Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

The firm modelled how Canada can achieve both the federal government’s current target (20% below the 2006 level by 2020) as well as a more ambitious target (25% below the 1990 level by 2020). The study indicates that Canada can implement much stronger climate policies than the US and still prosper economically.

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DECEMBER 2, 2016

In his January 2015 inaugural address, California Governor Jerry Brown identified five key climate change strategy “pillars,” which recognize that several major areas of the California economy will need to reduce their emissions to meet California’s ambitious climate change goals.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2012

California will be developing an investment plan for the auction proceeds from the cap-and-trade program to reduce greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. The Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (Chapter 488, Statutes of. The meeting will be held 24 May, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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JULY 12, 2018

Under Assembly Bill 32 passed in 2006, California must reduce its emissions to 1990 levels (431 million metric tons) by 2020. The state’s latest Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory shows that California emitted 429 million metric tons of climate pollutants in 2016—a drop of 12 million metric tons, or three percent, from 2015.

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AUGUST 25, 2014

At the other end of the spectrum, a transportation policy with rigid fuel-economy requirements is the most expensive policy, costing more than $1 trillion in 2006 dollars, with health benefits recouping only a quarter of those costs. Climate Change Emissions Health Policy' Thompson, R. Saari, and N.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

These figures raise the pressing question of whether scarce government funds might be better allocated to move the United States towards a low-carbon economy. billion—are attributable to corn-based ethanol, the climate effects of which are disputed. Tags: Climate Change Fuels Policy. Adeyeye et al.

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JULY 28, 2020

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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SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

The Land Sink, represented by the outer ring, offset the equivalent of 13% of total US anthropogenic emissions in 2006. The entire pie chart represents total US emissions in 2006; the inner portion of the pie chart represents net emissions. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Land use Policy.

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AUGUST 13, 2010

Liquid fuel consumption by end-use sector, 2006-2030. As a result, the sector could have a major long-term impact on climate change and world energy usage, if strategic investments are not made, according to the research. Transportation is a major contributor to the US economy. Source: CDP. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 3, 2010

while the US GDP is projected to grow by 40%, according to the fifth National Communication on US climate change actions submitted by the US Department of State to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The United States released previous Climate Action Reports in 1994, 1997, 2002, and 2006.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 7, 2009

There is an argument that in the long term a low carbon economy will be cheaper than the current one, but with time of the essence richer countries will need to pay billions now. Fast emerging economies need an incentive to stop building coal powered plants, and, again, the emphasis is on the richer countries to step in.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2009

Canada has committed to reduce total greenhouse gas emissions by 20% from 2006 levels by 2020. These regulatory standards will be equivalent to applicable US national fuel economy standards. Tags: Canada Climate Change Emissions Policy. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). (A A hat-tip to Bob!).

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APRIL 5, 2009

Indexed European transport sector greenhouse gas emissions, 1990-2006. The total volume measured in tonne-kilometers for EU Member States increased by 35% (650 million tonne-km) between 1996 and 2006. The number of kilometers travelled by passengers in EEA member countries grew by 1% (equivalent to 65 million kilometers) in 2006.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

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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AUGUST 15, 2010

They also note that if the scale of analysis is that of the entire economy, the value commonly referenced for economy wide emissions is that oil sands constitute ~5% of Canada’s emissions. Keith (2006) Life Cycle Assessment of Oil Sands Technologies (Paper No. 4 014005 doi: 10.1088/1748-9326/4/1/014005. Bergerson and David W.

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MARCH 22, 2010

Verification of the emission reduction or carbon sequestration is critical in efforts to mitigate climate change. One question is who will be responsible for verifying changes in carbon, which raises questions about the role of a regulatory agency for accrediting claimed changes in carbon levels from an activity.

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JANUARY 21, 2017

Achieving the 2030 target under the proposed plan will continue to build on investments in clean energy and set the California economy on a trajectory to achieving an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

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EV Connect

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

After 150 years without much happening around electric vehicles, Tesla set off a spark in 2006 that triggered a chain reaction of rapid growth and change. Government agencies, nonprofits and businesses large and small are all increasing their commitment to developing a sustainable economy and curbing the effects of climate change.

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APRIL 15, 2009

The report, Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2007 , is the latest annual report that the United States has submitted to the Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Total emissions of the six main greenhouse gases in 2007 were equivalent to 7,150 Tg of carbon dioxide.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010

The California LCFS calls for at least a 10% reduction from 2006 levels in the carbon intensity (measured in gCO 2 e/MJ) of California’s transportation fuels by 2020. The regulation also levies the calculation of Indirect Land Use Change (ILUC) effects against biofuels, against the opposition of the biofuels industry.( Earlier post.).

