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Study: 2/3 of aviation climate impact due to emissions other than CO2

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

of the human-made climate impact; two-thirds of this impact are caused by emissions other than CO 2 , according to a new study by researchers in Europe and the US. This new study is based on a thorough review of a decade of research on aviation emissions. Aviation accounts for 3.5% —Marianne Tronstad Lund, co-author.

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Rio Tinto to invest $1 billion over 5 years to help meet new climate change targets

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FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Mining giant Rio Tinto will invest around $1 billion over the next five years to support the delivery of its new climate change targets and a company objective for net zero emissions from operations by 2050. The new targets for 2030 are: A further 30% reduction in Rio Tinto’s emissions intensity from 2018 levels.

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Latest GHG Inventory shows California remains below 2020 emissions target; much steeper rate of GHG reductions required

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OCTOBER 23, 2020

California’s latest greenhouse gas data shows that while the state continues to stay below its 2020 target for emissions, there is much more work to do to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. California statewide GHG emissions dropped below the 2020 GHG Limit in 2016 and have remained below the 2020 GHG Limit since then.

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EPA GHG Inventory shows US GHG down 1.7% y-o-y in 2019, down 13% from 2005

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APRIL 17, 2021

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 28 th annual Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks (GHG Inventory), which presents a national-level overview of annual greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 to 2019. CO 2 emissions decreased 2.2% from 2018 to 2019. Total GHG emissions in 2019 were up 1.8%

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EPA annual inventory shows US GHG up 3.1% from 2017-2018

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APRIL 14, 2020

The 2020 edition of US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) comprehensive annual report on nationwide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions shows that emissions increased from 2017 to 2018 by 3.1% (after accounting for sequestration from the land sector). Source: EPA. >. Transportation sector.

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Global Carbon Project: Global carbon emissions growth slows, but hits record high

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DECEMBER 5, 2019

The findings are outlined in three new papers published in Earth System Science Data , Environmental Research Letters , and Nature Climate Change. over 2018 emissions. over 2018 emissions. Emissions cuts in wealthier nations must outpace increases in poorer countries where access to energy is still needed.

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ADEME selects two Air Liquide hydrogen mobility projects for funding

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FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Two hydrogen mobility projects led by Air Liquide—Hype and HyAMMED—were selected in January 2020 by ADEME (French Environment & Energy Management Agency) as part of the second closing of its “Hydrogen Mobility Ecosystems” call for proposals. Hype is developing the world’s first fleet of hydrogen-powered taxis.

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New phase of globalization could undermine efforts to reduce CO2 emissions

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MAY 14, 2018

A new study finds that the growth of carbon production from Chinese exports has slowed or reversed, reflecting a “new phase of globalization” between developing countries that could undermine international efforts to reduce emissions. The paper is published in Nature Communications.

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New analysis suggests Uber adding significantly to pollution and traffic in European cities

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NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Uber is adding more polluting car trips to already-clogged European cities such as London and Paris, new analysis by European NGOs suggests —contributing to air pollution and climate change and exploding the company’s sustainability claims. Source: “Europe’s giant ‘taxi’ company: is Uber part of the problem or the solution?”.

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Rhodium Group estimates US GHG fell 2.1% in 2019, driven by coal decline

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JANUARY 8, 2020

The Rhodium Group, an independent research provider, estimates that, after a sharp uptick in 2018, US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions fell by 2.1% An increase in natural gas generation offset some of the climate gains from this coal decline, but overall power sector emissions still decreased by almost 10%. Transportation.

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Tohoku team finds swirling ammonia in combustion chambers can help reduce NO emissions

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OCTOBER 15, 2018

Researchers at Tohoku University in Japan have identified a way to reduce harmful NO emissions produced by ammonia fuel during combustion. The process involves swirling the gas with air as part of the power generation process. Copyright : Taylor & Francis.

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Ricardo commits to achieving net zero carbon by 2030

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Ricardo plc has made a public commitment to its shareholders, customers and workforce to achieve net zero carbon emissions from its operations by the end of calendar year 2030. Moreover, for the first time, the company has included ‘scope 3’ emissions from air travel as part of its inventory.

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HALO research aircraft measuring the emissions of megacities in EmeRGe project

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MARCH 22, 2018

However, emissions do not just remain in conurbations; particles and gaseous pollutants can be transported thousands of kilometers by the wind. A total of approximately 100 flight hours are planned for the measurement flights in the emission plumes of Asian cities, said John P. HALO in-hangar in Taiwan.

