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3.8% drop in EU’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2019; transport emissions rise

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JUNE 1, 2021

Total greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union (EU) decreased by 3.8% in 2019, according to latest official data published by the European Environment Agency (EEA). The large decline in emissions, achieved before the COVID-19 crisis, was mainly due to reduced coal use for power generation. from 2018 to 2019.

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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. Source: EPA.

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EPA: US GHG emissions up 6% in 2021 from 2020

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APRIL 14, 2023

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 30 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 2021. In 2021, US greenhouse gas emissions totaled 6,340.2 From 2019 to 2021.

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EPA restores California’s authority to enforce greenhouse gas emission standards for cars and light trucks

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MARCH 10, 2022

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reinstated California’s authority under the Clean Air Act to implement its own greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards and zero emission vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate.

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Study suggests future climate changes to worsen air quality for >85% of China’s population; ~20k+ additional deaths each year

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AUGUST 19, 2019

A study by a team of researchers from China, the US and Germany suggests that future climate change may worsen air quality for more than 85% of China’s population, leading to an additional 20,000 deaths each year. Managing air quality in China in a changing climate will thus become more challenging. RCP 4.5). (The

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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

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JANUARY 28, 2023

must have 90 percent of its vehicles, or some 350 million EVs, on the road by 2050 in order to hit its emission targets. and elsewhere, it still will not be sufficient to meet net zero 2050 emission targets. Transportation accounts for only 27 percent of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the U.S.;

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BP: world on unsustainable path; growing divergence between demands for climate change action and pace of progress

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2019

This year’s edition highlights the growing divergence between demands for action on climate change and the actual pace of progress on reducing carbon emissions. The longer carbon emissions continue to rise, the harder and more costly will be the necessary eventual adjustment to net-zero carbon emissions.

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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% in 2019 based on preliminary energy and economic data. Transportation emissions remained relatively flat. This decline was due almost entirely to a drop in coal consumption.

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IEA: global carbon dioxide emissions have rebounded strongly

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MARCH 3, 2021

The Covid-19 crisis in 2020 triggered the largest annual drop in global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions since the Second World War, according to IEA data, but the overall decline of about 6% masks wide variations depending on the region and the time of year. Many economies are now seeing emissions climbing above pre-crisis levels.

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IEA: global CO2 emissions rebounded to their highest level in history in 2021; largely driven by China

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MARCH 9, 2022

Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions rose by 6% in 2021 to 36.3 The rebound of global CO 2 emissions above pre-pandemic levels has largely been driven by China, where they increased by 750 million tonnes between 2019 and 2021. In 2021 alone, China’s CO 2 emissions rose above 11.9 billion tonnes.

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Study estimates California’s GHG reductions since 2003 could be wiped out by 2020 wildfires

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

In an open-access report in the journal Environmental Pollution , researchers from UCLA and the University of Chicago estimate that California’s wildfire carbon dioxide equivalent (CO 2 e) emissions from 2020 (~127 mmt CO 2 e ) are approximately two times higher than California’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions since 2003.

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EIA: US energy-related CO2 fell by 2.8% in 2019, slightly below 2017 levels

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MAY 11, 2020

US energy-related CO 2 emissions declined by 2.8% in 2019 to 5,130 million metric tons (MMmt), according to data in the US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Monthly Energy Review. CO 2 emissions had increased by 2.9% in 2019, and gross domestic product, which increased by 2.3%

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

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DECEMBER 5, 2019

Driven by rising natural gas and oil consumption, levels of CO 2 are expected to hit 37 billion metric tons this year, according to new estimates from the Global Carbon Project (GCP), an initiative led by Stanford University scientist Rob Jackson. over 2018 emissions. over 2018 emissions. That compares to 2.1% growth in 2017.

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Cummins announces PLANET 2050 strategy; net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

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NOVEMBER 16, 2019

announced its next environmental sustainability strategy—PLANET 2050—which includes science-based goals that meet or exceed the goals in the United Nations Paris agreement on climate change. By 2050, Cummins is targeting net-zero carbon emissions. Cummins Inc.

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EIA projects US energy-related CO2 emissions to remain near current level through 2050; increased natural gas consumption

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MARCH 22, 2019

Carbon dioxide emissions from S energy consumption will remain near current levels through 2050, according to projections in EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook 2019. USenergy-related carbon dioxide emissions and fossil fuel energy consumption. Energy-related CO 2 emissions generally follow energy consumption trends.

