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Environment Canada study finds vehicle exhaust a significant source of isocyanic acid; suggests consideration of new emission standard

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Researchers at Environment Canada have found that vehicle exhaust is a significant source of isocyanic acid (HNCO), a toxic gaseous acid that is a product of various forms of combustion and a potential health concern. Air quality standards for HNCO do not exist. HNCO and its aqueous anion isocyanate (CNO ? functional group.

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Latest GHG Inventory shows California remains below 2020 emissions target; much steeper rate of GHG reductions required

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Per capita GHG emissions in California have dropped from a 2001 peak of 14.0 California’s climate change mitigation policy is currently based on four basic programs: the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), the cap-and-trade program, the zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate and the Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS).

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California Air Resources Board approves 2014 Honda Plug-in Hybrid Accord as first LEV3/SULEV20 vehicle on sale

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The California Air Resources Board has approved the 2014 Honda Plug-in Hybrid Accord as the first car for sale in California that meets ARB’s LEV3/SULEV20 standard—the most stringent smog-emission standard to date. Once again, Honda is the first to comply with ARB’s most stringent standard. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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France launches new climate plan; Euro 7 lead; targeting ending the sale of vehicles emitting GHGs by 2040

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Nicolas Hulot, France’s new minister responsible for environment and energy, presented the country’s new climate plan at a press conference at the Ministry. France also intends to initiate an ambitious (“ ambitieuse ”) Euro 7 standard at the European level.

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NOx emissions exceeded limits in 12 European countries in 2010

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The accompanying report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) confirms an initial assessment published earlier this year, showing 12 EU Member States exceeded limits under the National Emissions Ceilings (NEC) Directive in 2010. Since 2001, Member States have been working towards meeting these ceilings. Earlier post.).

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The Engineer Behind Samsung’s Speech Recognition Software

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The most rewarding part of my career is helping to develop technologies that my friends and family members use and enjoy,” Kim says. The most rewarding part of my work is helping to develop technologies that my friends and family members use and enjoy.” The model was commercialized in 2019 and is now part of Samsung’s Galaxy phone.

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Cybersecurity Gaps Could Put Astronauts at Grave Risk

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This article is part of our exclusive IEEE Journal Watch series in partnership with IEEE Xplore. Again heightening the stakes, the harsh environment of outer (or lunar or planetary) space renders malicious cyber theats that much more perilous for crew members. You don’t have the same kind of threats as you would have for an IT network.”