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US and UK researchers report direct measurement of key atmospheric reactant; more rapid formation of secondary aerosols

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Molecules called Criegee intermediates—carbonyl oxides—are important atmospheric reactants, but only indirect knowledge of their reaction kinetics has been available. Credit: Marston (2012), Photo credit: Daniel Stein/Istockphoto.com.Click to enlarge. Carl Percival. —Marston (2012). Welz et al.

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Greenius To Corporate Carbon Producers: You’ll Pay & You’ll Like It

Creative Greenius

I think it only fair and just that the people responsible for producing the most pollution and climate changing carbon pay for the costs their products and actions impose on all of us. Bush and Cheney are gone now and your free, line-your-pockets at my expense ride is over now.

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

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While the current Inventory does not include 2019, preliminary energy data available now for 2019 from EIA projects that fossil fuel-CO 2 emissions decreased by approximately 3% from 2018 to 2019.

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Manhattan Beach, The South Bay’s Greenest City

Creative Greenius

Change is but mere weeks away. It’s all coming eight years later than it should, but the Climate Change Calvary has now arrived and they’re riding hard and fast. In fact, you can bank on our country following the green lead that’s been set here in California. I’ll be ready when they are.

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The State of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Electrification

Driivz

Electrification of medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) vehicles is an important component of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and mitigating climate change. According to the Global Commercial Vehicle Drive to Zero program, there 180 models of battery electric MHD trucks and cargo vans available now in the U.S. and Europe.

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The #1 working mum’s guide to buying the perfect electric car

My Energi

There are so many great models, shapes, styles of EV available now with budget, mid and high-end options. Dare I say, with a heavy focus on transitioning to EV’s, climate change and the wider picture, big diesel chugging SUV’s such as the Range Rover Sport, almost represent a thing of the past.

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Subsidy announcement boosts electric cars

Green Cars News

Says co-founder Evert Geurtsen: “Buyers do not need to wait until 2011 because electric cars are available now and already provide huge savings. Affordable short range electric cars are the only solution to provide accessible mobility for the entire population whilst also fighting climate change.