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Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

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These technologies include, but are not limited to, advanced aftertreatment and waste heat recovery; lean-burn plus lean-NO x emissions traps; integration of zero-emission miles technologies; further refinements in reducing friction and parasitic energy losses; and widespread utilization of renewable and natural gas and hydrogen blends.

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ifo Institute study projects ban on combustion engines in 2030 would affect 600K jobs in German manufacturing

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increase in the required electricity generation in Germany overall, which would have to be generated completely from renewable sources to still meet the reduction targets for energy generation. This additional (renewable) electricity demand increase would amount to around 7.6% of the overall German electricity generation by 2050.

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Hansen paper emphasizes importance of retention and expansion of nuclear power for health and climate reasons

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Results for (b) the high-end and (c) low-end projections of nuclear power production by the IAEA for the period 2010?2050. Click to enlarge.our results underscore the importance of avoiding a false and counterproductive dichotomy between reducing air pollution and stabilizing the climate, as elaborated by others. Kharecha and James E.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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Markey of Massachusetts, both Democrats, built their climate change bill last year in large measure around it. The legislation would also provide new incentives for domestic oil and gas drilling, nuclear power plant construction, carbon capture and storage, and renewable energy sources like wind and solar. Overview of WCI.

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