2007, Climate, Fuel and Ozone

EPA, NHTSA issue One National Program Rule; EPA withdraws CA waiver for GHG and fuel economy

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Specifically, in this action, NHTSA is affirming that its statutory authority to set nationally applicable fuel economy standards under the express preemption provisions of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) dictates that such state and local programs are preempted. Earlier post.)

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Study associates long-term exposure to air pollution with increasing emphysema

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AUGUST 15, 2019

Long-term exposure to ambient air pollutants, especially O 3 (ozone), is significantly associated with increasing emphysema, according to a new study led by the University of Washington, Columbia University and the University at Buffalo. The annual averages of ozone levels in study areas were between about 10 and 25 ppb.

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Pollution Ozone Washington Universal

Study projects net cooling of climate from ship emissions through 2050

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

A recent study by an international team calculated that shipping causes a net cooling of climate across all parametrizations of the indirect aerosol effect (IAE) and scenarios throughout the period 1900?2050. 1 from shipping in 2007, corresponding to 3.3% 1 from shipping in 2007, corresponding to 3.3% Credit: ACS, Lund et al.

Climate

Climate Emissions Ozone 2007

UN Review of Recent Climate Research Concludes That Impacts Of Climate Change Coming Faster Than Anticipated

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

Significant climate anomalies 2008/2009. Source: Climate Change Compendium. Shifts in the hydrological cycle resulting in the disappearance of regional climates with related losses of ecosystems, species and the spread of drylands northwards and southwards away from the equator. per year from 2000-2007. Click to enlarge.

Climate Change

Climate Change Climate 2007 Ozone

California 2017 GHG inventory shows 1.2% total drop from 2016; transportation sector emissions up 1%

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AUGUST 14, 2019

Transportation sector emission sources include combustion of fuels utilized in-state that are used by on-road and off-road vehicles, aviation, rail, and water-borne vehicles, as well as a few other smaller sources. The transportation sector remains the largest source of GHG emissions in the state, and saw a 1% increase in emissions in 2017.

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2017 2016 Transportation Emissions

Study Finds Controlling Soot May Be Fastest Method to Reduce Arctic Ice Loss and Global Warming; Second-Leading Cause of Global Warming After CO2

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JULY 29, 2010

Controlling soot from fossil fuels and solid biofuels may be a faster method of reducing Arctic ice loss and global warming than other options, including controlling CH 4 or CO 2 , although all controls are needed, according to a new study by Dr. Mark Z. These three gases are all greenhouse gases, and ozone is a surface air pollutant.

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Global Ozone CO2 Pollution

IPCC: GHG emissions accelerating despite mitigation efforts; major institutional and technological change required to keep the heat down

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APRIL 13, 2014

Decomposition of the decadal change in total global CO 2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion by four driving factors; population, income (GDP) per capita, energy intensity of GDP and carbon intensity of energy. The global economic crisis 2007/2008 only temporarily reduced emissions. WG III Summary for Policymakers. Click to enlarge.

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California Air Resources Board Unveils $3.7M in Rebates for Plug-in Hybrid and Zero-Emission Vehicles

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MARCH 18, 2010

million program that Governor Schwarzenegger approved in 2007 to spur technological innovation in the transportation sector. battery electric or fuel cell) and plug-in hybrid light-duty vehicles and up to $20,000 for the purchase of ARB-certified or approved zero-emission commercial vehicles on a first-come, first-served basis.

Plug-in

Plug-in California Emissions Plug

ARB releases proposed cap-and-trade regulation for comment; transportation fuels impacted in 2015

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OCTOBER 29, 2010

The design of the California cap-and-trade program allows linkage with programs established by partner jurisdictions in the Western Climate Initiative (WCI) to create a regional market system. The cap-and-trade program is expected to result in increased investment in efficient buildings and technologies and in advanced fuels.

2015

2015 Transportation Fuel Emissions

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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APRIL 1, 2009

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. Clean Fuels and Vehicles. Implementing the LCFS would be a lengthy process.

Climate

Climate Standards Carbon California

Stanford Professor Urges EPA to Include Black Carbon in Endangerment Finding

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MAY 18, 2009

In 2007, Jacobson and four colleagues testified in the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on the role of black carbon. C increased Arctic warming from 1890 to 2007. C increased Arctic warming from 1890 to 2007. To date, fossil-fuel plus biofuel soot has caused about 12.5-15% F, with about 40% due to ozone.

Carbon

Carbon EPA Pollution Ozone

Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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AUGUST 30, 2009

Under the Proalcool Program, sugar companies were ordered to increase production and the state-run oil company, Petrobras, was required to make álcool (ethanol) available at its fuel stations. The production and consumption of hydrous ethanol fuel followed an expected pattern. of water.