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Global Carbon Budget 2022: Global fossil CO2 emissions expected to grow 1.0% in 2022

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NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Global fossil CO 2 emissions are expected to grow 1.0% (with an uncertainty range of 0.1% Global fossil CO 2 emissions have now grown 0.6% —Glen Peters, a Research Director at the CICERO Center for International Climate Research. CO 2 emissions from natural gas use have grown a sustained 2.2%

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Nevada launches “Clean Cars Nevada” effort; adopting California LEV and ZEV

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JUNE 23, 2020

Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced the “ Clean Cars Nevada ” initiative, which will evaluate the adoption of new regulations to provide Nevadans with more choices for low and zero emission electric passenger cars and trucks at dealerships throughout the state beginning in 2024.

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California Energy Commission approves first local energy efficiency standards that go beyond 2019 statewide requirements

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DECEMBER 12, 2019

The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved six applications for local energy ordinances that exceed statewide requirements of the 2019 Building Energy Efficiency Standards. The 2019 standards take effect 1 January 2020. There is a clear mandate to decarbonize our energy systems and our economy.

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2019 Standards Energy California

EPA proposes new GHG rules for light-duty vehicles; updating emission standards for heavy-duty trucks

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AUGUST 6, 2021

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposed rulemaking for model year 2023-2026 light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas emissions standards, and outlined its plans to initiate a subsequent rulemaking to set standards for MY 2027 and beyond, to speed the transition of the light-duty vehicle fleet toward a zero emissions future.

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Gas War: California Brings Stellantis to Heel

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MARCH 20, 2024

Stellantis has agreed to adhere to California emission policies, including requirements to make two-thirds of new cars to zero-emission or electric by 2030. Under the partnership, Stellantis has committed not to oppose California’s authority under the Clean Air Act for its greenhouse gas emissions and zero-emissions vehicle standards.

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2019 Keeling Curve Prize winners include Opus 12; conversion of CO2 into fuels and chemicals

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JUNE 29, 2019

The Keeling Curve Prize (KCP) has selected 10 winners for 2019, among them Opus 12 (Berkeley, California) which is developing a device that recycles CO? The prize recognizes promising projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions or promote carbon uptake. into cost-competitive chemicals and fuels. Earlier post.). Energy Access.

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New study confirms extensive gas leaks in the North Sea; recommends stricter guidelines for handling of abandoned wells

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AUGUST 2, 2020

Researchers from the GEOMAR Helmholtz Center for Ocean Research Kiel have found that considerable quantities of the greenhouse gas methane escape uncontrolled into the water from abandoned oil and gas wells in the North Sea. On the basis of investigations directly on the seafloor it was possible to determine the amount of escaping gas.

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Kia EV6 achieves product carbon footprint certification from the Carbon Trust

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AUGUST 12, 2021

Kia EV6 ( earlier post )has achieved product carbon footprint certification and ‘ Carbon Measured ’ label from the global climate change and sustainability consultancy the Carbon Trust, becoming the first Korean vehicle manufacturer to achieve the certificate. —Sangdae Kim, Head of Strategic Business Planning Division at Kia.

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ArcelorMittal Tubarão, Brazil first ResponsibleSteel steelmaking site in Latin America

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MARCH 27, 2022

In 2019, ResponsibleSteel created a sustainability standard that relies on twelve environmental, social and governance principles. The principles establish sustainability goals concerning the availability of water resources, health and safety, stakeholder demands, human and labor rights and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

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Brazil America Climate Change Standards

Study forecasts even with modest warming, global energy demand to increase by mid-century

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JUNE 24, 2019

A new study published in Nature Communications by researchers from IIASA, Boston University, and the Ca’ Foscari University of Venice found that by mid-century, climate change will increase the demand for energy globally, even with modest warming.

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Northeast States, DC release proposal for regional plan to cut emissions and invest in clean transportation

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DECEMBER 18, 2019

The draft Memorandum of Understanding builds on a program framework made public on 1 October 2019. Beginning with the initial regional base annual CO 2 emission budgets for 2022, the regional base annual CO 2 emission budgets are to decline by an amount per year to be set in the final MOU. Elements of a Model Rule.

