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pollution in the state. is especially burdensome in California and accounts for the greatest percentage of health impacts attributable to air pollution. km-resolution MISR aerosol properties over Southern California for years 2001–2003, 2007–2009 and 2013–2015. to predict PM 2.5 Most monitors do not track individual PM 2.5

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MARCH 27, 2010

The Asian monsoon circulation provides an effective pathway for pollution from Asia, India, and Indonesia to enter the global stratosphere, according to a new international study led by scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colo. NCAR scientist William Randel, the lead author.

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AUGUST 23, 2010

The report, A Paradigm Shift Towards Sustainable Low Carbon Transport , finds that more than $1.5 trillion is spent annually on transport globally, mostly in ways that exacerbate rather than solve the problems associated with traffic growth, including congestion, health-harming air pollution, accidents, energy insecurity, and climate change.

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JANUARY 31, 2009

Washington Governor Chris Gregoire and legislative leaders have introduced a Green Jobs and Climate Action legislative package that proposes investments totaling $455 million in the next biennium for energy-reducing transportation projects, energy efficiency projects, green buildings and clean-energy technology.

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APRIL 2, 2009

The on-road transportation (ORT) and power generation (PG) sectors are major contributors to CO 2 emissions and a host of short-lived radiatively-active air pollutants, including tropospheric ozone and fine aerosol particles, that exert complex influences on global climate. 2009) Click to enlarge. Unger et al.

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JUNE 25, 2013

Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Preparing the US for the impacts of climate change. Earlier post.).

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MAY 8, 2009

2009) Click to enlarge. The authors point out their study looked at only two criteria, kilometers travelled and greenhouse gas offsets, but did not examine the performance of electricity and ethanol for other policy-relevant criteria such as water consumption, air pollution or economic costs. Campbell et al. Elliott Campbell.

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AUGUST 18, 2009

New research shows that air pollution in eastern China has reduced the amount of light rainfall over the past 50 years and decreased by 23% the number of days of light rain in the eastern half of the country. While the light rains have diminished, pollution has increased dramatically in China in the last half of the 20 th century.

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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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JANUARY 29, 2010

The report for the Department for Transport is based on a survey module included in the Office for National Statistics’ Opinions (Omnibus) survey which has been carried out each August since 2006. It found that 65% of respondents spontaneously selected emissions from road transport as a cause of climate change. Source: DfT.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Brazil’s Minister of Environment Izabella Teixeira and Brazilian National Development Bank (BNDES) President Luciano Coutinho announced the launch of a new credit line to support projects focused on greenhouse gas reduction and climate change solutions. These sub-programs include: Efficient transportation models.

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APRIL 5, 2009

Indexed European transport sector greenhouse gas emissions, 1990-2006. Transport continues to contribute disproportionally to Europe’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, poor air quality and noise, and still uses the least efficient modes to move people and goods according to a new report from the European Environmental Agency (EEA).

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MARCH 6, 2010

This article shows that including offsets in climate change legislation would likely make an emissions program more cost-effective by: (a) providing an incentive for non-regulated sources to generate emission reductions; and (b) expanding emission compliance opportunities for regulated entities. Assuming the offset is legitimate—i.e.,

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APRIL 1, 2009

Markey of the Energy and Environment Subcommittee on Tuesday released a draft of far-reaching energy and climate legislation that targets job creation, promotes renewables and energy efficiency, and places limits on emissions of greenhouse gases. Sections and provisions directly related to transportation are shaded.).

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MAY 8, 2014

Air quality in most cities worldwide that monitor outdoor (ambient) air pollution fails to meet World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for safe levels, putting people at additional risk of respiratory disease and other health problems, according to WHO’s expanded ambient (outdoor) air pollution (AAP) in cities database 2014.

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JULY 23, 2016

Freight hauling by trucks is a significant source of energy consumption and pollution around the world, and the fuel savings promised by the technology advances under this CERC-TRUCK program will help to combat climate change while advancing low-carbon economies. CERC is a Presidential initiative launched in November 2009.

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JUNE 11, 2015

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to find under section 231(a) of the Clean Air Act that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from commercial aircraft engines endanger the health and welfare of Americans by contributing to climate change. The actions do not apply to small piston-engine planes or to military aircraft.

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APRIL 28, 2010

None of the EEA scenarios considered delivered the targeted reduction in transport GHG emissions. Based on analysis of long-term trends, a new European Environment Agency (EEA) report calls for a clear vision defining Europe’s transport system by 2050 and consistent policies to achieve it. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

An international study of 10 global cities found that a balance of geophysical factors (climate, access to resources, and gateway status) and technical factors (power generation, urban design, and waste processing) determine the greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) attributable to cities. Credit: ACS, Kennedy 2009. Tonnes CO 2 e/capita.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014

The update identifies eight key sectors for ongoing action: Energy; Transportation, fuels, land use and infrastructure; Agriculture; Water; Waste management; Natural lands; Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (such as methane and black carbon); and Green Buildings. Transportation.

