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EPA annual inventory shows US GHG up 3.1% from 2017-2018

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The 2020 edition of US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) comprehensive annual report on nationwide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions shows that emissions increased from 2017 to 2018 by 3.1% (after accounting for sequestration from the land sector). The number of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by light-duty vehicles (i.e.,

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EPA: US GHG emissions in 2017 down 0.3% from 2016

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In 2017, total gross U.S. The decrease in total greenhouse gas emissions between 2016 and 2017 was driven in part by a decrease in CO 2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion. Relative to the 1990 baseline, gross emissions in 2017 were higher by 1.6%, down from a high of 15.7% Overall, net emissions in 2017 were 12.7%

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EPA: US GHG fell 0.5% y-o-y in 2017; power sector down by 4.2%, transportation up 1.21%

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lower in 2017 than the prior year (after accounting for sequestration from the land sector), and power sector emissions fell 4.2%, according to the 2019 edition of the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) annual report on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In 2017, US greenhouse gas emissions totaled 6,456.7

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Ford researchers: global light-duty CO2 regulatory targets broadly consistent with 450 ppm stabilization

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The Ford team updated the SMP model with historical data for 2000, 2005, and 2010, and extended the model to calculate the total CO 2 emissions (tonnes) and the TTW (tank-to-wheel) emission rate (g CO 2 /km) for the new vehicle fleet. Climate Change Emissions Fuel Efficiency Policy' —Winkler et al. Winkler, Timothy J.

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Rhodium Group estimates US GHG fell 2.1% in 2019, driven by coal decline

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At roughly 12% below 2005 levels, the US is at risk of missing its Copenhagen Accord target of a 17% reduction by the end of 2020, and is still a long way off from the 26-28% reduction by 2025 pledged under the Paris Agreement. That’s higher than the 3% gain in 2018, but lower than the 13% gains posted in 2016 and 2017.

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European Council agrees on 35% cut in new car CO2 by 2030

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The Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) is an improved test procedure which provides CO 2 emission and fuel consumption values that are more representative of real world conditions than values obtained through the test procedure used previously, the New European Drive Cycle (NEDC). Background and next steps.

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Canada proposes regulations to reduce GHG emissions from new on-road heavy-duty vehicles and engines; harmonization with US rules

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Reducing emissions from the transportation sector is an important part of the Government of Canada's overall climate change strategy, which targets a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 17% from 2005 levels by 2020.

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