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Study links increased black carbon pollution to increase in cases of lung adenocarcinoma worldwide

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NOVEMBER 28, 2021

g/m 3 ) increment of black carbon is associated with a 12% increase in LADC incidence globally. Black carbon is a pollutant that is classified as under PM 2.5. The research team found that it has increased globally by 3.6 ?g/m g/m 3 yearly from 1990 to 2012. Globally, a 0.1 ?g/m

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MIT report finds China’s actions on climate change crucial; argues for global economy-wide greenhouse gas tax

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MAY 29, 2012

A new report from the MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change shows the importance of all major nations taking part in global efforts to reduce emissions—and in particular, finds China’s role to be crucial. C change by the end of the century. Without China, we miss that mark by about 1 °C.

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OECD: governments should make better use of energy taxation to address climate change; “meaningful” increases limited to road sector

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FEBRUARY 14, 2018

The report, Taxing Energy Use 2018 is based on OECD’s Taxing Energy Use database, a unique dataset to compare coverage and magnitude of specific taxes on energy use across 42 OECD and G20 economies (representing approximately 80% of global energy use), six sectors and five main fuel types. In road transport, 97% of emissions are taxed.

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Study finds global carbon emissions reached 10 billion tonnes in 2010

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DECEMBER 4, 2011

Global carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels have increased by 49% in the last two decades, according to the latest figures from the Global Carbon Project. Published in the journal Nature Climate Change , the new analysis shows fossil fuel emissions increased by 5.9% parts per million.

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FedEx commits to carbon-neutral operations by 2040

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MARCH 4, 2021

home of the world’s largest cargo airline, has set a goal to achieve carbon–neutral operations globally by 2040. To help reach this goal, FedEx is designating more than $2 billion of initial investment in three key areas: vehicle electrification; sustainable energy; and carbon sequestration. Natural Carbon Sequestration.

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Pew Center on Global Climate Change and GPI facilitating new Enhanced Oil Recovery Initiative

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JULY 17, 2011

Industry, government and organizational leaders last week in Washington, DC launched a national initiative aimed at increasing the supply of domestic oil produced through enhanced oil recovery using carbon dioxide (CO 2 -EOR). The EOR Initiative is facilitated by the Great Plains Institute (GPI) and the Pew Center on Global Climate Change.

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Study finds that California clean diesel programs have slashed black carbon, a powerful short-term contributor to global warming

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JUNE 14, 2013

California’s air quality programs have forced a reduction in black carbon despite a significant increase in diesel fuel consumption. If California’s efforts in reducing black carbon can be replicated globally, we can slow down global warming in the coming decades by about 15 percent, in addition to protecting people’s lives.

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UGA study finds black carbon aerosols from GDI engines will worsen public health, climate; need for GPFs

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JANUARY 25, 2020

The gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine is one of the most prominent technologies car manufacturers adopted to achieve the fuel economy and carbon dioxide emission goals established in 2012 by the US Environmental Protection Agency. A strong absorber of solar radiation, black carbon exhibits significant climate warming properties.

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PCAST suggests 6 key components for climate change strategy to President Obama; adaptation and mitigation

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MARCH 23, 2013

The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) released a letter to President Obama describing six key components the advisory group believes should be central to the Administration’s strategy for addressing climate change. Improving coordination and support for research efforts on climate change preparedness.

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Study finds megacity traffic soot can reach high altitudes and be transported over long distances, contributing to global warming

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DECEMBER 16, 2018

Long-term measurement data of the equivalent black carbon (eBC) mass concentrations and particle number size distributions (PNSD) from the Global Atmosphere Watch Observatory Chacaltaya (CHC; 5240?m However, soot does not only have a negative effect on human health, it also contributes to global warming by absorbing solar radiation.

