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New cars in Europe in 2013 collectively met 2015 CO2 target two years ahead of the deadline

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2020 target: 95 g CO 2 /km. Cars sold in Europe in 2013 were collectively 4% more efficient than the year before, according to provisional data from the European Environment Agency (EEA). Thus, in 2013 the European Union fleet already collectively met its legal target for 2015. 2015 target: 130 g CO 2 /km. Source: EEA.

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

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However, the slow pace of negotiations spurred UNFCCC delegates to publish a “roadmap to Copenhagen” in December 2007 at the 13 th Congress in Bali, in an effort to accelerate the progress of those negotiations. “ We are not aiming to let anyone off the hook.

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BREAKING NEWS: Exxon/Mobil Ordered Out of Torrance, Guilty of Greenhouse Gas Pollution

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“Pack Up Your Toxic, Fossil Fuel Factory With Its Climate-Changing Products & Get Out of Town By 2020!&# Consider this fair and legal warning, world’s largest and most polluting oil company - I’m giving you 10 years to pack up and hit the road. 2020, Exxon/Mobil. Greenius Rules. The clock is ticking.

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Climate Talks End In Copenhagen Accord; Countries Settle On Non- Binding 2 ÂșC Warming Limit

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Rasmussen, who had succeeded Danish Climate and Energy Minister Connie Hedegaard as COP President just two days prior, was quickly replaced by Philip Weech, Director of the Bahamas Environment, Science, and Technology Commission. All agreements would be legally binding, and would be subject to independent verification.

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House Chairmen Waxman, Markey Release Draft of Energy and Climate Legislation; Among the Many Provisions Are Cap-and-Trade, Harmonization of CAFE and California Vehicle Regulations, and Low Carbon Fuel Standard

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Markey of the Energy and Environment Subcommittee on Tuesday released a draft of far-reaching energy and climate legislation that targets job creation, promotes renewables and energy efficiency, and places limits on emissions of greenhouse gases. Chairman Henry A. Waxman of the Energy and Commerce Committee and Chairman Edward J.

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Ethanol Groups File Suit Challenging Constitutionality of California Low Carbon Fuel Standard

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The LCFS calls for at least a 10% reduction from 2006 levels in the carbon intensity (measured in gCO 2 e/MJ) of California’s transportation fuels by 2020. The OAL ensures that agency regulations are clear, necessary, legally valid, and available to the public. Earlier post.).

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Perspective: Why Carbon Emissions Should Not Have Been the Focus of the UN Climate Change Summit and Why the 15th Conference of the Parties Should Have Focused on Technology Transfer

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To get there, the draft presents several targets for emission reductions from developed countries, ranging from 25% to 45% below 1990 levels by 2020. The European Union (EU) is committed to a 20% cut in emissions by 2020. A ballpark figure could be on the order of US$ 250 billion in 2020.