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APRIL 29, 2013

In its recently released Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990 – 2011 ( earlier post ), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported that methane (CH 4 ) emissions from the field production of natural gas have declined by 36% from 2007 to 2011 (from 83.1 CH 4 emissions represented 8.8% Processing.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2019

By 2050, Cummins is targeting net-zero carbon emissions. PLANET 2050 focuses on three priority areas: addressing climate change and air emissions; using natural resources in the most sustainable way; and improving communities. Reduce absolute lifetime greenhouse gas emissions from newly sold products by 25% (science-based target).

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Emissions Carbon Climate Change Climate 278

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OCTOBER 16, 2014

These projects have reduced emissions for more than 50,000 engines. Public and private school bus fleets are eligible to apply for rebates for the replacement of school buses with engine model years of 2006 or older. These projects have reduced emissions for more than 50,000 engines. EPA will accept applications from 15 Oct. –

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JANUARY 7, 2012

Geographical distributions of global BC emissions from motor vehicles in 1976 (A) and 2006 (B). Country-based mean values are shown for 1976 and 1° × 1° resolution was used for 2006. Researchers at Peking University have developed a new methodology to model black carbon (BC) emissions from diesel and gasoline motor vehicles.

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Universal Emissions Carbon Global 218

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AUGUST 27, 2012

A new report from MIT’s Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change suggests that a tax on carbon emissions could help raise the money needed to reduce the US deficit, while improving the economy, lowering other taxes and reducing emissions.

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Tax MIT Carbon Emissions 312

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MAY 19, 2014

According to the most recent greenhouse gas emissions inventory from the California Air Resources Board (ARB), the state’s total greenhouse gas emissions rose 1.7% Since 2000, GHG emissions have decreased by 1.6% (from 466 to 459 MMTCO 2 e) after reaching a peak of 493 MMTCO 2 e in 2004.

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2012 California Emissions Gas 231

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NOVEMBER 26, 2022

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, will expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) ( earlier post ) London-wide. The expansion will come into effect on 29 August 2023 and will operate across all London boroughs up to the existing Low Emission Zone boundary for large and heavy vehicles. Source: Transport for London. Source TfL.

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Scrappage London Emissions Pollution 273

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JULY 12, 2018

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced that greenhouse gas emissions in California in 2016 fell below 1990 levels for the first time since emissions peaked in 2004—a reduction roughly equivalent to taking 12 million cars off the road or saving 6 billion gallons of gasoline a year.

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2004 2016 Emissions California 225

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MAY 24, 2012

Global CO 2 emissions from fossil-fuel combustion reached a record high of 31.6 Coal accounted for 45% of total energy-related CO 2 emissions in 2011, followed by oil (35%) and natural gas (20%). increase in CO 2 emissions in countries outside the OECD was only partly offset by a 0.6% reduction in emissions inside the OECD.

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2011 Emissions Global CO2 230

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AUGUST 14, 2014

those limited to a 10% ethanol blend) without a significant change in emissions. The MPFI and DISI cars were model year 2010; the FFV car was model year 2006. Broadly, they found elevated emissions from the spark-ignition cars at the test temperature of ?7 times and ethanol emission by 27 times. 7 °C (19.4 °F).

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Emissions Renewable Gasoline Cars 231

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JANUARY 2, 2013

kWh—approximately 2–4 times current retail costs—for emission-free alternatives to fossil fuel electricity due to the cost of health impacts from fossil fuel electricity, according to a new analysis by a pair of researchers at the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Energy and Climate Change Office, Region 9.

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EPA Emissions Fuel Climate Change 277

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

The decrease in CO 2 equivalent emissions of ODSs (ozone-depleting substances: CFCs, halons, HCFCs, and others) may be offset by the projected increase in their non-ozone depleting substitutes (HFCs) (lines designated as HFC scenarios). Known measures that can be implemented to reduce emissions of HFCs. Source: UNEP. Click to enlarge.

