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IEEE’s Plan To Help Combat Climate Change

Cars That Think

MAY 5, 2022

The IEEE Board of Directors formed an ad hoc committee on climate change in February to coordinate its response to the global threat. Why should IEEE be involved in combating climate change? Rahman: We are reaching out to the French Academy of Technologies , Rotary International , UNESCO , U.S.

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

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MAY 20, 2020

Percentage change in global daily fossil CO 2 emissions, Jan-May 2020. The analysis, published in Nature Climate Change , was conducted by researchers from the University of East Anglia, Stanford University, the CICERO Center for International Climate Research and CSIRO as part of the Global Carbon Project.

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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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Black carbon is a much larger cause of climate change than previously assessed; about twice previous estimates, and 2/3 the effect of CO2

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JANUARY 16, 2013

Black carbon (BC) is the second largest man-made contributor to global warming and its influence on climate has been greatly underestimated, according to the first quantitative and comprehensive analysis of this pollutant’s climate impact. 2013) Bounding the role of black carbon in the climate system: A scientific assessment.

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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. 2020.01.002.

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New phase of globalization could undermine efforts to reduce CO2 emissions

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MAY 14, 2018

A new study finds that the growth of carbon production from Chinese exports has slowed or reversed, reflecting a “new phase of globalization” between developing countries that could undermine international efforts to reduce emissions. The paper is published in Nature Communications. trillion) in 2014. trillion) in 2014. —Prof Guan.

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Cutting Non-CO2 Pollutants Can Delay Abrupt Climate Change; The Fast Action Climate Agenda

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OCTOBER 14, 2009

Noting the references in scientific and policy literature to the need for fast-action mitigation to help avoid DAI and abrupt climate changes, the authors define “fast-action” to include regulatory measures that can begin within 2–3 years, be substantially implemented in 5–10 years, and produce a climate response within decades.

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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

—Glen Peters, a Research Director at the CICERO Center for International Climate Research. to 3.2%], primarily due to an increase in international aviation, but oil use remains below 2019 levels and have not fully recovered from the COVID19 pandemic in 2020. Turmoil in energy markets. Projections are for a 3.5% Andrew, R.

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Study: countries seeking to cut CO2 emissions must get a handle on city-level emissions

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JUNE 28, 2018

Countries seeking to meet Paris Agreement targets on CO 2 emissions must get a grip on the amount of pollution produced at city level, according to a new open-access study published in S cience Advances by an international team of researchers from Europe and China. Yuli Shan, Dabo Guan, Klaus Hubacek, Bo Zheng, Steven J.

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RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION: Drive Electric’s advice on the second draft of the Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030)

Drive Electric

JUNE 19, 2023

Table 1: Chapter 9 Energy and Industry Table 2: Chapter 11 Transport Table 3: Climate Change Commission Recommendations Table 4: Drive Electrics Summary Recommendations Part B: Detailed response Introduction New Zealand is on the cusp of the biggest transformation in transport in over a century. mega tonnes of CO2.

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Nissan cut CO2 emissions 22.4% over past decade

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JUNE 30, 2016

Success in reducing emissions, promoting zero-emission vehicles and saving energy at facilities has made Nissan the highest-performing automotive company tracked by the Carbon Disclosure Project, which works with thousands of companies to tackle climate change.

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Global Carbon Project reports global CO2 emissions suddenly on the rise after 3-year hiatus; need for reducing uncertainties

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NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The researchers, from major international institutions, highlighted that persistent uncertainties exist in our ability to estimate recent changes in emissions, particularly when there are unexpected changes as in the last few years. Some had previously hoped that emissions might soon reach their peak after three stable years.

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Study: expanding Brazilian sugarcane for ethanol could reduce global CO2 emissions by up to 5.6%

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OCTOBER 24, 2017

Vastly expanding sugarcane production in Brazil for conversion to ethanol could reduce current global CO 2 emissions by as much as 5.6%, according to a new study by an international team led by researchers from the University of Illinois. The carbon-related costs of converting the land to sugarcane fields were included in the analysis.

