2010, Climate Change, Emissions and Pollution

Study suggests future climate changes to worsen air quality for >85% of China’s population; ~20k+ additional deaths each year

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2019

A study by a team of researchers from China, the US and Germany suggests that future climate change may worsen air quality for more than 85% of China’s population, leading to an additional 20,000 deaths each year. Managing air quality in China in a changing climate will thus become more challenging. —Hong et al.

Climate Change

Climate Change Climate Ozone Future

Studies find global COVID-19 lockdowns have significantly reduced PM2.5 and NO2 pollution, but ozone up

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2020

Levels of two major air pollutants have been reduced significantly since lockdowns began in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but a secondary pollutant—ground-level ozone—has increased in China, according to new research. Maybe this unintended experiment could be used to understand better the emission regulations.

Ozone

Ozone Pollution Global Iran

PCAST suggests 6 key components for climate change strategy to President Obama; adaptation and mitigation

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2013

The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) released a letter to President Obama describing six key components the advisory group believes should be central to the Administration’s strategy for addressing climate change. Improving coordination and support for research efforts on climate change preparedness.

Climate Change

Climate Change Climate Obama Clean

California ARB and NOAA Collaborating in $20M Research on Interaction of Air Pollution and Climate Change; One Atmosphere Approach

Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2010

Schematic diagram of the trade-offs between the implications for regional air quality and global climate change of new policies for management of the atmosphere. 2010 CalNex Science and Implementation Plan. 2010 CalNex Science and Implementation Plan. Source: NOAA. Click to enlarge.

Climate Change

Climate Change Climate Pollution California

OECD: rising air pollution-related deaths taking heavy toll on society; more should be done to reduce transport emissions

Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2014

Deaths from outdoor air pollution by region in 2005 and 2010. From 2005 to 2010, the death rate rose by 4% worldwide, by 5% in China and by 12% in India. Outdoor air pollution kills some 3.5 This pollution is costing advanced economies plus China and India an estimated US$3.5 Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

Pollution

Pollution Transportation Emissions India

Study Concludes Warming Climate Will Increase Ozone Levels in Major California Air Basins; Climate Change and Regional Air Quality Are Intertwined Problems

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2010

Illustration of projected ozone changes in the South Coast region due to climate change in 2050. The study also predicts that peak concentrations of dangerous airborne particles will increase in the San Joaquin Valley due to the effects of climate change on wind patterns. Click to enlarge. Nichols, ARB chairman.

Climate Change

Climate Change Ozone Climate California

Georgia Tech study projects potential mixed impacts of climate change policies on air quality

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2015

Results of a study by a team from Georgia Tech and their colleagues at NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies and Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management show that national CO 2 emissions reductions strategies will play an important role in impacting air quality over the US. 2010 and 2048?2052. in many major US cities.

Climate Change

Climate Change Georgia Climate Emissions

Study from Thuringia shows 50% of harmful soot comes from local sources, 50% from long-distance transport

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2021

Soot particles from oil and wood heating systems as well as road traffic can pollute the air in Europe on a much larger scale than previously assumed. Black carbon is associated with primary emissions from combustion processes from anthropogenic sources (car, domestic heating and industry) or biogenic sources (e.g. forest fires).

Transportation

Transportation Germany Climate Change Climate

California ARB to Hold Public Workshop on LEV III Technologies; Criteria Pollutants and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2010

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) is developing a proposal for more stringent emission requirements for new passenger vehicles, to be considered by the Board later this year. This second workshop will go into more detail in several areas related to criteria pollutant emissions and greenhouse gas emissions.

Pollution

Pollution Emissions Gas California

Global Mobility Report finds world not on track to achieving sustainable mobility

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2017

According to the report, apart from being inaccessible to many of the world’s most vulnerable, the transport sector today is plagued by high fossil fuel use, rising greenhouse gas emissions, air and noise pollution, an alarming number of road fatalities, and a reluctance to embrace digitalization.

Global

Global Climate Change Pollution Climate

Lancet Series Finds That Cutting Greenhouse Pollutants Will Have Major Direct Health Benefits Worldwide

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2009

The studies use case studies to demonstrate the co-benefits of tackling climate change in four sectors: electricity generation, household energy use, transportation, and food and agriculture. Climate change threatens us all, but its impact will likely be greatest on the poorest communities in every country. —Kirk R.

