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Latest GHG Inventory shows California remains below 2020 emissions target; much steeper rate of GHG reductions required

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The California Air Resources Board released GHG emissions data for 2018 showing that emissions remain below 1990 levels but are effectively flat compared to 2017, while the economy grew by 4.3%. million metric tons between 2017 and 2018, the first such decline since 2013. tons per person to 10.7

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Study finds rates of LDV fuel consumption in US peaked in 2004; indications of peak motorization

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Based on the present data, his best estimates of the current annual fuel-consumption rates are: 398 gallons (1,507 liters) per person, 585 gallons (2,214 liters) per licensed driver, 1,033 gallons (3,910 liters) per household, and 530 gallons (2,006 liters) per registered vehicle. Fuel consumed per person. 2001 to 2006. -5%.

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EIA Annual Energy Outlook explores implications of behavior and demographics on light-duty vehicle energy demand

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LDV energy use is driven by both LDV fuel economy and travel behavior, as measured by vehicle miles traveled (VMT). The Low VMT case assumes an environment in which travel choices made by drivers result in lower demand for personal vehicle travel, consistent with the recent trend. —below the 1.7% The Low VMT case assumes a 0.5%

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California greenhouse gas inventory shows state is tracking to achieve 2020 AB 32 target

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million metric tons in 2013 compared with the previous year even while the economy grew at 2.0%, a rate greater than the national average. Bar chart of 2000 to 2013 GHG emissions by category as defined in the Scoping Plan. The 2013 inventory shows a decline of 1.5 tons per person in 2001 to 12.0

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An interview with Riversimple

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As a small UK-based business aiming to produce highly energy-efficient vehicles for personal transport; Riversimple says its vision is of a world where our relationship with the car is dramatically changed for the better. Q: Technically speaking, what do you see as the biggest obstacle to a hydrogen driven economy? 40Fires.org.

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

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9 ] In addition, the complex, deliberate, and lengthy publishing cycle of the IPCC’s Assessment Reports—which have so far been produced in 1990, 1995, 2001, and 2007—has not kept pace with the abrupt acceleration of many key indicators of climate change. Earlier post.). We have got to provide some money to help that.

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