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Climate Ozone Emissions Transportation 287

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MAY 25, 2010

Fuel-cycle SO 2 emissions of EVs compared to those of gasoline ICEVs and HEVs in China, current (left) and future (right). The study examined the fuel-cycle CO 2 , SO 2 , and NO x emissions of EVs in China in both current (2008) and future (2030) periods and compared them with those of conventional gasoline vehicles and gasoline hybrids.

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Coal Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Pollution 291

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OCTOBER 17, 2011

The two-year project, which is being funded by the California Air Resources Board, will allow researchers to evaluate the emission reduction benefits of two commercially available hybrid construction vehicles: a Caterpillar bulldozer ( earlier post ) and a Komatsu hydraulic excavator ( earlier post ). That would be about a 30% reduction.

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Emissions Hybrid California 2006 225

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AUGUST 15, 2010

system boundaries) determine the emissions estimates, the technologies available to reduce emissions, and perspectives and strategies of stakeholders. About 60-80% of full life cycle emissions result from driving/operating a vehicle; if only the extraction emissions (WTT) are examined, oil sands will deliver a relatively high value.

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Oil-Sands Oil Emissions Coal 225

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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Results from a new modeling assessment of contamination in the Athabasca Oil Sands Region (AOSR) suggest that officially reported emissions of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in that region have been greatly underestimated. Accounting for evaporative emissions (e.g., Average emissions densities from Shen et al.

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Oil-Sands Oil Emissions Pollution 220

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DECEMBER 3, 2019

Ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 25) in Madrid and as part of the Group’s commitment to further reduce carbon emissions along the entire value chain, the BMW Group has joined the “ Getting to Zero Coalition ”. The objective of this initiative is to use zero-emission cargo vessels from 2030.

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BMW Transportation Emissions Climate Change 195

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AUGUST 13, 2010

Liquid fuel consumption by end-use sector, 2006-2030. The global transportation industry firms lag behind ‘Global 500 Companies’ in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and setting reduction targets, according to a new report from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). Tags: Climate Change Emissions Sustainability. Source: CDP.

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Global Transportation Carbon Emissions 218

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JANUARY 28, 2014

Five technology paths for very-low-NO x and GHG emissions from heavy-duty natural gas engines. The “Pathways to Near-Zero-Emission Natural Gas Heavy Duty Vehicles” report, authored by GNA on behalf of Southern California Gas Co. An 80% reduction of GHG emissions is targeted for 2050, relative to 1990 levels. Click to enlarge.

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Gas Climate Emissions California 257

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2011

The framework for handling co-products in an LCA is presented in ISO 14040:2006, and advocates avoiding allocation when possible by including within the boundary of the assessment production processes for materials that are replaced by co-products. Using a co-product displacement method (i.e., —Forman et al.

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Diesel Emissions Oil-Sands Production 290

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JANUARY 9, 2013

The proposed new 5 th edition of the Worldwide Fuel Charter (WWFC5), which is available for comment through 28 February, introduces a new Category 5, which the Committee adopted to distinguish markets with highly advanced requirements for fuel efficiency as well as for emission control. Proposed 5 th Edition Worldwide Fuel Charter.

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Fuel Emissions Fuel Economy Gasoline 210

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NOVEMBER 4, 2011

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) staff will hold a public workshop on 14 November in to discuss preliminary recommendations for $100 million in funding awards for projects to reduce freight emissions. Projects funded under this Program must achieve early or extra emission reductions not otherwise required by law or regulation.

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California Emissions 2006 Cleaner 199

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APRIL 21, 2010

EU countries with CO 2 -based taxation policies by year since 2006. By April last year, sixteen Member States had CO 2 -related taxation, up from fourteen in 2008, eleven in 2007 and nine in 2006. It would maximize emission reductions, support manufacturers and maintain the integrity of the single market. Data: ACEA.

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Tax Plug-in Latvia Czech Republic 268

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AUGUST 30, 2012

NO x emissions results of biodiesel, renewable, and GTL diesel fuel blends, and CARB diesel fuel for 2006 Cummins ISM. Blending GTL or renewable diesel fuels with various levels of biodiesel or by using di- tert -butyl peroxide (DTBP) can achieve NO x emissions neutrality with the CARB diesel, according to their results.

