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New phase of globalization could undermine efforts to reduce CO2 emissions

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The rapid growth in South-South trade reflects a fragmenting of global supply chains whereby early-production stages of many industries have relocated from countries like China and India to lower-wage economies, a trend that has accelerated since the global financial crisis in 2008. —Prof Guan. Coffman, D.’. M., & Guan, D.

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GCP Carbon Budget Finds Anthropogenic CO2 Emissions Rose 2% in 2008 Despite Global Financial Crisis; Natural Sinks Not Keeping Pace With Increasing Emissions

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Despite the economic effects of the global financial crisis (GFC), carbon dioxide emissions from human activities rose 2% in 2008 to an all-time high of 1.3 between 2000 and 2008, compared with 1% per year in the 1990s. Emissions from coal are now the dominant fossil fuel emission source, surpassing 40 years of oil emission prevalence.

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Cutting Non-CO2 Pollutants Can Delay Abrupt Climate Change; The Fast Action Climate Agenda

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2009), reproduced from Ramanathan and Feng (2008) Click to enlarge. This would mean that the climate system is close to entering if not already within the zone of “dangerous anthropogenic interference” (DAI). They are poised to become a larger part of the climate problem over the next few decades. From Molina et al.

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

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as compared to 1990 emissions, to be achieved between 2008 and 2012. as compared to 1990 emissions, to be achieved between 2008 and 2012. ” —Danish Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, introducing his proposal to forgo efforts to establish a binding climate treaty at the Copenhagen climate summit.

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US and Japan successfully complete Arctic field trial of gas hydrate production technology using CO2-methane exchange within structure

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The prior longest-duration field test of methane hydrate extraction via depressurization was six days (Japan-Canada 2007/2008 Mallik well testing program). As part of this exchange demonstration, the depressurization phase of the test extended for 30 days. A New Research Effort.

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Chilled Ammonia Pilot Project Captures 90% of CO2

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The project began in early 2008 and will conclude later this year. Alstom has committed to have a commercial offering for a carbon capture technology available by 2015. Testing at the pilot facility, using a 1.7-megawatt megawatt (electric) slipstream from the plant, captures approximately 40 tons of carbon dioxide each day.

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GM Quantifies CO2 and Fuel Consumption Reductions Via E-REVs And PHEVs, As Compared To Conventional Hybrids

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Energy sources, paths, storage media, and propulsion systems available or in development. Motive power comes from the battery pack when available and when power and speed requirements are below 53kW and/or 56 MPH. by Jack Rosebro. FCEV” refers to all fuel cell vehicles, including E-REVs and fuel cell hybrids. Adapted from Tate et al.

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