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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

New RNG production facilities using the commercial technologies outlined in the analysis could reduce criteria pollutants by approximately 99% compared to existing operational biomass power plants and produce a very low carbon fuel in the base case and below zero in the case including carbon sequestration technologies.

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OCTOBER 24, 2017

However, it could be accomplished without impinging on environmentally sensitive areas in Brazil and while allowing for the expansion of other agricultural crops and human needs, the researchers report in a paper in the journal Nature Climate Change. million and 116 million hectares (144,788 to 447,879 square miles). Gigatons yr −1.

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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. Nielsen, C.

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APRIL 25, 2013

Car makers would therefore have to produce, in addition to older, heavier or polluting models, enough cleaner ones to achieve a balance of 95g en 2020, on pain of penalties. Climate Change Emissions Europe Fuel Efficiency Policy' Makers producing fewer than 1,000 cars a year should be exempt from the legislation, said the MEPs.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

The fraction of total CO 2 emissions remaining in the atmosphere has likely increased from 40 to 45% since 1959; models suggests this is due to the response of the natural CO 2 sinks to climate change and variability. Tags: Climate Change Emissions. over the previous seven years. —Dr Canadell. Le Quéré C et al.

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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. As such, reducing locally emitted CO 2 may reduce local air pollution mortality even if CO 2 in adjacent regions is not controlled. Mark Jacobson.

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MAY 25, 2010

The researchers found that while EVs do offer a very promising solution to energy issues due to their replacement of petroleum fuels, for now “ the high pollution levels of coal-fired power plants will trade off EVs’ potential energy benefits in China ”. and NO x emissions. Generation mix of the six interprovincial power grids in 2008.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) released the results of California’s first quarterly auction under the cap-and-trade program. That means new jobs, cleaner water and air—and a working model for other states, and the nation, to use as we gear up to fight climate change and make our economy more competitive and resilient.

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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.

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APRIL 4, 2011

However, these standards will not reduce CO 2 emissions, which is required to mitigate long-term climate change, the team notes. However, these standards will not reduce CO 2 emissions, which is required to mitigate long-term climate change, the team notes. Shindell et al. trillion avoided health damage and $US1.1-4.3

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JULY 29, 2010

We have to start taking its effects into account in planning our mitigation efforts and the sooner we start making changes, the better. 1990; Anisimov, 2007] and chemical production of ozone in already-polluted locations [Jacobson, 2008b]. These three gases are all greenhouse gases, and ozone is a surface air pollutant.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2011

They also found that extending the lifetime of a vehicle contributed to a moderate increase in emissions of criteria pollutants (NO x , HC, and CO) during the use phase of the vehicle. —Kagawa et al. Technol. , doi: 10.1021/es1034552.

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APRIL 2, 2009

The on-road transportation (ORT) and power generation (PG) sectors are major contributors to CO 2 emissions and a host of short-lived radiatively-active air pollutants, including tropospheric ozone and fine aerosol particles, that exert complex influences on global climate. Tags: Climate Change Emissions. Unger et al.

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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. —A Paradigm Shift Towards Sustainable Low Carbon Transport.

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OCTOBER 9, 2019

The editorial addresses important issues in the current politically charged discussions of global warming and climate-change alarm. … the pollutant emissions discharged at the tailpipe outlet will be so low as to be hardly measurable, and their practical impact on air quality will be negligible. —Reitz et al. Reitz et al.

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APRIL 16, 2009

Cutting road transport CO 2 emissions is a key element to tackling climate change. Accelerate market penetration of ultra-low carbon cars which will contribute materially to the overall national target on emissions for greenhouse gases and air pollutants. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Europe Plug-ins Policy.

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MARCH 27, 2012

The proposed standard provides flexibilities for new power plants to phase in technology to reduce carbon pollution: New power plants that use CCS would have the option to use a 30?year On 23 December 2010, EPA announced a proposed settlement agreement to issue rules that would address GHG pollution from certain fossil fuel?fired

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JANUARY 25, 2017

ENGIE’s business is based on taking on the major challenges of energy’s transition to decarbonization, decentralization, and digitization: access to sustainable energy, climate-change mitigation and adaptation, security of supply, the rational use of resources, and the right data solutions.

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OCTOBER 10, 2009

The gas is first cooled to condense and remove moisture and residual pollutants before it enters the CO 2 absorber. The chilled ammonia pilot system withdraws about 1% of the flue gas between the outlet of the Unit 1 or Unit 2 FGD and the stack. There, the CO 2 is absorbed by an ammonia-based solution, separating it from the flue gas.

