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USA & China Electricity Generation TWh & CO2e Trajectories Since 2000 Are Startling

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For a decade I’ve been tracking the exponential expansion of wind, solar, and to a lesser extent hydro electricity generation. continued] The post USA & China Electricity Generation TWh & CO2e Trajectories Since 2000 Are Startling appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Global CO2 emissions up 3% in 2011; per capita CO2 emissions in China reach EU levels

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Emissions from OECD countries now account for only one third of global CO 2 emissions—the same share as that of China and India. In China, the world’s most populous country, average emissions of CO 2 increased by 9% to 7.2 Since 2002, annual economic growth in China accelerated from 4% to 11%, on average. India (6%).

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Michelin brings back Challenge Bibendum event as Movin’On

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Michelin then hosted a second Challenge Bibendum in 2000. This event drew a field of 32 electric, hybrid, fuel cell, diesel and natural gas powered vehicles from nearly all the world’s major vehicle manufacturers and top design houses. Circular economy. Regulatory and policy incentives.

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Global auto production may hit 80+ million units this year; hybrids below 2% of total output

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The major driver of increased production and sales are the emerging economies, especially China. Electric vehicle (EV) production remains at barely perceptible levels, according to the report. million in China is a more realistic projection. Automobiles are major contributors to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

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ExxonMobil Outlook: 35% growth in energy demand by 2040; hybrids to account for ~50% of new vehicle sales

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Anticipated population growth will reach nearly 9 billion in 2040 from about 7 billion today, and the global economy is projected to double—at an annual growth rate of nearly 3%—largely in the developing world. The growth reflects an expected 90% increase in electricity use, led by developing countries where 1.3

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PBL/JRC: Global CO2 emissions increase to new all-time record in 2013, but growth is slowing down

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This was mainly due to the continuing steady increase in energy use in emerging economies over the past ten years. This slowdown, which began in 2012, signals a further decoupling of global emissions and economic growth, which reflects mainly the lower emissions growth rate of China. The much lower emissions increase in China of 4.2%

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BP Statistical Review finds global oil share down for 12th year in a row, coal share up to highest level since 1969; renewables at 2%

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Emerging economies accounted for all of the net growth, with OECD demand falling for the third time in the last four years, led by a sharp decline in Japan. China alone accounted for 71% of energy consumption growth. in the emerging economies. Gas production globally grew by 3.1%; the US recorded 7.7% globally, and 8.4%

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