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3 Oil Majors That Bet Big On Renewables

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AUGUST 31, 2020

An analysis of near-term spending plans on renewables by the biggest oil and gas companies shows that real investments in renewable energy will continue to pale in comparison to capex plans for greenfield fossil fuel projects. Indeed, much of Big Oil's reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions leans on the so-called natural gas bridge.

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CARB releases 2022 draft Scoping Plan update

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MAY 11, 2022

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has released the draft 2022 Climate Change Scoping Plan —the third update to the state’s initial 2008 Scoping Plan. The draft 2022 Climate Change Scoping Plan was developed by the California Air Resources Board in collaboration and coordination with multiple state agencies.

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Study finds climate impact of hydropower varies widely

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NOVEMBER 14, 2019

It is commonly thought that the greenhouse gas emissions from hydropower plants are similar to those of wind-generated power facilities. Ilissa Ocko and Steven Hamburg of EDF wanted to conduct a more comprehensive analysis of the climate impacts of hydropower facilities over time.

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Report: Plastics industry will release more GHGs than coal plants in the US by 2030

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OCTOBER 24, 2021

Plastics are on track to contribute more greenhouse gas emissions than coal plants in the US by 2030, according to new report by Beyond Plastics, a nationwide project based at Bennington College in Vermont. This report represents the floor, not the ceiling, of the US plastics industry’s climate impact. By 2025, more than 9.5

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Coal Industrial Industry Climate Change

EPA reconsiders withdrawal of California’s waiver to enforce greenhouse gas standards for cars and light trucks

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APRIL 27, 2021

The purpose of this Notice of Reconsideration is to seek comment on a number of issues in the 2019 SAFE-1 action including: Whether it was proper for EPA to reconsider a previously issued CAA waiver. SAFE-1 also interpreted the CAA as not allowing other states to adopt California’s GHG emission standards. Earlier post.).

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IHS Markit projects for first time that 2050 global refined product demand will be lower than 2019 levels

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

For the first time, the IHS Markit base case scenario for refined products expects total global demand in 2050 to be lower than 2019 levels. MMbd), placing it below 2019 baseline levels. However, other more drastic scenarios for falling demand remain unlikely under present conditions.

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2019 Global Production Oil

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. million users in London in 2019 and with 2.7 million users in France in 2017.

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Pollution Taxi London San Francisco

Bloom Energy receives DNV AiP for initial design for SOFC-powered LNG carrier; ABS verification as alternative power source

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2021

In conjunction with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), the companies’ initial design for an engineless, fuel-cell-powered liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV, a premier international maritime classification society. Bloom Energy has hit two key milestones on its path to decarbonize shipping.

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Power Powered Design Energy

ABB, Hydrogène de France jointly to manufacture megawatt-scale fuel cell systems capable of powering ocean-going vessels

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APRIL 9, 2020

of the world’s total greenhouse gas emissions, there is an increased pressure for the maritime industry to transition to more sustainable power sources. Among alternative emission-free technologies, ABB is already well advanced in collaborative development of fuel cell systems for ships. With shipping responsible for about 2.5%

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France Manufacturer Mariner Fuel

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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Carbon Climate Change 2020 Climate

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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UC Davis buys 6 NFI electric Xcelsior CHARGE buses using California state contract

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2021

NFI’s New Flyer was selected by DGS as an approved supplier of electric vehicles in 2019. The purchase is supported by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds and begins conversion of the current Unitrans fleet, comprising compressed natural gas buses (CNG), to zero-emission as existing vehicles reach end of life.

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Porsche calls for suppliers to switch to green energy

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JULY 2, 2021

emissions in its supply chain: the sports car manufacturer is calling for its around 1,300 series suppliers to use exclusively renewable energy in the manufacture of Porsche components as of July 2021. emissions even further. It is only by working together that we will be able to combat ongoing climate change.

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Porsche Green Energy Climate Change

European Council adopts European climate law; binding target of 55% GHG reduction by 2030 compared to 1990

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JUNE 29, 2021

In addition to the goal of climate neutrality and an aspirational goal for the Union to strive to achieve negative emissions after 2050, the European climate law sets a binding Union climate target of a reduction of net greenhouse gas emissions (emissions after deduction of removals) by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990.

