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EPA: US greenhouse gases dropped 3.4% in 2012 from 2011; down 10% from 2005 levels

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APRIL 16, 2014

decrease in 2012 from 2011. According to the report, GHG emissions in 2012 showed a 10% drop below 2005 levels, and were only slightly above the emissions in 1994 (6,520 million metric tons). From 2011 to 2012, these emissions decreased by 198.8 Click to enlarge. The Inventory of U.S. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge. Tg CO 2 Eq.

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2005 2012 EPA 2011

EPA proposes rule for nationwide 30% cut in GHG from existing power plants by 2030 relative to 2005

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JUNE 2, 2014

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the already widely-discussed (albeit without much detail) “Clean Power Plan” proposal, which mandates a national average 30% cut in greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants from 2005 levels by 2030. billion (state compliance) in 2025 (2011$). million in 2030 (2011$).

2005

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IEA: Global CO2 emissions up by 1.0 Gt (3.2%) in 2011 to record high

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MAY 24, 2012

gigatonnes (Gt) in 2011, according to preliminary estimates from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Coal accounted for 45% of total energy-related CO 2 emissions in 2011, followed by oil (35%) and natural gas (20%). Gt above 2011 levels. Gt above 2011 levels. In 2011, a 6.1% Gt on 2010, or 3.2%.

2011

2011 Global Emissions CO2

EIA: US energy-related CO2 emissions down 2.4% in 2011 while GDP rose

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AUGUST 14, 2012

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that after an increase in 2010 of 3.3%, energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in the US in 2011 decreased by 2.4% (136 million metric tons), while GDP grew by 1.8%. Emissions in 2011 were 526 million metric tons (9%) below the 2005 level. mpg) from 2010 to 2011.

2011

2011 Emissions Energy CO2

Study finds that worldwide SO2 emissions rose between 2000-2005 after decade of decline; China, shipping topped growth

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FEBRUARY 15, 2011

The analysis by researchers in the US and Europe estimates anthropogenic global and regional sulfur dioxide emissions spanning the period 1850–2005 using a bottom-up mass balance method, calibrated to country-level inventory data. Since 1980, the fraction of sulfur coming from petroleum (50%) and coal (30%) has remained constant.

2005

2005 2000 Emissions China

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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JUNE 13, 2012

in 2011, close to the historical average. Coal’s market share of 30.3% in 2011, broadly in line with the historical average but well below the 5.1% Coal was again the fastest growing fossil fuel with predictable consequences for carbon emissions; it now accounts for 30.3% World primary energy consumption grew by 2.5%

Coal

Coal Oil Renewable Saudi Arabia

NASA satellite images highlight US air quality improvement with reduction of NO2

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JUNE 27, 2014

The gas is produced primarily during the combustion of gasoline in vehicle engines and coal in power plants. Nitrogen dioxide pollution, averaged yearly from 2005-2011, has decreased across the United States. It’s also a good proxy for the presence of air pollution in general.

Ozone

Ozone Maryland Aura Pollution

Berkeley Lab releases 8th edition of databook on China’s energy and environment; finding the “missing” energy consumption

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

China energy end use by sector (Mtce), 1980-2011. Shares of energy end use by sector in China, 1980-2011. They used a lot more coal than they originally admitted to, several hundred million tons more. Another major shift is that China has become a voracious energy importer, especially of coal and liquefied natural gas.

Environment

Environment Energy Coal United States

EIA Energy Outlook 2011 more than doubles estimates of US shale gas resources; higher production at lower prices

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

The Annual Energy Outlook 2011 (AEO2011) Reference case released yesterday by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) more than doubles the technically recoverable US shale gas resources assumed in AEO2010 and added new shale oil resources. Shale gas offsets declines in other US supply to meet. Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

Gas

Gas 2011 Price Energy

New phase of globalization could undermine efforts to reduce CO2 emissions

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MAY 14, 2018

It found that trade among developing nations—South-South trade—more than doubled between 2004 and 2011. International trade increased by more than 50% from 2005 to 2015, with approximately 60% of the increase tied to rising exports from developing countries. Gt in 2011, growing by an average of 2.9% gigatonnes (Gts).

