctions) CO2 emissions are expected to surpass their 2019 level in 2025 Improvements in energy intensity have not been sufficient to counterbalance energy demand growth in recent years From 2010 to 2019, average fuel efficiency per revenue passenger kilometre (RPK) improved by over 2.5% per year. On a revenue tonne kilometre (RTK) basis, which includes passengers, their luggage, and freight, fuel efficiency improved by 1.7%, nearly reaching ICAO’s aspirational goal of 2% per annum (measured per RTK) through 2050 efficiency improvements have not kept up with demand growth to date with RPK growing at an average rate of more than 6% annually between 2010 and 2019 efficiency will need to improve at a rate of 2.6% per year through 2030 on an RPK basis in line with the historical average improvements over the past two decades In addition to technical efficiency improvements in engine and airframe designs, improvements in payload and traffic efficiency (i.e the weight of cargo and number of passengers carried per aircraft) have also contributed to reducing the energy intensity of aircraft operation Payload energy efficiency deteriorated in 2020 as planes were flown with fewer passengers but recovered to about the same level as 2019 by the end of 2023 Passenger activity has nearly closed the gap with pre-Covid levels Sustainable aviation fuels are critical to decarbonising aviation Increasing SAF use in aviation to over 10% by 2030 will require a significant ramp-up of investment in capacity to produce SAFs and supportive policies such as fuel taxes and low-carbon fuels standards dedicated energy crops and municipal solid waste synthetic fuels based on hydrogen produced using electrolysers (and running on low-emissions electricity) concentrated waste streams or atmospheric sources can provide an alternative although commercialisation may be challenging are needed in order to make a leap towards significant CO2 emissions reduction Tests and prototypes showcase innovations in hydrogen-powered aircraft Airbus and ArianeGroup are working towards building the first liquid hydrogen refuelling facility for ZEROe aircraft at Blagnac airport in Toulouse Governments are increasing fiscal support for SAF production and mandating SAF use In South America, Brazil adopted the Fuel of the Future law which requires airlines to reduce domestic flight greenhouse gas emissions by 1% in 2027 and increasing to 10% in 2037 through SAFs Member states of the International Civil Aviation Organization pledge to reach net zero emissions by 2050 many of which rely on offsets outside the energy sector Airlines are moving towards offtake agreements with fuel suppliers to supply SAF We would like to thank the following external reviewers: Policies to support SAF consumption and boost growth are needed to make SAFs more widely available and economically viable Funding and financial de-risking will be needed to promote continued innovation around sustainable production processes including novel feedstocks (wastes double cropping) and to support the leap from demonstration to commercial plants This will also be needed to drive investment at all stages of research and to enable power-to-liquid jet kerosene to scale up rapidly Both supply and demand of SAFs are highly concentrated in advanced economies today. Meeting the growing demand for air travel in emerging and developing economies will require technical assistance and capacity building to accelerate the availability and use of SAFs Such support can help emerging markets and developing economies to leverage domestic natural resource endowments such as biomass and thereby scale up high value-added industries in the clean energy economy Taxing GHG emissions beyond the CORSIA scheme is critical to more equitably reflect the climate impacts of air travel As the additional costs of these taxes are passed on to passengers while revenues generated could be used to foster low-carbon innovation in SAF production or engine and airframe design as supply-side options such as SAFs will require time to scale up production and for costs to come down Actions from leading airlines and airports that serve as key international and domestic hubs can generate the market pull needed to catalyse the adoption of efficient operations Those that act early will benefit not only from asserting their leadership in corporate social responsibility but from being the first to gain experience in innovative practices and technologies that will eventually need to be adopted more widely The Advanced Motor Fuels TCP Task 63 focuses on Sustainable Aviation Fuels It assesses the current policy environment and current and future SAF production technologies and explores how to ensure sustainable SAF production aviation and shipping are responsible for more than 75% of new biofuel demand Average annual consumption in these sectors expands 30% between 2023 and 2030 to meet targets in North America The most comprehensive database of clean energy technology demonstrators Interactive database of more than 600 individual technology designs and components across the whole energy system that contribute to achieving the goal of net-zero emissions The state of play for 18 key technology milestones related to energy security sustainability and economic benefit that should be achievable by 2030 A snapshot of global energy policies tracking over 5 000 policies in 50 G20 and IEA Family countries You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of any IEA newsletter Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker IV and NEA Deputy Director-General Nobuhiro Muroya with Tohoku Electric Power Company representatives in the Onagawa-2 control room IV visited Japan on 12-13 February 2025 for a series of meetings with Japanese nuclear sector stakeholders and to participate in discussions on the future of nuclear energy Director-General Magwood visited the Onagawa-2 Nuclear Power Plant became the first boiling water reactor (BWR) to restart operations following the 2011 Great Eastern Japan Earthquake The Director-General toured the site facilities the main control room and the storage area and discussed with Onagawa-2 representatives the restart process as well as the safety measures taken He also met with early career professionals at the plant to discuss safety culture and their nuclear careers Meeting with the early career professionals at Onagawa-2 Nuclear Power Plant While in Tokyo on 13 February 2025, the Director-General delivered the keynote speech and participated in a panel discussion on nuclear innovation at the Japanese Atomic Energy Association (ATENA) Forum The Forum gathered leaders of Japanese nuclear operators manufacturers and nuclear industry organisations as well as national and local government representatives At Tokyo City University (TCU), Director-General Magwood and TCU President Dr Tomonari Yashiro signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a framework of co-operation for an NEA internship programme for TCU students. Read more about this programme here NEA Director-General Magwood at the ATENA Forum.  press@oecd-nea.org Prepare for a frightful host of content as The Haunting returns in Season 6 bringing a host of horrifying content to Battle Pass Stalk your enemies as the legendary slasher Michael Myers alongside a host of monsters and survivors plus new Weapon Blueprints and more Prepare for the horrors ahead with frightening new content coming to the Season 6 Battle Pass and Store content in Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III The Season 6 Battle Pass introduces over 100 rewards Purchase the premium Battle Pass to earn up to 1,400 Call of Duty Points as you progress through the Sectors or purchase BlackCell for the ultimate seasonal experience including a variety of black-and-white Operator Skins to uncover all the ghastly content arriving in Season 6 starting with BlackCell’s premium offering mutated Alone Operator headlining Season 6’s BlackCell offering alongside a variety of animated BlackCell Operator Skins Upgrade Your Battle Pass Experience: Purchase BlackCell for full access to the Season 6 Battle Pass along with 1,100 CP 20 Battle Token Tier Skips (25 on PlayStation®) and earnable BlackCell-alternate content including 6 Tracer Weapon Blueprints and 10 animated Operator Skins Purchase BlackCell to enter the Battle Pass map via an exclusive BlackCell Sector This Sector immediately rewards 1,100 COD Points Melt your enemies with the “Ghost Charmer” Assault Rifle Weapon Blueprint featuring a ghostly animated skin that pulses over the weapon’s stock black and white design Or opt for the animated “Maximum Aspect” SMG weapon blueprint with an extended magazine Both weapons feature “Chromatographic” Tracers and the “Cenotaph Slam” Death Effect Instantly access the “Throat Rip” Finishing Move to silence your targets with a devastating attack to the jugular Other BlackCell items are unlockable throughout the Season 6 Battle Pass including 10 alternate BlackCell animated Operator Skins and 6 animated Weapon Blueprints with tracers and death effects BlackCell Operator Skins confirmed: Farah (x2) Players who upgrade to BlackCell after purchasing the Battle Pass will also receive 1,100 COD Points back The ghastly Alone fuses three bodies into one in a horrific mutant Operator Skin that animates with dripping blood and a static pulse its disdain for small talk realized through the “Throat Rip” Finishing Move Alone is joined by a cast of BlackCell Operators whose very colors have seeped out of them leaving behind a black and grayscale appearance that looks fresh out of the silver screen Whether you purchase the BlackCell offering or the premium Battle Pass for 1,100 COD Points the Instant Reward Sector becomes available including a new Skin for Farah plus the legendary slasher icon Michael Myers Farah is preparing for the long haul with backpacking gear that will help her survive in harsh terrain as she travels to her next target Muted all-weather apparel provides the means to move through the mountains without giving up her position accompanied by surveillance and camping equipment for intel gathering and overnight excursions BlackCell Owners: Get the “Mountaineer BlackCell” alternate Skin depicting Farah in a black and grayscale has arrived in Call of Duty and he’s ready to decimate anyone who gets in his way The iconic monster among men and terrorizer of Haddonfield stalks the AO with a horrifying and callous pursuit of blood BlackCell Owners: Swap out the original green coveralls worn in the base Operator Skin for a darker blue The Instant Reward Sector also grants a 10% Battle Pass boost the “Silent Stalker” Weapon Blueprint for the Holger 556 Assault Rifle featuring Michael Myers’ face on the model and the “Haddonfield Takedown” Operator Finishing Move Complete the Battle Pass Sectors to unlock a variety of new Operator Skins BlackCell Alternate Skin: Each of the following Operator Skins comes paired with a BlackCell alternate Skin leaving behind a black and grayscale look that would fit perfectly into a classic horror film “Shaded Soldier” Skins (Makarov Operator Skin Battle Pass Skin: Makarov is up to something as he gears up in this full body tactical uniform complete with a face mask to deflect headshots and identification in the form of the Combat Viper patches attached to his gear and jacket sleeve “Camp is Hell” Skins (Banshee Operator Skin Battle Pass Skin: Never let anyone tell you it’s easy to be a camp counselor Splattered in blood and dirt with cracked eyeglasses this Operator Skin keeps on trucking through even the most disturbing interruptions she’ll get your attention before dispatching you Battle Pass Skin: Against even the most gruesome slashers and killers putting all that practice into a fighting form as Valeria dons red pom poms and an unsettling Burger Town High backpack made special for The Haunting Battle Pass Skin: New to the Operator lineup in Season 6 Slamfire carries the tokens of his football playing days packing in his ball and trophy alongside more practical slaying elements like a metal sledgehammer his jacket and cap still fitting as they did in his playing days “The Last Straw” Skins (Dokkaebi Operator Skin Battle Pass Skin: Don’t expect this deadly scarecrow to stay still This carefully sewn and stuffed Operator Skin will scare away more than just the birds the stitching over its face lending a menacing look Wood limbs protruding from the bunched hay gives evidence of a supernatural force at work “Bubby’s Night Out” Skins (Riptide Operator Skin Battle Pass Skin: Bubby’s taking the night off his usual shift at the Drive Thru to reign terror on his foes in the field If the sharp teeth and bloody mouth don’t get your hairs on end note the plastic arms indicating that this isn’t just some Operator wearing a helmet “This is Fine” Skins (Jabber Operator Skin Battle Pass Skin: Why not have a little fun while slaying a crazed clown appears to be holding Jabber hostage or is there a more sinister synthesis between soldier and trickster Gear up with two new functional weapons available to earn as rewards in the standard and premium Battle Pass at launch: Eliminate long-range threats with this slow-firing and hard-hitting battle rifle chambered in .30-06 Featuring high damage and a steady fire rate this Battle Rifle is the perfect weapon for downing enemies at range Use Gunsmith to further enhance its capabilities from far out or configure it for improved handling in the mid-range its strong base stats lend a solid foundation for a hard-hitting playstyle With its best-in-class fire rate and Tac Stance accuracy this LMG was crafted to tear enemies through at short to medium range Combining a high fire rate with a fast reload speed the Kastov LSW is ideal for aggressive play and is more than capable in closer ranges with its exceptional Tac Stance accuracy you won’t have to worry about running dry during a critical fight Earn up to 21 Weapon Blueprints in the premium Season 6 Battle Pass alongside new Calling Cards and Zombies Acquisitions (including Aether Tools plus a Ray Gun Weapon Case The Season 6 Battle Pass Weapon Blueprints can generally be grouped into four main themes: Sector 1: “Butcher Knife” Combat Knife Melee Completion Sector: “Split Ends” Superi 46 SMG Blueprints in this category feature basic weapon models cobbled together and altered by their encounters with horrifying enemies Sector 1: “Blasted Agony” Lockwood MK2 Shotgun Sector 14: “Death Drop” Kastov LSW LMG (New Weapon)* Sector 16: “Mortal Demise” BP50 Assault Rifle* Equip animated Weapon Blueprints featuring orange and purple ooze that drips and rotates over the body Sector 2: “Demon Raiser” Longbow Sniper Rifle* Sector 7: “Demon’s Reign” Sledgehammer Melee The face of evil scrolls across these animated Weapon Blueprints Try not to grow fearful of your weapon when the glowing eyes of demons pass by Sector 3: “Roaming Horrors” Torque 35 Launcher Sector 3: “Death’s Hands” SVA 545 Assault Rifle* Sector 12: “Bladed Whisper” Soulrender Melee Sector 17: “Illusive Phantom” Marksman Rifle Sector 20: “Dead Haunting” DTIR 30-06 Battle Rifle (New Weapon)* though these hard-hitting animated Weapon Blueprints argue that power haunts Sector 10: “Party Favor” BAL-27 Assault Rifle Sector 19: “Jack’s Lantern” Renetti Handgun Celebrate Halloween with the classic jack-o’-lantern its glowing features grinning over the bodies of these animated Weapon Blueprints [* Denotes a Weapon Blueprint with a BlackCell variant Six of Season 6’s Battle Pass Blueprints are paired with a BlackCell variant in the same tier These variants feature a static animation and a black and white design showcasing your reign as the king of death Demon Raiser — Longbow Sniper Rifle (Sector 2 BlackCell variant comes with Chromatographic Tracers and “Cenotaph Slam” Death Effect Down distant targets with this Weapon Blueprint outfitted with a long barrel for an extended damage range along with improved rechambering speed and aim down sights (ADS) speed to help you acquire targets fast with quick follow up shots to ensure they go down for the count Death’s Hands — SVA 545 Assault Rifle (Sector 3 Equipped with a precision sight and enhanced gun kick control and vertical recoil control this is the ideal weapon for aggressive Assault Rifle players who want to get into the fray and battle enemies with accurate firepower and fast movement speed This Weapon Blueprint based on the new Season 6 LMG uses a suppressor to keep your shots off the enemy radar combined with improved recoil control and ADS speed for snappy Mortal Demise — BP50 Assault Rifle (Sector 16 With enhanced bullet velocity and range paired with improved ammo reserves this Weapon Blueprint is in it for the long haul Its strong recoil control helps you stay on target and a slight boost to your movement speed keeps you light on your feet in combat Equipped with the JAK Glassless Optic Aftermarket Part this SMG Weapon Blueprint is built for ADS combat and a 32-round magazine to help you get those final This Weapon Blueprint based on the new Season 6 Battle Rifle caters to the gun’s performance against distant enemies using a long barrel to extend bullet velocity and range a suppressor to keep your shots of the enemy radar and a 40-round magazine for sustained combat Complete 100% of the map by conquering all Sectors to access the final Completion Sector including 300 COD Points plus the “Split Ends” Superi 46 SMG Weapon Blueprint and the following Operator Skin: Your opponents will be checking their corners twice when going up against the horrifying ghost of Urzikstan Be thankful that this phantom prefers to wear her hair long as what can be seen of her face is truly disturbing If the dripping blood doesn’t warn them off BlackCell Additional Skin: The color may have drained from this ghost but the terror is still on full display in this BlackCell alternate skin that will paralyze your foes with fear Hunt down your enemies as some of horror’s most iconic characters and villains including Daryl Dixon from AMC’s The Walking Dead and a litany of other monsters straight out of your nightmares Here are some of the highlights coming in Season 6: Become the ultimate hunter with the “Daryl Dixon” Operator Skin or take on special ops in the character’s “Commonwealth Operative” Operator Skin he’s backed up by three Weapon Blueprints featuring Survivor’s Streak Tracers and “Dixon’s Vengeance” Death Effect: the “Hope is not Lost” Holger 556 Assault