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US EIA Projects World Energy Use to Grow 44% Between 2006 and 2030, CO2 Emissions Up by 39%

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World marketed energy consumption is projected to grow by 44% between 2006 and 2030, driven by strong long-term economic growth in the developing nations of the world, according to the reference case projection from the International Energy Outlook 2009 ( IEO2009 ) released today by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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New Molecule Could Lead to New CO2 Capture Methods

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An unusual bowl-shaped molecule that pulls carbon dioxide out of the air may provide new possibilities for dealing with global warming. Tossell of the University of Maryland notes in the new study that other researchers (Brooks 2006) discovered the molecule—a macrocyclic amidourea—while doing work unrelated to global climate change.

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McKinsey Report Finds 47% Reduction in Global Automotive Emissions Feasible by 2030; Timely Action By All Stakeholders Required

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Global passenger vehicle CO 2 emissions and abatement potential under three primary scenarios. gigatons) relative to a ‘do nothing’ scenario, even in the context of ongoing growth in the global vehicle parc. gigatons) relative to a ‘do nothing’ scenario, even in the context of ongoing growth in the global vehicle parc.

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BMW Group makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction

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I firmly believe the fight against climate change and how we use resources will decide the future of our society—and of the BMW Group. Having already lowered emissions per vehicle produced by more than 70% since 2006, the BMW Group now aims to reduce its emissions (Scope 1 + 2) by a further 80% from 2019 levels by 2030.

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EPA says methane emissions from natural gas production have dropped 36% from 2007-2011

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Tg CO 2 eq), after having increased by 43% from 1990 through 2006. Reasons the agency sited for this trend include factors such as increased voluntary reductions, as well as the effects of the recent global economic slowdown. a global warming potential of 21. Climate Change Emissions Natural Gas' Tg CO 2 eq.)

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Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

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CRI, founded in 2006 in Reykjavik, Iceland, is developing technology to produce renewable methanol from clean energy and recycled CO 2 emissions. This is an important symbol of Geely Group’s global commitment to sustainability. The investment consists of an initial investment and additional purchases of CRI equity over a 3-year period.

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Heidi On The Hot Seat

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All Global Warming Is Local. And for all those cities, with all those sources of pollution pumping CO2 and other greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere and into the lungs of the South Bay’s one million residents, we’ve got just one woman on the payroll as the Climate Action Plan Coordinator.