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New phase of globalization could undermine efforts to reduce CO2 emissions

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It found that trade among developing nations—South-South trade—more than doubled between 2004 and 2011. In addition to their important implications for global economic development, these trends will affect the magnitude and regional distribution of future global CO 2 emissions. Gt in 2004 and 2.2 Gt in 2004 to 1.1

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Bloomberg NEF forecasts falling battery prices enabling surge in wind and solar to 50% of global generation by 2050

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The result will be renewables eating up more and more of the existing market for coal, gas and nuclear. Coal emerges as the biggest loser in the long run. However, coal consumption was also up, growing for the first time since 2013. Coal’s share in primary energy in 2017 fell to 27.6%, the lowest since 2004.

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

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Although most countries have already revealed their opening emissions reduction proposals, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Yvo de Boer pointed out Thursday that “ we still await clarity from industrialized nations on the provision of large-scale finance to developing countries for immediate and long-term climate action. by Jack Rosebro.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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While everyone agrees that Barack Obama has made a huge difference in the future of renewables, attendees were worried about the cap and trade provisions of the 2009 Energy Bill. billion in 2004 to $117 billion 2007 with the first three quarters of 2008 averaging 29% higher than 2007. Cap and Trade Disappointment. Eight months ago.

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NASA-led analysis characterizes the impact of jet fuel composition on emitted aerosols

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The study can inform future efforts to model aircraft emissions changes as the aviation fleet gradually begins to transition toward low-aromatic, low-sulfur alternative jet fuels from bio-based or Fischer–Tropsch production pathways. Understanding these impacts is important for assessing the effects of aviation on air quality and climate.

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DoD Researchers Work to Increase the Production of Higher Chain Hydrocarbons from CO2 Using a Traditional Fischer-Tropsch Catalyst

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World-wide “peak oil” production is expected to occur from 2010 to 2025+ (by some experts estimate that we have already reached peak production since 2004). Future research will focus on determining the proposed reaction mechanism and corroborating the hypotheses. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Fuels. Dorner et al. Dorner et al.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

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Until then, we also recommend you look at the FAQ at the Climate Progress Blog and the FAQ by Hybrids-Plus , an after-market converter of hybrid cars, for answers to many questions! Power and Associates 2004 report ]. But its monumentally less pollution , even on the national (half-coal) grid. What Are Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs)?

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