Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2018

Millions of people around the world are also exposed to air pollution in their homes arising from the use of solid fuels (e.g., coal, wood, and dung) for cooking and heating. For the first time, this year’s report and website include worldwide estimates of exposure to and health burdens of burning of solid fuels in their homes.

Pollution 218

Pollution Coal 2016 India 218

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Given currently available carbon budget estimates, the available global carbon budget for 1.5 ˚C Fuel efficiency measures could potentially reduce emissions by 0.88 Substantial emission reductions due to fuel economy standards for passenger cars are already included in the current policy scenario. GtCO 2 in 2030: 9.42

Environment 150

Environment Climate Change Coal Climate 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2012

Black carbon, a product of burning fossil fuels or biomass such as wood or dung, can worsen a number of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Seven measures target CH 4 emissions, covering coal mining, oil and gas production, long-distance gas transmission, municipal waste and landfills, wastewater, livestock manure, and rice paddies.

Carbon 257

Carbon Ozone Emissions International 257

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2011

While compressed natural gas (CNG) will play a role, particularly for high-mileage fleets, the report suggests that the chemical conversion of gas into some form of liquid fuel may be the best pathway to significant market penetration. Recently enacted state low-carbon fuel standards (e.g., Natural gas to fuel conversion processes.

MIT 299

MIT Gas Transportation Future 299