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EIA: US energy-related CO2 dropped 2.7% in 2015; of end-use sectors, only transportation increased

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Transportation-related CO2 emissions increased by 38 million metric tons (MMmt) (2.1%) in 2015. Although nuclear power remains the dominant source of non-fossil electricity generation, growth in wind and solar generation since 2008 has also contributed to a decline in the carbon intensity of electricity generation.

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Global CO2 emissions up 3% in 2011; per capita CO2 emissions in China reach EU levels

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The United States remain one of the largest emitters of CO2, with 17.3 tonnes per capita, despite a decline due to the recession in 2008-2009, high oil prices and an increased share of natural gas. In China, the world’s most populous country, average emissions of CO 2 increased by 9% to 7.2 tonnes per capita. the United States (16%).

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Greenius Flashback: Talking EVs and CO2 One Year Ago On Larry Mantle’s “Airtalk”

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Just about one year ago on July 2, 2008 I was on Larry Mantle’s “Airtalk&# (KPCC-FM 89.3 Pasadena) talking about getting my electric car and my solar panels. And we’ve now cut our electric usage in half through efficiency measures so the size of the solar I need is half as much. radio listeners.

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Volkswagen’s 1.0L eco up! natural gas vehicle offers 79g CO2/km

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The electronic gas pressure regulator has been used in a similar form since 2008 in the larger CNG models from Volkswagen. When operated with low gas, the calorific value of which is lower due to its lower methane content, the fuel injection time is adjusted accordingly. The new version for the eco up! liters volume and about 600g in weight.

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China and India Nullify Global Reduction in CO2 Emissions in 2009

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In China and India, these emissions increased by 9% and 6%, respectively, despite a doubling of wind and solar energy in China, for the fifth year in a row. Overall, this has meant that in 2009, CO 2 emissions worldwide have remained constant, for the first time since 1992. However, this decrease is also related to the financial crisis.

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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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Soot—black and brown particles that absorb solar radiation—comes from two types of sources: fossil fuels such as diesel, coal, gasoline, jet fuel; and solid biofuels such as wood, manure, dung, and other solid biomass used for home heating and cooking around the world. 2008] and methane [Schutz et al., Dessler et al.,

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Exxon/Mobil Guilty of Climate Change Coverup. Now Ordered Out of Torrance 3 Years Sooner.

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Company records show that ExxonMobil handed over hundreds of thousands of pounds to such lobby groups in 2008. In its 2008 corporate citizenship report, published last year, ExxonMobil said it would cut funds to several groups that “divert attention&# from the need to find new sources of clean energy.