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MIT report finds China’s actions on climate change crucial; argues for global economy-wide greenhouse gas tax

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A new report from the MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change shows the importance of all major nations taking part in global efforts to reduce emissions—and in particular, finds China’s role to be crucial. C change by the end of the century. degree Celsius in 2020. we’re really being left behind.”.

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Oregon transit district buying 11 New Flyer electric buses and 7 ABB depot chargers

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Since then, LTD hired a Sustainability Program Manager and conducted carbon footprint analysis of its operations to measure the impacts and benefits of public transit on climate change. Since 2004, NFI has delivered 50 buses to LTD, including New Flyer transit buses and low-floor cutaway buses from NFI sister company ARBOC.

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

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Without a change in current transport development patterns in Asia, global carbon dioxide emissions and fuel prices will keep rising, with consequences for climate change, energy security, and economic growth. trillion required between 2010 and 2020 to help close the infrastructure gap in transport. Click to enlarge.

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AFWERX extends submission deadline of Reimagining Energy Challenge for Air Force, DoD

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Due to the high level of interest received from participants and government agencies, AFWERX is extending the Reimagining Energy Challenge submission deadline to 29 October 2020. SBIR submissions will be accepted through 22 October 2020. The disruption of the energy sector is already happening.

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Purdue’s whitest white paint now a Guinness World Record; sub-ambient radiative cooling

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The idea was to create paint that would reflect sunlight away from a building. Xiangyu Li, Joseph Peoples, Zhifeng Huang, Zixuan Zhao, Jun Qiu, Xiulin Ruan (2020) “Full Daytime Sub-ambient Radiative Cooling in Commercial-like Paints with High Figure of Merit,” Cell Reports Physical Science , Volume 1, Issue 10 doi: 10.1016/j.xcrp.2020.100221

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New UNEP report says bridging emissions gap to meet 2-degree target doable, outlines pathways to 2020

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Cutting emissions by 2020 to a level that could keep a global 21 st century temperature rise below 2 °C is technologically and economically feasible, according to a new study released by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). Gigatonnes (Gt) of carbon dioxide equivalent (GtCO 2 e) annually, by 2020. each year from 2005 to 2020.

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California ARB holding public consultation on investment of cap-and-trade auction proceeds

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California will be developing an investment plan for the auction proceeds from the cap-and-trade program to reduce greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. The public is invited to share ideas on either or both of. through 2020. The meeting will be held 24 May, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The first auction is.