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MIT report finds China’s actions on climate change crucial; argues for global economy-wide greenhouse gas tax

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A new report from the MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change shows the importance of all major nations taking part in global efforts to reduce emissions—and in particular, finds China’s role to be crucial. From 2000 to 2010, China’s energy use grew 130%, up from a growth of 50% the previous decade.

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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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Accounting for all of the ways black carbon can affect climate, it is believed to have a warming effect of about 1.1 Emission rates of BC in the year 2000 by region, indicating major source categories in each region. Black carbon aerosol plays a unique and important role in Earth’s climate system. Source: Bond et al.

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The Power Engineer Electrifying John Deere’s Tractors, Trucks, and More

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Singh says his current job of securing government funding and establishing relationships with university groups is necessary in research areas where the company lacks the expertise, time, and resources. This institution became the Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology in 2013). Watch this video of a 944K in action.

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U Chicago, MIT study suggests ongoing use of fossil fuels absent new carbon taxes

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A paper by a team from the University of Chicago and MIT suggests that technology-driven cost reductions in fossil fuels will lead to the continued use of fossil fuels—oil, gas, and coal—unless governments pass new taxes on carbon emissions. Their analysis is published in the Journal of Economic Perspectives. F of warming.

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Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

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“ 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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NTNU study finds ships’ and spare parts’ contribution to offshore wind power lifecycle impacts has been underestimated

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A new analysis by researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) suggests that, notwithstanding significant uncertainties, previous studies have underestimated the contributions from installation and use phases—e.g., Hertwich (2013) The Importance of Ships and Spare Parts in LCAs of Offshore Wind Power.

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Going with the talent flow

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I drove my Model S from Eugene to Salem every session day in 2013 to show it could be done,” he said. “I He decided to take personal action by joining Al Gore’s Climate Reality Leadership Corps. He decided to take personal action by joining Al Gore’s Climate Reality Leadership Corps. Charlie is just phenomenal.

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