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Reduction in diesel carbonyl emissions using F-T fuel from coal

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Jakober, 2008). However, the use of CFT resulted in a remarkable reduction in carbonyl emissions in comparison with using DF. Kleeman (2008) “Carbonyl Emissions from Gasoline and Diesel Motor Vehicles,”. There was no significant difference in the profiles of total carbonyl emissions between CFT and DF. 2014.05.025.

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Study Finds that US Subsidies for Fossil Fuels Are Almost 2.5x Those for Renewables

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US subsidies for fuels and renewable energy, 2002-2008. The study, “Estimating US Government Subsidies to Energy Sources: 2002-2008”, found that fossil fuels benefited from approximately $72 billion over the seven-year period, while subsidies for renewable fuels totaled $29 billion. Nuclear was not included in the analysis.

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New inventory of black carbon emissions from China finds 2007 levels higher than previously reported

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Comparison of relative contributions from various sources to total BC emissions between China and other countries/regions including India, North America, and Africa. 2007); and predicted national data from the National Long-term Development Plan (NLDP) (2008?2050). Earlier post.). Credit: ACS, Wang et al. —Wang et al.

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WHO data: global annual PM10 increased by 6% during recent 3-year period; based on data from 851 cities

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population weighted comparisons in annual mean PM 10 for a three?year The 2014 database covers the period from 2008 to 2013, with the majority of values for the years 2011 and 2012. year comparisons do not necessarily represent trends, in particular when changes are limited. Regional city?population Source: WHO.

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Steep increase in global CO2 emissions despite reductions by industrialized countries; driven by power generation and road transport

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correction for the leap year 2008), global emissions have. reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2012 as a group, partly thanks to large emission reductions from economies in transition in the early nineties and more recent reductions due to the 2008-2009 recession, according to the report. Global CO 2. Source: JRC. Source: JRC.

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The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

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The IMO’s previous goal was a 50 percent reduction by 2050 in comparison with 2008 levels. At the same time, it’s becoming apparent that alternative-fuel solutions we’re looking at have big drawbacks, and that producing these fuels will take a lot of green power that will be needed to replace coal and gas on shore.

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Chicago Area Clean Cities names American Lung Association 2017 Clean Fuels Champion

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Since 2008, the American Lung Association has partnered with the EPA and 125 fleets to replace 1,500 vehicles and eliminate 950,000 tons of lifetime emissions (NO x and PM) through clean-diesel projects that improve air quality in local areas. Coal still contributes significantly to the generation mix.)

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