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Annual increases in CO2 slows down

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With oil prices surging in the summer of 2008, the annual increase in global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) from oil, coal, gas and cement production appear to have halved according to preliminary estimates by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency. per cent in 2008, compared to 3.3 per cent in 2007.

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Are biofuels the answer for green cars? The Green Piece

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Generally, any alternative energy form that can help reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and limit our reliance on fossil fuels is well-received. Biofuels are generally accepted to improve net carbon output, even when local air pollution from the production of biodiesel is taken into account. Aren’t biofuels climate friendly?

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Emissions projected to rise steeply

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Efforts may be under way to curb the rise in world energy consumption and with it the world’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions - but that won’t curb some serious growth between now and 2030 according to the International Energy Outlook. Oil prices are expected to rise and may even hit $130 a barrel by 2030.

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Iveco step up production of biomethane-powered vehicle

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The LBM powered Daily emitted just 2,771 kg of CO2 over this period, compared with 7,295 kg for the equivalent diesel model. Commenting on the results, Martin Flach, Product Director at Iveco says: “The trial demonstrated a 62 per cent saving in CO2 over diesel and highlighted the suitability of LBM as a high quality fuel.

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Transportation emissions slashed in USA

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According to preliminary estimates from the Energy Information Administration, US carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuels decreased by 2.8 per cent of the sector’s CO2 emissions followed by diesel fuel at 23.2 per cent in 2008 with transportation related emissions decreasing by around 5.2 per cent.