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State Department issues Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on Keystone XL Pipeline: climate change impacts

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The document is a detailed draft technical review of potential environmental impacts associated with the segment of the pipeline in the US, including: impacts from construction, impacts from potential spills, impacts related to climate change, and economic impacts. 2012 Keystone XL plan vs. 2008 plan.

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

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Significant climate anomalies 2008/2009. Source: Climate Change Compendium. In 2008, the minimum ice extent was 9% greater than in 2007, but still the second lowest on record. A recent study projecting the impacts of climate change on the pattern of marine biodiversity suggests dramatic changes to come.

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EIA Estimates 2.1% Growth in Fossil Fuel CO2 Emissions in US in 2010; Still Below 1999-2008 Levels

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However, even with increases in 2010 and 2011, projected CO 2 emissions in 2011 are lower than annual emissions from 1999 through 2008. million bbl/d in 2011, similar to the forecast of last month. million bbl/d in 2009, up about 370,000 bbl/d from 2008. Projected annual average retail diesel fuel prices are forecast at $2.95

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EIA Projects 5% Decrease in Fossil-Fuel-Based CO2 Emissions in 2009; Little Change in Emissions from Gasoline

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For 2008, the EIA reported a 3.2% decrease in CO 2 emissions from fossil fuels in 2008. The STEO is a monthly forecast of energy supply, consumption, and prices that looks forward from 12 to 24 months (every January the outlook is extended through December of the following year).

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Devil In The Details: Is Copenhagens 2 ºC Guardrail Obsolete?

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The dispute has contributed to a significant split among the primary bloc of developing countries, and has highlighted an increased focus on climate adaptation strategies, in addition to emissions reductions, during the talks. ºF) above pre-industrial temperatures.

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Ford Becomes First Automaker to Join the Water Disclosure Project

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“Water, like climate change, is set to be a key issue for the 21 st century. From 2000 to 2008, Ford cut its global water use by 56%, or 9.5 Going forward, Ford has set a goal to reduce new-vehicle greenhouse gas emissions in the US and Europe by 30% by 2020, compared to a 2006 model year baseline. billion gallons.

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California Air Resources Board Adopts Regional Targets for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with Light Duty Vehicles

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The proposed targets, required under SB 375 (2008, Steinberg), are designed to help coordinate land use and transportation planning. The adoption of the targets marks a major milestone for the implementation of SB 375, the landmark bill Governor Schwarzenegger signed into law in September 2008. Earlier post.).

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