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Study measures the effect of regional change in clouds caused by ships’ emissions; masking GHG warming

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MARCH 25, 2020

In climate models, if you simulate the world with sulfur emissions from shipping, and you simulate the world without these emissions, there is a sizable cooling effect from changes in the model clouds due to shipping. Satellite image taken 16 January 2018 off the coast of Europe. NASA Earth Observatory. C, or 1.8

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Viridos executes agreement with ExxonMobil to help scale algae biofuels toward commercial levels

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NOVEMBER 22, 2021

As part of the program, ExxonMobil formed a strategic research and development alliance with Synthetic Genomics. As part of the multi-faceted agreement, SGI received milestone payments for achievements in developing technology related to algal-based biofuels and related products. Earlier post.).

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Aerial methane survey finds a fraction of point sources responsible for more than a third of California’s methane emissions

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NOVEMBER 7, 2019

An aerial methane survey conducted by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), California Energy Commission (CEC) and NASA has found that just 10% of the point sources were responsible for 60% of the total methane emissions detected. Those 30, however, were responsible for 40% of the total point source emissions detected during the survey.

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State Auditor says California may not meet 2030 GHG reduction goal; says aspects of CARB efforts lacking

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FEBRUARY 25, 2021

A report from the State Auditor of California finds that California may not successfully meet its upcoming greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goal of 40% by 2030, which will require the State to reduce GHG emissions by nearly 40% over the next decade. Source: State Auditor Report Number: 2020-114.

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California cumulative PEV sales at 13.4% of 2030 goal; true ZEVs at 7.6%

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FEBRUARY 26, 2020

As part of California’s AB 32 climate change program, Executive Order B-48-18 administratively created a goal of 5 million zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) on California roads by 2030. —“State’s Progress on 5 Million Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) by 2030: Q4 2019 Results”. million by 2025.

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Wärtsilä Power-to-X project gets €1M in government support

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APRIL 21, 2020

It will also act as a base for defining Wärtsilä’s role in this field as part of the global transition to carbon-neutral solutions. In the future, fossil fuels will be replaced by these renewable synthetic fuels to mitigate climate change, the company said.

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EPA, NHTSA issue One National Program Rule; EPA withdraws CA waiver for GHG and fuel economy

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

The action finalizes parts of the SAFE Vehicles Rule that was first proposed on 2 August 2018. This action is based on the premise that federal law preempts state and local tailpipe greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards as well as zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandates. Earlier post.)

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CARB approves $483M funding plan for clean transportation investments; 94% of funding from cap-and-trade

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OCTOBER 26, 2018

The California Air Resources Board approved a $483 million plan to fund clean car rebates, zero-emission transit and school buses, clean trucks, and other innovative, clean transportation and mobility pilot projects. The funding plan prioritizes investments in disadvantaged and low-income communities.

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Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

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JUNE 25, 2013

Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Preparing the US for the impacts of climate change. Earlier post.).

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The Buck Stops With Who? Reuters Events Confront Scope 3 Emissions in Hard-To-Abate Sectors.

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JULY 23, 2023

Reuters Events Confront Scope 3 Emissions in Hard-To-Abate Sectors. The fight to cut carbon emissions is one of the defining struggles of our time. Companies are getting on board, with 81% of businesses surveyed by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) measuring their direct emissions “to some extent” in 2021.

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Two-year study in Canada finds large trucks disproportionately contribute to higher levels of black carbon pollution

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

A two-year study led by researchers at the University of Toronto has found large trucks to be the greatest contributors to black carbon emissions close to major roadways. The difference between emission levels across the sites was more correlated with the number of large trucks on the road rather than number of cars. —Greg Evans.

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Werner Enterprises testing Peterbilt 579 EV Class 8 electric truck; Meritor and Transpower

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JANUARY 12, 2020

The truck is 100% electric, releases zero emissions, and requires a 5 to 10-hour charge time. In 2018, Meritor announced that the company will supply all-electric drivetrain systems for two Peterbilt vehicle platforms through its alliance with TransPower. The truck will operate in the Los Angeles metro area.

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EPA: GHG emissions standards for cars and light trucks should be revised; joint process with NHTSA (updated with more reactions)

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APRIL 2, 2018

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt announced the completion of the Midterm Evaluation (MTE) process for the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for cars and light trucks for model years 2022-2025, and his final determination that the current standards are not appropriate and should be revised.

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PNNL: increases in aerosols from East Asia decreased effects of reductions in US emissions in western states by 25%

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AUGUST 10, 2018

A study led by scientists at the US Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory found that, in the western United States, increases in aerosols from East Asia decreased the radiative warming effect induced by reductions in US emissions by 25% from 1980-2014. Due to US emission control policies, the annual mean near?

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Total BEV sales in California at 8.9% of 2030 goal

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

For a baseline, the report uses the goal of 5 million zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) on California roads by 2030 set by Executive Order B-48-18, which expanded on the prior Executive Order B-16-2012, which set a goal of 1.5 million by 2025. Cumulative PEV Sales at 15.3% of 2030 Goal—BEVs at 8.9%.