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IEA: carbon intensity of global energy supply has barely changed in last 20 years; “window of opportunity in transport”

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APRIL 18, 2013

In a fairly bleak assessment of global progress towards low-carbon energy, the International Energy Agency (IEA) concluded that, despite a few bright spots such as the rapid expansion of renewable technologies and the growth of hybrid and EV sales, the progress is far below that required to achieve a 2 °C pathway—i.e.,

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Global Mobility Report finds world not on track to achieving sustainable mobility

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OCTOBER 19, 2017

The transport sector is not on track towards achieving sustainable mobility, according to the newly published Global Mobility Report 2017 (GMR). The GMR is the first study to assess the global performance of the transport sector and the progress made toward four main objectives: universal access, efficiency, safety, and green mobility.

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EPA: US greenhouse gases dropped 3.4% in 2012 from 2011; down 10% from 2005 levels

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APRIL 16, 2014

decrease in 2012 from 2011. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks , which is submitted annually to the Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, presents a national-level overview of annual greenhouse gas emissions since 1990. from 1990 to 2012. The Inventory of U.S. Source: EPA. Tg CO 2 Eq.

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International study identifies 14 key measures to reduce methane and black carbon emissions; reduction in projected global mean warming of ~0.5 °C by 2050

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JANUARY 13, 2012

Circle areas are proportional to values for (A and B) climate change, (C and D) human health (values for population over age 30), and (E and F) agriculture. Black carbon, a product of burning fossil fuels or biomass such as wood or dung, can worsen a number of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Source: Shindell et al.

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State Department issues Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on Keystone XL Pipeline: climate change impacts

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MARCH 2, 2013

The US Department of State (DOS) has released its Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) in response to TransCanada’s May 2012 application for the Keystone XL pipeline that would run from Canada’s oils sands in Alberta to Nebraska. Source: Draft SEIS. Click to enlarge. What Keystone XL would carry. MMTCO 2 e annually.

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Global CO2 emissions stalled for the third year in a row

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OCTOBER 21, 2017

The annual assessment of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by the JRC and the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) confirms that CO 2 emissions have stalled for the third year in a row. Emissions from international transport (aviation and shipping) contribute another 3% to the total global GHG emissions.

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Peking University team develops method for modeling historical global black carbon emissions from motor vehicles with reduced uncertainty

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JANUARY 7, 2012

Geographical distributions of global BC emissions from motor vehicles in 1976 (A) and 2006 (B). Researchers at Peking University have developed a new methodology to model black carbon (BC) emissions from diesel and gasoline motor vehicles. An earlier global BC emission inventory by Bond et al. Credit: ACS, Wang et al.

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MIT researchers conclude fundamental changes in the US energy-innovation system are needed to meet challenges of climate change and energy supply

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DECEMBER 22, 2011

Without systematic, transformative changes, the US is unlikely to succeed either in averting the worst economic and environmental consequences of climate change or in achieving a secure, affordable and reliable energy supply. A carbon price must surely be a part of any energy transition strategy.

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Maersk sets net zero CO2 emission target by 2050

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DECEMBER 6, 2018

Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping company, has set a goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. To achieve this goal, carbon neutral vessels must be commercially viable by 2030, and an acceleration in new innovations and adaption of new technology is required. of global CO2 emissions. Moller - Maersk.

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World Bank/ICCT report provides guidance to reducing black carbon emissions from diesels in developing countries

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APRIL 14, 2014

Historical Trends in Black Carbon Emissions from Surface Transportation (teragrams of black carbon per year). The transportation sector accounted for approximately 19% of global black carbon emissions in the year 2000, according to the report. Source: Minjares et al. Click to enlarge. Source: Minjares et al.,

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Lufthansa to include costs from new EU carbon emissions trading scheme in ticket prices

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JANUARY 2, 2012

Based on the average allowance price, Lufthansa anticipates total additional charges of €130 million (US$168 million) for 2012. In 2012, 82% of the necessary certificates for airlines will be free allocations; an additional 15% of the certificates must be purchased by the airlines, with 3% held back for new airlines.

