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EIA: US energy-related CO2 fell by 2.8% in 2019, slightly below 2017 levels

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in 2019 to 5,130 million metric tons (MMmt), according to data in the US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Monthly Energy Review. Source: US Energy Information Administration, Monthly Energy Review. Source: US Energy Information Administration, Monthly Energy Review. US energy-related CO 2 emissions declined by 2.8%

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Volkswagen brand intends to almost halve environmental impact of production by 2025 vs. 2010 baseline

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By 2025, vehicles and components are to be produced in a way which is 45% more environmentally compatible than in 2010, the reference year for the current Think Blue. The Volkswagen brand has set itself new, ambitious targets for reducing the environmental impact of production. environmental program. Earlier post.). To date, Think Blue.

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Center for Automotive Research calls long-run economic risk to auto industry of mandating permanent fuel economy standards very serious; recommends periodic reviews

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Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

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USGS scientist concludes that anthropogenic CO2 emissions dwarf those from volcanoes

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Gerlach based his findings on a review of five published studies of present-day global volcanic carbon dioxide emissions, which he then compared to anthropogenic (human-induced) carbon dioxide output. The published projected anthropogenic carbon dioxide emission rate for 2010 is about 35 billion metric tons per year. (In

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MHI designs new bulk carrier enabling 25% reduction in CO2 emissions; ADM buying three

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In April 2010, MHI’s Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works completed the Yamatai , a module carrier belonging to the NYK-Hinode. CFD Predictions of Bubbly Flow around an Energy-saving Ship with Mitsubishi Air Lubrication System ( MHI Technical Review , Volume 48 Number 1, 2011). by Means of Sea Trial ( MHI Technical Review , Vol.

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Average CO2 emissions from new cars in the EU dropped by 3.7% last year

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The European Environment Agency today published provisional data on average CO 2 emissions from new passenger cars sold in the EU in 2010, showing a 3.7% The data are now available to car manufacturers for review before formal validation by the Commission. drop compared to last year.

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Review finds encouraging progress in electrochemical reduction of CO2 to organic compounds; substantial advances in catalysts, electrolytes and reactors still required

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However, the two conclude in their review, substantial advances in catalyst, electrolyte, and reactor design are needed to enable CO 2 utilization via electrochemical conversion a technology that can help address climate change and shift society to renewable energy sources. Current research efforts in the electrochemical conversion of CO 2.