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FEBRUARY 5, 2011

As commissioned by the Australian Government in 2010, the Garnaut Climate Change Review, led by Professor Ross Garnaut, has issued the first of a series of papers scheduled for this month and next updating the 2008 Climate Change Review. A Final Update Report will be presented to Australia’s Prime Minister on 31 May 2011.

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JULY 26, 2009

Time series of annual mean values of cloud and climate quantities averaged over the NE Pacific. (A) 2009), Science. Low-level stratiform clouds—which play an important climatic role because of their net cooling effect on the global climate—appear to dissipate as the ocean warms, thereby enhancing the warming (i.e.,

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OCTOBER 14, 2009

2009), reproduced from Ramanathan and Feng (2008) Click to enlarge. This would mean that the climate system is close to entering if not already within the zone of “dangerous anthropogenic interference” (DAI). They are poised to become a larger part of the climate problem over the next few decades. From Molina et al.

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OCTOBER 10, 2009

A team of climate scientists from eight US national labs and academic institutions have successfully incorporated the nitrogen cycle into global simulations for climate change for the first time, questioning previous assumptions regarding carbon feedback and potentially helping to refine model forecasts about global warming.

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AUGUST 21, 2009

Reducing emissions of black carbon soot and ground-level ozone would quickly make a considerable dent in the climate change problem and would also contribute to public health and protect crop yields, according to an essay in the September/October issue of Foreign Affairs. September/October 2009. Earlier post.) Foreign Affairs.

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DECEMBER 11, 2009

Andreae Science 326, 1493-1494 (2009). Organic aerosol (OA) particles affect climate forcing and human health, but their sources and evolution have remained poorly characterized. Climate and air quality models therefore have been incomplete or less than accurate. —co-author 2009) Evolution of Organic Aerosols in the Atmosphere.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Dmitry Medvedev presented gas flaring as one of the country’s more. policy on climate change within the past week, replacing the previous. climate change as having the potential for “ catastrophic consequences ”. the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation , 12 November 2009. in Russian), 15 November 2009.

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JUNE 26, 2009

If SCE Won’t Tell The Truth About Climate Change Why Should We Trust Them About Anything? After my volunteer stint was over I stayed for the presentation and workshop. Javier Burgos, a Project Manager with the SCE’s California Solar Initiative program gave a nice, if overlong and overwordy PowerPoint presentation.

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AUGUST 14, 2023

Originally, it stood atop the roof of a dealership called Superior Pontiac in the city’s downtown area, then moved to its present home when that business hauled up stakes for the present location near the Loop 410 in San Antone. Here’s a Google Streetview image from that era. Pop a remark in the comments if you know of other examples.

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MARCH 6, 2010

This objective presents challenges because many offsets are difficult to measure. From a global climate change perspective, it does not matter where or from what source the reduction occurs: the effect on the atmospheric concentration of GHGs would be the same. Assuming the offset is legitimate—i.e., 3) Measurement.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Population growth, limits to arable land and fresh water, and climate change have “ profound implications ” for the ability of agriculture to meet this century’s demands for food, feed, fiber, and fuel while reducing the environmental impact of their production. Tags: Climate Change Climate Change Adaptation.

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APRIL 2, 2009

The on-road transportation (ORT) and power generation (PG) sectors are major contributors to CO 2 emissions and a host of short-lived radiatively-active air pollutants, including tropospheric ozone and fine aerosol particles, that exert complex influences on global climate. 2009) Click to enlarge. Unger et al. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 15, 2010

The Oxburgh Panel was set up by the University in consultation with the Royal Society to address the criticism that climatic data had been dishonestly selected, manipulated and/or presented to arrive at pre-determined conclusions that were not compatible with a fair interpretation of the original data.

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MARCH 13, 2009

Researchers at the University of Maryland and the University of Texas, Austin, have created a database that includes visibility measurements taken from 1973 - 2007 at 3,250 meteorological stations all over the world and released by the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC). University of Maryland Visibility Database. NASA technique.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

From: Geoengineering the Climate (2009) Click to enlarge. Geoengineering is defined as the deliberate large-scale intervention in the Earth’s climate system in order to moderate global warming. Geoengineering and its consequences are the price we may have to pay for failure to act on climate change.

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APRIL 16, 2012

From 2009 to 2010, these emissions increased by 181.6 From 2008 to 2009, CO 2 emissions from the transportation end-use sector declined 4%, due largely to decreased economic activity in 2009 and an associated decline in the demand for transportation. Between 1990 and 2010, CO 2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion. Tg CO 2 Eq.

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AUGUST 25, 2011

The action was taken at the conclusion of a presentation to the Board by ARB staff on the status of AB 32, providing an update on the full range of actions, measures and initiatives to achieve the reductions of greenhouse gases required under the law. Final Supplement to AB 32 Scoping Plan FED.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2009

The European Commission has sent a formal communication [ 1 ] to the European Council and European Parliament, laying out the Commission’s recommendations to Council and Parliament on positions that the European Union should take during international climate change negotiations later this year in Copenhagen. European Commission.