Rifle Seek vengeance with the “Dixon’s Retribution” Finishing Move* *The “Dixon’s Retribution” Finishing Move will not be available for use in Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile Fear is only the beginning with this Bundle featuring the “Art the Clown” Operator Skin paired with two blood-soaked Weapon Blueprints: the “Terrifier” RAM-7 Assault Rifle and the “Miles County Killer” WSP-9 SMG Convince your victims to drop their guard with the “Sunny Disposition” Emblem Keep the frights rolling from match to match by equipping the “Terrifier” Loading Screen so that you’re never far from your favorite killer clown Keep the jack-o-lantern burning and take your pick of two Operator Skins: “Sam” and “Sam Unmasked.” To satiate your need for sweets equip the “Sweet Tooth” Superi 46 SMG or the “Season’s Greetings” RAAL MG LMG both featuring Trick ‘r Treat Tracers and the “Gourd Guts” Death Effect Slam your enemies with the “Sam’s Lollipop” Melee Weapon Blueprint also featuring the “Gourd Guts” Death Effect Eliminate enemies from behind using the “Lollipopped” Finishing Move and become the keeper of Halloween by equipping the “High Night Take your pick of four different Trick ‘r Treat-themed Operator Skins: the “Paper Bagger” “Happy Bunny,” “Devil,” or “Vlad,” each donning a different costume and mask win your battles with the “Candy Coated” MTZ-556 Assault Rifle and the “Bloodsucker” Haymaker Shotgun both featuring Trick ‘r Treat Tracers and “Gourd Guts” Death Effect Announce your presence with the “Knock Knock” Weapon Sticker and the “Trick ‘r Treat – Halloween Mask” Loading Screen spread fear as “Possessed Makarov” or “Possessed Valeria,” and their huge grins unnerving enemies once they realize the trouble they’re in Take the “Sinister Smirk” SOA Subverter Battle Rifle and the “Eerie Affliction” Static-HV SMG Weapon Blueprints into battle both featuring Sadistic Smile Tracers and “Fatal Blow” Death Effect Share the smile far and wide with the “It Will Never Let Go” Large Decal Toss your vows and get revenge as the “I Don’t” Ultra Operator Skin a spurned bride returning to haunt those closest to her Pick up the fight with two Weapon Blueprints “The Vow” Assault Rifle and “Veiled Threat” LMG Show them you mean business with the “Bloody Bride” Emblem The Bundle also includes a massive 2,400 COD Points for use toward your next Battle Pass or Store purchase The lord of the underworld arrives in the form of the “Dios de Los Muertos” Operator Skin for Alejandro Send the souls of your opponents on their eternal journey with three Weapon Blueprints featuring Underworld Treasure Tracers and “Shimmering Sacrifice” Death Effect: the “Ofrenda a la Victoria” Static-HV SMG the “Defensor Del Inframundo” BAL-27 Assault Rifle Present your immortal status with the “Eternal Guardian” Calling Card “Skeletal Lord of the Underworld” Large Decal and the “Journey to Eternity” Loading Screen Become one with the Aether as “The Entity” herself the galaxy in full display over the surface of the Skin Wield the power of the universe with two animated Weapon Blueprints featuring Astral Tracers and “Rift Ripper” Death Effect The “Death Dimension” BAL-27 Assault Rifle includes a 60-round magazine for major suppressive fire and the “Endless Abyss” TAQ Eradicator LMG snaps onto targets fast with improved ADS speed and sprint to fire speed Lift the veil and spread your influence with the “Ava’s Entity” Large Decal And for your next deployment into the Exclusion Zone the Ray Gun Case will ensure a powerful start Get ready to party with the well-stocked “Oktoberfest” Operator Skin for BBQ including three weapons with Spilt Tracers: the “Glass Cannon” M4 Assault Rifle and the “Last Round” DTIR 30-06 Battle Rifle Keep the good times going with the “Volksfest” Emblem and celebrate with the gang by equipping the “Cheers!” Loading Screen Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile shares much of its content with Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare III including Bundles and Battle Pass progress terrify your enemies with scare-themed Bundles featuring horrifying content based on The Walking Dead and you’ll receive a variety of pre-order benefits including the brand-new Reflect 115 Camo Pack for Modern Warfare III Pre-order the Cross-Gen Edition on Console or the Standard Edition on PC to receive the following: Pre-order the Vault Edition on Console or PC and receive the previous rewards as well as the following: Game Pass Subscribers are set to receive all Cross-Gen Edition benefits and those who upgrade for $30 (or local equivalent) to the Vault Edition will receive all Vault Edition benefits Those players who have already preordered Black Ops 6 will receive the Reflect 115 Camo Pack automatically The Reflect 115 Camo Pack consists of the Reflect 115 Mastery Camo for use in Modern Warfare III you receive three Flawless Aetherium Crystals and three Ray Gun Weapon Cases for immediate use in Modern Warfare Zombies All content does not carry forward into Black Ops 6    *Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III or Call of Duty: Warzone on the pre-order platform required to redeem Woods Operator Pack and Reflect 115 Camo Pack The Walking Dead © 2024 AMC Film Holdings LLC Art the Clown and The Little Pale Girl are trademarks owned by Art the Clown and CALL OF DUTY BLACK OPS are trademarks of Activision Publishing All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners For more information, 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For Call of Duty Updates, follow @CODUpdates on X The Haunting returns and it’s more terrifying than ever Introducing a horrific cast of Operators alongside the new "Drive Thru" Multiplayer map and six new map variants the anything-goes Purgatory Limited Time mode Blog 4: After Full Gameplay Access to Area 99 we drop all the details on this brand-new Resurgence Map confirm the important innovations – including Omnimovement Global Weapon Builds – along with plans for Perks Blog 3: With the first Zombies Gameplay of Liberty Falls we confirm all the new intel from Call of Duty: NEXT including Main Quest and Directed Mode news and the first test of the zombie-chowing Wonder Weapon: The Thrustodyne Model 23 and CALL OF DUTY VANGUARD are trademarks of Activision Publishing The Software License and Service Agreement will be updated. Please follow this link [https://www.activision.com/legal/ap-eula] in order to see these changes OBITUARY: Remembering the life and career of the ‘tough and popular’ Jochen Mass Ocon vows Haas will 'keep at it’ as he laments bad luck during Miami Grand Prix Antonelli's 'seismic moment' and why Williams were faster than Ferrari – it’s our Miami GP review Gasly admits Alpine ‘need answers’ after difficult weekend in Miami as Doohan reflects on Lap 1 collision with Lawson Audi announce organisational restructure ahead of F1 arrival in 2026 It’s time for Round 2 of the 2025 Formula 1 season with the Shanghai International Circuit set to host the Chinese Grand Prix following the event’s return to the calendar last year Need to Know is your all-in-one guide with statistics The weekend will mark the first Sprint of the campaign meaning that the format is set to look a little different Free Practice 1 and Sprint Qualifying take place on Friday followed by the Sprint and Qualifying for the Grand Prix on Saturday March 22 and the Grand Prix itself on Sunday IT'S RACE WEEK: 5 storylines we're excited about ahead of the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix former Renault F1 driver: Shanghai is a circuit with long straights and even longer corners The first corner is unique with a wickedly fast approach before you scrub off the speed through an almost 360 degree turn which feels never-ending from the cockpit That brings you into a slow left-hander where the exit is crucial for traction to the end of a short Sector 1 PALMER: Piastri was too hard on himself after his slip on Sunday – his race in Australia was one of his best yet Sector 2 is a nicer section of fast sweeping bends again gradually scrubbing speed through the high-speed sequence of Turns 7 Sector 3 again features an almost endless righ-hand turn building speed this time onto the back straight another reason this circuit is so hard on the left-front tyre The back straight is the best overtaking opportunity with DRS into a big braking zone for a really tight right-hander leaving just a quick and satisfying left-hander to round out the lap ONBOARD: Max Verstappen’s 2024 Pirelli Pole Position Award lap at the Chinese Grand Prix F1 NATION: An opening win for Norris as Red Bull recover and Ferrari disappoint – it's our Australian GP review Verstappen claimed his fourth Grand Prix victory of the season when F1 returned to China in 2024 While Pirelli will bring the same tyre selection this weekend as they did in 2024 – that being the C2 as hard C3 as medium and C4 as soft – these compounds are now different to last year with the C2 in particular softer than before and as such more like the C3 than in the past The fact that it is a Sprint weekend also means that the slick tyre allocation changes a little; each driver still receives two sets of hard tyres but they receive four medium sets rather than three and six softs instead of eight bringing the total to 12 sets rather than the standard 13 The number of wet-weather tyres remains the same READ MORE: What tyres will the teams and drivers have for the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix? Pirelli’s weekend preview reads: “There were three interruptions last year – one VSC and two Safety Cars – which significantly influenced the outcome of the race both in terms of the number of stops and the sequence in which the compounds were used three of the drivers who finished in the top 10 made just one stop the majority of drivers opted to line up on the grid on the medium with the C3 also completing the most stints (46%) with four drivers choosing it for the start while Fernando Alonso drove his longest stint on this Pirelli have also highlighted the “special challenges” that this round of the championship poses starting with a completely resurfaced track and just one hour of free practice to see how much it has changed compared to past years a new surface was laid down on the track and the pit lane at the Shanghai International Circuit It has only been used a few times towards the end of 2024 and should be smoother than before and as this is the first event of the year to be held at SIC it’s logical to expect the track to evolve very quickly READ MORE: What is the weather forecast for the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix? this will also be the first Sprint format event of the year with just one free practice session on Friday That means only 60 minutes to find the right car set-up and evaluate the performance of the various compounds over a long run even if Saturday’s short race is a great test bed to fully assess at least one of them.” It continues: “An important factor to consider this weekend will be the temperatures It’s the first time that Shanghai hosts the Grand Prix in March when average temperatures rarely exceed 18C the forecast for the weekend is to see them climb above 20C as from Friday “While this is therefore considerably warmer than usual at this time it is actually pretty similar to conditions seen last year for example when the race was held in the third week of April." Rain hit Shanghai during the Chinese Grand Prix weekend in 2024 McLaren were seen by many as the favourites entering into 2025 the Woking-based outfit having ended the last campaign with their first Teams’ Championship in 26 years And while the likes of Lando Norris played this down the squad certainly looked strong at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix Norris and team mate Oscar Piastri secured a front row lockout for Sunday’s race with polesitter Norris going on to master the changing weather conditions en route to victory – which also made the Briton the first driver other than Max Verstappen to lead the World Championship standings since the 2022 Spanish Grand Prix READ MORE: 5 Winners and 5 Losers from Australia – Who started their season in style? Norris will be keen to continue this form in Shanghai – while Piastri will hope to bounce back after sliding onto the grass when the rain fell in Melbourne dropping down the order from P2 before eventually salvaging P9 Verstappen, meanwhile, led Red Bull’s charge to second place in Australia, a result that he hailed as a “decent starting point” for the outfit as he looks to defend his Drivers’ title Indeed, it was perhaps not the first weekend as a Scuderia driver that Lewis Hamilton had hoped for, with the seven-time World Champion ending the day down in P10 while team mate Charles Leclerc took P8. The Italian outfit are now “on the back foot” With only one Grand Prix of a 24-round calendar complete one thing for certain is that there are plenty of twists and turns still to come in what looks set to be an exciting season ahead Race Highlights: 2025 Australian Grand Prix There are plenty of moments to choose from when looking back over the history of the Chinese Grand Prix but one of the most iconic is perhaps Michael Schumacher’s final F1 win Ferrari driver Schumacher brilliantly came out on top in a battle against Renault title rival Fernando Alonso during a wet-dry 2006 encounter having posted a no-score and DNF on his previous two visits to Shanghai to draw level with the Spaniard in the standings READ MORE: ‘Today was a little present to myself’ – The story of Michael Schumacher's 91st and final F1 win While it was ultimately not to be an eighth world title for the legendary German racer it marked the 91st and last victory of an incredible career in the top echelon Check out highlights of that memorable race in the video player below.. Michael Schumacher's 91st win at the 2006 Chinese Grand Prix VideoHIGHLIGHTS: Piastri leads McLaren 1-2 after thrilling race in Miami Tsunoda concedes he ‘made life much more difficult’ with five-second penalty in Miami after battling for final point 5 Winners and 5 Losers from Miami – Who excelled in the Sunshine State DRIVER OF THE DAY: Piastri's imperious Miami showing gets your vote © 2003-2025 Formula One World Championship Limited Sports franchises may be safe from some of the worst effects of the economic turmoil Thanks for signing up for our daily insight on the African economy We bring you daily editor picks from the best Business Insider news content so you can stay updated on the latest topics and conversations on the African market Also join us across all of our other channels - we love to be connected Every product is carefully selected by our editors. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more Nodus has raised the bar for what a sub-$1,000 dive watch looks like The Los Angeles-based watchmaker revamped its Sector Dive watch with a slimmed-down case and a GMT complication It runs on a Seiko-made TMI NH34 automatic that gives the Seiko 5 Sport GMT a run for its money defined by a sunken inner circle at the center Each of these is available with two bezel options creating a somewhat customizable experience The Sector II Dive GMT’s most remarkable attribute is its 11.9mm case Nodus managed to slice 0.6 millimeters off the already impressively slim first-generation design A gentle curve to the lugs allows the watch to hug the wrist slimming the profile even further when wearing it the unidirectional steel bezel and screw-down crown are easy to operate thanks to a studded texture The Nodus logo is etched into the crown for its only appearance on the watch This second-generation dive watch has a stainless steel Oyster-style bracelet equipped with Nodus’s NodeX module on the three-piece clasp The proprietary design allows for easy micro-adjustments to the bracelet size by squeezing the mechanism on both sides and sliding it to the desired fit Nodu’s second-generation Sector dive watch might be thinner but the dial has noticeably stronger visibility six and nine numerals of the first generation and the tapered baton-shaped hour markings are wider and thicker a 24-hour inner fixed bezel was added to the dial making the relatively smaller number and dash indices a little easier to see hour markers and 12 o’clock marker on the bezel are all coated in Super-LumiNova for exceptional visibility in limited light Even when the watch is angled on the wrist the dial markings and hands are still visible under the flat glass The Sector II has the same sunburst texture on the dial as the first generation in the green and orange options but the navy blue dial features two slightly different shades on the inner and outer sections The major update is that the inner circle is now slightly sunken in The Nodus Sector II Dive GMT looks and performs like it should cost well over $1,000 having a 100-meter dive rating and featuring a steel bracelet with an ingenious adjustment mechanism it still falls into the affordable category this impressive tool watch comes with a blue Each one can be combined with a brushed stainless steel bezel with black markings or a matte black steel bezel with white markings Preorder for Nodus’s newest dive watch starts on February 21 at 9:00 a.m. The stainless steel bezel costs $525 and the black bezel $550 10 pink sarees we want to borrow from Bollywood actresses ​In pics: Archana Ravichandran’s stylish wardrobe collection​ 8 most iconic Dark Academia books that are a must-read In pics: 5 iconic cricketers and their luxuriously beautiful homes ​​10 must-try vegetarian dishes in Kolkata​ 10 most beautiful images of space captured by NASA telescopes Baby's names inspired by Lord Hanuman 8 hill towns in South India for the perfect April break ​From Por Thozhil to Label: 5 Tamil thrillers dominating OTT platforms right now​ Our Privacy Policy has been revised. Please review updated ';P+='Privacy Policy Here';P+=' This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The above normal rainfall forecast by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) for the upcoming monsoon season has brought good news to the two-wheeler sector This comes at a time when demand has taken a backseat in recent months forcing brands in the segment to lure buyers with offers the June-to-September rainfall – which is responsible for 75% of the country’s annual rainfall and driving a significant portion of India’s economy – is likely to be 105% of