Africa, Climate and Comparison

Carnegie study finds climate impact of particulates varies greatly depending on where the pollution originated

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AUGUST 20, 2018

However, while greenhouse gases cause warming by trapping heat in the atmosphere, some aerosols can have a cooling effect on the climate because the aerosol particles cause more of the sun’s light to be reflected away from the planet. In many cases, the strongest climate effects of aerosols are felt far from where the aerosols are emitted.

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GISS study finds applying stricter non-CO2 vehicle emission standards worldwide would yield climate benefits in addition to major health and agricultural benefits

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APRIL 4, 2011

Climate response to non-CO 2 vehicle emissions. Bars on the right show uncertainty ranges for 2070, including contributions from both forcing and climate sensitivity (67%; CI). Bars on the right show uncertainty ranges for 2070, including contributions from both forcing and climate sensitivity (67%; CI). Shindell et al.

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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. F), a change that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change projects would have significant societal impacts.

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World Bank report examines likely impacts and risks associated with a 4 °C global warming within this century

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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

A new report commissioned by the World Bank, and prepared by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and Climate Analytics, provides a snapshot of recent scientific literature and new analyses of likely impacts and risks that would be associated with a 4 °C global warming within this century.

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J.D. Power: quality takes a back seat to innovation as problems reach a record high

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JUNE 23, 2023

The study is based on a 223-question battery organized into nine vehicle categories: infotainment; features, controls and displays; exterior; driving assistance; interior; powertrain; seats; driving experience; and climate. The study was fielded from February through May 2023. Android Automotive Operating System (AAOS) issues: A 21.5

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Hadley Centre: Average 4 C Warming Could Happen Within a Human Lifetime, With Even Greater Warming in Many Regions

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

Comparison of surface temperature projections from the high-end emissions scenario, without carbon cycle feedbacks. One of the UK’s leading climate scientists has presented new research findings on the increasing potential for a 4 degrees Celsius (7.2 °F) Source: Met Office. Click to enlarge.

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New Tool to Assist in Deciding Whether to Use Managed Relocation of Species in Adaptation to Climate Change

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MAY 27, 2009

A new tool to help decision-makers determine if, when and how to use managed relocation of species to help them adapt to rapid climate change and other threats is described in the current issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) by a multi-disciplinary working group.

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Study finds some improved cookstoves may emit more black carbon pollution than traditional mud cookstoves

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APRIL 4, 2012

The first real-world, head-to-head comparison of improved cookstoves (ICs) and traditional mud stoves has found that some ICs may at times emit more of the black carbon particles that are linked to serious health and environmental concerns than traditional mud stoves or open-cook fires.

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EPA report to Congress finds a strong scientific and technical foundation for mitigating black carbon emissions

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APRIL 2, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted its final Report to Congress on Black Carbon , in response to an October 2009 request from Congress to advance efforts to understand the role of black carbon (BC) in climate change. Effects of BC on climate, as compared to GHGs. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Source: EPA.

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KPMG study identifies 10 sustainability “megaforces” with accelerating impacts on business; imperative of sustainability changing the automotive business radically

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012

KPMG developed 3 nexuses linked by climate change to represent the challenges of sustainable growth. The 10 global sustainability megaforces that may impact business over the next two decades are: Climate Change: This may be the one global megaforce that directly impacts all others. Source: KPMG. Click to enlarge.

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Met Office: Current Decade Already Hottest On Record

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DECEMBER 9, 2009

The Met Office also released data from more than 1,500 climate and weather station temperature records, making up about 30% of the HadCRUT record of global land surface temperature records. Locations of climate and weather station used in global. climate data analysis. temperature record, ” they announced. Source: Met Office UK.

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Study finds rising temperatures increase risk of unhealthy ozone levels absent sharp cuts in precursors

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MAY 5, 2014

The RCPs were chosen to represent a broad range of climate outcomes, based on a literature review. Warmer temperatures and other changes in the atmosphere related to a changing climate, including higher atmospheric levels of methane, spur the chemical reactions that lead to ozone. The RCP 8.5 anthropogenic precursor emission scenarios.

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WHO data: global annual PM10 increased by 6% during recent 3-year period; based on data from 851 cities

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MAY 8, 2014

population weighted comparisons in annual mean PM 10 for a three?year WHO notes that the results for the 851 cities are to be interpreted with caution, as yearly variations due, for example, to climatic changes can be important and 3?year year comparisons do not necessarily represent trends, in particular when changes are limited.