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Ford researchers: global light-duty CO2 regulatory targets broadly consistent with 450 ppm stabilization

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MAY 15, 2014

They developed the LDV CO 2 glide paths using a modified version of the Sustainable Mobility Project (SMP) model developed by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Climate Change Emissions Fuel Efficiency Policy' The SMP model calculates 2000?2050

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Final EPA report shows total US GHG emissions up 3.2% in 2010, total CO2 up 3.5%, total transportation CO2 up 1%

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APRIL 16, 2012

Transportation activities (excluding international bunker fuels) accounted for 32% of CO 2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion in 2010. From 2009 to 2010, CO 2 emissions from the transportation end-use sector increased by 1% as economic activity rebounded slightly in 2010. 2012 US Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report.

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IIASA: removing fossil fuel subsidies will not reduce CO2 emissions as much as hoped

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FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Removing fossil fuel subsidies would have only a small effect on CO 2 emissions and renewable energy use, according to a new study led by the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and published in the journal Nature. —Keywan Riahi, study co-author and IIASA Energy Program director.

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Study finds high concentration of CO2 protects sorghum against drought and improves seeds

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DECEMBER 1, 2015

The discovery contributes to a better understanding of the impact of climate change on sorghum and other grasses such as sugarcane and maize. This would help us deal better with climate change in the future, as we would be able to adjust plant metabolism if necessary. —Marcos Silveira Buckeridge. 15.01054.

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Royal Society Report Concludes Geoengineering and its Consequences May be the Price for Failure to Act on Climate Change; Recommendations for Plan B

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

It is an unpalatable truth that unless we can succeed in greatly reducing CO 2 emissions we are headed for a very uncomfortable and challenging climate future, and geoengineering will be the only option left to limit further temperature increases. Professor John Shepherd, chair of the Royal Society’s geoengineering study.

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

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

tonnes of carbon per capita per year, according to a new paper published by an international team of 31 scientists in Nature Geoscience. A quarter of the growth in CO2 emissions in developing countries can be accounted for by an increase in international trade of goods and services. over the previous seven years.

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Measurements of CO2 and CO in China’s Air Indicate Sharply Improved Combustion Efficiency

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OCTOBER 8, 2010

The findings, published in the 21 September issue of Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics , are generally consistent with official Chinese government statistics and could bolster their credibility as international negotiations proceed on commitments of China and other nations to combat climate change. Munger, J. McElroy, M.

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Synthesis Study Finds Ocean Acidification from CO2 Emissions Could Increase by 150% by 2050; Substantial Irreversible Damage to Ocean Ecosystems

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DECEMBER 16, 2009

The launch of the study— Scientific Synthesis of the Impacts of Ocean Acidification on Marine Biological Diversity —was prepared in collaboration with the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) and marked Oceans Day during the current climate change negotiations in Copenhagen.

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ITF: Freight transport will replace passenger traffic as main CO2 source from surface transportation by 2050

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JANUARY 29, 2015

In the face of shifting global trade patterns, international freight transport volumes will likely grow more than four-fold (factor 4.3) by 2050, according to the International Transport Forum at the OECD’s ITF Transport Outlook 2015. Integrated policies aiming at climate and health objectives work best. Emissions Forecasts'

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EIA: world energy consumption to grow 56% 2010-2040, CO2 up 46%; use of liquid fuels in transportation up 38%

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JULY 25, 2013

The US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA’s) International Energy Outlook 2013 (IEO2013) projects that world energy consumption will grow by 56% between 2010 and 2040, from 524 quadrillion British thermal units (Btu) to 820 quadrillion Btu. World energy consumption by fuel type, 2010-2040. Source: IEO2013. Click to enlarge.

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CO2 Solutions’ enzymatic carbon capture technology performance exceeds targets in oil sands project

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APRIL 13, 2014

These milestones are included in the Contribution Agreements for the Government of Canada’s ecoENERGY Innovation Initiative (ecoEII) and Alberta’s Climate Change and Emissions Management (CCEMC) Corporation grants funding the project. Emissions of dangerous by-products are zero. Nathalie J.M.C. Penders-van Elk, Espen S. 2012.10.016.