the long period average More than 55% of two-wheeler demand is generated from agriculture-dependent rural areas A good monsoon typically boosts agricultural output and rural incomes leading to higher discretionary spending — including vehicle purchases Two-wheeler companies were relieved with the positive prediction given by the IMD but the core zone which consists of most of the rain-fed agriculture regions received 101% rainfall there was excess rainfall and the segment grew by 9% good two-wheeler growth is directly related to a bountiful monsoon,” said a senior sales executive of a two-wheeler company urban demand for two-wheelers has remained tepid and a preference shift toward premium or electric models “With better crop yields and improved cash flows rural households are likely to invest in affordable mobility options such as entry-level motorcycles and scooters This could help balance the muted urban sentiment especially for companies with strong rural penetration,” said Bajaj Broking Research Icra estimates the two-wheeler industry volumes to grow by 6-9% in FY26 The Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) also predicts a mid- to high single-digit growth for the year the segment closed with domestic volumes of 19.6 million units If the segment grows at the upper end of the estimate in FY26 it will surpass the all-time best of 21.17 million units clocked in FY19 with a total of 21.36 million units There has been a 5% drop in volumes since December led by the motorcycle category The reason: poor buyer sentiment and high vehicle loan interest rates The dip in demand has led to a rise in inventory with dealers We crunch the numbers and explain where McLaren’s massive Australia advantage comes from McLaren © XPB Images McLaren’s scintillating performance in the Australian Grand Prix qualifying cemented its status as the 2025 Formula 1 title favourites Last year’s runner-up Lando Norris took pole position for the Woking-based team on Saturday beating his teammate Oscar Piastri by 0.084s in Q3 on Saturday But more worrying was the gap between Norris and third-placed Max Verstappen who qualified 0.385s off the pace in the lead Red Bull while Ferrari faced an even bigger deficit in a tough qualifying session for the Scuderia While McLaren was always expected to be the team to beat at the start of the 2025 season the MCL39 was actually not the quickest car in all sections of the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne Norris’ advantage over Verstappen’s Red Bull was a little more than a tenth of a second The Briton was only able to reach a top speed of 288.5km/h while Verstappen was able to cross 290km/h in the RB21 This straightline speed advantage continued to benefit Verstappen in sector 2 and the Dutchman was actually the fastest driver in the middle portion of the track Verstappen was able to gain 0.082s over Norris who was also slower than Piastri and Mercedes’ George Russell around this part of the circuit this meant that there was very little to separate Norris and Verstappen based on their aggregate times from sectors 1 and 2 The McLaren driver was just 0.023s clear approaching the tricky Turns 9 and 10 This was where Red Bull’s pace completely dropped off a cliff Verstappen clocked a time of 32.500 in the final sector which was significantly down on Norris’ class-leading 32.138s effort nearly all of Verstappen’s four-tenth deficit came from sector 3 This suggests that Norris was able to keep his tyres alive until the end of the lap Russell’s case at Mercedes is also interesting The Briton only set his personal best time in sector 2 where he was still four hundreds of a second down on pacesetter Verstappen His optimum time - based on his fastest individual sectors from three different laps - would be a 1m15.352s which would have actually placed him third on the grid Russell didn’t have any particularly major moments on his final flying lap nor did he complain of any technical issues It means that he simply didn’t manage to keep the tyres in the right window for each of the three sectors all of which have their own unique characteristics One driver who did put together a perfect lap though was Racing Bulls’ Yuki Tsunoda who set personal best times in all three sectors to qualify fifth on the grid the Japanese driver ended up just a tenth adrift of Russell showing he was able to extract maximum performance out of his VCARB 02 interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox For more information see our Privacy Policy © Crash Media Group Ltd 2025.The total or partial reproduction of text photographs or illustrations is not permitted in any form Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini will inaugurate the 37th Spring Festival at Yavnika Park in Sector 5 won the award for best garden in school campus (secondary wing) for the 21st consecutive year (Sant Arora/HT) The two-day festival is being organised by the Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority Best maintained gardens across various categories were recognised ahead of the festival institutions and individual property owners were awarded for their efforts in maintaining green spaces whose garden was decked out on the theme of Mahakumbh with more than 58 varieties of flowers in its garden bagged the first position in the best garden in school campus (primary wing) category RK Sharma (Sector 25) and VK Sarin (Sector 15) received recognition for maintaining the best parks in residential areas whereas the superintendent engineer (horticulture) and Venus Remedies Ltd won in the government/private institutions category Among the various awards to individual house owners won the first spot in the below 14-marla category Monika Abrol and Dharminder Abrol of House Number 819 They had won in the same category last year as well bagged the first spot in one-kanal category emerged as the winner in the two-kanal category Day 1 of the festival on Saturday will get underway with a rangoli competition at 8 am followed by a painting and pot painting competition at 9 am Chief minister Saini will inaugurate the festival at 10 am when a face and tattoo painting competition will also begin comic poet and fancy dress competitions are also planned through the day before a cultural programme at 7 pm Find lost Ghosts in the Destiny 2 Alone in the Dark quest and get rewards For the Destiny 2 Alone in the Dark quest, you need to help Micah-10 rescue lost Ghosts across the Pale Heart in exchange for some nice weapon rewards. Alone in the Dark can be repeated as many times as you want in Destiny 2 to help you unlock the Pale Heart weapon patterns You need to complete it several times anyway to unlock all the possible variations of the special Cyst challenges too Here's what you need to know about the Alone in the Dark quest in Destiny 2 including where you can find all the lost Ghosts and how Cysts work Here are all the possible locations for lost Ghosts in Alone in the Dark quests in Destiny 2: or where to go in some of the biggest video games Will joined the GameRadar+ team in August 2021 and has written about service titles as well as some of the biggest releases like Halo Infinite An 18-year-old boy was behind the wheel of the SUV that crashed into a chemist shop near Majri Chowk claiming the lives of a 86-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy Suspecting that he could be under the influence of alcohol when driving the Mahindra TUV 300 But investigators confirmed that he did not possess a valid driving licence the accused had dropped out from school after completing Class 9 and was previously employed at a veterinary hospital He told the police that he and his friends including the car owner from Ramgarh village first visited the Manimajra motor market with the plan of buying a car before arriving at the location where the incident occurred Shiva said while his friends went to the market to buy some snacks he moved into the driver’s seat to turn on air conditioning his foot inadvertently slipped onto the accelerator causing the vehicle to plough into the shop He has been booked under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at the Sector 5 police station and is scheduled to be presented in a local court on Saturday Police revealed that the 17-year-old victim of the crash aspired to become an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer The teenager faced numerous hardships in his young life a teacher by profession around six years ago he had been living with his maternal grandfather Having also sustained injuries in the mishap Lal could not attend his grandson’s last rites on Friday evening were en route to Pehowa in Kurukshetra for “pind daan” of a relative and had stopped for refreshments at the market also suffered injuries and were also under treatment at the Sector-6 civil hospital on Friday aged 86 and the second victim of the mishap was a registered medical practitioner (RMP) who had ceased his practice a few years ago due to health issues Daulat Ram remained socially active and would frequently visit his son’s chemist shop he was present at the shop while Rakesh was away for lunch when the SUV crashed into it The impact of the collision left his leg severed and he succumbed to injuries while being rushed to the hospital the victims’ families remained inconsolable struggling to come to terms with their losses Over the last day, February 2, 97 combat engagements took place in the frontline. Most of the fighting was registered in the Pokrovsk sector, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. the missile troops and artillery of the Ukrainian Defense Forces hit 18 areas of concentration of Russian personnel as well as 2 Russian control points,” Ukraine's General Staff writes Russia attacked 18 times in the areas of Petropavlivka the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 8 Russian attacks near Novoiehorivka 2 Russian attacks were repelled in the areas of Bilohorivka and Ivano-Darivka Russians attacked 2 times near Predtechyne and Chasiv Yar Russia carried out 8 attacks in the areas of Toretsk and Krymske 39 Russian attacks towards the Zelene Pole the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled a Russian attack in the vicinity of Kostiantynopil Russian invaders conducted one futile assault on the positions of Ukrainian defenders Since the beginning of the full-scale war, Russia has lost more than 841,000 soldiers. Over the past day alone, Russia's losses amounted to about 1,300 troops The Ukrainian Defense Forces also lost 12 tanks Chisom Michael Chisom Michael is a data analyst (audience engagement) and writer at BusinessDay with diverse experience in the media industry He holds a BSc in Industrial Physics from Imo State University and an MEng in Computer Science and Technology from Liaoning Univerisity of Technology China profiles and leveraging his skills in audience engagement analysis and data-driven insights to create compelling content that resonates with readers $(document).ready(function(){(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})}); Season 4 brings forth a batch of new content across Battle Pass This season's offerings include new Operator Skins with a hazardous glow Plague Strikes in the Season 4 Battle Pass The situation on the field grows more dire; Operators must prepare to face off against the most hazardous of threats Gear up for the battles ahead with the Season 4 Battle Pass and Store content arriving in Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III The Season 4 Battle Pass introduces over 100 rewards Purchase the premium Battle Pass to earn up to 1,400 COD Points as you progress through the Sectors or purchase BlackCell for the ultimate seasonal experience including a variety of masked Operator Skins Continue for a detailed overview of all the epic content arriving in Season 4 Season 4’s BlackCell content brings the infected to the fore with Operator Skins emanating wisps of ectoplasm from their gear and a green vapor spewing from their mask Also discover the chemical agent in BlackCell Weapon Blueprints found throughout the Battle Pass The Battle Pass: Upgrade to BlackCell for full access to the Season 4 Battle Pass along with 1,100 CP and 20 Battle Token Tier Skips (25 on PlayStation®) The premium Battle Pass includes up to 1,400 COD Points within 100 Tiers of unlockable content from Battle Pass progress Drop into the Battle Pass AO at an alternative starting location by accessing the exclusive BlackCell Sector Unlock this Sector to immediately receive 1,100 COD Points Decimate your foes with the animated “Ailed Caress BlackCell” Holger 556 Weapon Blueprint with Cellular Corruption Tracers and the “Necrosis” Death Effect The weapon comes equipped with the JAK Backsaw Kit Aftermarket Part granting a high-capacity drum magazine emitting clouds of green vapor and a double barrel for inflicting maximum damage Players who purchase BlackCell will also immediately unlock the new “Identity Theft” Finishing Move made exclusively for the Dupe and Copy Operators the Operator will steal and equip their target’s Operator Skin The effect remains active until you’re eliminated Other BlackCell items are spread throughout the Season 4 Battle Pass These include 10 alternate BlackCell Operator Skins and 6 animated Weapon Blueprints BlackCell Operator Skins confirmed: Hammer Transform with BlackCell’s Dupe and Copy face unseen but for two glowing green eyes the hooded specters Dupe (SpecGru) and Copy (KorTac) resemble petrified death tubes of green fluid running up under their cowls The Operators’ unique power is revealed when using the “Identity Theft” Finishing Move temporarily granting them the look of their victims Dupe and Copy arrive with a cadre of infected BlackCell Operators built to survive in the harshest environments while pursuing their next target Purchase the Battle Pass: Instantly Unlock Nautilus Whether you purchase the BlackCell offering or the standard Battle Pass for 1,100 COD Points including a new Skin for Soap along with the brand-new Hammer Operator Soap prepares for aquatic maneuvers with the “Nautilus” Operator Skin equipped with state-of-the-art diving technology and a tactical uniform maximizing mobility and defense BlackCell Owners: Unlock the “Nautilus BlackCell” version of this Operator Skin featuring Soap in a closed mask filled with animated gas The new Hammer Operator joins the fight on the side of KorTac a Brazilian whose callsign honors his childhood dog Hammer forgoes wearing his mask in this base Operator Skin BlackCell Owners: Get the “Hammer BlackCell” alternate Skin for a flashier gold and black look his face mask zipped on tight spewing green fumes out the front The Instant Reward Sector also grants you a 10% Battle Pass boost the ”Hexocore” Weapon Blueprint for the BP50 Assault Rifle featuring the JAK Revenger Kit Aftermarket Part and the “Bone Snapper” Operator Finishing Move Additional Battle Pass Skins all of which are paired with an animated BlackCell alternate Skin featuring infected Operators: “Hazardous Materials” Skins (Operator Skin Battle Pass Skin: Hush prepares for worst-case scenarios with a tactical kit built to sustain a safe environment for the wearer within along with a backpack and heavy cutters to keep moving through barriers BlackCell Additional Skin: Trade the brown suit for black and gold alongside a fuming gas mask in the season’s signature BlackCell look Battle Pass Skin: Bright tendrils crawl up Ripper’s forearms over tattoos in this outfit optimized for mobility and warm-weather combat scenarios BlackCell Additional Skin: Ripper trades in her earth tones for sleek black tactical gear the tattoos and tendrils on her arms taking on a brighter hue Battle Pass Skin: Jet is a go to provide air support in this Mil-Sim digital camo uniform and flight gear that’s ready for takeoff BlackCell Additional Skin: The pilot takes on a more daunting appearance with a jet-black flight uniform and glowing eyes peering out from within the gaseous helmet Battle Pass Skin: Pathfinder isn’t taking any chances in this thick white hazmat suit and mask Nothing’s breaking through this layer of protection BlackCell Additional Skin: Trade white for black in a suit designed not to keep the hazardous agent out but sealed within Battle Pass Skin: With his cape draped over a thick military jacket and equipped with fully enclosed mask BlackCell Additional Skin: Sport black winter gear with gold accents and the season’s vaporous mask animation Battle Pass Skin: The new Void Operator joins battle a fierce female Operator with short blonde hair and heavy armor BlackCell Additional Skin: The infected version of Void takes things up a notch with additional gear at her side and the look of one possessed by the hunt Battle Pass Skin: There’s no going back with the infection in full swing on this Operator Skin sprouting new life from her mask and gear BlackCell Additional Skin: The growth takes on a black and gold tainted look a more threatening evolution emboldened by the vapors that constantly feed it Get one more Operator Skin with a BlackCell variant once you finish the Battle Pass and unlock the Completion Sector (detailed below) New Functional Weapons Unlock two new functional weapons in Sectors 5 and 6: This modernized version of a WWII bolt-action rifle is powerful and accurate High damage output with a slow rate of fire inflicting massive damage on impact with one-shot eliminations to the chest and above on unarmored targets in effective range Learn the rhythms of its firing speed to maximize your attack rate while evading damage during re-chambering This pistol-caliber carbine chambered in 4.6x30mm is designed to give impressive stopping power with a skeletonized this weapon can be modified to excel in most combat scenarios Highly customizable and supported with a rapid reload animation the Superi 46 SMG is ideal for tinkerers who prefer fighting up close The weapon’s reliable accuracy and lightweight frame give it a strong base to build upon whether you push for more speed or focus on improved recoil and range New Weapon Blueprints Earn up to 20 Weapon Blueprints featured in the Season 4 Battle Pass alongside new Calling Cards and Zombies Acquisitions (including Aether Tools The Season 4 Battle Pass Weapon Blueprints come in three main themes from the scientific to the high-tech and the hazardous: Sector 1: “Brutal Matters” BAL-27 Assault Rifle* Sector 10: “Isotope Breakdown” Marksman Rifle Sector 12: “Bio