2019, Climate, Global and International

UCL-led study finds climate impact caused by growing space industry needs urgent mitigation

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JUNE 26, 2022

The rapidly growing space industry may have a greater climate effect than the aviation industry and undo repair to the protective ozone layer if left unregulated, according to a new study led by UCL and published in the journal Earth’s Future as an open-access paper. Locations and fuel types of rocket launches in 2019.

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IRENA report says tripling renewables investment required to reach 2050 climate goal

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NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Global renewable energy investment increased between 2013 and 2018, reaching its peak at US$351 billion in 2017, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and Climate Policy Initiative (CPI). Renewable energy investment slightly declined in 2018, with modest growth through 2019.

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Global Carbon Budget 2022: Global fossil CO2 emissions expected to grow 1.0% in 2022

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NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The Global Carbon Project (GCP) published its annual analysis of trends in the global carbon cycle in the journal Earth System Science Data , including an updated full-year projection for 2022. Global fossil CO 2 emissions are expected to grow 1.0% (with an uncertainty range of 0.1% The decline in 2020 of -5.2% increase in 2021.

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ICCT life-cycle analysis finds no climate benefit in using LNG as marine fuel

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JANUARY 29, 2020

The results of a new analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) show that, when combined with a trend toward higher methane leakage and combustion slip, there is no climate benefit from using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel—regardless of the engine technology. —Pavlenko et al.

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WHO issues new, lower Global Air Quality Guidelines for classical pollutants

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

New WHO has issued new Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs) that reduce levels of key air pollutants, some of which also contribute to climate change. Since WHO’s last 2005 global update, there has been a marked increase of evidence that shows how air pollution affects different aspects of health. Particulate matter (PM 2.5

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Study finds climate impact of hydropower varies widely

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NOVEMBER 14, 2019

earlier post ), a new study by a team at Environmental Defense Fund finds that the climate impact of hydropower facilities varies widely throughout the world and over time, with some facilities emitting more greenhouse gases than those burning fossil fuels. They also estimated emissions caused by flooding the reservoir.

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ICCT: IMO committee agrees to establish first climate framework for international shipping

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APRIL 13, 2018

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) reports that the Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a resolution codifying an initial greenhouse gas (GHG) strategy for international shipping.

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AstraZeneca electrifying global vehicle fleet

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JULY 18, 2019

The Climate Group announced that global pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca will join its business leadership initiative on electric vehicles, EV100 ( earlier post ); AstraZeneca will switch its 16,000-vehicle fleet to electric by 2030. By the end of 2019, AstraZeneca will operate: 120 EVs in the UK (23% of UK fleet).

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BNEF, Snam, IGU report finds global gas industry set to resume growth post-pandemic; low-carbon technologies for long-term growth

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AUGUST 7, 2020

After growing by more than 2% in 2019, global gas use is set to fall by around 4% in 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic reduces energy consumption across the global economies. The report shows that medium-term growth will come from increasing cost-competitiveness and increased global access to gas.

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IEEE Young Professionals Take On Climate Change

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OCTOBER 25, 2023

Developing technology to address the causes of climate change, mitigate its impact, and adapt to the crisis is one of IEEE’s top priorities. To assist with that effort, the IEEE Young Professionals group this year launched its Climate and Sustainability Task Force.

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International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

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OCTOBER 9, 2019

Thirty-seven globally prominent scientists representing the International Journal of Engine Research have published an open-access editorial addressing the future of the Internal Combustion Engine, and stressing the importance for continued development of more efficient and even lower-emitting technologies. —Reitz et al.

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SCS Global Services, Electrify America and Verra announce first validation of carbon-offset project for EV chargers

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JULY 23, 2020

SCS Global Services (SCS), Electrify America and Verra announced the first validation of a carbon-offset project under a new methodology for electric vehicle (EV) charging systems. The methodology, entitled VM0038 , Methodology for Electric Vehicle Charging Systems v1.0,

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European Council adopts European climate law; binding target of 55% GHG reduction by 2030 compared to 1990

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JUNE 29, 2021

The European Council adopted its position at first reading on the European climate law, ending the adoption procedure and setting into legislation the objective of a climate-neutral EU by 2050. The European climate law establishes a European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change. Background and next steps.

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BNEF report: EV sales headed for 5.6M in 2021 as automakers target 40M per year by 2030

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NOVEMBER 10, 2021

million in 2019), according to the Zero-Emission Vehicles Factbook , a special report published today by BloombergNEF (BNEF), at the request of the UK COP26 Presidency and in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies. The Factbook documents the progress that has been made towards global net-zero emissions in the road transport sector.