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APRIL 6, 2009

gigatons) between 2006 and 2030, fueled by a growing number of cars on the road (from 730 million to 1.3 McKinsey analyzed the abatement potential of each scenario relative to two reference points: projected future automotive sector emissions (assuming no action is taken to reduce emissions) and 2006 emissions figures.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2017

The document provides high-level guidance for accelerating progress toward a zero-emission future while protecting and strengthening the ports’ competitive position in the global economy.

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Creative Greenius

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

The Exxon/Mobil refinery in Torrance and the Chevron refinery in El Segundo are both located in the South Bay and are each a big part of the carbon-based economy that causes the majority of climate change - although you’ll never get either of these corporations to admit this truth or take responsibility for it.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Transportation sources accounted for approximately 40% of all GHG emissions in the US in 2006; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (above 8,500 gross vehicle weight rating) represent about 22% of the transportation emissions, up from 15 percent in 1990, according to the EPA. million barrels per day. million barrels per day.

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Creative Greenius

AUGUST 14, 2009

Established in 2002 under Senate Bill 1078 and accelerated in 2006 under Senate Bill 107, California’s Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) is one of the most ambitious renewable energy standards in the country. Green energy technology is the wave of the future — and the way to rebuild our economy is to start with clean energy.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2019

announced its next environmental sustainability strategy—PLANET 2050—which includes science-based goals that meet or exceed the goals in the United Nations Paris agreement on climate change. Cummins Inc. By 2050, Cummins is targeting net-zero carbon emissions. —Eric Olson, Senior Vice President at BSR.

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Creative Greenius

MARCH 8, 2009

To educate and motivate the public about the most accurate science facts and the best environmental practices, and to assist and partner with the City of Torrance and the South Bay Environmental Services Center to help the city meet state and county environmental standards/mandates in four key areas: 1. Climate Change / AB 32 Emissions Goals.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2013

2015) formulated by the National Development and Reform Commission of China (NDRC), coal consumption will be limited to 3900 million metric tons (MMT) by 2015, which will present a challenge given the tremendous increase in coal use within the last 5 years (2300 MMT in 2006 and 3200 MMT in 2010).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2010

Implementation of the program will, however, shift investment and growth within the overall economy toward those sectors driven by the production of cleaner and more efficient technologies. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Fuels Policy. percent, virtually on par with the projected rate of 2.4 Transportation fuels.

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MARCH 27, 2012

This agreement addressed, in part, EPA’s September 2007 remand of its February 2006 final decision not to set standards for boilers. Therefore.EPA anticipates that the proposed EGU GHG NSPS will result in negligible CO 2 emission changes, energy impacts, quantified benefits, costs, and economic impacts by 2020. fired EGUs.

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JULY 8, 2015

CRI, founded in 2006 in Reykjavik, Iceland, is developing technology to produce renewable methanol from clean energy and recycled CO 2 emissions. These strategies are closely linked to the economy. The investment consists of an initial investment and additional purchases of CRI equity over a 3-year period.

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Green Cars News

JULY 8, 2009

Current climate change policies which focus on overall carbon emissions are failing and should be abandoned, a consortium of research institutes concludes. But the best case outcome being predicted is merely more of the symbolic exhortation that has characterised climate policy for almost two decades.”.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2014

Since the advent of the first Low-Emission Vehicle regulations in 1990 and the passage of California Assembly Bill 32 (AB 32) in 2006, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) has attempted to address the state’s air quality and climate goals by requiring development of motor vehicles that do not directly emit NO x or other criteria pollutants.

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Green Cars News

JULY 22, 2009

The discussions focussed on the potential gains to be made in the areas of Fuels and Fuel Economy, Electrification and Traffic Management, each of which were examined through a series of provocative presentations and workshop sessions. About the smartest thing we can do to deal with this problem is to become more fuel efficient.

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Baua Electric

MAY 8, 2024

Instead, on a kayak tour with Serlon St Jago, a guide from the Curaçao Rif Mangrove Park , we were learning about the country’s mangrove restoration, and the vital role mangrove habitats play in coastal resilience, protection for marine and bird species, and fighting the effects of climate change. million visitors.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2020

in a year while not experiencing an economic downturn since California passed AB 32 in 2006. This year’s Index highlights just how much things need to change. But, if any state can achieve this level of reductions while supporting a healthy economy, it’s California. Now the state must double that each year.

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Creative Greenius

MAY 14, 2009

Oh yeah, it’s just coming up with that big up front check in this economy that’s the tough part. Well more so now than it was prior to 2006 and that’s just because electric cars are becoming more readily available. I’m not asking them for money, I’m asking them to change a rule. But we take care of everything.

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