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MAY 17, 2020

The system will graph lifecycle impact for a range of specified powertrains, for a large number of impact categories: Climate change [kg CO 2 -eq.]. Deterioration of the ozone layer [kg CFC-11-eq.]. The top sample above shows climate change impact; the subsequent chart shows human toxicity. in review).

Mariner 435

Mariner Climate Change DC Cars 435

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OCTOBER 23, 2020

California’s latest greenhouse gas data shows that while the state continues to stay below its 2020 target for emissions, there is much more work to do to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. These programs cover transportation fuels, industrial emissions, vehicle emissions and emissions from electricity generation.

2020 221

2020 California Emissions 2018 221

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AUGUST 14, 2019

The California Air Resources Board’s latest state inventory of greenhouse gas emissions shows that California’s GHG emissions continue to decrease. Changes in emissions by Scoping Plan sector between 2000 and 2017. In-State Hydro, Solar, and Wind Electricity Generation. Compared to 2016, California’s GDP grew 3.6% Source: ARB.

2017 230

2017 2016 Transportation Emissions 230

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APRIL 13, 2014

The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a policymaker’s summary of Working Group III’s (WG III) latest report showing that despite a growing number of climate change mitigation policies, annual anthropogenic GHG emissions grew on average by 1.0 GtCO 2 eq (1.3%) per year from 1970 to 2000.

Emissions 257

Emissions Climate Change 2000 Climate 257

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NOVEMBER 29, 2016

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has posted a revised draft of California’s proposed Short-Lived Climate Pollutant (SLCP) Strategy. SLCPs may account for an estimated 40% of global warming, increasing the impacts of climate change. CO 2 remains in the atmosphere for up to a century.

Pollution 150

Pollution California Emissions Climate 150