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Cutting Non-CO2 Pollutants Can Delay Abrupt Climate Change; The Fast Action Climate Agenda

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Current emissions of anthropogenic greenhouse gases (GHGs) have already committed the planet to an increase in average surface temperature by the end of the century that may be above the critical threshold for tipping elements of the climate system into abrupt change with potentially irreversible and unmanageable consequences, the authors write.

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California cumulative PEV sales at 13.4% of 2030 goal; true ZEVs at 7.6%

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As part of California’s AB 32 climate change program, Executive Order B-48-18 administratively created a goal of 5 million zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) on California roads by 2030. This action expands on the prior Executive Order B-16-2012, which set a goal of 1.5 million by 2025. Combined, these were down a point to a 5.7% market share. …

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Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

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California’s Climate Protection Strategies do not help meet NAAQS Standards. If the near zero technologies outlined in this paper are developed in the time frame described herein, they will dramatically enhance the state’s ability to meet air quality standards and climate protection objectives. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Tesla Tax Credit: How Californians Can Save $15,000 with EV Credits and Rebates

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Buying a new car is one of the most significant purchases you’ll likely make in your life, so you want to make sure you’re getting the best deal available. The code references a number of eligible vehicles , including the Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y. How our EV Climate Loan works: Pre-qualify in minutes.

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What Is a Heat Pump?

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Instead, go buy yourself a commercial “air-source” heat pump, which will warm your home using the very same principle. The ratio of the heat released into your home to the energy sent into its electrically driven compressor is referred to as the coefficient of performance , or COP for short. Don’t actually do this, of course.

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Ford poll finds Europeans want freedom of car ownership, but worry about traffic, cost of driving, environment

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53% say climate change is the world’s biggest problem. 72% say fuel efficiency is one of the areas they consider most when buying a car. 53% say climate change is the world’s biggest problem. 72% say fuel efficiency is one of the areas they consider most when buying a car.

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Perspective: The UN Approval Process for Carbon Offsets

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Since 2005, when major greenhouse-gas emitters among the Kyoto signatories were issued caps on their emissions and permitted to buy credits to meet those caps, there has been more than $300 billion worth of carbon transactions. Verification of the emission reduction or carbon sequestration is critical in efforts to mitigate climate change.

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