Global

Global Emissions CO2 2004

IEA: carbon intensity of global energy supply has barely changed in last 20 years; “window of opportunity in transport”

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APRIL 18, 2013

The IEA said that this reflects the continued domination of fossil fuels—particularly coal—in the energy mix and the slow uptake of other, lower-carbon supply technologies. million, up 43% from 2011. Vehicle downsizing has enabled considerable efficiency improvements, particularly in OECD regions and since 2005.

Carbon

Carbon Supplies Global Transportation

EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

Among its many findings, the Reference case suggests that US primary energy consumption will grow by 7% from 2011 to 2040 to 108 quadrillion Btu. However, energy use per capita declines by 15% from 2011 through 2040 as a result of improving energy efficiency (e.g., quadrillion Btu in 2011 to 14.0 than in AEO2012.

Fuel

Fuel Energy Sale 2013

Chinas 2008 GDP Up 9.6%, Unit GDP Energy Consumption Down 5.2%

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DECEMBER 26, 2009

billion tonnes of standard coal equivalent, including 80.3 billion tonnes of raw coal. Last month, China’s State Council pledged to reduce (link 3) the carbon intensity of its economy by 40 to 45% by the year 2020, as compared with 2005 energy intensity. The 12 th Five Year Plan will run from 2011 to 2015.

2008

2008 China Energy Coal

INPEX and Total launch the $34B Ichthys offshore Australia LNG Project; entire 8.5 Mt/y LNG output already sold for 15 years

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JANUARY 13, 2012

Total E&P has been present in Australia since 2005 and has interests in nine offshore exploration licenses—four of which it operates—in the Browse, Vulcan and Bonaparte Basins on the northwest shelf. interest alongside Santos, Petronas and Kogas in the GLNG Coal Seam Gas to LNG project launched in early 2011.

Australia

Australia United Arab Emirates Yemen Angola

Federal Appeals Court vacates EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule

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AUGUST 22, 2012

CSAPR (also called the Transport Rule) was finalized in July 2011 and replaced and strengthened the requirements of the 2005 Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR), which the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit ordered EPA to revise in 2008. Earlier post.).

EPA

EPA Pollution Congress District of Columbia

Berkeley Lab study forecasts China energy use will peak within 20 years; 356 million private cars by 2050

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MAY 2, 2011

In the years since 2005, we have established and significantly enhanced the LBNL China End-Use Energy Model based on the level of diffusion of end use technologies and other drivers of energy demand. It is reduced by 900 Mtce to 4600 Mtce in AIS in 2050, a cumulative energy reduction of 26 billion tonnes of coal equivalent from 2005 to 2050.

China

China Energy 2005 Cars

Study finds PHEVs will reduce net emissions of CO2 and NOx; upward pressure on SO2

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FEBRUARY 27, 2011

Whitacre and Jay Apt found that compared to 2005 gasoline fleet efficiency levels, all charging strategies and CD mode efficiencies yield reduction of CO 2. PJM shows nearly the opposite result with smart charging having significantly lower reductions in CO 2 emissions (relying on 98% coal). Scott Peterson, J. L/100 km) efficiencies.

PHEV

PHEV Emissions CO2 Gasoline-Electric

EPA Proposes Transport Rule to Cut Pollution from Power Plants in 31 States and DC; New Approach for Pollution Reduction

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JULY 6, 2010

By 2014, the rule and other state and EPA actions would reduce SO 2 emissions by 71% over 2005 levels. To meet this proposed rule, EPA anticipates power plants will: Operate already installed control equipment more frequently; Use lower sulfur coal; or. The final rule is expected in Spring 2011. NO x emissions would drop by 52%.

Pollution

Pollution EPA Transportation DC

Spikemoss genome offers new paths for biofuels research; insight into lignin

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MAY 6, 2011

“When you burn coal, you’re burning Selaginella’s ancestors.” Purdue University botanist Jody Banks, the lead author of the paper, originally proposed that the US Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI) sequence spikemoss as part of the DOE JGI’s 2005 Community Sequencing Program. ” —Jody Banks.

