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Study Finds Global CO2 Emissions Dropped 1.3% in 2009; Emissions in China and India Rose 9% and 6%

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in 2009, the first decrease recorded this decade, according to an addendum to an earlier study outlining a method for updating global fossil fuel carbon dioxide emissions published in the journal Environmental Research Letters. Global CO 2 emissions decreased 1.3% The decrease in emissions follow the decrease in the global economy.

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ITF: worldwide transport activity to double by 2050, emissions to rise 16% compared to 2015

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Emissions would exceed transport’s carbon budget more than three times. This would require: Putting in place ambitious low-carbon policies now; Reinforcing positive behavioral changes caused by the pandemic; and. Gearing stimulus packages towards decarbonization. Sustainable mobility is only possible with clean energy.

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Sandia’s Battery Abuse Testing Laboratory Awarded $4.2M

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million economic stimulus package to further develop the nation’s efforts in clean energy and efficient technologies across seven DOE national laboratories. With the recent stimulus funds, the BATLab will be able to greatly increase the number of tests it does. million in funding is part of a $104.7

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Sandia Labs Battery Abuse Testing Laboratory undergoing $4.2M renovation to enable testing of larger batteries for EVs and PHEVs

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million overhaul, paid for with federal stimulus funds, includes updating test bays, data acquisition systems and laboratory space, and hiring additional staff members to meet the growing demand for Sandia’s battery safety expertise. Those studies included 12 years of testing for the FreedomCAR program and the US Advanced Battery Consortium.

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Study finds global oil demand likely to grow despite pandemic, climate policies

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C temperature rise along the net zero carbon trajectory. Despite relatively aggressive government policies aimed at reducing oil demand, such as within green stimulus packages enacted in several countries during the pandemic, global oil demand may not peak before 2030.

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The Summit On Clean Tech Law & The New Energy Policy

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Stimulus Package allocated for renewables? Southwestern Law School is bringing decision-makers together at this “Summit on CleanTech Law and Energy Policy&# to discuss issues like: What opportunities do new federal policies offer the renewable energy sector? What further incentives are offered at the California state level?

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World Economic Forum Report: US$515 Billion Per Year Needed in Green Investments

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In light of the global financial crisis, it is crucial that every dollar is made to ‘multi-task’ to create a sustainable low-carbon economy. ”. Four key enablers for a shift to clean energy will be energy efficiency, smart grids, energy storage, and carbon capture and storage. billion) in 2004.

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