Triage” MTZ-556 Assault Rifle* This series of Weapon Blueprints are branded with the Biochemical Matter Radioactive Imagery (BMRI) label stamped on high-quality models painted black and olive green Instant Sector: “Hexocore” BP50 Assault Rifle Sector 13: “Structural Morality” Longbow Sniper Rifle Wield weapon models imbued with a repeating hex design in either yellow and black or blue and black Sector 4: “Microbial Vandal” Riveter Shotgun Sector 9: “Leeched Poison” MORS Sniper Rifle Sector 11: “Cellular Collapse” TAQ Eradicator LMG and “Poisoned Caress” AMR9 SMG* Sector 16: “Fungal Pattern” Sidewinder Battle Rifle Sector 18: “Genetic Abnormality” MTZ-762 Battle Rifle Completion Sector: “All in Vein” DG-56 Assault Rifle Weapon Blueprints in this category display a biological finish in patterns of green and black reminiscent of a living hazard Weapons with Additional BlackCell Blueprints Six of the season’s Battle Pass Weapon Blueprints feature a BlackCell variant in the same tier These alternate versions display a rich black and gold look embedded with what appears to be the same chemical agent powering Season 4’s BlackCell Operators Brutal Matters — BAL-27 Assault Rifle (Sector 1 BlackCell variant comes with Cellular Corruption Tracers and “Necrosis” Death Effect This BMRI imprinted Blueprint conducts low profile attacks using a suppressor attachment along with a heavy-duty barrel that greatly boosts bullet velocity and range The BlackCell variant fits a chemical agent along the top of the frame and behind the rear grip this Blueprint transforms the AMR9 into a 5-round burst carbine chambered in 5.56 with a muzzle that reduces the weapon’s vertical recoil to help you stay on target during burst fire Equip its black and gold BlackCell variant with green highlights by the barrel Bio Triage — MTZ-556 Assault Rifle (Sector 12 Keep your sights up and on target with this Blueprint focused on a faster walking speed and other movement bonuses to stay light on your feet during encounters Its BlackCell version includes a green magazine animated with the chemical agent This Weapon Blueprint based on the new Season 4 Marksman Rifle favors stealthy aggressive play with improvements to aim down sights and aim walking speed paired with a 2.5x optic for zeroing in on mid-ranged targets its improved hip fire and Tac Stance spread attributes will help repel nearby enemies Pick the BlackCell variant for a gilded look Featuring muzzle flash concealment and multiple attachments that improve the weapon’s recoil and gun kick control this Blueprint offers a stable firing platform to keep you on target during frenetic battles Opt for the BlackCell variant with a glowing green barrel and animated magazine Cognizant Rebel — Superi 46 SMG (Sector 20 Based on the new Season 4 SMG and geared for precision fire this Weapon Blueprint features improved recoil control and a 40-round magazine to minimize your downtime when facing multiple opponents The extended mag features a green animation in its BlackCell variant with additional signs of the chemical agent along the barrel Complete the Battle Pass for Completion Sector Tier 100 Rewards featuring 300 COD Points to spend toward your next Battle Pass or Store Bundle purchase plus the “All in Vein” DG-56 Assault Rifle Weapon Blueprint and the following Operator Skin: The elite Operator’s eyes glow red over a deeply scarred face emitting blue flames over the head BlackCell Additional Skin: Soap’s mask is up in the BlackCell version The veins in his forearms glow and he’s swapped the gray digital camo pattern for black with gold accents Store Highlights: Mobile Suit Gundam Keep your eyes on the Store throughout the season as new and returning Bundles arrive including a trio of Bundles celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise Here are some of the highlights on the way: Three Mobile Suit Gundam-themed Bundles Call of Duty and Mobile Suit Gundam are teaming up to introduce three unique Bundles featuring Operators in iconic Mobile Suits from the long history of Gundam series In celebration of the animation and model kit franchise’s 45th anniversary these Bundles are packed with Gundam-themed items The “Tracer Pack: Mobile Suit – RX-78-2 Gundam” Bundle includes the “RX-78-2 Gundam” Operator Skin — the legendary mobile suit that started it all — plus three Blueprints The “Tracer Pack: Mobile Suit – MS-06S Zaku II” offers a commander type mobile suit in the form of the “MS-06S Zaku II” Operator Skin The “Tracer Pack: Mobile Suit – XVX-016 Gundam Aerial” Bundle comes with the high-performance “XVX-016 Gundam Aerial” Operator Skin Tracer Pack: Kinetic Ultra Skin Move with power using the high-tech “Kinesis” Operator Skin for Bantam which produces a wake of glowing tendrils when in motion Eliminate enemies up close with the futuristic and animated “Nanophotonic” RAM-9 SMG 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Campaign that finds Task Force 141 facing off against the ultimate threat in Vladimir Makarov and CALL OF DUTY WARZONE are trademarks of Activision Publishing June 6: The Hunt for a CIA Mole: Critical Update Get gassed up for Season 4 with three brand-new Core 6v6 maps an Unstable Rift to explore in Modern Warfare Zombies and an Urzikstan mystery to solve before a potentially explosive countdown Event Stop the threat and see what you’re made of on May 29 Fifteen people were arrested from a commercial building in Noida Sector 2 for extorting at least ₹310 crore from thousands of people across the country since January 2023 adding that the arrested accused worked for a gang operating from China and Indonesia (HT Photo) Police said that most of the extorted money was remitted outside the country via various channels The gang operated two firms: a non-banking financial company (NBFC) that gave instant loans to people via phone apps and a second firm through a call centre that made threat calls to these people and extorted money from them that was several times higher than the loan amount and interest Police said that the accused’s NBFC was linked to another NBFC whose registration was cancelled by the Reserve Bank of India last year Police got on track of the accused after they extorted ₹38,000 last year from a 25-year-old Gurugram resident who had taken a loan of ₹10,000 from an app run by the accused The accused were arrested in a raid on Wednesday night at a building where the call centre was functioning The accused were identified as Harman Kumar “The average daily collection was at least ₹40-45 lakh Harman and Sunny were the main suspects who were running the call centre They were getting paid ₹1 lakh per month by foreign entities The others working below them drew a salary of ₹20,000- ₹25,000 per month,” said a police officer Harman and Sunny were paying a rent of ₹1 lakh per month for the commercial space in the building to run their call centre 15 mobile phones and five laptops were recovered from the accused The firm for which the accused were working was Dialback Private Limited “This firm was affiliated with an NBFC named Vaishali Securities Private Limited The NBFC firm disbursed instant loans while the other firm extorted the victims,” he said Though the recovery firm was registered in India it was being operated by suspects based in China and Indonesia “Several more will be arrested in the case,” he said Police said that they used to lend ₹5,000 to ₹60,000 for a period of seven to 21 days to their targets via 20 apps and they recovered almost triple the principal amount Dialback Private Limited previously worked for another NBFC named PSPR Enterprises Private Limited which was among three NBFCs whose registrations were cancelled by the Reserve Bank of India on February 9 last year a first information report was registered against the accused under sections 384 (extortion) and 420 (cheating) of the Indian Penal Code at Cybercrime police station (east) on Wednesday night Metrics details The decarbonisation of the iron and steel industry contributing approximately 8% of current global anthropogenic CO2 emissions is challenged by the persistently growing global steel demand and limitations of techno-economically feasible options for low-carbon steelmaking Here we explore the inherent potential of recovering energy and re-using materials from waste streams and re-investing the revenues for carbon capture and storage In a pathway based on energy recovery and resource recycling of glassy blast furnace slag and crystalline steel slag we show that a reduction of 28.5 ± 5.7% CO2 emissions to the sectoral 2 °C target requirements in the iron and steel industry could be realized in 2050 under strong decarbonization policy consistent with low warming targets The technological schemes applied to engineer this high-potential pathway could generate a revenue of US$35 ± 16 and US$40 ± 18 billion globally in 2035 and 2050 If this revenue is used for carbon capture and storage implementation equivalent CO2 emission to the 2 °C sectoral target requirements is expected to be reduced before 2050 Pathway 5 (BFS-Glassy/Dry+SS-Crystalline/Dry) also shows a relatively high potential its difference from Pathways 6 being the further utilisation of the cooled crystalline SS whether the high content of CaO in SS is effectively recycled for cement production or reused for slagmaking in the iron and steel industry we focus on Pathways 5 and 6 regarding their technological feasibility and economic costs and benefits we estimate the net economic balance of a steel plant with an annual crude steel output of 1 Mt and at the global level (Methods section) the net revenues of these proposed schemes will increase to a large scale approximately US$32 billion could be generated by Scheme 1 and US$35 billion by Schemes 2–5 employing solid wastes as the fuel approximately US$38 billion is estimated to be generated by Scheme 1 while this revenue further increases to US$40 billion from the universal adoption of Schemes 2–5 the net revenue is mostly sensitive to the slag price because cooled slag (glassy BFS in particular) accounts for the dominant valuable product the revenue increases from US$15 to US$22 million the formation of BFS in the glassy state appears to be a key target for BFS treatment for all the proposed schemes maintenance and energy costs are smaller than the revenues from better reuse of slag products in our analysis We acknowledge uncertainties in estimating labour and maintenance for slag recovery technologies as these solutions are not implemented at scale today steam price and assumed CO2 price play comparable roles the syngas price also remarkably affects the plant economics as syngas is another valuable product while the effect of the gasification fuel price is limited That could be further calculated at the global level based on the economic sensitivity at the level of a steel plant since they show the same sensitivity variables and ratios we explore the feasibility of decarbonising the iron and steel industry for the sectoral 2 °C climate target by integrating the inherent potential of waste streams with internal funding of carbon capture and storage In a pathway where the output of blast furnace slag is in a glassy state and the output of steel slag in a crystalline state a substantial revenue (US$15 ± 7 million) will be yielded annually for a steel plant with an annual crude steel output of 1 million tonnes If this revenue is used to fund carbon capture and storage equivalent CO2 emission to the sectoral 2 °C target requirements is expected to be reduced in the iron and steel industry before 2050 without any external investments therefore leading to the realisation of the long-term decarbonisation target and sustainable development of this emission-intensive industry where Es is the thermal heat carried per kg of slag; Cp(T) is the heat capacity at temperature T; T0 is room temperature 25 °C and T1 is the discharge temperature of the slag where T1 is equal to 1550 °C for BFS and 1600 °C for SS where Et represents the total energy potential in the iron and steel sector; EBFS and Ess represent the thermal heat carried per kg of BFS and SS respectively; and OBFS and Oss represent the annual outputs of BFS and SS the CaO contents in BFS and SS are assumed to be 42 wt this last type is ignored since its effect is much smaller than that of CO2 emission reduction from the replacement of CaCO3 calcination from the perspective of resource recycling a total of 1.34 moles of CO2 emissions will be reduced once 1.00 mole of CaO is replaced by the corresponding amount of CaO in slag This is a deeper emission reduction based on the 2 °C climate target to achieve a zero-emission goal the annual emission reductions are divided by the gap between the current emission level and the level under the 2 °C climate target it is difficult to define the contribution level at the early stage of 2020–2050 because the emission potential by the proposed pathways greatly exceeds the gaps we use the second method to define the emission reduction ratios by the various pathways and schemes in terms of CO2 emission reduction ratio to the 2 °C target requirements Several assumptions and simplifications are made it is assumed that it will vary by ±100 °C due to the operational changes in ironmaking and steelmaking processes the discharge temperature of BFS varies from 1450 to 1650 °C and that of SS varies from 1500 to 1700 °C we assume that they will vary by ±20% due to varying operational conditions such as technological advancements in ironmaking and steelmaking and the degradation of iron ore due to the varying chemical compositions of BFS and SS and the presence of ash is ignored to simplify the analyses We choose four parameters to assess the gasification results including CO content (\({\eta }_{{{{{{{\mathrm{CO}}}}}}}}\)) H2 content (\({\eta }_{{{{{{{\mathrm{H}}}}}}}_{2}}\)) carbon efficiency (CE) and hydrogen efficiency (HE) \({V}_{{{{{{\mathrm{C}}}}}}{{{{{{\mathrm{H}}}}}}}_{4}}\) and \({V}_{{{{{{\mathrm{C}}}}}}{{{{{{\mathrm{O}}}}}}}_{2}}\) represent the volumes of total syngas respectively; \({\eta }_{{{{{{{\mathrm{CO}}}}}}}}\) and \({\eta }_{{{{{{{\mathrm{H}}}}}}}_{2}}\) represent the contents of CO and H2 in syngas respectively; \({{{{{{\mathrm{CE}}}}}}}\) and \({{{{{{\mathrm{HE}}}}}}}\) represent the carbon efficiency and hydrogen efficiency during gasification respectively; \({n}_{{{{{{\mathrm{C}}}}}},{{{{{{\mathrm{CO}}}}}}}}\) \({n}_{{{{{{\mathrm{C}}}}}},{{{{{\mathrm{C{H}}}}}}}_{4}}\) and \({n}_{{{{{{\mathrm{C}}}}}},{{{{{\mathrm{{fuel}}}}}}}}\) represent the moles of carbon in CO respectively; and \({n}_{{{{{{\mathrm{H}}}}}},{{{{{{\mathrm{CO}}}}}}}}\) \({n}_{{{{{{\mathrm{H}}}}}},{{{{{\mathrm{C}}}}}}{{{{{{\mathrm{H}}}}}}}_{4}}\) and \({n}_{{{{{{\mathrm{H}}}}}},{{{{{{\mathrm{fuel}}}}}}}}\) represent the moles of hydrogen in CO The selection of gasification conditions is based on the four efficiencies in the equilibrium calculation results (Supplementary note 8) to confirm the full gasification of fuel and the high gasification efficiencies and to ensure a low cost of syngas separation after gasification to simplify the calculations and to compare the results with those under CO2 gasification the same H2O/fuel ratio of 2:1 is used for H2O gasification For gasification using a mixing agent of CO2 and H2O a final mole ratio of fuel/CO2/H2O of 1:1:1 is selected for further process analysis where \({m}_{{{{{{{\mathrm{BFS}}}}}}}}\) and \({m}_{{{{{{\mathrm{a}}}}}},1}\) represent the masses of BFS and air respectively; \({C}_{{{{{{\mathrm{p}}}}}},{{{{{{\mathrm{BFS}}}}}}}}\) and \({C}_{{{{{{\mathrm{p}}}}}},{{{{{\mathrm{a}}}}}}}\) represent the heat capacities of BFS and air respectively; and \({T}_{{{{{{{\mathrm{BFS}}}}}}},1}\) \({T}_{{{{{{{\mathrm{BFS}}}}}}},2}\) and \({T}_{{{{{{\mathrm{a}}}}}},1}\) \({T}_{{{{{{\mathrm{a}}}}}},2}\) represent the temperature points of BFS and steam before and after heat transfer where \({m}_{{{{{{{\mathrm{BFS}}}}}}}}\) and \({m}_{{{{{{\mathrm{a}}}}}},2}\) represent the masses of BFS and air respectively; and \({T}_{{{{{{{\mathrm{BFS}}}}}}},2}\) \({T}_{{{{{{{\mathrm{BFS}}}}}}},3}\) and \({T}_{a,1}\) \({T}_{a,2}\) represent the temperature points of BFS and steam before and after heat transfer where \({m}_{a,1}+{m}_{a,2}\) and \({m}_{s}\) represent the masses of hot air and steam \({C}_{p1,s}\) and \({C}_{p2,s}\) represent the heat capacities of hot air and water at 25–100 °C and steam at 100–200 °C respectively; \(\varDelta {H}_{s}\) represents the latent heat of steam at 100 °C; and \({T}_{a,2}\) \({T}_{s,3}\) represent the temperature points of air and steam For Schemes 2–5, the energy balance of the whole process, mainly composed of the granulation and gasification steps, is expressed by the following equation, where the calculations and the related simplifications of each part regarding the energy balance are more complex (Supplementary note 4): where \({Q}_{{{{{{{\mathrm{fuel}}}}}}},{{{{{\mathrm{s}}}}}}}\) and \({Q}_{{{{{{{\mathrm{fuel}}}}}}},l}\) represent the sensible and latent heat of the fuel respectively; \({Q}_{{{{{{{\mathrm{agent}}}}}}},{{{{{\mathrm{s}}}}}}}\) and \({Q}_{{{{{{{\mathrm{agent}}}}}}},{{{{{\mathrm{l}}}}}}}\) represent the sensible and latent heat of the gasification agent respectively; \({Q}_{{{{{{{\mathrm{BFS}}}}}}}}\) represents the thermal heat in the BFS; \({Q}_{{{{{{{\mathrm{loss}}}}}}}}\) represents the heat loss in various steps; \({Q}_{{{{{{{\mathrm{syngas}}}}}}},{{{{{\mathrm{s}}}}}}}\) and \({Q}_{{{{{{{\mathrm{syngas}}}}}}},{{{{{\mathrm{l}}}}}}}\) represent the sensible and latent heat of the syngas respectively; and \({Q}_{{{{{{{\mathrm{ste}}}}}}}{{{{{{\mathrm{am}}}}}}}}\) represents the thermal energy in the steam product Based on the energy and mass balance analyses, the product yields per tonne of BFS and SS through the different schemes can be obtained, and accordingly, we can further derive the product yields per tonne of crude steel of a steel plant with an annual crude steel output of 1 Mt (Supplementary Fig. 19) SS/Crude steel and Pig iron/Crude steel ratios are selected to be 0.26 only the global level and the level of a steel plant are discussed in detail The relationship between the net revenue (NR) per tonne of crude steel and those per tonne of BFS and SS is shown as follows: the SS to crude steel and the pig iron to crude steel ratios respectively; BBFS and CBFS are the different benefits and costs per tonne of BFS during the treatments (same for the SS subscript) This will