Insight

Insight Polymer 2005 Universal

Battelle, Midwest Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership release Phase II reports

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The second largest contributor was the Ohio Coal Development Office and the remainder of funding came from private contributions from some of the other 35-plus members of the MRCSP. Building on this foundation, a series of small-scale field validation tests were conducted in the Phase II portion of the program (late 2005 - early 2011).

Carbon

Carbon West Virginia Ohio Kentucky

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

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

At the time the article was written, the emissions levels of the most intense reference scenario, known as A1FI (A1, Fossil Intensive), had already been outpaced by actual global GHG emissions by 2005, despite international emission reduction efforts such as the Kyoto Protocol.

Climate

Climate Climate Change 2009 Emissions

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna. Committed to sales of 10,000 or more vehicles in late 2010, with increasing production in 2011. Hybrid Sonata model year 2011, possible PHEV version in 2013. Plans Cadillac Converj, Opel Ampera, other versions. Plans Cadillac Converj, Opel Ampera, other versions.

Plug-in

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV

Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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APRIL 16, 2009

Renewables That Even Coal-Based Utilities Can Love. Electric vehicles will be available for customers in 2011. Thinking Globally, Acting Locally San Francisco City Carbon Collobarative 18th and 1. ► January (13) What Goes Down, Must Go Up? Pre-paid 600 kilometer cards are one approach that is suggested. SZ (1) 6753.T SZ (1) 6753.T

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Grid Electric Vehicles Vehicles Oil-Sands

Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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APRIL 21, 2009

Posts | Profile James Kanter Reporter Mr. Kanter has been a staff correspondent for The International Herald Tribune in Paris and Brussels since 2005, covering European business affairs and the business of green. And thats not even the half of it, can anyone say …GODZILLA ,,,its GODZILLA! in chinese ?,

Volt

Volt Green Electric Cars 2009

Stimulus Bill Provides Major Increase in Plug-in Vehicle Purchase Credit Program

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FEBRUARY 13, 2009

The credit generally is available for vehicles purchased after 2005. Plug-in conversions made after 31 December 2011 are not eligible. The conference agreement includes $6 billion for the cost of guaranteed loans authorized by section 1705 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, instead of $8 billion as proposed by the House and $9.5

Stimulus

Stimulus Plug-in Purchase Plug

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EPA: US greenhouse gases dropped 3.4% in 2012 from 2011; down 10% from 2005 levels

EPA proposes rule for nationwide 30% cut in GHG from existing power plants by 2030 relative to 2005

IEA: Global CO2 emissions up by 1.0 Gt (3.2%) in 2011 to record high

EIA: US energy-related CO2 emissions down 2.4% in 2011 while GDP rose

Study finds that worldwide SO2 emissions rose between 2000-2005 after decade of decline; China, shipping topped growth

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%

NASA satellite images highlight US air quality improvement with reduction of NO2

Berkeley Lab releases 8th edition of databook on China’s energy and environment; finding the “missing” energy consumption

EIA Energy Outlook 2011 more than doubles estimates of US shale gas resources; higher production at lower prices

New phase of globalization could undermine efforts to reduce CO2 emissions

IEA: carbon intensity of global energy supply has barely changed in last 20 years; “window of opportunity in transport”

EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012

Chinas 2008 GDP Up 9.6%, Unit GDP Energy Consumption Down 5.2%

INPEX and Total launch the $34B Ichthys offshore Australia LNG Project; entire 8.5 Mt/y LNG output already sold for 15 years

Federal Appeals Court vacates EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule

Berkeley Lab study forecasts China energy use will peak within 20 years; 356 million private cars by 2050

Study finds PHEVs will reduce net emissions of CO2 and NOx; upward pressure on SO2

EPA Proposes Transport Rule to Cut Pollution from Power Plants in 31 States and DC; New Approach for Pollution Reduction

Spikemoss genome offers new paths for biofuels research; insight into lignin

Battelle, Midwest Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership release Phase II reports

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

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Stimulus Bill Provides Major Increase in Plug-in Vehicle Purchase Credit Program

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