Pollution

Pollution Climate Change Ozone Climate

Brazil to Increase Mandatory Biodiesel Blend to 5% in 2010; Mandatory Emissions Testing for Vehicles

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2009

Effective January 2010, Brazilian diesel fuel vehicles will be required to run on a 5% biodiesel blend, up from 4% at present. billion liters (634 million gallons) in 2010. Emissions testing. The announcement was made last Friday by president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and is expected to raise biodiesel production levels to 2.4

Brazil

Brazil 2010 Emissions Vehicles

New international Climate and Clean Air Coalition to focus on reduction of short-lived climate pollutants

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Global benefits from full implementation of measures for reduction of short-lived climate pollutants in 2030 compared to the reference scenario. The climate change benefit is estimated for a given year (2050) and human health and crop benefits are. for 2030 and beyond. Source: UNEP. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

Climate

Climate Pollution Clean Cleaning

EEA finds only mixed progress for Europe’s transport sector in meeting environment, climate goals; GHG emissions up 25% since 1990

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Issues covered in the briefing include emissions, air pollution, noise and renewable energy and the impact of transport on ecosystems and biodiversity. Evolution of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the EU-28 from 1990 to 2016. In 2016, average emissions decreased by 1.5 Air pollution. Source: EEA. g CO 2 /km, a 9.2%

Environment

Environment Transportation Emissions Climate

PNNL: increases in aerosols from East Asia decreased effects of reductions in US emissions in western states by 25%

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2018

A study led by scientists at the US Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory found that, in the western United States, increases in aerosols from East Asia decreased the radiative warming effect induced by reductions in US emissions by 25% from 1980-2014. Due to US emission control policies, the annual mean near?

Asia

Asia Emissions United States 2014

Tsinghua/Argonne Study Finds That Mass Use of EVs in China Could Result in Higher CO2 and Criteria Pollutant Emissions Than Conventional and Hybrid Gasoline Vehicles Due to Coal-Fired Generation of Electricity

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2010

Fuel-cycle SO 2 emissions of EVs compared to those of gasoline ICEVs and HEVs in China, current (left) and future (right). The study examined the fuel-cycle CO 2 , SO 2 , and NO x emissions of EVs in China in both current (2008) and future (2030) periods and compared them with those of conventional gasoline vehicles and gasoline hybrids.

Coal

Coal Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Pollution

EEA report: EVs are better for climate and air quality

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Battery electric cars emit less greenhouse gases and air pollutants over their entire life cycle than petrol and diesel cars, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report. Emissions are usually higher in the production phase of electric cars, but these are more than offset by lower emissions in the use phase over time.

Climate

Climate Pollution Gasoline-Electric 2017

Study links air pollution and cyclone intensity in Arabian Sea; suggested solutions include diesel filters and two-stroke engines running on LPG fuel

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Pollution is making Arabian Sea cyclones more intense, according to a study in the journal Nature. The Nature paper suggests that weakening winds have enabled the formation of stronger cyclones in recent years—including storms in 2007 and 2010 that were the first recorded storms to enter the Gulf of Oman.

Pollution

Pollution Diesel Oman Wind

Study Finds Asian Monsoon Carries Pollution Into the Stratosphere

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2010

The Asian monsoon circulation provides an effective pathway for pollution from Asia, India, and Indonesia to enter the global stratosphere, according to a new international study led by scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colo. NCAR scientist William Randel, the lead author.

Pollution

Pollution Asia Indonesia Ozone

GCP Carbon Budget Finds Anthropogenic CO2 Emissions Rose 2% in 2008 Despite Global Financial Crisis; Natural Sinks Not Keeping Pace With Increasing Emissions

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Despite the economic effects of the global financial crisis (GFC), carbon dioxide emissions from human activities rose 2% in 2008 to an all-time high of 1.3 Other main findings of the study include: CO 2 emissions from the burning of fossil fuels have increased at an average annual rate of 3.4% over the previous seven years.

2008

2008 Emissions Carbon Climate Change

Researchers describe the “where” and “when” of life cycle emissions from gasoline and ethanol in the US

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Contributions of regions to total life cycle emissions for three fuels (µg per vehicle-mile traveled per km 2 land area). Dashed lines show US average emissions. Associated tailpipe emissions alone account for 40?60% Credit: ACS, Tessum et al. Click to enlarge.

Gasoline

Gasoline Emissions Gasoline-Electric Pollution

Tsinghua University provincial-level lifecycle study finds fuel-cycle criteria pollutants of EVs in China could be up to 5x those of natural gas vehicles due to China’s coal-dominant power mix

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2013

Consumption-based power mixes and NG transmission distances by Chinese province in 2010. However, the fuel-cycle PM 10 , PM 2.5 , SO 2 , and NO x emissions of EVs could be up to five times higher than those of ICEVs (internal combustion engine vehicles) and CNGVs. Credit: ACS, Huo et al. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.]