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AUGUST 31, 2011

Global production of biofuels increased 17% in 2010 to reach an all-time high of 105 billion liters (28 billion gallons US), up from 90 billion liters (24 billion gallons US) in 2009. of all global fuel for road transportation—an increase from 2% in 2009, according to the report. billion liters abroad, a 300% increase over 2009.

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JUNE 10, 2011

The new report, part of the World Energy Outlook (WEO) 2011 series, examines the key factors that could result in a more prominent role for natural gas in the global energy mix, and the implications for other fuels, energy security and climate change. Source: IEA. Click to enlarge. MIT: The Future of Natural Gas. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 2, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted its final Report to Congress on Black Carbon , in response to an October 2009 request from Congress to advance efforts to understand the role of black carbon (BC) in climate change. Effects of BC on climate, as compared to GHGs. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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MAY 28, 2009

Permafrost soils in boreal and Arctic ecosystems store almost twice as much carbon as is currently present in the atmosphere. Before this study, we didn’t know how fast that carbon could potentially be released from permafrost, and how this feedback to climate would change over time. Permafrost. Vogel et al.

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MAY 30, 2012

Greenhouse gas emissions increased in the EU in 2010 as a result of both economic recovery in many countries after the 2009 recession and a colder winter, according to the latest greenhouse gas inventory published by the European Environment Agency (EEA). The EU remains fully on track to meet its Kyoto target, according to the EEA.

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That same year, in my role as founding organizer of climate action group, 350 South Bay Los Angeles, I was able to bring my skills and experience to a wider community and make the case for our need to switch to 100% fossil free transportation to stave off the impending climate crisis. Installing the 5.2

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MAY 14, 2013

Factors such as size, population density, available fuels, types of businesses, climate, all play a role in both total and per capita emissions, the EIA noted. The report presents a basic analysis of the factors that contribute to a state’s carbon dioxide profile. From 2009 to 2010, only 14 states saw a decrease in emissions.

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DECEMBER 16, 2009

present temperatures, as well as temperatures projected for various. 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. Inset box represents. Source: WGBU.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2009

Transport emissions could double their current relative net contribution to global warming by 2100, according to a new study by researchers at the Oslo-based Centre for International Climate and Environment Research (CICERO) in Norway. 2009) Global temperature change from the transport sectors: Historical development and future scenarios.

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DECEMBER 10, 2009

RUF Automobile GmbH unveiled the Stormster, an electric SUV based on the Porsche Cayenne, for the European Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, (COP 15). During the Geneva Motor Show, in March 2009, RUF further presented an evolution of the first eRUF, widely known as “Greenster”. The Stormster. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 8, 2014

Mercedes-Benz began limited production of the B-Class F-Cell in 2009. In recognition of the 300,000 km milestone, Daimler AG was honored with the “ f-cell Award 2014 ” given by Ministry of Environment, Climate, Protection and Energy Sector Baden-Württemberg and the Stuttgart Region Economic Development Corporation (WRS). “

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

One of the UK’s leading climate scientists has presented new research findings on the increasing potential for a 4 degrees Celsius (7.2 °F) Dr Richard Betts, Head of Climate Impacts at the UK Met Office Hadley Centre, presented the findings at a special conference called “ 4 degrees and beyond ” at Oxford University.

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OCTOBER 30, 2009

Despite their limitations, GWPs are widely used for comparison among long-lived gases, forming the basis for worldwide political agreements on climate and carbon trading. It’s a seemingly minor change, but it makes a difference to the climate. More methane means less hydroxyl, less sulfate, and more warming. Drew Shindell.

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DECEMBER 25, 2012

Capturing CO 2 emissions from large power and industrial plants and putting it to beneficial use or storing it in deep geologic formations is a key element in national efforts to mitigate climate change, DOE says.

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MAY 27, 2010

The Atlantic Basin this year will experience an “active to extremely active” hurricane season, according to the seasonal outlook issued by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service. Strong wind shear helped suppress storm development during the 2009 hurricane season. Warm Atlantic Ocean water.

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JULY 30, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) denied 10 petitions challenging its 2009 determination that climate change is real, is occurring due to emissions of greenhouse gases from human activities, and threatens human health and the environment. Climate change is already happening, and human activity is a contributor, the EPA said.

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JUNE 4, 2011

And while the scientists could not attribute the intensity of this particular heat wave to climate change, they found that extreme heat waves are likely to become increasingly frequent in the region in coming decades. We know that climate change is not taking place at the same rate everywhere on the globe.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Work on the standard began immediately following the Governor’s Renewable Electricity Standard Executive Order, signed on 15 September 2009. Proposed Regulation for a California Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) ( ARB Staff Presentation ). The new regulation will be one of AB 32’s largest emission-reduction strategies.

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APRIL 20, 2023

Climate change is a problem for communities around the world. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council , climate change contributes to severe weather events such as hurricanes, flooding, and tornadoes, as well as long-term drought and regularly occurring heat events in traditionally moderate climate zones.

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