influence the costs and benefits of these schemes and the net revenues it is necessary to clarify the effects of varying factors on the economics of a steel plant Here we assume that the factors will vary by 0 to ±50% which represents the economic stability of a steel plant in 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officials said they have started supplying Ganga water to more city areas and only a few sectors now remain to be covered by the drinking water supply The current demand for water in Greater Noida areas is 339MLD and the supply has reached 374MLD (HT Archive) The authority said the water supply now reaches 52 of 58 sectors in the city and sectors that are yet to receive the supply are Eta 2 Ganga water is also being supplied to 67 of 122 villages under the authority’s jurisdiction and against a demand for 339MLD (million litres daily) of water The authority has also started Ganga water supply to Greater Noida West and the remaining few sectors too would get the supply soon “We have started supplying the Ganga water to 52 out of 58 sectors in the city including eight sectors of Greater Noida West Three underground reservoirs (UGRs) are under construction in Greater Noida West and one in the main city These are in Sector 2 (3,600 kilo litres (KL) chief executive officer of the Greater 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You can change your cookie settings at any time Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports Further support for the defence industry is being set out by the Chancellor today which will see billions of pounds unlocked for UK defence companies that export overseas driving economic growth and creating jobs across the UK On a visit to Scotland Rachel Reeves will announce a £2 billion increase to UK Export Finance’s Direct Lending capacity for defence which will unlock further opportunities for UK defence exports such as missiles which will increase UKEF’s lending capacity from £8 billion to £10 billion will increase the competitiveness of this country’s defence industry allowing UK exporters to grow their business through sales to our allies around the world UKEF’s Direct Lending facility provides loans to other governments to buy goods and services from the UK guarantees and insurance to help grow UK exports supporting 650 exporters of all sizes and 41,000 jobs across the UK This builds on UKEF’s strong record of support for the defence sector which has recently included an £8.8bn guarantee for exports of air defence systems to Poland support for the export of Typhoon aircraft to Qatar and support for the sale of ex-Royal Navy minehunting vessels to the Ukrainian Navy Today’s news follows the recent £1.6 billion commitment announced by the Prime Minister to supply thousands of advanced air defence missiles to Ukraine boosting the UK economy and support 700 existing jobs at Thales in Belfast                                                                                                                                                                                                                    This uplift will drive tangible increases in financial support for UK defence exporters by increasing the funding available for overseas buyers of UK defence goods and services and is a central pillar of the government’s upcoming Defence Industrial Strategy national security is the first duty of the government the world has been reshaped by global instability and the accelerating impacts of climate change Today’s announcement is part of how the UK is stepping up to meet this generational challenge Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said:   and we must bring about a new era of security and renewal that protects working people and keeps our country safe This increase to UKEF’s lending capability is our Industrial Strategy in action bolstering our defence industry and supply chains creating jobs and driving growth across the UK “This is alongside an increase in our defence spending to 2.5% of GDP kickstarting economic growth and delivering the stability we need to keep us safe Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said: “A strong defence sector is vital for a Britain that’s both secure at home and strong abroad and ensures a world where business can benefit from the economic security it brings “That’s why our Plan for Change has put defence at the heart of our Industrial Strategy helping us drive growth while bolstering our national security for the long term “This new UKEF lending capability strengthens our support for the sector even further and will help our defence firms export the best of British expertise abroad while boosting jobs and growth at home.” “A strong UK defence industrial base is essential for our national security enabling us to rearm and innovate at a wartime pace “British businesses will directly benefit from this increase in lending capacity alongside our historic decision to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP – the largest uplift since the end of the Cold War “This will make our country more secure and ensure the defence sector is an engine for growth in every region and nation of the UK.” “We are entering a new era for our national defence and Scotland’s world class defence industry is playing a big role in meeting that global security challenge Scottish defence businesses – with their skills expertise and innovation – have a huge opportunity to benefit from this £2 billion in new lending “That will mean a boost in skilled jobs and economic growth in Scotland and show the best of our world class industry abroad.” Whilst in Scotland the Chancellor will visit a defence company following the government’s commitment to increase spending on defence to 2.5% of GDP from April 2027 in recognition that the UK faces a period of profound change with conflicts overseas undermining security and prosperity at home This is alongside an ambition to spend 3% of GDP on defence in the next parliament in order to keep the British people safe and secure for generations to come Scotland is a hub for the UK defence industry home to companies such as Babcock and BAE Systems and critical operations in Scotland have benefitted historically from UKEF support through guarantees for their international exports to global markets UKEF have previously supported Babcock with a £192m loan guarantee to finance the sale of two mine counter measure vessels to the Government of Ukraine Scotland’s defence sector received £2.14 billion in UK Government spending in 2023/24 Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Babcock said: “Our defence industry plays a vital role in the security and defence of the UK and is a major contributor to the Scottish economy Babcock is extremely proud to be delivering five new T31 frigates for the Royal Navy within ten years of contract signing a trailblazing programme that has already resulted in the export of this sovereign capability to Poland and Indonesia.” “UK Export Finance lending has and will continue to be a vital tool for Government and the defence industry as the UK’s sovereign complex weapons provider to secure more opportunities to deliver strategic capabilities to the UK’s key allies It strengthens relationships with partners and makes the UK competitive in a global marketplace.” Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details A 35-year-old man was killed after his scooter collided with a CTU bus on the Sector 2/10 dividing road on Sunday afternoon The mangled remains of the scooter after the collision on the Sector 2/10 dividing road in Chandigarh on Sunday afternoon (Sanjeev Sharma/HT) According to police was travelling towards Sector 10 on a Honda Activa As he reached near the junction just past Leisure Valley Local police from the Sector-3 station arrived at the scene The police have informed Kumar’s family and registered a case against the bus driver Mohali A motorcyclist was killed after being hit by a speeding truck near Sawara village identified as Roop Singh of Fatehgarh Sahib was returning home from Mohali on his bike around 7.30 pm When the victim reached near Sawara village a rashly driven truck hit the two-wheeler from the rear causing him to fall on the road and suffer multiple injuries Onlookers rushed the victim to the Mohali civil hospital Kharar Sadar police arrested the truck driver of Fatehgarh Sahib and released him on bail The accused was booked under Sections 281 (rash driving endangering human lives) 106 (causes death by rash or negligent act) and 324 (2) (mischief) of the BNS at the Kharar Sadar police station From left: HI Mobility Bhd independent non-executive director Faridah Iskandar independent non-executive chairman Raja Datuk Zaharaton Raja Zainal Abidin executive director and chief executive officer Lim Chern Chuen non-independent non-executive director Bah Kim Lian and independent non-executive director Ahmed Fairuz Abdul Aziz KUALA LUMPUR: Johor-based bus company HI Mobility Bhd does not view Prasarana Malaysia Bhd’s ongoing fleet renewal and electrification efforts as competition because both companies have different mandates HI Mobility chief executive officer Lim Chern Chuen said the company plays a complementary role to government-linked transport operators like Prasarana Prasarana's mandate is very different from that of a private company we can play a role in reducing costs and be a bit more entrepreneurial in doing things a GLC’s onus is on the people and it is really about expanding network coverage and improving public transportation as a whole We see ourselves playing a complementary role to perhaps give more bang for their buck it is about the bottom line by doing things a bit more efficiently,” he said in a press conference yesterday following the company’s listing the government announced that some RM1.9bil will be allocated to Prasarana to purchase 1,660 new diesel and electric buses in phases over three years and will be the last batch to use such type of engine HI Mobility raised RM115.9mil from the public issue of 95 million new shares The company made its debut on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia yesterday opening at RM1.27 per share or five sen higher than its initial public offering (IPO) price of RM1.22 per share The stock hit a high of RM1.33 and low of RM1.20 in intraday trade and closed its maiden trading day at RM1.33 RM70mil of the proceeds raised are earmarked for bus fleet expansion and electrification Another RM17.9mil will be set aside as working capital and RM15mil will go towards expansion of EV charging infrastructure RM5mil is allocated for technological enhancement while the remainder RM8mil will be used to defray estimated listing expenses Lim said the group is seeing robust demand for both local as well as cross-border bus services in Johor He anticipates the company’s fleet demand in the state to increase by 20% to 30% in the short term HI Mobility’s present addressable markets are Johor “We are looking at other parts of Malaysia including both Peninsular and East Malaysia we will look at where demand is currently and in the short term it is in the areas that we currently operate in,” Lim said HI Mobility has two revenue streams- from ticket sales to the public and contracted and other services from government bodies and corporations HI Mobility is looking to replace ageing buses to meet the fleet age requirements depending on contracts the group operates 630 internal combustion engine (ICE) buses and 53 electric buses The group holds six subsisting contracts with government bodies for the provision of intracity bus services in Johor as well as 12 subsisting agreements for the provision of chartered bus services Revenue from the general public made up for 64.2% of its total revenue for the financial year ended Jan 31 while government bodies accounted for 27.7% and corporations made up the remaining 8.1% Lim said from looking at the total cost of operation inclusive of the initial purchase and the overall operations electric buses are still slightly more expensive compared with ICE buses that have diesel subsidies we believe electric buses would reach cost parity or even be slightly cheaper I think our prices are unfortunately distorted with the real cost not reflected in the diesel prices due to the subsidies as the government rationalises diesel subsidies we think there will be a bit more push towards electric buses As new government contracts begin to recognise the hidden costs increasingly there will be a shift towards electric buses Lim said HI Mobility has been making efforts to reduce the total cost of ownership for electric buses “This includes developing our capabilities to do energy management more efficiently HI Mobility’s principal activity is investment holding while its wholly-owned subsidiary is principally involved in the provision of bus transportation services The company operates within the mass transit sector and is principally involved in providing cross-border and local bus services HI Mobility is the sole Malaysian bus operator providing vital Johor Bahru-Singapore cross-border bus services connecting the two cities through one of the busiest land border crossings in the world We would love to keep you posted on the latest promotion The dates displayed for an article provide 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Mahama’s manifesto for the 2024 general election lays out a comprehensive vision to promote indigenous participation in Ghana’s banking sector The current state of the industry highlights the dominance of foreign-owned banks with only 9 out of 23 banks being indigenous controlling less than 40% of total industry assets compounded by the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) and the ongoing economic challenges calls for urgent interventions to strengthen the indigenous banking sector Mahama’s proposed policies focus on recapitalizing indigenous banks and ensuring a more inclusive financial landscape that prioritizes local ownership and supports economic growth Promoting Indigenous Participation: A Pathway to Economic Sovereignty Mahama’s plan to promote increased indigenous participation in the banking sector is centred on creating opportunities for local banks to play a larger role in the country’s financial system With only 39.6% of total industry assets under the control of indigenous banks These banks face stiff competition from their foreign counterparts many of which have greater financial resources and access to international markets The NDC’s strategy involves promoting local ownership and empowering indigenous banks to compete effectively in the market By establishing policies that prioritize local talent and indigenous institutions the NDC aims to build a robust banking sector that is rooted in the Ghanaian economy This will not only create jobs for Ghanaians but also ensure that profits generated within the banking sector are reinvested in the local economy Recapitalizing Indigenous Banks: Establishing an Equity Fund One of the cornerstone policies of Mahama’s banking sector reform is the establishment of an Equity Fund to aid the recapitalization of indigenous banks The DDEP has had a profound impact on the financial stability of local banks many of which have seen a significant erosion of their capital due to the restructuring of domestic debt Mahama proposes the creation of an Equity Fund that will provide much-needed financial support to indigenous banks enabling them to recapitalize and rebuild their balance sheets This fund will serve as a lifeline for local banks that are struggling to meet capital requirements By strengthening the capital base of indigenous banks the NDC aims to enhance their competitiveness and ensure that they can continue to serve the needs of the Ghanaian economy the Equity Fund will help to restore confidence in local banks encouraging both domestic and foreign investors to engage with Ghana’s financial system Reviewing the Withdrawal of Banking Licenses and Ensuring Fair Arbitration The NDC has been critical of the NPP government’s banking sector clean-up which saw the withdrawal of banking licenses from several indigenous financial institutions Mahama’s manifesto proposes a review of these decisions with the goal of implementing fair arbitration to restore trust in the financial system Many indigenous banks were forced to close their doors leading to widespread job losses and a decline in local participation within the sector the NDC seeks to provide an opportunity for banks that were unfairly targeted to re-enter the market This will also open doors for experienced bankers who lost their jobs during the clean-up to return to the industry bringing with them valuable expertise and knowledge Fair arbitration will not only restore trust but also ensure that the regulatory framework is applied equitably promoting a level playing field for both local and foreign banks Strengthening Corporate Governance and Regulatory Oversight Another key aspect of Mahama’s vision for the banking sector is the enhancement of the regulatory and supervisory framework The NDC acknowledges that stronger corporate governance and financial stability are essential for building a resilient banking system will benefit from improved oversight that ensures they operate efficiently and transparently Mahama’s administration plans to work closely with regulatory bodies such as the Bank of Ghana to establish more robust governance structures that promote accountability and mitigate risks within the banking sector the NDC seeks to prevent the recurrence of issues such as mismanagement and insolvency which have plagued the industry in recent years A stable regulatory environment will foster investor confidence and support the long-term growth of indigenous banks Revamping the Specialized Deposit-Taking Institutions (SDI) Sector In addition to focusing on indigenous banks Mahama’s manifesto highlights the importance of revamping the Specialized Deposit-Taking Institutions (SDI) sector play a vital role in providing financial services to underserved communities and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) many of these institutions have faced significant challenges The NDC proposes a comprehensive review of the regulatory frameworks governing SDIs to ensure that they are subject to efficient supervision and capable of contributing to a stable and resilient banking sector Consolidating the SDI sector will allow these institutions