Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2012

savings stimulated by high oil prices led to a decrease of 3% in CO 2 emissions in the European Union and of 2% in both the United States and Japan. tonnes per capita, despite a decline due to the recession in 2008-2009, high oil prices and an increased share of natural gas. Global fossil oil consumption increased by about 2.9%

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

California has already cut anthropogenic black carbon emissions by more than 90% since the 1960s, and existing measures are projected to cut mobile source emissions by 75% and total anthropogenic emissions by nearly 60% between 2000 and 2020. CO 2 remains in the atmosphere for up to a century.

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Pollution California Emissions Climate 150

DIY Electric Car

NOVEMBER 28, 2010

The True Cause of Recessions: OIL. I was asked to speak about the economic impact of our oil dependency and so I began researching this topic to see if I could draw some insightful conclusions. All of the recessions listed above were caused by oil except the early 2000 recession that was caused by September 11th, 2001.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 17, 2009

If there was one silver lining to emerge from the global credit crunch it was that many of us were forced to think more economically and reduce our reliance on fuel and oil in an effort to save money. According to Worldwatch Institute analysis, production of fossil fuels – namely oil, coal and natural gas – actually increased by 2.9

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Creative Greenius

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

That’s why for the past week I’ve been working at my new job in Manhattan Beach where I’ve transitioned from the volunteer advocacy efforts I’ve been contributing since 2008 to a professional role in sustainability partnerships for CBS EcoMedia. Courtesy of CBS EcoMedia).

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Solar Minneapolis Water Grant 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

as compared to 1990 emissions, to be achieved between 2008 and 2012. April, 2008 : In an article entitled Dangerous Assumptions ( earlier post ), Roger Pielke, Jr., July, 2008 : The Australian government published the Garnaut Report, a comprehensive study of the effects of climate change on the country’s economy ( earlier post ).

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Climate Climate Change 2009 Emissions 236

Creative Greenius

AUGUST 17, 2009

Long before sea level rise forces people to move off their island it contaminates the fresh water drinking supplies as well as the land that crops are grown on through storm surges that reach places then never did before. Mele'ana Fakatu'ana in Ha'ap ai Tonga Courtesy of National Geographic (c) toensing-photography.

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Tonga Climate Change San Francisco Climate 256

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2009

At 2000 rpm and up to approximately 2.7 Two pegged half-keystone compression rings in upper section, unpegged Napier and U-Flex oil control rings in lower section for oil control and containment. Scavenging air supply. Wet sump with plain bearings and electric oil pump. Fuel system. Orbital FlexDI air-assist.

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Fuel Economy Engine Light Fuel 218

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2009

The heat waves added to existing urban water stress; Melbourne’s water supply, for example, was at a 25-year low, with reservoirs two-thirds empty prior to the heat waves, and both Melbourne and Adelaide were already operating under Stage 3 water restrictions. Bushfires can produce their own volatile gases and oils, adding fuel to the fire.

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Australia Climate Change Water 2009 150

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

GM killed that car because of back room deals with oil companies, and now they expect us to believe that they are just so cutting edge now? GM killed that car because of back room deals with oil companies" GM "killed" that experiment because it wasnt even CLOSE to being cost effective. It is 12 years later. GM would only lease them.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2010

Environmentalists and industries resurrected the idea in recent years as a centerpiece of measures to address global warming and growing oil imports. The first auction for allowances was held on September 25, 2008. The WCI released a design document laying out its basic program parameters in September 2008. Another six U.S.

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Gas Climate Change Emissions Climate 244

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2009

Support has declined 7 points from July 2008 (73%) and 12 points from 2007 (78%). The decline is sharpest among Republicans (57% 2008, 43% today). In July 2008, when the plan to implement AB 32 was being discussed, a majority (57%) said the government should adopt it right away rather than wait (36%).

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