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IEA: global carbon dioxide emissions have rebounded strongly

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Major economies led the resurgence as a pick-up in economic activity pushed energy demand higher and significant policies measures to boost clean energy were lacking. Many economies are now seeing emissions climbing above pre-crisis levels. China was the only major economy that grew in 2020.

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EIA expects US motor fuel consumption to increase this summer, but remain below 2019 levels

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The increase in fuel consumption we are forecasting for the summer driving season is a reflection of optimism about the US economy as COVID-19 vaccinations and fiscal stimulus support continued recovery. EIA expects US coal production to total 585 MMst in 2021, 46 MMst (9%) more than in 2020. gal on 22 March. MMBtu in 2021.

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Study Finds Global CO2 Emissions Dropped 1.3% in 2009; Emissions in China and India Rose 9% and 6%

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The decrease in emissions follow the decrease in the global economy. While emissions from oil and gas have decreased, emissions from coal have remained stable; the share of coal as a fuel has increased. In contrast to many other countries, China and India increased their emissions in 2009. Resources.

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IRENA, IEA study concludes meeting 2?C scenario possible with net positive economics

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The focus must be on the decarbonization of the global energy system as it accounts for almost two-thirds of greenhouse gas emissions. To meet the climate goals set in the Paris Agreement and keep the global temperature rise to below 2 degrees, the CO 2 emission intensity of the global economy would need to be reduced by 85% in 35 years.

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Renewable Energy Generation: Change is not a destination, just as hope is not a strategy, a lesson exported from Detroit

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Closer to home, the federal fuel economy standards require the average fleet fuel economy of OEMs that sell vehicles in the USA to be 35.5 The automotive industry is living proof that private companies will rarely change their behaviors without a significant stimulus to that change, and furthermore one that needs to be mandated.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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ACORE is an organization of member companies and institutions that are dedicated to moving renewable energy into the mainstream of America’s economy. As another panelist pointed out, “ The New York Times is well-equipped to write the article about how Stimulus Funds have been wasted ”. Billion vs. $28.3 Billion in 2008). Neil Auerbach.

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NYC Goes EV

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Many things in your life haven’t changed since 2010 but one thing certainly has: You won’t need to buy gas in order to drive. Last week, the Obama administration announced new fuel economy standards for automobiles that provides some incentives for electric cars. Imagine it is 2013 in New York City. Better Cars ….