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Summary of decisions from Durban climate conference

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DECEMBER 11, 2011

Governments at the COP17 meeting decided to adopt some form of a universal legal agreement on climate change as soon. Parties to this second period will turn their economy-wide targets into quantified emission limitation or reduction objectives and submit them for review by 1 May 2012. existing climate change.

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UK launches new $1.6B commercialization program for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and first UK CCS Roadmap; making a play for global leadership

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APRIL 3, 2012

The UK Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has launched a new competition for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology to drive down costs by supporting practical experience in the design, construction and operation of commercial scale CCS ( CCS Commercialization Programme ) with £1 billion (US$1.6

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U Chicago, MIT study suggests ongoing use of fossil fuels absent new carbon taxes

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016

A paper by a team from the University of Chicago and MIT suggests that technology-driven cost reductions in fossil fuels will lead to the continued use of fossil fuels—oil, gas, and coal—unless governments pass new taxes on carbon emissions. We need both a policy like a carbon tax and to put more R&D money into renewables.

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I’ve Done The Math – Now I’m Doing Something About It

Creative Greenius

OCTOBER 18, 2013

And so it is that I resigned from my position as Director of Strategic Partnerships and Public Affairs for CBS EcoMedia effective the first of this month and I will now be devoting my full time to working on climate change response with the South Bay 350 Climate Action Group, the South Bay Bicycle Coalition and 350.org.

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Study finds that under business-as-usual scenario, average global air quality to worsen; China, North India and Middle East are the hot spots

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AUGUST 2, 2012

Following this BAU scenario, the researchers projected that air quality for the global average citizen in 2050 would be almost comparable to that for the average citizen in East Asia in the year 2005—an outcome which underscores the need to pursue emission reductions, according to the authors. Lelieveld (2012). Zimmermann, U.M.

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California Air Resources Board releases draft regulations for cap-and-trade program linkage with Québec

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MAY 10, 2012

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) released proposed regulations to link its cap-and-trade program to Québec’s to form a joint carbon market to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Air Resources Board will consider the proposed regulations at its regular meeting on 28 June 2012. Earlier post.). —ARB Chairman Mary D.

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Report Finds That Urgent Changes in Transport Financing Required to Enable More Sustainable Transportation Globally

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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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National Research Council outlines fight against climate change

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MAY 20, 2010

The National Research Council has suggested the US needs a measurable domestic greenhouse gas emissions budget target in the range of 170-220gigatons of CO2 for the period 2012-2050.

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Making Information Tech Greener Can Help Address the Climate Crisis

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OCTOBER 7, 2021

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change delivered its starkest warning ever. The IPCC concluded that human influence has unequivocally warmed the planet and changed weather patterns. At the same time, it noted, there is still a window in which humans can alter Earth's climate path. percent of global CO 2 emissions.

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Energy researchers: clean US hydrogen economy is within reach, but needs a game plan

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AUGUST 17, 2021

Addressing climate change requires not only a clean electrical grid, but also a clean fuel to reduce emissions from industrial heat, long-haul heavy transportation, and long-duration energy storage. These policies should also include the enabling market creating policies for solid carbon produced via methane pyrolysis.

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Up close and personal with Volkswagen’s e-Golf carbon offset project: Garcia River Forest

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JUNE 8, 2015

In 2014, Volkswagen of America announced that starting with the launch of the zero-tailpipe emissions battery-electric 2015 e-Golf ( earlier post ), it would invest in projects to offset the carbon emissions created from the e-Golf on a full lifecycle basis: production, distribution and up to approximately 36,000 miles (57,936 km) of driving.

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European Commission: Global Climate Strategy Needed To Avoid “Potentially Unmanageable Consequences”

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FEBRUARY 2, 2009

The European Commission has sent a formal communication [ 1 ] to the European Council and European Parliament, laying out the Commission’s recommendations to Council and Parliament on positions that the European Union should take during international climate change negotiations later this year in Copenhagen.

