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Satellite data show resurgence in NO2 emissions over China

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Data from the ESA’s Tropomi (TROPOspheric Monitoring) instrument on board the Copernicus Sentinel-5P satellite shows the variation of nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) emissions over China from December to March. As news of the coronavirus broke out in the Hubei province, China, in late December 2019, stricter measures were put in place.

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T&E: Rising use of private jets sends CO2 emissions soaring

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CO 2 emissions from private jets in Europe increased by nearly a third (31%) between 2005 and 2019, rising faster than commercial aviation emissions, according to a new report from environmental campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E). The report, Private jets: can the super-rich supercharge zero emission aviation?

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AI technology to cut carbon emissions across key sectors

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The UK Government is to back innovators at the cutting edge of AI technology to use their work to cut carbon emissions across key sectors. The post AI technology to cut carbon emissions across key sectors appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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UK scientists develop new method to track global carbon emissions

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UK researchers have developed an accurate new method for measuring global carbon emissions. The post UK scientists develop new method to track global carbon emissions appeared first on Innovation News Network. Discover how this will help meet climate targets.

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New US vehicle emission standards to cut 7 billion tonnes of CO2

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The EPA has announced the final vehicle emission standards for the US, which will cut over seven billion tonnes of carbon emissions. The post New US vehicle emission standards to cut 7 billion tonnes of CO2 appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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UK Government funding to cut emissions and energy bills

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The UK Government have announced over £190m to help industry cut emissions as they transition to clean energy. The post UK Government funding to cut emissions and energy bills appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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California EV adoption driving steady decline in emissions: study

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A new study from the University of California (UC) Berkeley shows a steady, albeit modest, decline in carbon emissions with increased electric vehicle (EV) adoption over the last few years. The data shows a gradual decline in carbon dioxide emissions, representing a 1.8-percent That’s the big win,” Cohen added.