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Black carbon is a much larger cause of climate change than previously assessed; about twice previous estimates, and 2/3 the effect of CO2

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the distribution of black carbon in the atmosphere and determine its role in the climate system. Black carbon (BC) is the second largest man-made contributor to global warming and its influence on climate has been greatly underestimated, according to the first quantitative and comprehensive analysis of this pollutant’s climate impact.

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Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

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Although most countries have already revealed their opening emissions reduction proposals, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Yvo de Boer pointed out Thursday that “ we still await clarity from industrialized nations on the provision of large-scale finance to developing countries for immediate and long-term climate action. by Jack Rosebro.

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NOAA: 2010 So Far Tied with 1998 as Warmest Global Temperature on Record

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The monthly analysis from NOAA’s National Climatic Data Center is based on records going back to 1880. The most prominent warmth was in eastern Europe, eastern Canada and parts of eastern Asia. °C) above the 1971-2000 average and the warmest August since 1961, according to the Beijing Climate Center. Source: NOAA.

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World Bank/ICCT report provides guidance to reducing black carbon emissions from diesels in developing countries

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The transportation sector accounted for approximately 19% of global black carbon emissions in the year 2000, according to the report. In the near term, black carbon emissions from mobile engines are projected to decline as a consequence of policies implemented in the US, Canada, Europe, and Japan. Source: Minjares et al., Earlier post.)

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Global auto production may hit 80+ million units this year; hybrids below 2% of total output

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An analysis by Deutsche Bank Climate Advisors, however, suggests that production of 1.1 The United US, Canada, and Australia are making progress, but nonetheless continue to lag behind. Car travel in non-OECD countries doubled between 1975 and 2000, but it then picked up pace by doubling again in just the decade to 2010.

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NOAA: Warmest April Global Temperature on Record; Also Warmest January-April

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Global temperature anomalies in April 2010 with respect to a 1971-2000 base period. The monthly analysis from NOAA’s National Climatic Data Center, which is based on records going back to 1880, is part of the suite of climate services that NOAA provides government, business and community leaders so they can make informed decisions.

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NOAA: Warmest Global Ocean Surface Temperatures on Record for July

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The planet’s ocean surface temperature was the warmest on record for July, breaking the previous high mark established in 1998 according to an analysis by NOAA’s National Climatic Data Center. below the 1979-2000 average extent and the third-lowest July sea ice extent on record, behind 2007 and 2006. above the 1979-2000 average.

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