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ICCT study examines current & projected use of heavy fuel oil in Arctic shipping; growth in BC emissions points to need for policies

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MAY 8, 2017

A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) estimates heavy fuel oil (HFO) use, HFO carriage, the use and carriage of other fuels, black carbon (BC) emissions, and emissions of other air and climate pollutants for the year 2015, with projections to 2020 and 2025. Click to enlarge. —Comer et al.

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Smith School report recommends individual governments take more national and bi-lateral actions to curb greenhouse gas emissions

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JULY 24, 2011

Bringing developing countries into the carbon markets in order to encourage low carbon development, provide finance and make the most of mitigation opportunities. International climate negotiations can only go so far. It is simply not acceptable that major developed nations such as the US are not behind a global agreement.

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Study finds 1.4 Gt discrepancy between national and provincial data sets for greenhouse gas emissions in China

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JUNE 11, 2012

The gap, noted the researchers in their open-access paper in Nature Climate Change , is equivalent to Japan’s annual CO 2 emissions, the world’s fourth largest emitter, with 5% of the global total. Dabo Guan, Zhu Liu, Yong Geng, Sören Lindner & Klaus Hubacek (2012) The gigatonne gap in China’s carbon dioxide inventories.

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Field study finds soot particles absorb significantly less sunlight than predicted by models; climate models may be overestimating warming by BC

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2012

Although viewed as a potential target in the global effort to reduce climate change, atmospheric black carbon particles absorb significantly less sunlight than scientists have predicted, according to a new study by an international team of researchers, published in the journal Science. Earlier post.).

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Researchers show oil palm plantation expansion a significant source of CO2; projected to contribute more than all of Canada’s current fossil fuel emissions by 2020

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OCTOBER 8, 2012

Its expanding production is driving rainforest destruction and massive carbon dioxide emissions, according to a new study led by researchers at Stanford and Yale universities. Using these leases in combination with land cover maps, the team estimated future land-clearing and carbon emissions from plantations. Kimberly M.

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CARB releases summary of results of first CO2 cap-and trade auction; CPUC proposes how to use the revenues

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012

One allowance permits the release of one metric ton of carbon dioxide. The auction was a success and an important milestone for California as a leader in the global clean tech market. By putting a price on carbon, we can break our unhealthy dependence on fossil fuels and move at full speed toward a clean energy future.

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US and UK researchers report direct measurement of key atmospheric reactant; more rapid formation of secondary aerosols

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JANUARY 16, 2012

Credit: Marston (2012), Photo credit: Daniel Stein/Istockphoto.com.Click to enlarge. Our results will have a significant impact on our understanding of the oxidizing capacity of the atmosphere and have wide ranging implications for pollution and climate change. —Marston (2012). Welz et al. Carl Percival. Welz et al.

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World Bank to focus on reducing short-lived climate pollutants; transport projects

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

A new report prepared by the World Bank at the request of the G8 identifies ways that the World Bank can do more through its projects to reduce the emission of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs): black carbon, methane, tropospheric ozone, and fluorinated gases known as HFCs. Over the six-year period of the review (FY2007-2012), 7.7

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Worldwatch: Fossil fuel subsidies continue to outweigh those for renewable energy; international pledges on reform unfulfilled

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AUGUST 22, 2012

Although independent reporting on these subsidies has increased, global efforts to move forward with subsidy reform have been hindered by a variety of causes, leaving international pledges unfulfilled. of the GDP for 2011–12, according to the International Institute for Sustainable Development’s Global Subsidies Initiative ( GSI ).

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IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

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OCTOBER 30, 2022

IDTechEx calculates that non-automotive EV sectors in 2021 demanded approximately 31 GWh globally in 2021; for reference, battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars demanded approximately 280 GWh globally in 2021. Upcoming IMO policy includes an ‘Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI)’ and the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII).

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The $32-Trillion Push To Disrupt The Entire Oil Industry

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Global oil and gas companies are increasingly facing an uphill battle as global warming policies are taking their toll. Increased shareholder activism, combined with global warming policies of institutional investors and NGOs, are pushing IOCs in a corner, constricting financing options for oil companies.