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Study: Fossil fuel CO2 emissions reached max daily decline of 17% in April

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MAY 20, 2020

A preliminary analysis of global data has found that carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel sources reached a maximum daily decline of 17% in April as a result of drastic decline in energy demand that have occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. Percentage change in global daily fossil CO 2 emissions, Jan-May 2020. megatonnes (5.9

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Euro Parliament Environment Committee votes to include shipping CO2 in EU ETS; shipping industry to contribute to climate neutrality

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JULY 8, 2020

The European Commission had put forward a proposal to revise the EU system for monitoring, reporting and verifying CO 2 emissions from maritime transport (the “EU MRV Regulation”) and to bring it in line with new obligations under International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to monitor emissions from 2019 and report in 2020. Next steps.

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2019 Keeling Curve Prize winners include Opus 12; conversion of CO2 into fuels and chemicals

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JUNE 29, 2019

The Keeling Curve Prize (KCP) has selected 10 winners for 2019, among them Opus 12 (Berkeley, California) which is developing a device that recycles CO? An international panel of judges from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors selected two winners in each of this year’s five prize categories: Carbon Capture & Utilization.

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Report: CCS capacity increased 33% in 2020

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DECEMBER 6, 2020

Findings released by international think tank the Global CCS Institute show that the total capacity of carbon capture and storage (CCS) facilities operating and under development grew by 33% world-wide over the last year. Source: 2020 Global Status on CCS. World map of CCS facilities at various stages of development.

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Plug In America joins global alliance

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JUNE 10, 2021

Last week, 37 electric vehicle (EV) driver associations from 26 countries, including Plug In America, joined forces to create the Global EV Drivers’ Alliance, building a worldwide EV community. For example, the market share for plug-in vehicles in Germany grew from 3% in 2019 to 13.5% in 2020, and the UK market went from 3.2%

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Bloom Energy receives DNV AiP for initial design for SOFC-powered LNG carrier; ABS verification as alternative power source

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AUGUST 1, 2021

In conjunction with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), the companies’ initial design for an engineless, fuel-cell-powered liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV, a premier international maritime classification society. We will lead the international standardization of fuel cell propulsion systems.

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IEF, IHS Markit: deepening underinvestment in hydrocarbons raises specter of continued price shocks and volatility

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DECEMBER 12, 2021

Underinvestment in oil and gas development extended into a second year in 2021 even as global energy demand rebounded, raising the prospect of price shocks, scarcity and growing energy poverty, according to a new report by the International Energy Forum (IEF) and IHS Markit. —Joseph McMonigle, secretary general, IEF.

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Kia EV6 achieves product carbon footprint certification from the Carbon Trust

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AUGUST 12, 2021

Kia EV6 ( earlier post )has achieved product carbon footprint certification and ‘ Carbon Measured ’ label from the global climate change and sustainability consultancy the Carbon Trust, becoming the first Korean vehicle manufacturer to achieve the certificate. —Sangdae Kim, Head of Strategic Business Planning Division at Kia.

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Biden sets 2030 net GHG reduction target for US of 50-52% below 2005 levels

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APRIL 23, 2021

According to the most recent GHG inventory from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), US GHG emissions in 2019 (after accounting for sequestration from the land sector) were 13% below 2005 levels. In 2019, US greenhouse gas emissions totaled 6,558 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (MMT CO 2 Eq.),

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ArcelorMittal Tubarão, Brazil first ResponsibleSteel steelmaking site in Latin America

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MARCH 27, 2022

The company manufactures flat steel products—primarily hot-rolled plates and coils—for both domestic and international markets. Launched in 2015, ResponsibleSteel sets global standards for sustainability performance and promotes the certification of steel chain companies through a network of independent certification bodies.

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Brazil America Climate Change Standards

Volvo and Danfoss introduce first 24-hour e-truck fleet

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

When fully implemented, the e-trucks will reduce Danfoss’ scope 1 and 2 emissions in Denmark by 10-15% with the added benefit of next to zero noise and air pollution, thereby ensuring an improved working climate for drivers. According to the International Energy Agency, heavy trucks accounted for 1,776 Mt CO 2 in 2020.

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Report: sustainable batteries represent the best prospect for meeting Paris climate goals; requires $550B investment over 10 years

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

In addition to examining the role batteries could play in helping to tackle climate change, the report finds that wider economic and societal benefits could also be accrued from systemically investing in the entire battery value chain from mining to reuse or recycling. This would also contribute to achieving the more ambitious 1.5°

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Every Volvo car launched from 2019 to have an electrified powertrain; “the end of the solely combustion engine-powered car”

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JULY 5, 2017

Volvo Cars announced that every Volvo it launches from 2019 on will have an electric motor, marking the historic end of cars that only have an internal combustion engine (ICE) and placing electrification at the core of its future business. It aims to have climate neutral manufacturing operations by 2025.