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JULY 8, 2015

Geely Auto has invested significant resources in the development and promotion of methanol-fueled engines and vehicles over a long period and has already made progress with this technology in China. Most recently, methanol-fueled prototypes are being tested in 3 provinces of China. and Gong, H.

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JULY 10, 2009

The researchers concluded that models of climate change may be underestimating how much water is likely to run off the land and back into the sea as atmospheric chemistry changes. Either way, water resource managers need more accurate runoff estimates to plan better for the changes. Credit: NASA. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 18, 2009

Because eliminating BC emissions almost immediately removes atmospheric BC whereas eliminating CO 2 emissions removes atmospheric CO2 over only many decades, eliminating BC can immediately slow down the loss of Arctic ice, whereas eliminating GHG emissions can slow loss only over a longer period. However, both BC and GHG controls are needed.

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AUGUST 3, 2015

Carbon dioxide is the most prevalent greenhouse gas pollutant, accounting for nearly three-quarters of global greenhouse gas emissions and 82% of US greenhouse gas emissions. Under the Clean Power Plan, by 2030, renewables will account for 28% of national capacity, up from 22% in the proposed rule. Clean Power Plan Final Rule.

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MAY 25, 2011

The project was carried out in collaboration with Tsinghua University in China, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in India, and the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) in Austria. Tropospheric ozone is the main cause of photochemical smog, an atmospheric pollutant harmful to human health and plant growth.

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JANUARY 19, 2017

PM and criteria pollutants. Manufacturers have been marketing passenger cars and SUVs meeting the 2025 LEV III criteria pollutant fleet average requirement of super ultra-low emissions vehicles (SULEV30) for more than a decade. In 2012, the Board adopted increased ZEV credit requirements.

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Creative Greenius

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

The South Bay is defined by the LAX Airport to the north and the Port of Los Angeles to the south - two of the biggest polluters in Southern California. Let me begin by admitting that when you study climate change as I do, you find no comfort or reasons for optimism in the science or the results of the latest research findings.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2009

Percent change in median CO2 by scenario relative to 2000. A Georgia Tech City and Regional Planning study on climate change concludes that “smart growth” combined with the use of hybrid vehicle technology could reduce cities’ carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions significantly by 2050. Stone et al. 2009) Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

“ One Agreement, Two Steps ” Expectations for Copenhagen quickly became complicated after Danish Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen boarded an overnight flight to Singapore to address an impromptu breakfast forum on climate change at the Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) summit on 15 November. by Jack Rosebro.

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JANUARY 30, 2009

More than 150 leading marine scientists from 26 countries are calling for immediate action by policymakers to reduce CO 2 emissions sharply so as to avoid widespread and severe damage to marine ecosystems from increasing ocean acidification—the “other CO2 problem”. They issued this warning in the Monaco Declaration, released on 30 January.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

An international study of 10 global cities found that a balance of geophysical factors (climate, access to resources, and gateway status) and technical factors (power generation, urban design, and waste processing) determine the greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) attributable to cities. t e CO2/cap.) Tonnes CO 2 e/capita.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

The O 3 precursors, SO 2 , and aerosol emissions have effects on atmospheric composition and climate and can affect human health and cause regional pollution and acidification. —Lund et al.

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APRIL 19, 2009

According to the findings, the six key greenhouse gases - carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), hydroflurocarbons (HFCs), perflurocarbons (PFCs) and sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) - threaten the welfare of both current and future generations.

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Plug in America

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Imagine a transportation option that has the fun and flexibility of a bike, is a fraction of the price of a car, can park almost anywhere for free, and produces almost zero climate-changing emissions. million metric tons of CO2 equivalent (CO2e) in one year — equivalent to avoiding the use of 208.5 Think again. in the State.

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APRIL 20, 2009

Growing energy demand and the cost of alternatives mean that global coal use is rising, despite growing concern about its environmental impacts, including climate change. one of the world’s first pilot demonstrations of CO2 capture from a coal-fired power plant is located on the outskirts of Beijing. Mr. Tanaka said.

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JULY 9, 2020

The human-induced emissions with the biggest impact on global warming are CO2 and methane. As part of the study, the researchers have also analyzed what would happen if air pollutant emissions such as sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) were reduced significantly, similar to what happened during the coronavirus pandemic. —Marianne Lund.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The integration of EVs aligns with the global imperative to mitigate climate change and reduce the environmental footprint of urban transportation. Smart cities use predictive analytics to forecast demand, optimize charging station locations, and allocate resources efficiently.

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Creative Greenius

DECEMBER 8, 2008

For more than a year now in this blog I’ve been researching and reporting on climate change, energy and transportation issues and related environmental stories covering them on both a personal and a global perspective.

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