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Oil Industrial Industry Financing

Study links increased black carbon pollution to increase in cases of lung adenocarcinoma worldwide

MIT report finds China’s actions on climate change crucial; argues for global economy-wide greenhouse gas tax

OECD: governments should make better use of energy taxation to address climate change; “meaningful” increases limited to road sector

Study finds global carbon emissions reached 10 billion tonnes in 2010

FedEx commits to carbon-neutral operations by 2040

Pew Center on Global Climate Change and GPI facilitating new Enhanced Oil Recovery Initiative

Study finds that California clean diesel programs have slashed black carbon, a powerful short-term contributor to global warming

UGA study finds black carbon aerosols from GDI engines will worsen public health, climate; need for GPFs

PCAST suggests 6 key components for climate change strategy to President Obama; adaptation and mitigation

Study finds megacity traffic soot can reach high altitudes and be transported over long distances, contributing to global warming

IEA: carbon intensity of global energy supply has barely changed in last 20 years; “window of opportunity in transport”

Global Mobility Report finds world not on track to achieving sustainable mobility

EPA: US greenhouse gases dropped 3.4% in 2012 from 2011; down 10% from 2005 levels

International study identifies 14 key measures to reduce methane and black carbon emissions; reduction in projected global mean warming of ~0.5 °C by 2050

State Department issues Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on Keystone XL Pipeline: climate change impacts

Global CO2 emissions stalled for the third year in a row

Peking University team develops method for modeling historical global black carbon emissions from motor vehicles with reduced uncertainty

MIT researchers conclude fundamental changes in the US energy-innovation system are needed to meet challenges of climate change and energy supply

Maersk sets net zero CO2 emission target by 2050

World Bank/ICCT report provides guidance to reducing black carbon emissions from diesels in developing countries

Lufthansa to include costs from new EU carbon emissions trading scheme in ticket prices

Summary of decisions from Durban climate conference

UK launches new $1.6B commercialization program for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and first UK CCS Roadmap; making a play for global leadership

U Chicago, MIT study suggests ongoing use of fossil fuels absent new carbon taxes

I’ve Done The Math – Now I’m Doing Something About It

Study finds that under business-as-usual scenario, average global air quality to worsen; China, North India and Middle East are the hot spots

California Air Resources Board releases draft regulations for cap-and-trade program linkage with Québec

Report Finds That Urgent Changes in Transport Financing Required to Enable More Sustainable Transportation Globally

National Research Council outlines fight against climate change

Making Information Tech Greener Can Help Address the Climate Crisis

Energy researchers: clean US hydrogen economy is within reach, but needs a game plan

Up close and personal with Volkswagen’s e-Golf carbon offset project: Garcia River Forest

European Commission: Global Climate Strategy Needed To Avoid “Potentially Unmanageable Consequences”

ICCT study examines current & projected use of heavy fuel oil in Arctic shipping; growth in BC emissions points to need for policies

Smith School report recommends individual governments take more national and bi-lateral actions to curb greenhouse gas emissions

Study finds 1.4 Gt discrepancy between national and provincial data sets for greenhouse gas emissions in China

Field study finds soot particles absorb significantly less sunlight than predicted by models; climate models may be overestimating warming by BC

Researchers show oil palm plantation expansion a significant source of CO2; projected to contribute more than all of Canada’s current fossil fuel emissions by 2020

CARB releases summary of results of first CO2 cap-and trade auction; CPUC proposes how to use the revenues

US and UK researchers report direct measurement of key atmospheric reactant; more rapid formation of secondary aerosols

World Bank to focus on reducing short-lived climate pollutants; transport projects

Worldwatch: Fossil fuel subsidies continue to outweigh those for renewable energy; international pledges on reform unfulfilled

IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

The $32-Trillion Push To Disrupt The Entire Oil Industry

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