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UN Environment report says national GHG pledges only bring one-third of reductions needed for Paris Agreement

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The report also covers an assessment of the potential contribution from reductions in short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs). CO 2 emissions have remained stable since 2014, driven in part by renewable energy, notably in China and India, however the atmospheric concentration continues to increase ( earlier post ).

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UK study finds low carbon policy has bolstered UK automotive sector, but trucks neglected and biofuels stalled

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A major new report published at the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership’s Annual Conference shows the UK automotive sector has been revitalized by consistently applied policy centered on cutting carbon. This is felt particularly strongly in biofuels where investments have stalled to a large extent. —“Investing in the low carbon journey”.

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How Eddie Custovic Is Building His Legacy

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And if that isn’t enough, he is working to combat impending food shortages by developing imaging technology to determine how to grow plants in inhabitable environments. I grew up in a healthy environment and had the opportunity to pursue the career I wanted. Hissey Outstanding Young Professional Award.

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Getting More Students to Develop Tech That Benefits Society

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Estrin’s father died in 2012, and her mother died in 2014. IEEE is a place for setting intellectual standards for publications, and it creates a place for a lot of open dialogue through conferences.”. EMBEDDED NETWORKING SENSORS Perhaps it’s no surprise that Estrin pursued a career in engineering and computer science.

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Vans face 175g/km CO2 cap

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The new law would mean that van makers would need to ensure that the average fleet emission level was below 175g/km phased-in from 2014 to 2016, in the same way which carmakers are required to meet a fleet average of 130g/km of CO2 by 2012. There would also been a long term emission reduction target of 135 g/km by 2020.

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Liquid Air Energy Network forms in UK; focus on transportation and energy storage

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The UK Centre for Low Carbon Futures published a multi-partner research report— Liquid Air in the energy and transport systems: Opportunities for industry and innovation in the UK —and presented the results at a a conference at the Royal Academy of Engineering in London. The Dearman engine. Compressed air vs. liquid air.

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Solar Powered Greenius Producing Massive South Bay Energy

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As our climate change crisis worsens and spins out of control with each passing day there’s no time to spare for those of us whose job it is to educate and motivate our fellow citizens to actions that cut our greenhouse gas emissions. Marilyn Lyon of the SBESC with your Creative Greenius at the PV Street Fair June 7.

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