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California ARB mods to ZEV regulations for IVMs would result in ~1.9% drop in total ZEV/TZEV units 2018-2025; no impact on air quality requirements

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OCTOBER 20, 2014

Early in September, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) announced it would consider in a 23-24 October meeting amendments to the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) regulation that would modify the requirements for intermediate volume manufacturers (IVMs) selling into the state to allow them more time to come into the market. Earlier post.).

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European Commission approves €4.7B public support scheme for advanced biomethane and biofuels in Italy

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MARCH 3, 2018

The measure will contribute to reaching EU energy and climate change goals while limiting distortions of competition. billion) and will run from 2018 until 2022. The scheme has an indicative budget of €4.7 billion (US$5.8 Advanced biofuels and biomethane are the most sustainable and environmentally friendly biofuels.

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UK auto industry warns anti-diesel agenda and slow uptake of EVs could mean missing 2021 CO2 targets; rising CO2 average in 2017

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FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The UK automotive industry warned that the current anti-diesel agenda combined with the ongoing slow take-up of electric vehicles could mean industry misses its next round of CO 2 targets in 2021, with negative consequences for the UK’s own climate change goals. less CO 2 than those they replaced. decline in new diesel registrations.

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Leading UK scientists set out resource challenge of meeting EV targets by 2050

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JUNE 24, 2019

Last month, the Committee on Climate Change published a report— Net Zero: The UK’s Contribution to Stopping Global Warming —which concluded that “net zero is necessary, feasible and cost effective.” A 20% increase in UK-generated electricity would be required to charge the current 252.5

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Report: California cumulative PEV sales at 10.5% of 2030 goal; true ZEVs at 5.6%

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FEBRUARY 27, 2019

times higher to meet the 2030 goal, according to the report, which mainy analyzes Q4 2018 results. As part of the AB 32 climate change program, Executive Order B-48-18 administratively created a goal of 5 million zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) on California roads by 2030. True ZEV sales would have to be 5.0

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New regulations to double the use of sustainable renewable fuels in UK by 2020; 12.4% minimum blend by 2032

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APRIL 17, 2018

New biofuel targets that came into force in the UK over the weekend (15 April 2018) will double the use of renewable fuels in the UK transport sector within 15 years, cutting the sector’s reliance on imported diesel. Increasing our use of renewable fuels is a key part of this. biofuel by 2032. —Transport Minister Jesse Norman.

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Canada proposes regulations to reduce GHG emissions from new on-road heavy-duty vehicles and engines; harmonization with US rules

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APRIL 13, 2012

The Government of Canada has proposed regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from new on-road heavy-duty vehicles and engines. The Canadian regulations are aligned with the US fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles announced in August 2011. Earlier post.).

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UNEP: export of used cars to developing world creating significant environmental problems

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OCTOBER 28, 2020

Millions of used cars, vans and minibuses exported from Europe, the United States and Japan to the developing world are of poor quality, contributing significantly to air pollution and hindering efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change, according to a new report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).

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California’s Advanced Clean Cars program: transforming the light-duty fleet to zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell and electric vehicles with an eye on 2050

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NOVEMBER 18, 2011

The cumulative on-road passenger vehicle fleet mix for one scenario developed by ARB staff that achieves the 2050 GHG emission reduction goal. Beyond 2025, ARB notes, the driving force for lowering emissions in California will thus be climate change. Low Emission Vehicle Program. Click to enlarge.

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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

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JUNE 18, 2020

The sooner Uber and taxis go 100% electric, the sooner citizens will enjoy cleaner air and quieter neighbourhoods, the planet will have less climate-wrecking emissions and drivers will earn more money. Because of Uber drivers’ high mileage, the climate benefits of replacing a combustion car with an EV in this sector are even greater.

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Volvo Cars Torslanda becomes company’s first climate-neutral car plant, second in overall network

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MAY 27, 2021

This makes Torslanda the second plant in its overall manufacturing network to reach this status, after the Skövde engine plant in Sweden became climate-neutral in 2018. The Torslanda plant, the company’s oldest, has been powered by climate-neutral electricity since 2008. Torslanda plant.

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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

A reduction of soot particles through driving restrictions for old diesel vehicles can therefore significantly reduce the health impact, as studies by LfULG and TROPOS have shown based on the low emission zone in Leipzig 2017. Soot is also slowing down efforts to limit climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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New Zealand unveils $8,600 subsidy for electric vehicles

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JUNE 15, 2021

The country aims to shift to an emissions-free fleet. This initiative comes as New Zealand’s Climate Commission recommendations laid out the sweeping changes that need to change the emission goals in the country. It showed both gross and net emissions increased by 2% in the 12 months to the end of 2019.