Coal

Coal Pollution China Gas

EPA Administrator Outlines Seven Key Themes for Agency in 2010 and Beyond

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2010

Lisa P Jackson, Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency, issued a public memo to EPA employees detaling “ seven key themes to focus the work of our agency ” in 2010 and beyond. The seven themes are: Taking Action on Climate Change.

EPA

EPA 2010 Climate Change Mercury

GISS study finds applying stricter non-CO2 vehicle emission standards worldwide would yield climate benefits in addition to major health and agricultural benefits

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2011

Climate response to non-CO 2 vehicle emissions. Global and regional zonal mean temperature changes relative to 2010 due to non-CO 2. vehicle emissions under the baseline scenario (a) and the difference between the tight-standard and baseline scenarios (b). Shindell et al. Click to enlarge. Shindell et al.

Climate

Climate Standards Emissions Climate Change

Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2014

Five technology paths for very-low-NO x and GHG emissions from heavy-duty natural gas engines. The “Pathways to Near-Zero-Emission Natural Gas Heavy Duty Vehicles” report, authored by GNA on behalf of Southern California Gas Co. An 80% reduction of GHG emissions is targeted for 2050, relative to 1990 levels. Click to enlarge.

Climate

Climate Gas Emissions California

NOAA-led study find ship air pollution plummets when vessels shift to low-sulfur fuels and slow down; net warming impact

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Emissions reductions (per km of travel) from the Margrethe Maersk as a result of the State of California fuel sulfur regulation (gray), vessel speed reduction program (white) and combined (black). Within regulated waters absolute emission reductions exceed 88% for almost all measured gas and particle phase species. Click to enlarge.

Pollution

Pollution Fuel California Emissions

EC JRC report explores future of road transport; moving away from system centered on private car ownership

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2019

The report shows how thes massive changes on the horizon caused by automation, connectivity, decarbonization and sharing, represent an opportunity to move towards a transport system that is more efficient, safer, less polluting and more accessible than the current one centered on private car ownership. Source: JRC.

Transportation

Transportation Future Cars Pollution

The Complex Calculus of Clean Energy and Zero Emissions

Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

As legislation worked its way through Congress, Jenkins’s team provided elected officials, staffers, and stakeholders with a running tally of the possible trade-offs and payoffs in emissions, jobs, and economic growth. The target of reducing emissions by 50 percent by 2030 was established through an executive order in 2021.

Clean

Clean Cleaning Energy Emissions

California ARB Holding Public Meeting on Possible Revamp of Zero Emission Vehicle Regulation; ZEV II

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2009

Later in 2010, staff will propose formal regulatory changes to the ZEV program. In 2005, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger enacted Executive Order S-03-052,requiring a reduction in state-wide GHG emissions to 80% below 1990 levels by 2050. Source: ARB. Click to enlarge. California GHG Targets and ZEV. Earlier post.).

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Emissions California Climate Change Vehicles

ADB Transport Forum: shift to greener transport in Asia key to global sustainability; investment of $2.5T needed by 2020

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

Asia must scale up sustainable transport development or face a bleak future of congested roads, pollution, ill health and economic damage, which could have ripple effects around the world, the third ADB (Asian Development Bank) transport forum heard earlier this month in Manila.

Asia

Asia Transportation 2020 Global

Urban CO2 Domes May Enhance May Increase Ozone and PM, With Accompanying Increase in Mortality

Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2010

While the existence of higher CO 2 levels overs cities—CO 2 domes—has been known for more than a decade, their effects on local air pollution has up to now not been explored. Although the health impacts of such changes are uncertain, he notes, they are of concern. Jacobson, 2010. Not all carbon dioxide emissions are equal.

Ozone

Ozone Los Angeles Pollution CO2

European Researchers Launch Mega Campaign to Assess Urban Air Pollution

Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2009

Twenty research teams from across Europe are launching one of its largest pollution monitoring campaigns and are setting up sites in Île-de-France (a region containing the Paris metropolitan area) to investigate sources of particulate pollution in the urban environment. million (US$4.8

Pollution

Pollution Greece Czech Republic France

Study Finds On-Road Transportation Sector the Greatest Net Contributor to Atmospheric Warming Now and in Mid-Term; Power Sector Takes the Lead by 2050

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

Radiative forcing due to perpetual constant year 2000 emissions grouped by sector for 2020 (left) and 2100 (right) showing the contribution from each species. Cars, buses, and trucks release pollutants and greenhouse gases that promote warming, while emitting few aerosols that counteract it. From Unger et al., Click to enlarge.

