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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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Congress EPA Carbon Emissions 252

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012

KPMG developed 3 nexuses linked by climate change to represent the challenges of sustainable growth. In a new study, KPMG International has identified 10 “megaforces” that will significantly affect corporate growth globally over the next two decades. Source: KPMG. Click to enlarge.

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Climate Change Water Climate Global 310

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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. aggregates the individual station temperatures into the global land. aggregates the individual station temperatures into the global land.

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2009 Climate 2000 Climate Change 186

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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. 2009) Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Global Cities.

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Emissions Global Gas Los Angeles 199

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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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Pollution Carbon San Diego Los Angeles 231

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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. Asia contributes more than half of global anthropogenic BC emissions and China is the largest emitter, according to the researchers. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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2007 Carbon China Emissions 271

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Besides developing a new generation of cells with higher energy density, considerable savings are possible by reducing the energy consumption of auxiliary electric devices, especially in the area of climate control. Roland Berger and fka find that in terms of technology, France has overtaken Japan and is now in pole position.

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Concept Sale PHEV USA 150

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MARCH 3, 2021

The Swedish carmaker said 50% of its global sales should be fully-electric cars by 2025 and the other half hybrid models. a collaboration that could see the Taiwanese firm building Fisker electric cars for global markets beginning in 2023. – March 1, via Reuters. – February 25, via GreenCarReports.

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Volvo All-Electric Tax Credit Fisker 95

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JANUARY 13, 2013

Comparison of Hg emissions in 2005 and 2010, by selected sector and region. UNEP produced its first Global Mercury Assessment in 2002 and a subsequent study in 2007. These global percentages will, of course, vary on a regional basis. Use of coal for power generation and industry is increasing, especially in Asia.

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Mercury Emissions 2013 Global 262

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NOVEMBER 13, 2011

The International Energy Agency (IEA) last week launched the 2011 edition of the World Energy Outlook (WEO), the current edition of its annual flagship publication assessing the threats and opportunities facing the global energy system out to 2035. While there is still time to act, the window of opportunity is closing. —WEO 2011.

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Oil Transportation Cheap Fleet 247

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Dr. Martin Winterkorn said that the group has set its sights on global market leadership in electric mobility. “ By way of comparison: the most powerful conventional e-up! After its spring 2014 launch in Europe, the e-Golf will roll out Asia and North America in late 2014 and early 2015, respectively. Earlier post.).

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Electric Vehicles Batteries Battery Vehicles 337

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

How about using a competition sailplane for comparison, instead? Structural factors (Infrastructure decisions and global shocks to fuel prices) are going to do far more to determine which fuel source wins out — this is not purely demand-driven; this is an “If you build it, they will come&# situation. Follow the money.

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