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China and India Nullify Global Reduction in CO2 Emissions in 2009

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Despite the continued economic crisis, global emissions of carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas, have remained constant in 2009 as strong increases in CO 2 emissions from fast-growing developing countries such as China and India, have completely nullified CO 2 emission reductions in the industrialized world. Source: PBL. Click to enlarge.

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EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

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EPA estimates that the fleet-wide average MY 2011 CO2 emissions and fuel economy values would likely have been similar to or slightly better than MY 2010 levels if car production from major Japan-based manufacturers had not been constrained. The number of cars with 40 mpg or higher (5.9

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KLM and Costa Rica partner on aviation biofuels

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In 2009, KLM operated its first flight using biofuel, with observers on board. By using sustainable biofuel, KLM can reduce its CO2 emissions by as much as 80% compared to fossil fuels. KLM only purchases biofuels made from raw materials that have no negative environmental impact on biodiversity or food production.

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Denbury Undertakes Midwest CO2 Pipeline Feasibility Study

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It is estimated that the study will be completed in the fourth quarter of 2009, following which Denbury will evaluate external market conditions, the state of financing and construction of the proposed gasification projects, and make a decision as to whether or not they will take initial steps to build such a pipeline.

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Texas Clean Energy Project signs long-term CO2 offtake agreement with Whiting Petroleum for enhanced oil recovery; 90% CO2 capture from IGCC coal polygen plant

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Under the new agreement, Whiting will purchase 80 million cubic feet (80,000 Mcf/d) of compressed CO 2 per day from TCEP—representing approximately 60% of TCEP’s total volume of captured CO 2 —during the first five years of TCEP’s operation, with gradually declining amounts and an option to extend the purchases thereafter.

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Study for European Parliament assesses options for turning CO2 into methanol for use in transport

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2009, earlier post. Getting the right values directly affects consumer purchases and calculations, as CO 2 emission levels are frequently used by authorities to define the taxes to be paid by the vehicle owner. Carbon dioxide recycling in the methanol economy Source: Olah et al. Click to enlarge. —Methanol report. Goeppert, A.

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i-MiEV Goes on Sale in Costa Rica

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They have high hopes in using EVs as transportation tools to reduce CO2 emission, and will offer exemption of custom duty as part of the preferential treatment for EV purchasers. Mitsubishi i-MiEV started its sales mainly to fleet customers in July of 2009, followed by the full launch in April 2010 to individual customers.