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Neste delivers first batch of sustainable aviation fuel to SFO; first company to deliver it via pipeline

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JULY 8, 2020

Neste, the world’s largest producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced from waste and residue raw materials, has delivered its first batch of sustainable aviation fuel to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) via pipeline, where it will be used by major airlines committed to reducing carbon emissions.

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European Council agrees on 35% cut in new car CO2 by 2030

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OCTOBER 10, 2018

The European Council agreed on setting a target of a 35% average reduction in CO 2 emissions form new cars by 2030. Average CO 2 emissions of new passenger cars registered in the EU will have to be 15% lower in 2025 and 35% lower in 2030, compared to the emission limits valid in 2021. More reliable emission data.

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Auto Alliance urges EPA to withdraw premature Final Determination on light-duty GHG regulations, resume Midterm Evaluation process with NHTSA

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FEBRUARY 23, 2017

The Auto Alliance has sent a letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt requesting that the US Environmental Protection Agency withdraw the Final Determination on the Appropriateness of the Model Year 2022-2025 Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards under the Midterm Evaluation which EPA announced on 13 January 2017.

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Study: 2/3 of aviation climate impact due to emissions other than CO2

Rio Tinto to invest $1 billion over 5 years to help meet new climate change targets

Latest GHG Inventory shows California remains below 2020 emissions target; much steeper rate of GHG reductions required

EPA GHG Inventory shows US GHG down 1.7% y-o-y in 2019, down 13% from 2005

EPA annual inventory shows US GHG up 3.1% from 2017-2018

Global Carbon Project: Global carbon emissions growth slows, but hits record high

ADEME selects two Air Liquide hydrogen mobility projects for funding

New phase of globalization could undermine efforts to reduce CO2 emissions

New analysis suggests Uber adding significantly to pollution and traffic in European cities

Rhodium Group estimates US GHG fell 2.1% in 2019, driven by coal decline

Tohoku team finds swirling ammonia in combustion chambers can help reduce NO emissions

Ricardo commits to achieving net zero carbon by 2030

HALO research aircraft measuring the emissions of megacities in EmeRGe project

Study measures the effect of regional change in clouds caused by ships’ emissions; masking GHG warming

Viridos executes agreement with ExxonMobil to help scale algae biofuels toward commercial levels

Aerial methane survey finds a fraction of point sources responsible for more than a third of California’s methane emissions

State Auditor says California may not meet 2030 GHG reduction goal; says aspects of CARB efforts lacking

California cumulative PEV sales at 13.4% of 2030 goal; true ZEVs at 7.6%

Wärtsilä Power-to-X project gets €1M in government support

EPA, NHTSA issue One National Program Rule; EPA withdraws CA waiver for GHG and fuel economy

CARB approves $483M funding plan for clean transportation investments; 94% of funding from cap-and-trade

Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

The Buck Stops With Who? Reuters Events Confront Scope 3 Emissions in Hard-To-Abate Sectors.

Two-year study in Canada finds large trucks disproportionately contribute to higher levels of black carbon pollution

Werner Enterprises testing Peterbilt 579 EV Class 8 electric truck; Meritor and Transpower

EPA: GHG emissions standards for cars and light trucks should be revised; joint process with NHTSA (updated with more reactions)

PNNL: increases in aerosols from East Asia decreased effects of reductions in US emissions in western states by 25%

Total BEV sales in California at 8.9% of 2030 goal

California ARB mods to ZEV regulations for IVMs would result in ~1.9% drop in total ZEV/TZEV units 2018-2025; no impact on air quality requirements

European Commission approves €4.7B public support scheme for advanced biomethane and biofuels in Italy

UK auto industry warns anti-diesel agenda and slow uptake of EVs could mean missing 2021 CO2 targets; rising CO2 average in 2017

Leading UK scientists set out resource challenge of meeting EV targets by 2050

Report: California cumulative PEV sales at 10.5% of 2030 goal; true ZEVs at 5.6%

New regulations to double the use of sustainable renewable fuels in UK by 2020; 12.4% minimum blend by 2032

Canada proposes regulations to reduce GHG emissions from new on-road heavy-duty vehicles and engines; harmonization with US rules

UNEP: export of used cars to developing world creating significant environmental problems

California’s Advanced Clean Cars program: transforming the light-duty fleet to zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell and electric vehicles with an eye on 2050

T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

Volvo Cars Torslanda becomes company’s first climate-neutral car plant, second in overall network

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

New Zealand unveils $8,600 subsidy for electric vehicles

Neste delivers first batch of sustainable aviation fuel to SFO; first company to deliver it via pipeline

European Council agrees on 35% cut in new car CO2 by 2030

Auto Alliance urges EPA to withdraw premature Final Determination on light-duty GHG regulations, resume Midterm Evaluation process with NHTSA

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