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JULY 23, 2009

The key message that emerged from the first FISITA World Automotive Summit, held in Falkenstein, Germany 15 – 16 July 2009 was the need for an integrated approach to reduce CO 2 emissions from the road transportation sector, according to the event summary provided by FISITA.

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AUGUST 31, 2012

The remainder comes from road and air transport, energy generation, and industrial processes. Shipping is a major driver in the Australian economy, with 753 Mt of international exports worth $202 billion passing through Australian ports in 2008-2009. Nitrogen oxide is a non-greenhouse gas, unlike similarly named nitrous oxide.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2011

Soot emissions are second only to carbon dioxide in promoting global warming, but its effects have been underestimated in previous climate models. Consequently, soot’s effect on climate change has not been adequately addressed in national and international global warming legislation.

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MAY 9, 2015

These proposed requirements will provide near-term NO x , particulate matter, and GHG emissions reductions to help meet nearer term air quality, climate, and petroleum targets. What are potential new and creative approaches to meet climate goals with innovative transit solutions beyond buses? Innovative Transit Beyond Buses.

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JUNE 10, 2011

The new report, part of the World Energy Outlook (WEO) 2011 series, examines the key factors that could result in a more prominent role for natural gas in the global energy mix, and the implications for other fuels, energy security and climate change. Source: IEA. Click to enlarge. MIT: The Future of Natural Gas. Earlier post.)

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FEBRUARY 12, 2009

2009) Click to enlarge. A Georgia Tech City and Regional Planning study on climate change concludes that “smart growth” combined with the use of hybrid vehicle technology could reduce cities’ carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions significantly by 2050. Article ASAP • doi: 10.1021/es8021655 • Publication Date (Web): 11 February 2009

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AUGUST 22, 2012

However, reform has been hampered by concerns over how higher fuel prices will affect the broader economy—potentially disrupting key sectors like transport, industry and agriculture—and the ability of poor citizens to cope with higher prices. and 15¢ per kWh, while subsidies for fossil fuels were estimated at around 0.1–0.7¢

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DECEMBER 7, 2009

EPA’s final findings respond to the 2007 US Supreme Court decision that GHGs fit within the Clean Air Act definition of air pollutants. EPA issued the proposed findings in April 2009 ( earlier post ) and held a 60-day public comment period. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Policy. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

The proposed targets, required under SB 375 (2008, Steinberg), are designed to help coordinate land use and transportation planning. Improved planning will offer a wider variety of transportation choices, including public transit and more walkable streets and cities. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Land use Policy.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

This includes the impacts from extracting raw materials, food processing, and manufacturing, transporting, and disposing of products. That includes emissions from passenger transportation, which represent the bulk of emissions in the land management system; construction; and from lost vegetation when greenfields are cleared for development.

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MAY 22, 2009

The 2009 Hydrogen Road Tour, an annual road rally to demonstrate the advancements in fuel-cell technology, will begin May 26 in San Diego, California and end June 3 in Vancouver, British Columbia. California is a proponent of diversifying the fuels used to power transportation.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

An earlier, separate study by UC Davis transportation economist Christopher Knittel concluded that the US scrappage program paid nearly 10 times the projected price of carbon credits per ton in the best-case scenario to reduce GHG emissions. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Policy. Earlier post.). Allan et al.

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JANUARY 15, 2010

The California Energy Commission has established an Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program to develop and deploy advanced transportation technologies to help attain the state’s climate change policies. Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 9, 2013

While technologies for low carbon buses such as hybridization offer the prospect of significant reductions in fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions compared to conventionally powered vehicles, the improvement in terms of regulated emissions (criteria pollutants) may not be as great, according to a new report by Ricardo. Resources.

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MARCH 22, 2010

Other major players include the accounting firm Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, the transportation-safety firm Lloyd’s Register, and TUV SUD, a German industrial-testing company. Verification of the emission reduction or carbon sequestration is critical in efforts to mitigate climate change. Lack of Additionality. CONCLUSION.

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DECEMBER 9, 2009

Transportation accounts for about one quarter (27%) of Canada’s total GHG emissions. Bob Oliver, Executive Director of Canadian environmental NGO Pollution Probe. This is an important step in the fight against climate change. Tags: Canada Climate Change Emissions Fuel Efficiency Policy. Earlier post.) Minister Prentice.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2010

At high plasma temperature, the PGV reactor does not produce any air pollutants such as SVOCs (dioxins/furans) or NO x , tar, fly ash or flue gas. We are absolutely determined to reduce our impact on climate change and are proud to lead the way on aviation’s environmental initiatives. —The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson.

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