to better support SMEs which are the backbone of the Ghanaian economy By providing targeted financial services to small businesses SDIs can help drive economic growth and job creation Addressing the Issue of Insolvent Microfinance Institutions The collapse of numerous microfinance institutions (MFIs) during the banking sector clean-up has left a significant portion of the population without access to essential financial services Mahama’s administration plans to address the residual issues from this clean-up by implementing policies that support the recapitalization and restructuring of insolvent MFIs This will ensure that rural communities and smallholder farmers continue to have access to credit and other financial services Reviving the MFI sector is critical for promoting financial inclusion particularly in rural areas where traditional banks may not have a presence By addressing the challenges faced by MFIs the NDC seeks to promote a more inclusive banking system that serves all Ghanaians regardless of their location or socio-economic status Promoting Financial Inclusion and Supporting Rural Communities Financial inclusion is a key theme in Mahama’s manifesto and the NDC is committed to increasing access to financial services for rural communities and smallholder farmers the NDC aims to create opportunities for rural populations to access credit This will have a positive impact on rural development and help bridge the gap between urban and rural areas in terms of access to financial services The NDC’s plan includes promoting financial literacy and working with financial institutions to develop products that cater to the needs of rural communities By fostering a more inclusive financial system Mahama’s administration will empower individuals and businesses in rural areas to participate more fully in the economy contributing to national growth and prosperity Mahama’s vision for promoting indigenous participation in the banking sector represents a significant shift towards a more inclusive and resilient financial system By supporting the recapitalization of indigenous banks and promoting financial inclusion in rural areas the NDC aims to build a banking sector that is rooted in the Ghanaian economy and serves the needs of all its citizens These reforms will not only promote economic growth but also restore confidence in the financial system ensuring a brighter future for Ghana’s banking industry Log in to leave a comment Residents call for action as authorities appear unresponsive which falls under the Panvel Municipal Corporation’s (PMC) jurisdiction unauthorized stalls and street vendors are operating on the footpaths near Little World Mall reportedly violating the current code of conduct The vendors set up stalls at night along Pravesh Marg in Sector 2 making it difficult for pedestrians and contributing to congestion on the narrow pathways neither the local police station nor the Kharghar ward office of PMC has taken visible action Kharghar raised the issue on social media platform X tagging PMC and Navi Mumbai Police to seek a response “Despite the code of conduct being in effect unauthorized stalls are being set up on the footpath at night for business in the Little World Mall there has been no action taken by the local police station or the Kharghar ward of the Panvel Municipal Corporation.” The area of the image shared by Chalke shows a busy footpath in front of the Sai Swar Co-operative Housing Society where makeshift food and merchandise stalls line the streets The vendors have set up lights and cooking equipment drawing a crowd of customers that spills onto the road obstructing traffic flow and adding to the clutter the official Navi Mumbai Police X account confirmed receipt of the complaint and forwarded it to the relevant police station advising residents to dial 112 for immediate assistance if necessary Join our newsletter and get updates in your inbox We won’t spam you and we respect your privacy To effectively reduce emissions, we need to know where they come from – which sectors contribute the most? How can we use this understanding to develop effective solutions and mitigation strategies? In this article, we look at the breakdown of total greenhouse gas emissions, and the individual gases – carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide individually – by sector and country. You can find our article with a high-resolution breakdown of global greenhouse gas emissions by sub-sector here: Sector by sector: where do global greenhouse gas emissions come from?Globally, we emit around 50 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases yearly. Where do these emissions come from? We take a look, sector-by-sector. Where do our greenhouse gas emissions come from? This chart shows the breakdown of total greenhouse gases (the sum of all greenhouse gases, measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents) by sector. Electricity and heat production are the largest contributors to global emissions. This is followed by transport, manufacturing, construction (largely cement and similar materials), and agriculture. But this is not the same everywhere. If we look at the United States, for example, transport is a much larger contributor than the global average. In Brazil, most emissions come from agriculture and land use change. In this chart, we show how the average person's emissions would be distributed across the different sectors. In effect, this shows the average footprint, measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents per year. CO2 emissions by sectorAnnual CO2 emissions by sectorThe above charts looked at total greenhouse gas emissions – this included other gases such as methane How does this breakdown look if we focus only on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions This chart shows the distribution of CO2 emissions across sectors Like total greenhouse gas emissions, this breakdown varies between countries. Per capita CO2: where do our emissions come from?In this chart, we show the per capita breakdown of CO2 emissions by sector. This is measured in tonnes per person per year. This allows us to better understand our domestic carbon footprint. However, it is not adjusted for the goods and services we buy from other countries. Methane (CH4) emissions by sectorAnnual CH4 emissions by sectorThe breakdown of CO2 emissions mirrors total greenhouse gas emissions closely The distribution of methane emissions across sectors is notably different This chart shows methane emissions by sector measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents We see that, globally, agriculture is the largest contributor to methane emissions. Most of this methane comes from livestock (they produce methane through their digestive processes, known as “enteric fermentation”). Rice production is also a large contributor to methane emissions. Aside from agriculture, fugitive emissions produce a significant amount of methane. “Fugitive emissions” represent the unintentional gas leaks from processes such as fracking and more traditional oil and gas extraction and transportation. This can happen when gas is transported through poorly maintained pipes, for example. Waste is the third largest contributor. Methane is produced in landfills when organic materials decompose. Per capita CH4: where do our emissions come from?In this chart, we show the per capita breakdown of methane (CH4) emissions by sector. This is measured in tonnes per person per year. Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions by sectorAnnual N2O emissions by sectorNearly all of our nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions come from agriculture Nitrous oxide is produced by microbes in nearly all soils applying nitrogen fertilizers makes much more nitrogen readily available for microbes to convert to N2O – this is because not all of the applied nutrients are taken up by crops Per capita N2O: where do our emissions come from?In this chart, we show the per capita breakdown of nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions by sector. This is measured in tonnes per person per year. As expected, nearly all of our nitrous oxide emissions come from agriculture. Cite this workOur articles and data visualizations rely on work from many different people and organizations please also cite the underlying data sources and Max Roser (2020) - “Breakdown of carbon dioxide methane and nitrous oxide emissions by sector” Published online at OurWorldinData.org Retrieved from: 'https://ourworldindata.org/emissions-by-sector' [Online Resource]BibTeX citation All visualizations, data, and code produced by Our World in Data are completely open access under the Creative Commons BY license provided the source and authors are credited The data produced by third parties and made available by Our World in Data is subject to the license terms from the original third-party authors We will always indicate the original source of the data in our documentation so you should always check the license of any such third-party data before use and redistribution All of our charts can be embedded in any site Praise for Far Sector #1:“The dialogue is sharp This is that otherworldy shit we been wanting.” –Black Nerd Problems “You'll lose yourself in the gorgeous visuals.” –ComicBook Jemisin (the award-winning author of The Broken Earth and Inheritance science fiction trilogies) and artist Jamal Campbell (co-creator of Naomi) continue the story of rookie Green Lantern Sojourner "Jo" Mullein when Far Sector #2 hits shelves on December 11 Jo’s investigation of the first murder in 500 years hits a snag when the murderer is murdered a highly illegal genetic cocktail that restores dangerous feelings to the emotionless citizens of the City Enduring...Below take a look at some of Jamal Campbell's artwork for the second issue of Far Sector JemisinInterior and Cover art by Jamal CampbellIn Shops: Dec 11 Vashi have raised concerns about the constant presence of heavy vehicles in their lanes which is causing traffic and parking issues They have stated that not only are they eating up the parking space of residents but also causing traffic chaos formerly known as Twitter and tagged Navi Mumbai Police and NMMC “It seems that the NMMC has sold the roads to the builder who is developing the Meghdoot or Meghraj Theatre plot located in Sector 2 This road has been encroached for more than a month But no efforts were made to clear the road by Traffic Police or NMMC.” Register now for the Small Business Academy and attend free workshops to start or grow your business Wisconsin is a great place to expand your company We’re here to help Wisconsin businesses and communities find success Wisconsin’s strength in biohealth extends well beyond the laboratories where researchers are working to develop new drugs and therapies The state’s historic strength in manufacturing is also a critical element in its biohealth sector and the partnership between the two sectors is fueling economic growth for both of them As Wisconsin biohealth companies are designing devices and equipment they rely on Wisconsin manufacturers to supply production systems Wisconsin manufacturers provide the supply chain that allows labs and assembly lines to operate—in Wisconsin Wisconsin businesses provided more than $6 billion in goods and services to Wisconsin biohealth companies the state’s biohealth industry organization “Biohealth remains one of the strongest industries in Wisconsin for many reasons including innovative approaches by companies and the significant focus and accomplishment of the region’s exceptional biohealth manufacturing ecosystem,” said Michael Harrison BioForward’s director of strategic initiatives and community engagement “When other states and markets struggled with supply chain challenges created by the pandemic Wisconsin’s biohealth cluster continued to flourish with critical solutions being supported by a robust network of local suppliers Wisconsin’s recent designation as one of 31 Regional Technology Hubs across the U.S shows that “others have begun to look at Wisconsin as a case study in excellence,” Harrison said Medical device and equipment manufacturing accounts for about 12,000 jobs in Wisconsin and other types of biohealth-related manufacturing represent nearly 3,700 jobs according to BioForward’s 2022 report on the industry designs and manufactures a wide range of products and components that are helping to save lives told the Wisconsin Biohealth Summit in Madison in October In addition to the Cologuard cancer test kits some of Phillips-Medisize’s products include pens that deliver insulin and wearable glucose monitors as well as complex cable assemblies used in devices to treat atrial fibrillation The company “makes solutions here but exports them across the globe,” Dover said Phillips-Medisize’s “primary focus and fastest-growing business” is in the medical industry senior director of medical and global strategic marketing The company has manufacturing plants in Menomonie Teel Plastics’ swabs have been used well before and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic; they are also used for forensic and scientific analysis and for safety testing in food processing and a variety of other medical device parts Biohealth products represent about 15% of sales for the company which has more than 400 Wisconsin employees “Biotech has been part of Wisconsin’s manufacturing history and is also fueling exciting new growth From early generation artificial insemination to cutting-edge gene marker testing it is an industry that has been at home in Wisconsin’s manufacturing sector since the 1960s,” Herrild said Plexus Corp.’s health care and life sciences sector grew approximately 20% last year to reach $1.9 billion for fiscal 2023 vice president of the health care/life sciences The Neenah-based company—which provides design and sustaining services—has about 2,000 Wisconsin employees and partners with nearly all of the largest life science and medical device companies in the world Plexus helps create products that include diagnostic imaging systems monitors that check vital signs during surgery “In pursuit of our vision to help create the products that build a better world we have all the capabilities to bring a full medical device to market as well as to extend the life cycle of that device in the market,” Tendick said Family-owned Prent Corp. is the “largest and only privately held custom thermoformer for medical devices in the world,” said Jesse Winker Prent provides packaging for all of the major medical device companies in the U.S. and designs and engineers its own tooling and production equipment as well “If you went in for hip replacement surgery Prent would not only have provided the packaging for the surgical devices but also for the implant itself,” said Chris Bladl Prent has more than 600 employees in Wisconsin Rockwell Automation a global provider of industrial automation systems headquartered in Milwaukee offers biotech companies the opportunity to test their production systems even before they are built by creating digital twins they can make sure the systems will work properly and check for potential bottlenecks “We are applying newer technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning into some advanced applications,” said Michael Cook director of academic enablement at Rockwell “The digital twins allow us to visualize these applications in advance They simulate the process … as if we already built it.” The simulations can “dramatically reduce” engineering and commissioning time and help companies get their products to market more quickly “This new technology can certainly drive more productivity and more sustainability in manufacturing The process can also provide the data needed to ensure that even if a manufacturing run is just for one patient it will deliver a high-quality and safe product This capability represents a big step forward for personalized medicine which may call for a specific medication or dose size to correspond with a patient’s unique genetic makeup Rockwell Automation has locations around the U.S Wisconsin has several advanced manufacturing sites Rockwell is developing the future workforce for its own needs and those of other manufacturers The company has been partnering with Gateway Technical College in Kenosha to offer the Academy for Advanced Manufacturing to train students in the new manufacturing techniques “It’s the kind of technology I’d like to put in all of the community colleges in Wisconsin,” Cook said He said that with recent state investments in community and engineering colleges it has never been more exciting,” Cook said and Dover were among the speakers at a panel discussion on the state’s biohealth manufacturing ecosystem at the Wisconsin Biohealth Summit in Madison 608.210.6700 ©2025 Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Statement of Non-Discrimination by Jeffrey Parkin LinkJeffrey Parkin (he/him) has been writing video game guides for Polygon for almost seven years He has learned to love just about every genre of game that exists.Every sector and level in Splatoon 2 has collectibles for you to find The 32 sunken scrolls will add pages to the game’s backstory and the 32 pieces of sardinium will let you upgrade your weapons at Sheldon’s Enhancifier (There are a total of 37 pieces of sardinium but you get one automatically each time you defeat a boss so those aren’t included here.) Almost all of them are hidden But we’re here to walk you through finding every one of them — and we threw in a few tickets as well This sector’s sardinium is in an orange crate at the bottom of the tower where you find the entrance grate for level 6 Just like in Sector 1, you have to shoot a series of green balloons to find the scroll. You’ll find the first one in the alley near level 7. Early in the level, when you pass your first pair of the automated squeegee-things, go past the launchpad to the second checkpoint. Drop onto the walkway below you to find this level’s sardinium. Later in the level, you’ll fight several octohurlers riding more of the squeegee-things. This time, the squeegees don’t go back and forth, but in a big clockwise loop. Hop on one of the squeegees and make your way around and down to the small platform underneath where you started. Smash the crate for the scroll. Watch for the area where you first learn to jump between rails. You can hop between them to gather the power eggs, but make sure