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DLR: cleaner aircraft emissions reduce the climate impact of contrail cirrus

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JANUARY 28, 2019

The results are published in an open-access paper in the Nature Partner Journal (npj) Climate and Atmospheric Science. Impact of a reduction in initial ice crystal number, as may be caused by reduced soot emissions, on global contrail cirrus properties. hPa and absolute change in c total cover of contrail cirrus with an optical depth?

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Climate Cleaner Emissions Alternative Fuels

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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Oregon transit district buying 11 New Flyer electric buses and 7 ABB depot chargers

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MARCH 11, 2020

The zero-emission bus purchase was supported by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Low or No- Emission funding. Since then, LTD hired a Sustainability Program Manager and conducted carbon footprint analysis of its operations to measure the impacts and benefits of public transit on climate change.

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Biden sets 2030 net GHG reduction target for US of 50-52% below 2005 levels

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APRIL 23, 2021

US President Joe Biden announced a new target for the United States to achieve a 50-52% reduction from 2005 levels in economy-wide net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2030. In 2019, US greenhouse gas emissions totaled 6,558 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (MMT CO 2 Eq.), or 5,769 MMT CO 2 Eq.

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2005 Emissions Renewable 2019

3.8% drop in EU’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2019; transport emissions rise

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

EPA: US GHG emissions up 6% in 2021 from 2020

EPA restores California’s authority to enforce greenhouse gas emission standards for cars and light trucks

Study suggests future climate changes to worsen air quality for >85% of China’s population; ~20k+ additional deaths each year

Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

BP: world on unsustainable path; growing divergence between demands for climate change action and pace of progress

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

IEA: global carbon dioxide emissions have rebounded strongly

IEA: global CO2 emissions rebounded to their highest level in history in 2021; largely driven by China

Study estimates California’s GHG reductions since 2003 could be wiped out by 2020 wildfires

EIA: US energy-related CO2 fell by 2.8% in 2019, slightly below 2017 levels

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

Cummins announces PLANET 2050 strategy; net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

EIA projects US energy-related CO2 emissions to remain near current level through 2050; increased natural gas consumption

Global Carbon Budget 2022: Global fossil CO2 emissions expected to grow 1.0% in 2022

Nevada launches “Clean Cars Nevada” effort; adopting California LEV and ZEV

California Energy Commission approves first local energy efficiency standards that go beyond 2019 statewide requirements

EPA proposes new GHG rules for light-duty vehicles; updating emission standards for heavy-duty trucks

Gas War: California Brings Stellantis to Heel

2019 Keeling Curve Prize winners include Opus 12; conversion of CO2 into fuels and chemicals

New study confirms extensive gas leaks in the North Sea; recommends stricter guidelines for handling of abandoned wells

Kia EV6 achieves product carbon footprint certification from the Carbon Trust

ArcelorMittal Tubarão, Brazil first ResponsibleSteel steelmaking site in Latin America

Study forecasts even with modest warming, global energy demand to increase by mid-century

Northeast States, DC release proposal for regional plan to cut emissions and invest in clean transportation

3 Oil Majors That Bet Big On Renewables

CARB releases 2022 draft Scoping Plan update

Study finds climate impact of hydropower varies widely

Report: Plastics industry will release more GHGs than coal plants in the US by 2030

EPA reconsiders withdrawal of California’s waiver to enforce greenhouse gas standards for cars and light trucks

IHS Markit projects for first time that 2050 global refined product demand will be lower than 2019 levels

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

Bloom Energy receives DNV AiP for initial design for SOFC-powered LNG carrier; ABS verification as alternative power source

ABB, Hydrogène de France jointly to manufacture megawatt-scale fuel cell systems capable of powering ocean-going vessels

Ricardo commits to achieving net zero carbon by 2030

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

UC Davis buys 6 NFI electric Xcelsior CHARGE buses using California state contract

Porsche calls for suppliers to switch to green energy

European Council adopts European climate law; binding target of 55% GHG reduction by 2030 compared to 1990

DLR: cleaner aircraft emissions reduce the climate impact of contrail cirrus

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

Oregon transit district buying 11 New Flyer electric buses and 7 ABB depot chargers

Biden sets 2030 net GHG reduction target for US of 50-52% below 2005 levels

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