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ABB, Hydrogène de France jointly to manufacture megawatt-scale fuel cell systems capable of powering ocean-going vessels

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APRIL 9, 2020

Building on an existing collaboration announced on 27 Jun 2018 with Ballard Power Systems, the leading global provider of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell solutions, ABB and HDF intend to optimize fuel cell manufacturing capabilities to produce a megawatt-scale power plant for marine vessels. With shipping responsible for about 2.5%

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France Manufacturer Mariner Fuel

TNGA-based 2019 Toyota Avalon features new hybrid system

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JANUARY 16, 2018

Toyota unveiled the new fifth-generation Avalon at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Underpinned by the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) K Sedan platform, the 2019 Avalon is powered by two new TNGA powertrains: a punchy 3.5-liter 2019 Avalon Hybrid. TMMK) in Georgetown, Kentucky, respectively.

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2019 Toyota Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride

European Commission proposes 2030 ZEV target for new city buses, 90% CO2 reductions for new heavy trucks by 2040

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The Commission proposes phasing in stronger CO 2 emissions standards for almost all new HDVs with certified CO 2 emissions, compared to 2019 levels, specifically: 45% emissions reductions from 2030; 65% emission reductions from 2035; 90% emissions reduction from 2040.

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IHS Markit: US gasoline demand could be cut almost in half due to COVID-19

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MARCH 27, 2020

Further, according to the latest IHS Markit forecasts, the global auto industry will exerience an unprecedented and almost instant stalling of demand in 2020, with global auto sales forecast to plummet more than 12% from 2019 to 78.8 during the global recession in 2008/2009. million units. million units, down by 13.6%

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Gasoline 2020 Gasoline-Electric 2008

Occidental to acquire direct air capture technology company Carbon Engineering for $1.1B

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AUGUST 17, 2023

Occidental has been working with Carbon Engineering on direct air capture (DAC) deployment since 2019. Carbon Engineering’s DAC-based climate solutions utilize standardized processes and proven industrial equipment. Carbon Engineering’s DAC-based climate solutions utilize standardized processes and proven industrial equipment.

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Ørsted acquiring 45% ownership of Liquid Wind FlagshipONE e-methanol project

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JANUARY 25, 2022

Ørsted’s entry into the FlagshipONE project is a marker of the company’s strategic ambition of building a global leadership position within green fuels and renewable hydrogen. Liquid Wind AB plans to establish a series of facilities across Sweden to decarbonize the maritime sector, of which FlagshipONE will be the first.

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BMW i Ventures invests in Prometheus Fuels; CO2 air-capture and conversion to carbon-neutral gasoline

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JUNE 10, 2020

The average car stays on the road for over eight years; meaning that even if the whole world switched to buying 100% electric cars tomorrow, it would still take almost a decade for today’s internal combustion engines to be off the road. Clearly we aren’t switching to 100% electric vehicles tomorrow, so that’s not fast enough.

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US, Europe and Japan to cooperate on hydrogen and fuel cell technologies

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JUNE 21, 2019

The organizations strongly believe that their envisaged cooperation can lead to expansion of international collaboration and contribute to scale-up hydrogen in the global economy. The organizations would plan to work together and with other countries, to accelerate progress in hydrogen technologies globally.

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Aston Martin announces Racing.Green. sustainability strategy

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APRIL 23, 2022

The company is joining a list of companies committing to act on climate change through membership of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the global body enabling businesses to set emissions reduction targets in line with climate science. Launched on Earth Day, Racing.Green. Earlier post.).

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IEA: Decisive action by governments is critical to unlock growth for low-carbon hydrogen

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OCTOBER 4, 2021

Governments need to move faster and more decisively on a wide range of policy measures to enable low-carbon hydrogen to fulfil its potential to help the world reach net zero emissions while supporting energy security, the International Energy Agency (IEA) says in a new report.

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Kia brings e-Soul to Europe, upgrades Niro hybrid and PHEV

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MARCH 7, 2019

Kia used the Geneva International Motor Show as the platform to introduce the battery-electric e-Soul to Europe, as well as to reveal new upgrades to the Niro Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid. The car is offered in Europe without the option of an internal combustion engine.

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Kia Europe Hybrid PHEV

Norsepower Rotor Sails delivered 8.2% fuel savings in year-long sea trials

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OCTOBER 26, 2019

together with project partners Maersk Tankers, Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) and Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Ltd., As part of the test, the aggregated total fuel saved from 1 September 2018 to 1 September 2019 was 8.2% Norsepower Oy Ltd., The Rotor Sails were installed onboard Maersk Pelican in August 2018.

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Global biofuels production up 17% in 2010 to hit all-time high of 105 billion liters

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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. World ethanol and biodiesel production, 1975-2010.