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ITF launches global initiative to decarbonize transport

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MAY 19, 2016

The International Transport Forum (ITF) at the OECD has launched a major global initiative towards carbon-free transport. Transport activity currently contributes 23% of global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels, with the share expected to rise.

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

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JULY 24, 2010

The “Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance to Help Transportation (FREIGHT) Act of 2010” (S.3629) The major goals established by the FREIGHT Act are: Reduce delays of goods and commodities entering into and out of intermodal connectors that serve international points of entry on an annual basis.

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EIA releases report on CO2 emissions by state; California led in 2010 with transportation-sector emissions

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MAY 14, 2013

For example, some states are located near abundant hydroelectric supplies, while others contain abundant coal resources. California consistently imports about 30% of its electricity and natural gas is the dominant fuel for the electricity that it generates internally. Climate Change Emissions'

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Study finds carbon capture & storage could be financial opportunity for conventional ethanol plants

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APRIL 24, 2018

Ethanol production is one of the least costly known applications of CO2 capture and, to date, the cost of capturing CO2 has been cited as one of the major barriers to CCS. The role for CO 2 removal envisioned in stringent climate change mitigation scenarios cannot be overstated. Earlier post.). —Sean McCoy.

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WWF and Toyota form global partnership, join forces on Living Asian Forest Project; a focus on rubber

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JULY 20, 2016

The project will also focus on increasing the sustainability of natural resources such as wood, paper and pulp, palm oil and natural rubber. The project will take place in WWF priority places Borneo (Kalimantan) and Sumatra in Indonesia. In the future, the project will expand to the Greater Mekong region.

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U Mich professor finds fuel cycle analysis for evaluating CO2 impacts of liquid fuels is fatally flawed; calls for focus on CO2 removal

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JULY 28, 2014

Terrestrial resource analysis (TRA) methods based on ecology and forest management research. TRA starts with natural resources (such as land and fossil fuel reserves) as the basis for the system to be analyzed, including production and use of biofuels, fossil fuels, other products and their associated inputs. —DeCicco (2014).

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Fraunhofer, KIT study finds CO2 mitigation potential of higher-range PHEVs greater than expected

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NOVEMBER 29, 2017

However, PHEVs also include internal combustion engines and complex gear boxes, which lead to additional emissions of about 0.6 Resources. Thus, the additional construction phase emissions for the battery are smaller for a PHEV (on average 0.6 t of CO 2 eq) than for BEV (on average 2.6 t of CO 2 eq). t higher for BEV than for PHEV.

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IEA working paper highlights potential role of natural gas in reducing global road transport CO2

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NOVEMBER 13, 2010

A new working paper published by the International Energy Agency (IEA) concludes that natural gas can play a significant role in cutting on-road vehicle carbon dioxide emissions, but that over the long term there will need to be a commitment to transition to very low CO 2. Click to enlarge. gas sources, such as biogas or bio-synthetic gas.

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Scientists Integrate Nitrogen Cycle into Climate Model; Results Suggests Atmospheric CO2 Concentrations May End Up Higher Than Expected

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OCTOBER 10, 2009

Orange arrows show the additional processes represented in the coupled carbon-nitrogen land model, differentiated here between rapid internal cycling (solid arrows), and slower fluxes between land pools, the atmosphere, and ground water (dashed arrows). Resources. Tags: Climate Change Climate models. Thornton, S.

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Study finds 1.4 Gt discrepancy between national and provincial data sets for greenhouse gas emissions in China

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JUNE 11, 2012

The gap, noted the researchers in their open-access paper in Nature Climate Change , is equivalent to Japan’s annual CO 2 emissions, the world’s fourth largest emitter, with 5% of the global total. The dashed line represents the aggregated CO2 emissions calculated from the provincial energy statistics 1997–2010.