you’re on the left one at the end. Jump off and onto the platform. Smash the crate to find a ticket for Crusty Sean’s. A little later, you’ll find another series of rails to jump between — when Marie says, “Keep an eye out for new rails to jump to.” You want to be on the leftmost one at the end again. Ride it up onto the elevated part, then smash the crate next to the tree for some sardinium. Toward the end of the level, you’ll ride a rail around a few pillars with octotroopers on top. Watch as you’re spiraling up for a pillar on your left with a crate on top. Hop off the rail and smash the crate for the scroll. One of the launchpads you find in this level will be directly in front of an octozeppelin hangar. Destroy one of the octozeppelins just as they come out of the hangar — shoot the tentacle sticking out of the top — then go past the launchpad to find the sardinium. In the area where you first ride a Squee-G, look for the tower in the back right corner. There’s an orange crate on it that you can smash, but mostly you’re here to get out of the way of the Squee-G. Drop off the left side and follow the path around to the left to find a crate with sardinium inside. Later, you’ll have to retrieve a key to open a locked container. When you find the key, there’s an ink rail right in front of you that you can ride back down to where you started. Time your jump carefully to jump right at the very end of the rail, and you’ll land right next to the crate with the scroll. When you find the first vertical inkfurler in this level, you’re right next to the sardinium. Continue past the vertical infurler, and drop to the platform below. Next, watch for the area with the six inkfurlers. The fourth one goes a bit further to your left. Follow it to the end and drop to the pillar below and to your right. Smash the crate for the scroll. Before you worry about the collectibles, clear out most of the octolings — there are a lot of them, and they make treasure hunting difficult and dangerous. Starting at your starting platform, turn left and make your way across the arena. Stick to the left wall until you find a splash wall. Destroy the wall, and you’ll find the scroll right behind it. The sardinium is near the octoling starting platform in the opposite corner of the arena where you start. Watch for a bicycle propped up against a wall. Shoot some ink into the corner to the left of the bicycle and a crate will appear. The best of Polygon in your inbox, every Friday. With the COP26 UN climate conference will take place November 1-12 in Glasgow we consider the automotive sector perspective on greenhouse gases This second article looks at developments in commercial vehicles Governments across the world are eyeing a greener commercial vehicle sector will see the sector reach net zero by 2050 The UK government has announced its intention to phase out the sale of new diesel and petrol heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) by 2040 subject to consultation – combined with the 2035 phase out date for polluting cars and vans (light commercial vehicles The consultation proposes a 2035 phase out date for vehicles weighing from 3.5 to 26 tonnes and 2040 for vehicles weighing more than 26 tonnes or earlier if a faster change seems feasible Commercial vehicles on the road are overwhelmingly diesel driven but electric powertrains are making good headway in light duty applications but also signals market priorities and the benefits (range) of improved battery performance As online retail grabs more share of the retail market delivery demand from/to distribution points are seeing strong growth leading to a 36 percent increase in delivery vehicles in the world’s top 100 cities this increase in demand is expected to cause delivery-related carbon emissions to rise by nearly one-third The pressure is on to decarbonise the forecast required larger vehicle fleet As light commercial vehicle van fleets fall due for replacement operators are increasingly considering electric vehicles rather than diesel ones Firms such as Amazon have been quick to latch on to the positive sustainability statement that electric vans make Manufacturers are responding to market demands with electric light commercial products Ford in the US is launching its electric Transit van this year Built in the US for the North American market (Ford builds the Transit at its Kansas City Assembly Plant) Ford says the electric Transit will be smart and connected arming fleet owners with technology solutions like in-vehicle high-speed data architecture and cloud-based services to offer new ways to optimise fleet performance (for higher mpg and lower CO2) Electric vehicles are a key part of Ford’s commitment meet the requirements of the Paris Accord and achieve carbon neutrality globally by 2050 Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis Ford says its US truck and van fleet sales have grown 33% since 2015 and the company expects continued growth of van sales in the US as e-commerce and “last mile” deliveries increase In an example of an automaker going beyond the traditional automotive business model General Motors has created its BrightDrop urban delivery business BrightDrop offers electric first-to-last-mile products and software services to fleets (initially serving the US and Canada) a new purpose-built electric delivery van will be available to market in 2022 in the US but FedEx is slated to receive the first deliveries this year  BrightDrop solutions are designed to help businesses lower costs and support overall sustainability efforts As far as heavy commercial vehicles go, the challenges in electric propulsion are bigger in terms of necessary battery size, weight and technical areas such as thermal management. That hasn’t prevented the major heavy truck OEMs looking into electric solutions or technological fixes for greater fuel efficiency (Scania is trialling a solar panel clad trailer that can yield up to 10% gains in fuel economy) have said they will stop selling diesel-powered trucks by 2040 Perhaps the most promising solution for heavy trucks is hydrogen Hydrogen is viewed as a sure bet by the world’s biggest truckmakers because batteries are too heavy for long-distance commercial vehicles EU environment ministers want truck CO2 emissions cut by a third by 2030 from 2019 levels This is since such large batteries would be needed to power a heavy-duty truck that they would take up too much of its gross permitted vehicle weight long recharge times would add a lot of time to deliveries hydrogen fuel cells do not come with the significant weight penalty that batteries do and can be refuelled rapidly compared with the time needed to recharge a battery electric truck This makes them a much more viable option for the heavy-duty truck and industrial markets while also bringing direct exhaust emissions down to zero which also includes Austrian oil and gas firm OMV seeks to synchronise investments in early-stage hydrogen truck and fuelling infrastructure to enable the 2020s to become a “decade long scale-up.” It envisions public money and policy support for initial projects scaling to thousands of trucks being manufactured and a European network of refuelling stations by the second half of this decade The trade body Hydrogen Europe expects 10,000 hydrogen trucks on Europe’s roads by 2025 and 100,000 by 2030 Companies are working together on some very costly technology Daimler Truck and the Volvo Group have a fuel cell joint venture The ambition is to make the new joint venture a leading global manufacturer of fuel cells with a goal of climate-neutral and sustainable transport by 2050 Volvo Group has set the ambition to have at least 35% fully electric vehicles sales by 2030 Engine components specialist Mahle has joined the Hydrogen Council The Nikola Motor Company has relied on Mahle’s work in thermal management for the development of its fuel cell truck Mahle says it is working with the Hydrogen Council to lay the foundation for the worldwide introduction of hydrogen-based mobility Engine maker Cummins is also developing hydrogen fuelled internal combustion engines partly financed through the UK’s Advanced Propulsion Centre It’s yet another example of the many initiatives gathering momentum to decarbonise road freight transport Hyundai Motor Group has said it will popularise hydrogen by 2040 through the introduction of new technology and mobility products in transportation and other industrial sectors It aims to electrify all new commercial vehicle models featuring fuel cell electric or battery electric powertrains as well as fuel cell systems by 2028 it will make it the first global automaker to achieve such ambitions for commercial vehicle transportation Toyota-owned Hino Trucks has revealed a Class 8 (heavy-duty) hydrogen fuel cell electric truck in the US The Hino XL8 prototype is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell electric drivetrain and was shown at the 2021 ACT Expo in Long Beach Hyundai also says it is bringing its fuel cell heavy trucks to California Hyundai Motor has announced a plan to deploy hydrogen fuel cell electric heavy-duty trucks in California The demo trucks are based on the automaker’s Xcient fuel cell claimed as the world’s first mass-produced the hydrogen truck has now completed 1m km of driving The US version has a maximum range of 500 miles (800km) Hyundai plans to develop its zero-emission commercial fleet business in the US and establish local company collaboration It will start with 30 units of Class 8 fuel cell trucks from the second quarter of 2023 This will be the largest commercial use of such FCVs in the US Hyundai said it would deliver 1,600 fuel cell trucks to Europe by 2025 The first 46 arrived in Switzerland last year the fleet has reduced CO2 emissions by an estimated 630 tons a joint venture between Hyundai and Swiss hydrogen company H2 Energy has been renting out “green” hydrogen trucks to commercial clients in Switzerland Nikola and Iveco say they will produce a fuel cell electric vehicle by 2023 putting them two years ahead of Volvo and Daimler Truck Nikola Corporation has signed agreements with the Bosch Group for Class 7 and 8 fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEV) which will enable Nikola to build the Bosch fuel-cell power modules at its Coolidge The agreements will allow adaptation of fuel cell power modules for the Nikola Tre and US Nikola Two fuel cell applications Bosch will supply both fully assembled fuel cell power modules as well as major components to Nikola The parties will work together for sourcing of remaining components for the assemblies The fuel cell power modules are expected to launch in 2023 with the first application being the Class 8 regional haul Tre FCEV Nikola anticipates the overall vehicle design will result in a range of up to approximately 500 miles Nikola plans to further expand capacity for use in the Class 8 long haul Two FCEV with an anticipated range of up to approximately 900 miles A growing area of interest is refuelling infrastructure Shell and Daimler Truck will roll out a hydrogen refuelling network between three renewable hydrogen production hubs in Rotterdam and Cologne and Hamburg in Germany from 2025 The plan aims to build a 1,200 km hydrogen freight corridor by 2025 and deliver 150 hydrogen fuelling stations and around 5,000 Mercedes-Benz hydrogen fuel cell trucks by 2030 Meanwhile Stellantis sees an opportunity in lighter weight vehicles and has said it will begin deliveries in Europe of its first medium-sized vans powered by hydrogen fuel cells by the end of 2021 Mention should also be made of electrification efforts in buses Zero-emission powertrains in transit buses have gained momentum in Europe and China The EU Clean Vehicle directive for EU countries will further boost electric bus adoption The extension of subsidies in China till 2022 accelerated the growth of new energy buses in the second half of 2020 Chinese electric bus OEMs are rapidly expanding globally with the establishment of manufacturing and assembly plants in addition to exports (BYD a particularly active participant) some countries are developing electro-mobility strategies promoting zero-emission buses in public transportation Chinese OEMs have also established regional production bases to tap into LATAM though natural gas and fuel cells are attractive with the development of fuelling infrastructure Though plummeting demand pushed oil prices into the negative territory in 2020 oil prices are set to rise in 2021 and expedite the adoption of alternative powertrains Traditional OEMs across various regions are expanding their product portfolios to include battery electric and fuel cell buses in the transit segment the number of electric buses is forecast to increase rapidly over the next five years Poland currently has the second-largest fleet of zero-emission buses in Europe The Netherlands and Italy have the third and fourth largest the UK is still forecasted to take the lead with a predicted 180% increase to 2,800 vehicles by 2024 The switch from combustion-powered to hydrogen-powered trucks will take some time and it is likely that other solutions will have to be employed in the meantime to tackle pollution emissions that are directly harmful to human health are also identified as highly problematic and in policy makers’ sights We could see more bans on combustion-trucks in city centres and requirements that their cargo is offloaded at a local distribution centre before being taken to its destination by a smaller There are plenty of scenarios that could be employed on the journey to a cleaner and lower CO2 footprint from commercial vehicles in urban areas and on longer haul journeys There’s clearly a lot going on in terms of efforts to decarbonise road freight and urban transit bus transportation If economies are to hit future carbon neutral targets there’s also a very long way to go to clean up a sector that is still overwhelmingly dominated by diesel engine vehicles https://www.just-auto.com/features/cop26-climate-change-and-the-automotive-sector-1/ Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network By clicking here, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and consent to us collection your details for the purposes of your enquiry The number of countries announcing pledges to achieve net zero emissions over the coming decades continues to grow But the pledges by governments to date – even if fully achieved – fall well short of what is required to bring global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions to net zero by 2050 and give the world an even chance of limiting the global temperature rise to 1.5 °C This special report is the world’s first comprehensive study of how to transition to a net zero energy system by 2050 while ensuring stable and affordable energy supplies It sets out a cost-effective and economically productive pathway dynamic and resilient energy economy dominated by renewables like solar and wind instead of fossil fuels The report also examines key uncertainties carbon capture and behavioural changes in reaching net zero The energy sector is the source of around three-quarters of greenhouse gas emissions today and holds the key to averting the worst effects of climate change perhaps the greatest challenge humankind has faced Reducing global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to net zero by 2050 is consistent with efforts to limit the long-term increase in average global temperatures to 1.5˚C This calls for nothing less than a complete transformation of how we produce The growing political consensus on reaching net zero is cause for considerable optimism about the progress the world can make but the changes required to reach net zero emissions globally by 2050 are poorly understood A huge amount of work is needed to turn today’s impressive ambitions into reality especially given the range of different situations among countries and their differing capacities to make the necessary changes This special IEA report sets out a pathway for achieving this goal resulting in a clean and resilient energy system that would bring major benefits for human prosperity and well-being The global pathway to net zero emissions by 2050 detailed in this report requires all governments to significantly strengthen and then successfully implement their energy and climate policies Commitments made to date fall far short of what is required by that pathway The number of countries that have pledged to achieve net zero emissions has grown rapidly over the last year and now covers around 70% of global emissions of CO2 most pledges are not yet underpinned by near-term policies and measures the pledges to date would still leave around 22 billion tonnes of CO2 emissions worldwide in 2050 The continuation of that trend would be consistent with a temperature rise in 2100 of around 2.1 °C Global emissions fell in 2020 because of the Covid-19 crisis but are already rebounding strongly as economies recover Further delay in acting to reverse that trend will put net zero by 2050 out of reach we outline the essential conditions for the global energy sector to reach net zero CO2 emissions by 2050 The pathway described in depth in this report achieves this objective with no offsets from outside the energy sector and with low reliance on negative emissions technologies It is designed to maximise technical feasibility cost-effectiveness and social acceptance while ensuring continued economic growth and secure energy supplies We highlight the priority actions that are needed today to ensure the opportunity of net zero by 2050 – narrow but still achievable – is not lost but countries do not start in the same place or finish at the same time: advanced economies have to reach net zero before emerging markets and developing economies We also recognise that the route mapped out here is a path notably concerning the roles played by bioenergy Getting to net zero will involve countless decisions by people across the world but our primary aim is to inform the decisions made by policy makers who have the greatest scope to move the world closer to its climate goals The path to net zero emissions is narrow: staying on it requires immediate and massive deployment of all available clean and efficient energy technologies In the net zero emissions pathway presented in this report the world economy in 2030 is some 40% larger than today but uses 7% less energy A major worldwide push to increase energy efficiency is an essential part of these efforts resulting in the annual rate of energy intensity improvements averaging 4% to 2030 – about three-times the average rate achieved over the last two decades Emissions reductions from the energy sector are not limited to CO2: in our pathway methane emissions from fossil fuel supply fall by 75% over the next ten years as a result of a global concerted effort to deploy all available abatement measures and technologies Ever-cheaper renewable energy technologies give electricity the edge in the race to zero Our pathway calls for scaling up solar and wind rapidly this decade reaching annual additions of 630 gigawatts (GW) of solar photovoltaics (PV) and 390 GW of wind by 2030 this is equivalent to installing the world’s current largest solar park roughly every day the two largest sources of low-carbon electricity today provide an essential foundation for transitions electrification emerges as a crucial economy-wide tool for reducing emissions Electric vehicles (EVs) go from around 5% of global car sales to more than 60% by 2030.   