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Diesel Renewable 2006 Emissions 290

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JUNE 5, 2012

These investments will reduce GHG emissions from this sector, which is responsible for 43% of GHG emissions in Québec. GHG emissions in Québec reached their historic peak in 2003 to 6.8% This action plan follows the one launched in 2006 which will expire this year. Almost 63% (C$1.7 above the level of 1990.

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Climate Change Climate Transportation 2020 316

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JANUARY 22, 2022

The zero-emission Urbino 18 electric buses will replace the older Solaris Urbino model that is used in the city traffic in Oslo. The partnership between Solaris and Unibuss AS dates back to 2006. A central motor with a power of almost 250 kW will be responsible for the drive. The new buses will be in operations in April 2023.

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OCTOBER 10, 2021

As a non-carbon-containing fuel, ammonia has the potential to reduce emissions of CO 2 significantly. Eidesvik has a strong track record in supporting sustainable innovations, having used LNG fuel in its fleet from as early as 2003, and fuel cells from 2006. The installation is scheduled to take place in late 2023. Earlier post.).

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Convert Engine Fuel Conversion 321

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JANUARY 22, 2014

2006 or later vehicle). Key emissions of interest in order of importance are NO x , non-methane organic gasses and Hydrocarbons (NMOG & HC), and particulate matter (PM). These areas of interest apply to light, medium and heavy duty on-road vehicles. Areas of interest. Carbon Fiber Composite Targets. Vehicle system. System definition.

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Emissions Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber 252

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MAY 22, 2012

The highest WWFC specification diesel category is designed for markets with very advanced requirements for emission control to enable sophisticated NO x and PM after-treatment technologies. Select Properties of WWFC Category 4 Diesel Fuel (2006). Properties. Cetane Number. –. Cetane Index. –. Density @ 15 °C.

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Diesel Oil Fuel Emissions 199

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JUNE 8, 2018

Satellite data was able to identify locations that could be directly linked to programs that reduced measured pollutants: Coastal Cities: Concentrations of sulfates in coastal cities decreased significantly, the result of CARB’s 2006 ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel standard, 2007 Drayage Truck Rule, and 2008 Ocean-Going Vessel Fuel Regulation.

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MARCH 25, 2014

Additionally, landfill greenhouse gas emissions will be cut by as much as 90%, resulting in better air quality for the local community. Since 2006, the Kentucky plant has been a zero-landfill facility. Some of the waste goes into a composter, located on the plant’s 1300-acre campus.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2011

A new study on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the conversion and degradation of peatland in palm oil plantations in Southeast Asia has determined that past studies have generally significantly underestimated emissions associated with palm oil grown on peatland.

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Oil Carbon Emissions Europe 239

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MARCH 26, 2012

mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 87 g/km, at Ford’s Cologne Assembly plant in Germany. Fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions figures in g/km are from officially approved tests in accordance with EC Directive 93/116/EC. This is part of Ford’s commitment to reduce CO 2 emissions of its cars by 30% between 2006 and 2020.

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MPG Ford Fuel Economy Production 301

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AUGUST 20, 2013

The Port of Long Beach has cut diesel particulates by 81% since 2005, according to its 2012 Emissions Inventory. Compared to 2005 emissions levels, all of the key air pollutants from port-related sources were reduced in 2012. The annual emissions inventory is conducted to check the Port’s progress in improving air quality.

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Long Beach 2005 Diesel Pollution 255

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APRIL 1, 2011

Tsinghua University and TMC have been conducting joint research in four fields—environmental science, energy, automobile safety technologies and materials science—since the establishment of the center in March 2006. The research center was established to realize even closer collaboration.

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Universal Toyota 2006 2003 218

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JUNE 14, 2017

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia signed a joint declaration today that sets ambitious goals for the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to make the transition to zero emissions in their Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP).

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Long Beach Los Angeles Emissions 2006 150

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AUGUST 22, 2017

Between 2006 and 2015, California’s GDP per capita grew by almost $5,000 per person, nearly double the growth experienced by the US as a whole. At the same time, per capita emissions in the state decreased by 12%. On an absolute basis, California’s total GHG emissions fell only slightly in 2015, down 0.34% from 2014.

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