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ERTOC: optimizing CO2 of shipments down to an individual consignment level

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OCTOBER 22, 2012

tonne truck application typical of the operations of project partner Unipart Logistics, but the open data architecture of the ERTOC system is extremely flexible and capable of application across many modes of transport, including road, rail, air and sea and without regard to international borders. The system has been demonstrated in a 7.5

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I’ve Done The Math – Now I’m Doing Something About It

Creative Greenius

OCTOBER 18, 2013

And so it is that I resigned from my position as Director of Strategic Partnerships and Public Affairs for CBS EcoMedia effective the first of this month and I will now be devoting my full time to working on climate change response with the South Bay 350 Climate Action Group, the South Bay Bicycle Coalition and 350.org.

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Draft of EPA Greenhouse Gas Inventory Shows Overall GHG Emissions Down By 2.9% in 2008; Transportation Emissions Down 5.7% in Largest Annual Change Recorded Since 1990

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MARCH 9, 2010

Fuel purchased in the US for international aircraft and marine travel accounted for an additional 135.2 Tg CO 2 in 2008; these emissions are recorded as international bunkers and are not included in US totals according to UNFCCC reporting protocols. Tags: Climate Change Emissions.

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Steep increase in global CO2 emissions despite reductions by industrialized countries; driven by power generation and road transport

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

The report shows that the current efforts to change the mix of energy sources cannot yet compensate for the ever increasing global demand for power and transport. The Joint Research Centre (JRC) is the European Commission’s in-house science service. Long Term Trend in Global CO 2 Emissions.

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Oxford Researchers Developing Method for Homogeneous Conversion of CO2 to Methanol Under Relatively Mild Conditions and Without Metal Catalysts

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JANUARY 16, 2010

A paper on their work was published in the 21 December 2009 issue of the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition. Angewandte Chemie International Edition Volume 48 Issue 52, Pages 9839 - 9843 doi: 10.1002/anie.200905466. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Fuels Methanol. —Ashley et al. Ashley, Amber L.

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Study finds technology cost of achieving European 2020 LDV CO2 targets more than offset by resultant fuel savings

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MARCH 19, 2013

This first report (Phase I) examines only the impact of improving the efficiency of fossil-fueled vehicles, in which efficiency gains are delivered by the improvement of the internal combustion engine vehicle, including lightweighting, engine downsizing and hybridization. —“An Economic Assessment of Low Carbon Vehicles”.

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Oxford Team Outlines Progress and Potential in CO2 Capture and Conversion to Synthetic Transportation Fuels

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JUNE 26, 2010

International collaborative research between developed, and developing countries is also absolutely critical in such a venture. Resources. Tags: Carbon Capture and Conversion (CCC) Climate Change Emissions Fuels. Our hope is that this present summary helps to catalyse such a worthwhile development. Jiang et al.

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Report Finds That Urgent Changes in Transport Financing Required to Enable More Sustainable Transportation Globally

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AUGUST 23, 2010

trillion is spent annually on transport globally, mostly in ways that exacerbate rather than solve the problems associated with traffic growth, including congestion, health-harming air pollution, accidents, energy insecurity, and climate change. Transportation is central to the social and economic activity of people across the world.

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Study Finds Availability of Low-CO2 Electricity and Hydrogen May Paradoxically Delay Large-Scale Transition to Electric and/or Hydrogen Vehicle Fleet

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

The cost-effectiveness of measures to address climate change is enhanced through a multisector perspective. Resources. Tags: Climate Change Electric (Battery) Emissions Hybrids Hydrogen Policy Power Generation. Wallington et al. The team used a model (Global Energy Transition, GET-RC 6.1) Wallington et al.

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Researchers Develop Process for Conversion of CO2 to Methanol Under Mild Conditions

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APRIL 16, 2009

A paper on the work was published in the 20 April issue of the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition , where it was designated a “Hot Paper.”. Angewandte Chemie International Edition 47 (48) pp. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Fuels Methanol. Earlier post.). Siti Nurhanna Riduan, Yugen Zhang, Jackie Y.

