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USA & China Electricity Generation TWh & CO2e Trajectories Since 2000 Are Startling

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continued] The post USA & China Electricity Generation TWh & CO2e Trajectories Since 2000 Are Startling appeared first on CleanTechnica. For a decade I’ve been tracking the exponential expansion of wind, solar, and to a lesser extent hydro electricity generation.

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IEA: CO2 emissions from fuel combustion rose 2.2% in 2013, below the average rate since 2000

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Both years were below the average growth rate since 2000 of 2.5%. The new IEA analysis of the official 2013 data shows that emerging economies’ emissions grew 4%, largely because of increased coal consumption, while there was no change in emissions by more developed countries that include most IEA members. in 2013 to total 32.2

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BP Statistical Review finds global oil share down for 12th year in a row, coal share up to highest level since 1969; renewables at 2%

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Emerging economies accounted for all of the net growth, with OECD demand falling for the third time in the last four years, led by a sharp decline in Japan. in the emerging economies. Coal was again the fastest growing fossil fuel with predictable consequences for carbon emissions; it now accounts for 30.3% globally, and 8.4%

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MIT report finds China’s actions on climate change crucial; argues for global economy-wide greenhouse gas tax

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The researchers argue for a global economy-wide greenhouse gas tax that spreads the burden of responsibility. The importance of China’s participation in a global climate treaty increases with each year, as the country’s population, economy and energy use continue to grow rapidly.

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UCS analysis finds Hyundai-Kia with best sales-weighted new vehicle environmental performance in US in 2013

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For the first time since UCS began the Automaker Rankings report in 2000, all eight major automakers reduced their average greenhouse gas (GHG) and smog-forming emissions compared to their fleet averages from 1998, the model year examined in the first report. Climate Change Coal Emissions Fuel Efficiency' Source: UCS. Click to enlarge.

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US EIA Reports Record-setting 7% Overall Decline in US Carbon Dioxide Emissions in 2009; Transport Emissions Down 4.1%, Lowest Percentage Reduction of the End-UseSectors

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The 2009 results reflect a combination of factors, EIA said, including some particular to the economic downturn; other special circumstances during the year; and other factors that may reflect persistent trends in the economy and in energy use. Increased use of natural gas in place of coal caused the sector’s carbon intensity to decrease.

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Study concludes abundant shale gas is neither climate hero nor villain; need for targeted GHG reduction policy

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Shale gas in particular has grown rapidly, from less than one percent of US production in 2000 to 34% in 2012, and projections show strong production growth continuing for the foreseeable future. With this abundance of natural gas comes a variety of questions.

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