Transportation

Transportation Climate Change Power Powered

Study finds that under business-as-usual scenario, average global air quality to worsen; China, North India and Middle East are the hot spots

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2012

Population-Weighted Multi Pollutant Index (PW-MPI) values for different regions. The emission scenario assumes that population and economic growth largely determine energy and food consumption and consequent pollution sources with the current technologies (“business as usual”). Source: Pozzer et al. Resources. Zimmermann, U.M.

India

India Global 2005 Asia

Government of Canada Releases Draft Regulations to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New Light-Duty Vehicles; Outcome Aligned With US

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2009

Environment Canada released draft regulations to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new vehicles beginning with the 2011 model year. Canada and the US are working towards a common North American approach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by introducing aligned and progressively tighter regulatory requirements over the 2011-2016 model years.

Canada

Canada Light Emissions Gas

Government of Canada to Regulate Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Vehicles; Prefers Harmonized North American Standard

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2009

The Government of Canada will introduce new regulations to limit greenhouse gas emissions from the automotive sector under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). Transportation accounts for approximately one quarter of Canada’s total GHG emissions. Tags: Canada Climate Change Emissions Policy.

Canada

Canada Standards Emissions Gas

Environmental groups sue San Diego Association of Governments over $214B Regional Transportation/Sustainable Communities plan; first regional plan under SB 375

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

According to the groups, SANDAG used a deficient process to develop a plan that will over-invests in freeways at the expense of public transit, increased pollution and exacerbated global climate change. In 2008, California accounted for approximately 7% of US greenhouse gas emissions with a total of 473.66 Earlier post.)

San Diego

San Diego Transportation 2010 Climate Change

Cambridge study of near-term alternative London bus technologies finds lean-burn CNG most costly with greater climate impact than diesel

Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2014

Annual GHG emissions relative to BASE Scenario (BASE Scenario = 949 kt CO 2 e on a 100-year GWP basis) for differing London bus fleet technology options. Their findings indicated that emission control strategy retrofits are the least costly near-term intervention to reduce urban air pollution. Credit: ACS, Chong et al.

London

London Climate Diesel Climate Change

Calif. ARB releases GHG scoping plan update; more ZEVs, “LEV IV”, MD and HD regulations; ZEV for trucks; more LCFS

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

The California Air Resources Board released the draft proposed first update to the AB 32 Scoping Plan, which guides development and implementation of California’s greenhouse gas emission reduction programs. California’s zero emission vehicle (ZEV) regulation is also driving a transformation of the fleet.

Transportation

Transportation Emissions California Ozone

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

Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2014

Air quality in most cities worldwide that monitor outdoor (ambient) air pollution fails to meet World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for safe levels, putting people at additional risk of respiratory disease and other health problems, according to WHO’s expanded ambient (outdoor) air pollution (AAP) in cities database 2014.

Global

Global Pollution 2014 2012

Greenius Says The Congresswoman Gets It. Harman Calls Lack of Bold or Binding Agreement to Cap GHG Emissions in Copenhagen, “Stunning.”

Creative Greenius

DECEMBER 21, 2009

So you know how much I love seeing Congresswoman Harman call these very issues out in the powerful statement she released today with her reaction to the just concluded Copenhagen climate talks. That no bold or binding agreement was made to cap greenhouse gas emissions, despite decades of dire warning by the scientific community, is stunning.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles Climate Emissions Climate Change

US Senators Introduce Bill to Create National Freight Transportation Policy; Seeking a 40% Drop in Freight-Related CO2 by 2030

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2010

The “Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance to Help Transportation (FREIGHT) Act of 2010” (S.3629) Reduce freight transportation-related air, water, and noise pollution and impacts on ecosystems and communities on an annual basis. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Heavy-duty Infrastructure Policy.

Transportation

Transportation Climate Change CO2 2010

PNNL modeling study finds climate benefit for cutting soot, methane smaller than previous estimates

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2013

Cutting the amount of short-lived, climate-warming emissions such as soot and methane won’t limit global warming as much as previous studies have suggested, according to a new study from the Joint Global Change Research Institute in College Park, Md.,

Climate

Climate Pollution Carbon Emissions

Worldwatch: Fossil fuel subsidies continue to outweigh those for renewable energy; international pledges on reform unfulfilled

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2012

Total subsidies for renewable energy stood at $66 billion in 2010 (a 10% increase from the year before); the total value of global fossil fuel subsidies is estimated at between $775 billion and more than $1 trillion in 2012, Two thirds of the renewable energy subsidies went to renewable electricity resources and the remaining third to biofuels.