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IEEE’s Plan To Help Combat Climate Change

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

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

Black carbon is a much larger cause of climate change than previously assessed; about twice previous estimates, and 2/3 the effect of CO2

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

New phase of globalization could undermine efforts to reduce CO2 emissions

Cutting Non-CO2 Pollutants Can Delay Abrupt Climate Change; The Fast Action Climate Agenda

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

Study: countries seeking to cut CO2 emissions must get a handle on city-level emissions

RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION: Drive Electric’s advice on the second draft of the Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030)

Nissan cut CO2 emissions 22.4% over past decade

Global Carbon Project reports global CO2 emissions suddenly on the rise after 3-year hiatus; need for reducing uncertainties

Study: expanding Brazilian sugarcane for ethanol could reduce global CO2 emissions by up to 5.6%

Ford researchers: global light-duty CO2 regulatory targets broadly consistent with 450 ppm stabilization

Final EPA report shows total US GHG emissions up 3.2% in 2010, total CO2 up 3.5%, total transportation CO2 up 1%

IIASA: removing fossil fuel subsidies will not reduce CO2 emissions as much as hoped

Study finds high concentration of CO2 protects sorghum against drought and improves seeds

Royal Society Report Concludes Geoengineering and its Consequences May be the Price for Failure to Act on Climate Change; Recommendations for Plan B

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

Measurements of CO2 and CO in China’s Air Indicate Sharply Improved Combustion Efficiency

Synthesis Study Finds Ocean Acidification from CO2 Emissions Could Increase by 150% by 2050; Substantial Irreversible Damage to Ocean Ecosystems

ITF: Freight transport will replace passenger traffic as main CO2 source from surface transportation by 2050

EIA: world energy consumption to grow 56% 2010-2040, CO2 up 46%; use of liquid fuels in transportation up 38%

CO2 Solutions’ enzymatic carbon capture technology performance exceeds targets in oil sands project

ITF launches global initiative to decarbonize transport

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

EIA releases report on CO2 emissions by state; California led in 2010 with transportation-sector emissions

Study finds carbon capture & storage could be financial opportunity for conventional ethanol plants

WWF and Toyota form global partnership, join forces on Living Asian Forest Project; a focus on rubber

U Mich professor finds fuel cycle analysis for evaluating CO2 impacts of liquid fuels is fatally flawed; calls for focus on CO2 removal

Fraunhofer, KIT study finds CO2 mitigation potential of higher-range PHEVs greater than expected

IEA working paper highlights potential role of natural gas in reducing global road transport CO2

Scientists Integrate Nitrogen Cycle into Climate Model; Results Suggests Atmospheric CO2 Concentrations May End Up Higher Than Expected

Study finds 1.4 Gt discrepancy between national and provincial data sets for greenhouse gas emissions in China

ERTOC: optimizing CO2 of shipments down to an individual consignment level

I’ve Done The Math – Now I’m Doing Something About It

Draft of EPA Greenhouse Gas Inventory Shows Overall GHG Emissions Down By 2.9% in 2008; Transportation Emissions Down 5.7% in Largest Annual Change Recorded Since 1990

Steep increase in global CO2 emissions despite reductions by industrialized countries; driven by power generation and road transport

Oxford Researchers Developing Method for Homogeneous Conversion of CO2 to Methanol Under Relatively Mild Conditions and Without Metal Catalysts

Study finds technology cost of achieving European 2020 LDV CO2 targets more than offset by resultant fuel savings

Oxford Team Outlines Progress and Potential in CO2 Capture and Conversion to Synthetic Transportation Fuels

Report Finds That Urgent Changes in Transport Financing Required to Enable More Sustainable Transportation Globally

Study Finds Availability of Low-CO2 Electricity and Hydrogen May Paradoxically Delay Large-Scale Transition to Electric and/or Hydrogen Vehicle Fleet

Researchers Develop Process for Conversion of CO2 to Methanol Under Mild Conditions

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