Transportation

Transportation Fuel Renewable Gasoline-Electric

WMO: Atmospheric Concentrations of Main Greenhouse Gases in 2008 Set New Highs

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NOVEMBER 23, 2009

from 2007 to 2008. Since 1750, atmospheric CO 2 has increased by 38%, primarily because of emissions from combustion of fossil fuels, deforestation and land use change. While the concentration of CH 4 was stable for seven years (from 1999 to 2006), both 2007 and 2008 show a significant increase. since 1990 and by 1.3%

2008

2008 2003 2007 Climate Change

UNEP Report Calls for More Sophisticated Approach to Developing Biofuels; Limitations of Current LCA Studies

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OCTOBER 19, 2009

Here, RME show advantages for primary energy and GHG, but disadvantages in terms of acidification, eutrophication and ozone depletion. Increased eutrophication is a key characteristic of biofuels from energy crops when compared with fossil fuels. of the world’s transport fuel. Source: “Assessing Biofuels”. Click to enlarge.

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Ozone Water Emissions Oil

NOAA Study Identifies Nitrous Oxide as Top Ozone-Depleting Emission in 21st Century

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AUGUST 28, 2009

Currently, anthropogenic N 2 O emissions represent the largest contribution to ozone depletion. The study, published online 27 August in the journal Science , for the first time evaluated nitrous oxide emissions from human activities in terms of their potential impact on Earth’s ozone layer. Source: Ravishankara et al. TgCO 2 e, 9.7%).

Ozone

Ozone Emissions 2009 Climate

Up close and personal with Volkswagen’s e-Golf carbon offset project: Garcia River Forest

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JUNE 8, 2015

Emission reductions produced by the project are verified by an approved third party and registered with the Climate Action Reserve (Project ID CAR102 ). ozone depletion potential (ODP). photochemical ozone creation potential. Calculating stored carbon; “additionality”. Click to enlarge. acidification potential.

Carbon

Carbon Personal Store Emissions

SCOPE Biofuels Project Releases Assessment on Environmental Effects of Biofuel Technologies

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APRIL 3, 2009

New liquid hydrocarbon fuels (BtL) produced from cellulosic biomass are under development, and seem likely to offer several advantages over producing ethanol from cellulose in terms of more efficient yields and less environmental impact. has been controversial, particularly with regard to their allocation to specific fuel crops.

Conversion

Conversion Water Emissions 2009

National Academies Report Examines Hidden Cost of Energy Production and Use in US; Estimates $120B in 2005

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OCTOBER 22, 2009

Health and other non-climate damages by life-cycle component for different combinations of fuels and light-duty automobiles in 2005 (top) and 2030 (bottom). Damages are expressed in cents per VMT (2007 USD). Damages from motor vehicles and fuels. Source: “Hidden Costs of Energy”. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

2005

2005 Cost Of Energy Coal

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EPA, NHTSA issue One National Program Rule; EPA withdraws CA waiver for GHG and fuel economy

Study associates long-term exposure to air pollution with increasing emphysema

Study projects net cooling of climate from ship emissions through 2050

UN Review of Recent Climate Research Concludes That Impacts Of Climate Change Coming Faster Than Anticipated

California 2017 GHG inventory shows 1.2% total drop from 2016; transportation sector emissions up 1%

Study Finds Controlling Soot May Be Fastest Method to Reduce Arctic Ice Loss and Global Warming; Second-Leading Cause of Global Warming After CO2

IPCC: GHG emissions accelerating despite mitigation efforts; major institutional and technological change required to keep the heat down

California Air Resources Board Unveils $3.7M in Rebates for Plug-in Hybrid and Zero-Emission Vehicles

ARB releases proposed cap-and-trade regulation for comment; transportation fuels impacted in 2015

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

Stanford Professor Urges EPA to Include Black Carbon in Endangerment Finding

Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

WMO: Atmospheric Concentrations of Main Greenhouse Gases in 2008 Set New Highs

UNEP Report Calls for More Sophisticated Approach to Developing Biofuels; Limitations of Current LCA Studies

NOAA Study Identifies Nitrous Oxide as Top Ozone-Depleting Emission in 21st Century

Up close and personal with Volkswagen’s e-Golf carbon offset project: Garcia River Forest

SCOPE Biofuels Project Releases Assessment on Environmental Effects of Biofuel Technologies

National Academies Report Examines Hidden Cost of Energy Production and Use in US; Estimates $120B in 2005

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