Renewable

Renewable International Fuel Energy

Study suggests future climate changes to worsen air quality for >85% of China’s population; ~20k+ additional deaths each year

Studies find global COVID-19 lockdowns have significantly reduced PM2.5 and NO2 pollution, but ozone up

PCAST suggests 6 key components for climate change strategy to President Obama; adaptation and mitigation

California ARB and NOAA Collaborating in $20M Research on Interaction of Air Pollution and Climate Change; One Atmosphere Approach

OECD: rising air pollution-related deaths taking heavy toll on society; more should be done to reduce transport emissions

Study Concludes Warming Climate Will Increase Ozone Levels in Major California Air Basins; Climate Change and Regional Air Quality Are Intertwined Problems

Georgia Tech study projects potential mixed impacts of climate change policies on air quality

Study from Thuringia shows 50% of harmful soot comes from local sources, 50% from long-distance transport

California ARB to Hold Public Workshop on LEV III Technologies; Criteria Pollutants and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Global Mobility Report finds world not on track to achieving sustainable mobility

Lancet Series Finds That Cutting Greenhouse Pollutants Will Have Major Direct Health Benefits Worldwide

Brazil to Increase Mandatory Biodiesel Blend to 5% in 2010; Mandatory Emissions Testing for Vehicles

New international Climate and Clean Air Coalition to focus on reduction of short-lived climate pollutants

EEA finds only mixed progress for Europe’s transport sector in meeting environment, climate goals; GHG emissions up 25% since 1990

PNNL: increases in aerosols from East Asia decreased effects of reductions in US emissions in western states by 25%

Tsinghua/Argonne Study Finds That Mass Use of EVs in China Could Result in Higher CO2 and Criteria Pollutant Emissions Than Conventional and Hybrid Gasoline Vehicles Due to Coal-Fired Generation of Electricity

EEA report: EVs are better for climate and air quality

Study links air pollution and cyclone intensity in Arabian Sea; suggested solutions include diesel filters and two-stroke engines running on LPG fuel

Study Finds Asian Monsoon Carries Pollution Into the Stratosphere

GCP Carbon Budget Finds Anthropogenic CO2 Emissions Rose 2% in 2008 Despite Global Financial Crisis; Natural Sinks Not Keeping Pace With Increasing Emissions

Researchers describe the “where” and “when” of life cycle emissions from gasoline and ethanol in the US

Tsinghua University provincial-level lifecycle study finds fuel-cycle criteria pollutants of EVs in China could be up to 5x those of natural gas vehicles due to China’s coal-dominant power mix

EPA Administrator Outlines Seven Key Themes for Agency in 2010 and Beyond

GISS study finds applying stricter non-CO2 vehicle emission standards worldwide would yield climate benefits in addition to major health and agricultural benefits

Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

NOAA-led study find ship air pollution plummets when vessels shift to low-sulfur fuels and slow down; net warming impact

EC JRC report explores future of road transport; moving away from system centered on private car ownership

The Complex Calculus of Clean Energy and Zero Emissions

California ARB Holding Public Meeting on Possible Revamp of Zero Emission Vehicle Regulation; ZEV II

ADB Transport Forum: shift to greener transport in Asia key to global sustainability; investment of $2.5T needed by 2020

Urban CO2 Domes May Enhance May Increase Ozone and PM, With Accompanying Increase in Mortality

European Researchers Launch Mega Campaign to Assess Urban Air Pollution

Study Finds On-Road Transportation Sector the Greatest Net Contributor to Atmospheric Warming Now and in Mid-Term; Power Sector Takes the Lead by 2050

Study finds that under business-as-usual scenario, average global air quality to worsen; China, North India and Middle East are the hot spots

Government of Canada Releases Draft Regulations to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New Light-Duty Vehicles; Outcome Aligned With US

Government of Canada to Regulate Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Vehicles; Prefers Harmonized North American Standard

Environmental groups sue San Diego Association of Governments over $214B Regional Transportation/Sustainable Communities plan; first regional plan under SB 375

Cambridge study of near-term alternative London bus technologies finds lean-burn CNG most costly with greater climate impact than diesel

Calif. ARB releases GHG scoping plan update; more ZEVs, “LEV IV”, MD and HD regulations; ZEV for trucks; more LCFS

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

Greenius Says The Congresswoman Gets It. Harman Calls Lack of Bold or Binding Agreement to Cap GHG Emissions in Copenhagen, “Stunning.”

US Senators Introduce Bill to Create National Freight Transportation Policy; Seeking a 40% Drop in Freight-Related CO2 by 2030

PNNL modeling study finds climate benefit for cutting soot, methane smaller than previous estimates

Worldwatch: Fossil fuel subsidies continue to outweigh those for renewable energy; international pledges on reform unfulfilled

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