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Global CO2 emissions stalled for the third year in a row

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The report provides updated results on the continuous monitoring of the three main greenhouse gases: carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), methane (CH 4 ) and nitrous oxide (N 2 O). Emissions from international transport (aviation and shipping) contribute another 3% to the total global GHG emissions. Other greenhouse gases keep creeping up.

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ERTOC: optimizing CO2 of shipments down to an individual consignment level

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The ERTOC system enables logistics companies to plan their load manifests and routes in order to minimize the cost and environmental impact of operations, while also reporting on the carbon (CO 2 e) or cost contribution attributable to each and every consignment. International Journal of Applied Logistics (IJAL) doi: 10.4018/jal.2012040104.

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Wind-to-Hydrogen Tech Goes to Sea

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Many countries have met their climate goals and are on track to be completely carbon neutral. Chemical plants on dedicated platforms then process part of the hydrogen, combining it with nitrogen to make ammonia, or with carbon dioxide to produce substitutes for fossil fuels. Wind and solar parks produce a large portion of their energy.

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UN report finds world needs incremental $1.9 trillion invested in green technologies to avert planetary catastrophe; global per capita cap on primary energy consumption of 70 GJ/yr may be required

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Staging a new technological revolution at a faster pace and on a global scale will call for proactive government intervention and greater international cooperation. In addition, global carbon dioxide emissions have been increasing. Essentially, this would require making the power and transport sector carbon-free worldwide.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

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We note that the Sustainable Business Council’s Low Carbon Freight Pathway, reflected in the CCC’s final advice, has shown that we can be much more ambitious. We support the SBC’s Low Carbon Freight Group’s work, and encourage the development of a National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy as a matter of priority. Role of ETS .