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GM reduced energy intensity and carbon intensity per vehicle in 2013

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MW/vehicle for 2020, a reduction of 20% from the 2010 baseline of 2.47 The carbon intensity (CI) per vehicle dropped to 0.87 tonnes CO 2 e, down 20% from the 2010 baseline of 0.93 Carbon intensity per vehicle. The 3 MW installation will cut carbon emissions by 2,400 metric tons annually. tonnes in 2012. MW in 2014.

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New inventory of black carbon emissions from China finds 2007 levels higher than previously reported

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A new black carbon (BC) emissions inventory from China found BC emissions levels in 2007 of 1,957 Gg BC—higher than reported in earlier studies. Black carbon is released into the atmosphere via incomplete combustion of carbonaceous fuel and is of major concern because of the impact on climate systems. Credit: ACS, Wang et al.

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Obama Announces Steps to Boost Biofuels, Clean Coal; RFS2, BCAP, BIWG and Carbon Capture and Storage Task Force

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First, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the Renewable Fuel Standard Program (RFS2) rule to implement the long-term renewable fuels standard of 36 billion gallons by 2022 established by Congress and also issued the targets for 2010. The EPA also set the 2010 RFS volume standard at 12.95

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FCA says Jeep Wrangler environmental impact reduced by 15% compared to predecessor

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tons of coal burned in a power-generation plant. Among the highlights, FCA cut its water use by nearly 40%, compared with 2010. Over the same time period, the Company also shaved its carbon footprint by 27%, and slashed its waste generation by 64%. CO 2 e output from 7.7 CO 2 e produced when powering 2.4

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EPA data shows sharp decline in 2013 methane emissions from hydraulically fractured wells: down 73% from 2011

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In 2013, reported emissions from large industrial facilities were 20 million metric tons higher than the prior year, or 0.6%, driven largely by an increase in coal use for power generation. The data from these facilities also show that in 2013: Carbon dioxide is the GHG emitted in the largest quantities. of the GHGs reported in 2013.

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DOE Makes First Awards from $1.4B for Industrial Carbon Capture and Storage Projects

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billion from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for the capture carbon dioxide from industrial sources for storage or beneficial use. Projects will be subject to further competitive evaluation in 2010 after successful completion of their Phase 1 activities. Secretary Chu on Carbon Capture.

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ARPA-E Soliciting Second Round of Proposals; $100 Million for Advanced Energy Research Projects, with Focus on CO2-to-Liquid Fuels, Plug-in Batteries and Carbon Capture

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ARPA-E’s first solicitation, announced earlier this year, was highly competitive and resulted in awarding $151 million to 37 projects aimed at transformational innovations in energy storage, biofuels, carbon capture, renewable power, building efficiency, vehicles, and other areas. Earlier post.)

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