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New inventory of black carbon emissions from China finds 2007 levels higher than previously reported

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JULY 8, 2012

Black carbon is released into the atmosphere via incomplete combustion of carbonaceous fuel and is of major concern because of the impact on climate systems. Comparison of relative contributions from various sources to total BC emissions between China and other countries/regions including India, North America, and Africa.

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Study on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Global Cities Highlights Importance of Geophysical and Technical Factors

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

An international study of 10 global cities found that a balance of geophysical factors (climate, access to resources, and gateway status) and technical factors (power generation, urban design, and waste processing) determine the greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) attributable to cities. Tonnes CO 2 e/capita. Credit: ACS, Kennedy et al.

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Australia Reels From Split Weather System, Suffers Effect Of “The Big Dry” And “The Big Wet”

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FEBRUARY 12, 2009

By comparison, per capita personal daily water use in the United States, excluding industry, can be as high as 400 to 600 liters (106 to 159 gallons US) per day. David Jones, head of the BOM’s National Climate Centre. Role Of Climate Uncertain; Indian Ocean Dipole Remains Positive Three Years In A Row.

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IEA World Energy Outlook view on the transport sector to 2035; passenger car fleet doubling to almost 1.7B units, driving oil demand up to 99 mb/d; reconfirming the end of cheap oil

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NOVEMBER 13, 2011

The Current Policies Scenario assumes no new policies are added to those in place as of mid-2011, and is used as a basis for comparison with the New POlicies Scenario. Reliance grows on a small number of producers: the increase in output from Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is over 90% of the required growth in world oil output to 2035.

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Final session on international mercury convention this week expected to culminate in agreement; UNEP Global Mercury Assessment 2013 finds industrial source Hg emissions may be rising

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JANUARY 13, 2013

Comparison of Hg emissions in 2005 and 2010, by selected sector and region. For example, West Africa was thought in 2005 to have minimal ASGM activity but is now recognized as an important source region. Unintentional emission sectors: Coal burning, ferrous- and non-ferrous (Au, Cu, Hg, Pb, Zn) metal production, cement production.

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APRIL 29, 2023

KoBold Metals The world needs a lot more metal Preventing the most catastrophic impacts of climate change requires achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 , which includes, among many other things, replacing all fossil-fuel-powered light cars and trucks with electric vehicles. In February 2022, KoBold raised $192.5

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Carnegie study finds climate impact of particulates varies greatly depending on where the pollution originated

GISS study finds applying stricter non-CO2 vehicle emission standards worldwide would yield climate benefits in addition to major health and agricultural benefits

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

World Bank report examines likely impacts and risks associated with a 4 °C global warming within this century

J.D. Power: quality takes a back seat to innovation as problems reach a record high

Hadley Centre: Average 4 C Warming Could Happen Within a Human Lifetime, With Even Greater Warming in Many Regions

New Tool to Assist in Deciding Whether to Use Managed Relocation of Species in Adaptation to Climate Change

Study finds some improved cookstoves may emit more black carbon pollution than traditional mud cookstoves

EPA report to Congress finds a strong scientific and technical foundation for mitigating black carbon emissions

KPMG study identifies 10 sustainability “megaforces” with accelerating impacts on business; imperative of sustainability changing the automotive business radically

Met Office: Current Decade Already Hottest On Record

Study finds rising temperatures increase risk of unhealthy ozone levels absent sharp cuts in precursors

WHO data: global annual PM10 increased by 6% during recent 3-year period; based on data from 851 cities

New inventory of black carbon emissions from China finds 2007 levels higher than previously reported

Study on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Global Cities Highlights Importance of Geophysical and Technical Factors

Australia Reels From Split Weather System, Suffers Effect Of “The Big Dry” And “The Big Wet”

IEA World Energy Outlook view on the transport sector to 2035; passenger car fleet doubling to almost 1.7B units, driving oil demand up to 99 mb/d; reconfirming the end of cheap oil

Final session on international mercury convention this week expected to culminate in agreement; UNEP Global Mercury Assessment 2013 finds industrial source Hg emissions may be rising

This AI Hunts for Hidden Hoards of Battery Metals

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