All the technologies needed to achieve the necessary deep cuts in global emissions by 2030 already exist and the policies that can drive their deployment are already proven As the world continues to grapple with the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic it is essential that the resulting wave of investment and spending to support economic recovery is aligned with the net zero pathway Policies should be strengthened to speed the deployment of clean and efficient energy technologies Mandates and standards are vital to drive consumer spending and industry investment into the most efficient technologies Targets and competitive auctions can enable wind and solar to accelerate the electricity sector transition carbon pricing and other market reforms can ensure appropriate price signals Policies should limit or provide disincentives for the use of certain fuels and technologies such as unabated coal-fired power stations gas boilers and conventional internal combustion engine vehicles Governments must lead the planning and incentivising of the massive infrastructure investment including in smart transmission and distribution grids Reaching net zero by 2050 requires further rapid deployment of available technologies as well as widespread use of technologies that are not on the market yet Major innovation efforts must occur over this decade in order to bring these new technologies to market in time Most of the global reductions in CO2 emissions through 2030 in our pathway come from technologies readily available today almost half the reductions come from technologies that are currently at the demonstration or prototype phase In heavy industry and long-distance transport the share of emissions reductions from technologies that are still under development today is even higher The biggest innovation opportunities concern advanced batteries these three technology areas make vital contributions the reductions in CO2 emissions between 2030 and 2050 in our pathway Innovation over the next ten years – not only through research and development (R&D) and demonstration but also through deployment – needs to be accompanied by the large-scale construction of the infrastructure the technologies will need This includes new pipelines to transport captured CO2 emissions and systems to move hydrogen around and between ports and industrial zones Clean energy innovation must accelerate rapidly demonstration and deployment at the core of energy and climate policy Government R&D spending needs to be increased and reprioritised utilisation and storage (CCUS) today receive only around one-third of the level of public R&D funding of the more established low-carbon electricity generation and energy efficiency technologies Support is also needed to accelerate the roll-out of demonstration projects and to boost overall deployment levels to help reduce costs Around USD 90 billion of public money needs to be mobilised globally as soon as possible to complete a portfolio of demonstration projects before 2030 only roughly USD 25 billion is budgeted for that period Developing and deploying these technologies would create major new industries as well as commercial and employment opportunities A transition of the scale and speed described by the net zero pathway cannot be achieved without sustained support and participation from citizens The changes will affect multiple aspects of people’s lives – from transport heating and cooking to urban planning and jobs We estimate that around 55% of the cumulative emissions reductions in the pathway are linked to consumer choices such as purchasing an EV retrofitting a house with energy-efficient technologies or installing a heat pump particularly in advanced economies – such as replacing car trips with walking or foregoing a long-haul flight – also provide around 4% of the cumulative emissions reductions Providing electricity to around 785 million people that have no access and clean cooking solutions to 2.6 billion people that lack those options is an integral part of our pathway Emissions reductions have to go hand-in-hand with efforts to ensure energy access for all by 2030 equal to around 1% of average annual energy sector investment while also bringing major co-benefits from reduced indoor air pollution Some of the changes brought by the clean energy transformation may be challenging to implement Governments need to ensure that clean energy transitions are people-centred and inclusive Household energy expenditure as a share of disposable income – including purchases of efficient appliances and fuel bills – rises modestly in emerging market and developing economies in our net zero pathway as more people gain access to energy and demand for modern energy services increases rapidly Ensuring the affordability of energy for households demands close attention: policy tools that can direct support to the poorest include tax credits Energy transitions have to take account of the social and economic impacts on individuals and communities The transition to net zero brings substantial new opportunities for employment with 14 million jobs created by 2030 in our pathway thanks to new activities and investment in clean energy and building retrofits and energy-efficient construction would require a further 16 million workers But these opportunities are often in different locations skill sets and sectors than the jobs that will be lost as fossil fuels decline Most of those jobs are located close to fossil fuel resources meaning structural changes can cause shocks for communities with impacts that persist over time This requires careful policy attention to address the employment losses It will be vital to minimise hardships associated with these disruptions locating new clean energy facilities in heavily affected areas wherever possible global energy demand in 2050 is around 8% smaller than today but it serves an economy more than twice as big and a population with 2 billion more people resource efficiency and behavioural changes combine to offset increases in demand for energy services as the world economy grows and access to energy is extended to all the energy sector is based largely on renewable energy Two-thirds of total energy supply in 2050 is from wind accounting for one-fifth of energy supplies Solar PV capacity increases 20-fold between now and 2050 Net zero means a huge decline in the use of fossil fuels They fall from almost four-fifths of total energy supply today to slightly over one-fifth by 2050 Fossil fuels that remain in 2050 are used in goods where the carbon is embodied in the product such as plastics and in sectors where low-emissions technology options are scarce Electricity accounts for almost 50% of total energy consumption in 2050 It plays a key role across all sectors – from transport and buildings to industry – and is essential to produce low-emissions fuels such as hydrogen total electricity generation increases over two-and-a-half-times between today and 2050 no additional new final investment decisions should be taken for new unabated coal plants the least efficient coal plants are phased out by 2030 and the remaining coal plants still in use by 2040 are retrofitted almost 90% of electricity generation comes from renewable sources with wind and solar PV together accounting for nearly 70% Most of the remainder comes from nuclear.     Governments need to provide credible step-by-step plans to reach their net zero goals Governments must put in place long-term policy frameworks to allow all branches of government and stakeholders to plan for change and facilitate an orderly transition Long-term national low-emissions strategies can set out a vision for national transitions These long-term objectives need to be linked to measurable short-term targets and policies Our pathway details more than 400 sectoral and technology milestones to guide the global journey to net zero by 2050.   Beyond projects already committed as of 2021 there are no new oil and gas fields approved for development in our pathway and no new coal mines or mine extensions are required The unwavering policy focus on climate change in the net zero pathway results in a sharp decline in fossil fuel demand meaning that the focus for oil and gas producers switches entirely to output – and emissions reductions – from the operation of existing assets Unabated coal demand declines by 98% to just less than 1% of total energy use in 2050 Gas demand declines by 55% to 1 750 billion cubic metres and oil declines by 75% to 24 million barrels per day (mb/d) And the required roll-out of hydrogen and CCUS after 2030 means laying the groundwork now: annual investment in CO2 pipelines and hydrogen-enabling infrastructure increases from USD 1 billion today to around USD 40 billion in 2030 Policies need to be designed to send market signals that unlock new business models and mobilise private spending Accelerated delivery of international public finance will be critical to energy transitions but ultimately the private sector will need to finance most of the extra investment required Mobilising the capital for large-scale infrastructure calls for closer co operation between developers public financial institutions and governments Reducing risks for investors will be essential to ensure successful and affordable clean energy transitions Many emerging market and developing economies which rely mainly on public funding for new energy projects and industrial facilities will need to reform their policy and regulatory frameworks to attract more private finance International flows of long-term capital to these economies will be needed to support the development of both existing and emerging clean energy technologies Total annual energy investment surges to USD 5 trillion by 2030 adding an extra 0.4 percentage point a year to annual global GDP growth based on our joint analysis with the International Monetary Fund This unparalleled increase – with investment in clean energy and energy infrastructure more than tripling already by 2030 – brings significant economic benefits as the world emerges from the Covid-19 crisis The jump in private and government spending creates millions of jobs in clean energy All of this puts global GDP 4% higher in 2030 than it would be based on current trends Governments have a key role in enabling investment-led growth and ensuring that the benefits are shared by all There are large differences in macroeconomic impacts between regions But government investment and public policies are essential to attract large amounts of private capital and to help offset the declines in fossil fuel income that many countries will experience The major innovation efforts needed to bring new clean energy technologies to market could boost productivity and create entirely new industries providing opportunities to locate them in areas that see job losses in incumbent industries Improvements in air quality provide major health benefits with 2 million fewer premature deaths globally from air pollution in 2030 than today in our net zero pathway Achieving universal energy access by 2030 would provide a major boost to well-being and productivity in developing economies The contraction of oil and natural gas production will have far-reaching implications for all the countries and companies that produce these fuels No new oil and natural gas fields are needed in our pathway and oil and natural gas supplies become increasingly concentrated in a small number of low-cost producers the OPEC share of a much-reduced global oil supply increases from around 37% in recent years to 52% in 2050 a level higher than at any point in the history of oil markets Yet annual per capita income from oil and natural gas in producer economies falls by about 75% from USD 1 800 in recent years to USD 450 by the 2030s which could have knock-on societal effects Structural reforms and new sources of revenue are needed even though these are unlikely to compensate fully for the drop in oil and gas income While traditional supply activities decline the expertise of the oil and natural gas industry fits well with technologies such as hydrogen CCUS and offshore wind that are needed to tackle emissions in sectors where reductions are likely to be most challenging The energy transition requires substantial quantities of critical minerals and their supply emerges as a significant growth area The total market size of critical minerals like copper manganese and various rare earth metals grows almost sevenfold between 2020 and 2030 in the net zero pathway Revenues from those minerals are larger than revenues from coal well before 2030 This creates substantial new opportunities for mining companies It also creates new energy security concerns including price volatility and additional costs for transitions if supply cannot keep up with burgeoning demand The rapid electrification of all sectors makes electricity even more central to energy security around the world than it is today Electricity system flexibility – needed to balance wind and solar with evolving demand patterns – quadruples by 2050 even as retirements of fossil fuel capacity reduce conventional sources of flexibility The transition calls for major increases in all sources of flexibility: batteries demand response and low-carbon flexible power plants supported by smarter and more digital electricity networks The resilience of electricity systems to cyberattacks and other emerging threats needs to be enhanced Ensuring uninterrupted and reliable supplies of energy and critical energy-related commodities at affordable prices will only rise in importance on the way to net zero The focus of energy security will evolve as reliance on renewable electricity grows and the role of oil and gas diminishes Potential vulnerabilities from the increasing importance of electricity include the variability of supply and cybersecurity risks Governments need to create markets for investment in batteries digital solutions and electricity grids that reward flexibility and enable adequate and reliable supplies of electricity The growing dependence on critical minerals required for key clean energy technologies calls for new international mechanisms to ensure both the timely availability of supplies and sustainable production traditional energy security concerns will not disappear as oil production will become more concentrated Making net zero emissions a reality hinges on a singular unwavering focus from all governments – working together with one another The wide-ranging measures adopted by governments at all levels in the net zero pathway help to frame influence and incentivise the purchase by consumers and investment by businesses This includes how energy companies invest in new ways of producing and supplying energy services and how consumers cool and heat their homes Underpinning all these changes are policy decisions made by governments Devising cost-effective national and regional net zero roadmaps demands co-operation among all parts of government that breaks down silos and integrates energy into every country’s policy making on finance Energy or environment ministries alone cannot carry out the policy actions needed to reach net zero by 2050 Changes in energy consumption result in a significant decline in fossil fuel tax revenues gasoline and other fossil fuel consumption are an important source of public revenues tax revenue from oil and gas retail sales falls by about 40% between 2020 and 2030 Managing this decline will require long-term fiscal planning and budget reforms The net zero pathway relies on unprecedented international co-operation among governments The IEA stands ready to support governments in preparing national and regional net zero roadmaps to provide guidance and assistance in implementing them and to promote international co-operation to accelerate the energy transition worldwide.  This is not simply a matter of all governments seeking to bring their national emissions to net zero – it means tackling global challenges through co-ordinated actions Governments must work together in an effective and mutually beneficial manner to implement coherent measures that cross borders This includes carefully managing domestic job creation and local commercial advantages with the collective global need for clean energy technology deployment developing international standards and co-ordinating to scale up clean technologies needs to be done in a way that links national markets Co-operation must recognise differences in the stages of development of different countries and the varying situations of different parts of society achieving net zero emissions will be more difficult and costly without international co-operation the pathway to net zero without international assistance is not clear Technical and financial support is needed to ensure deployment of key technologies and infrastructure Without greater international co-operation global CO2 emissions will not fall to net zero by 2050.  A zero-carbon-ready building is highly energy efficient and either uses renewable energy directly or uses an energy supply that will be fully decarbonised by 2050 Battery gigafactory capacity assumption = 35 gigawatt-hours per year Historical and projected data from the 2021 Net Zero by 2050 report Paris https://www.iea.org/reports/net-zero-by-2050 You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of any IEA newsletter.