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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Hydrogen is a versatile energy source that has a key role to play in the energy transition process and therefore in climate protection. One technology on its own will not be enough to enable climate-neutral mobility worldwide. After all, it is one of the most efficient ways of storing and transporting renewable energies.

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BMW Hydrogen Fleet Lithium Ion

GECF: more than a quarter of 2050 natural gas supply untapped

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NOVEMBER 2, 2020

average economic growth rate between 2000 and 2019, continuously expanding domestic gas production, attracting investors, and enhancing knowledge and technologies exchange. As a holder of the fourth-largest volume of gas reserves worldwide, Turkmenistan has been unlocking the potential of natural gas, leading to an 11.5%

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IEA: global carbon dioxide emissions have rebounded strongly

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MARCH 3, 2021

The Covid-19 crisis in 2020 triggered the largest annual drop in global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions since the Second World War, according to IEA data, but the overall decline of about 6% masks wide variations depending on the region and the time of year. Many economies are now seeing emissions climbing above pre-crisis levels.

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Northwestern/Princeton study explores air quality impacts of aggressive conversion to EVs

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APRIL 15, 2019

Researchers from Northwestern University and Princeton University have explored the impact on US air quality from an aggressive conversion of internal combustion vehicles to battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs). This despite evidence that suggests air pollution impacts from the transportation sector exceed those from greenhouse gases. …

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UCL-led study finds climate impact caused by growing space industry needs urgent mitigation

IRENA report says tripling renewables investment required to reach 2050 climate goal

Global Carbon Budget 2022: Global fossil CO2 emissions expected to grow 1.0% in 2022

ICCT life-cycle analysis finds no climate benefit in using LNG as marine fuel

WHO issues new, lower Global Air Quality Guidelines for classical pollutants

Study finds climate impact of hydropower varies widely

ICCT: IMO committee agrees to establish first climate framework for international shipping

AstraZeneca electrifying global vehicle fleet

BNEF, Snam, IGU report finds global gas industry set to resume growth post-pandemic; low-carbon technologies for long-term growth

IEEE Young Professionals Take On Climate Change

International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

SCS Global Services, Electrify America and Verra announce first validation of carbon-offset project for EV chargers

European Council adopts European climate law; binding target of 55% GHG reduction by 2030 compared to 1990

BNEF report: EV sales headed for 5.6M in 2021 as automakers target 40M per year by 2030

Study: Fossil fuel CO2 emissions reached max daily decline of 17% in April

Euro Parliament Environment Committee votes to include shipping CO2 in EU ETS; shipping industry to contribute to climate neutrality

2019 Keeling Curve Prize winners include Opus 12; conversion of CO2 into fuels and chemicals

Report: CCS capacity increased 33% in 2020

Plug In America joins global alliance

Bloom Energy receives DNV AiP for initial design for SOFC-powered LNG carrier; ABS verification as alternative power source

IEF, IHS Markit: deepening underinvestment in hydrocarbons raises specter of continued price shocks and volatility

Kia EV6 achieves product carbon footprint certification from the Carbon Trust

Biden sets 2030 net GHG reduction target for US of 50-52% below 2005 levels

ArcelorMittal Tubarão, Brazil first ResponsibleSteel steelmaking site in Latin America

Volvo and Danfoss introduce first 24-hour e-truck fleet

Report: sustainable batteries represent the best prospect for meeting Paris climate goals; requires $550B investment over 10 years

Every Volvo car launched from 2019 to have an electrified powertrain; “the end of the solely combustion engine-powered car”

ABB, Hydrogène de France jointly to manufacture megawatt-scale fuel cell systems capable of powering ocean-going vessels

TNGA-based 2019 Toyota Avalon features new hybrid system

European Commission proposes 2030 ZEV target for new city buses, 90% CO2 reductions for new heavy trucks by 2040

IHS Markit: US gasoline demand could be cut almost in half due to COVID-19

Occidental to acquire direct air capture technology company Carbon Engineering for $1.1B

Ørsted acquiring 45% ownership of Liquid Wind FlagshipONE e-methanol project

BMW i Ventures invests in Prometheus Fuels; CO2 air-capture and conversion to carbon-neutral gasoline

US, Europe and Japan to cooperate on hydrogen and fuel cell technologies

Aston Martin announces Racing.Green. sustainability strategy

IEA: Decisive action by governments is critical to unlock growth for low-carbon hydrogen

Kia brings e-Soul to Europe, upgrades Niro hybrid and PHEV

Norsepower Rotor Sails delivered 8.2% fuel savings in year-long sea trials

Global biofuels production up 17% in 2010 to hit all-time high of 105 billion liters

BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

GECF: more than a quarter of 2050 natural gas supply untapped

IEA: global carbon dioxide emissions have rebounded strongly

Northwestern/Princeton study explores air quality impacts of aggressive conversion to EVs

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