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Study: 2/3 of aviation climate impact due to emissions other than CO2

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

of the human-made climate impact; two-thirds of this impact are caused by emissions other than CO 2 , according to a new study by researchers in Europe and the US. CO 2 and NO x aviation emissions and cloud effects remain a continued focus of anthropogenic climate change research and policy discussions. —Lee et al.

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Study: Fossil fuel CO2 emissions reached max daily decline of 17% in April

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MAY 20, 2020

Percentage change in global daily fossil CO 2 emissions, Jan-May 2020. The analysis, published in Nature Climate Change , was conducted by researchers from the University of East Anglia, Stanford University, the CICERO Center for International Climate Research and CSIRO as part of the Global Carbon Project. Le Quéré, C.,

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Black carbon is a much larger cause of climate change than previously assessed; about twice previous estimates, and 2/3 the effect of CO2

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JANUARY 16, 2013

The report’s best estimate of direct climate influence by black carbon is about a factor of two higher than most previous work. This includes the estimates in the 2007 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Assessment, which were based on the best available evidence and analysis at that time. Bond et al.

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Study: countries seeking to cut CO2 emissions must get a handle on city-level emissions

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JUNE 28, 2018

Countries seeking to meet Paris Agreement targets on CO 2 emissions must get a grip on the amount of pollution produced at city level, according to a new open-access study published in S cience Advances by an international team of researchers from Europe and China. Yuli Shan, Dabo Guan, Klaus Hubacek, Bo Zheng, Steven J.

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EEA says industrial air pollution cost Europe up to €169 billion in 2009; some 37% attributed to CO2

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NOVEMBER 26, 2011

Air pollution from the 10,000 largest polluting facilities in Europe cost citizens between €102–169 billion (US$135–224 billion) in 2009, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) which analyzed the costs of harm to health and the environment caused by air pollution. Source: EEA. Click to enlarge.

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, IVECO and ENGIE collaborating to promote natural gas in Europe starting from Belgium

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JANUARY 25, 2017

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), IVECO (a brand of CNH Industrial) and ENGIE (Global Energy Player) are broadly collaborating to promote natural gas vehicles and infrastructure in Europe. Transportation is responsible for 22% of CO 2 emissions in the world (and even 30% in Europe); 95% of the energy consumed by this sector comes from oil.

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Ford researchers: global light-duty CO2 regulatory targets broadly consistent with 450 ppm stabilization

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MAY 15, 2014

Similarly, with the addition of fuel actions, the OECD Europe glide paths are relaxed from 4.5-5% The industry-average OECD Europe CO 2 glide path is consistent with European Union regulations. Climate Change Emissions Fuel Efficiency Policy' Their paper is published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology.

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Euro Parliament committee approves new 95 g/km CO2 target for cars; super credits and a switch to WLTP

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APRIL 25, 2013

Climate Change Emissions Europe Fuel Efficiency Policy' Thomas Ulmer, a German member of the EPP group who is responsible for steering the proposal through Parliament, will now lead negotiations with member states. MEPs are expected to vote on the proposal in July 2013. Draft report.

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EIA: world energy consumption to grow 56% 2010-2040, CO2 up 46%; use of liquid fuels in transportation up 38%

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JULY 25, 2013

Non-petroleum liquids resources from both OPEC and non-OPEC sources grow on average by 3.7% They include the consequences of the March 2011 disaster at Fukushima Daiichi, Japan; planned retirements of nuclear capacity in OECD Europe under current policies; and continued strong growth of nuclear power in non-OECD Asia.

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IEA working paper highlights potential role of natural gas in reducing global road transport CO2

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NOVEMBER 13, 2010

On average, a 25% reduction in carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2-eq) emissions can be expected on a well-to-wheel (WTW) basis when replacing gasoline by light-duty vehicles (LDVs) running on compressed natural gas (CNG). The paper uses Brazil, India, Iran, Pakistan, the US and Europe as case studies.

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Study finds technology cost of achieving European 2020 LDV CO2 targets more than offset by resultant fuel savings

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MARCH 19, 2013

The Phase II report, to be presented mid-2013, examines the impact of the gradual penetration of advanced powertrains, such as battery-electric vehicles and fuel cell electric vehicles, and the gradual replacement of fossil fuels with increasing levels of indigenous energy resources, such as electricity and hydrogen.

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EEA data show most automakers must reduce emissions to meet European 2015 CO2 regulations

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DECEMBER 21, 2011

Distance to 2015 target by individual manufacturers in 2010 (only manufacturers registering > 100 000 vehicles in Europe). The size of the bubble is proportional to the number of vehicles registered in Europe. of overall greenhouse gas emissions in Europe and its emissions increased by 23% between 1990 and 2009. Source: EEA.

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EC proposes 95 grams CO2/km target for new cars by 2020, 147 grams for light vans; super credits for cars below 35g

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JULY 11, 2012

Europe and the US. However, it was considered that providing certainty for manufacturers ruled out a change of the basis for the regulation for 2020. The proposals would in total save 160 million tonnes of oil and around 420 million tonnes of CO2 in the period to 2030. Earlier post.). T&E: Super credits = “hot air”.

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Study using paleoclimate data suggests climate sensitivity to CO2 doubling may be less severe than projected

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NOVEMBER 25, 2011

The team combined extensive sea and land surface temperature reconstructions from the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM) with a climate model of intermediate. complexity to estimate the equilibrium climate sensitivity for a doubling of atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations (ECS 2xC ) from. preindustrial times. However, we cannot exclude.

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ITF launches global initiative to decarbonize transport

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MAY 19, 2016

Transport activity currently contributes 23% of global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels, with the share expected to rise. The International Transport Forum (ITF) at the OECD has launched a major global initiative towards carbon-free transport.

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UK Government Launches 250M 5-Year Plan for Cutting CO2 from Road Transport; Includes Incentives for Purchase of PHEVs and EVs

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APRIL 16, 2009

Cutting road transport CO 2 emissions is a key element to tackling climate change. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Europe Plug-ins Policy. The demonstration project will involve more than 200 motorists throughout the country. Less than 0.1% Ultra-Low Carbon Vehicles in the UK.

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New Study Outlines Pathway to 76% Reduction in UK Transport Sector CO2 Emissions By 2050; Road Transport Becomes Carbon Neutral

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AUGUST 17, 2010

Alternatively, a society being adversely affected by climate change in forty years time may reasonably decide to ban any remaining petrol/diesel vehicles completely. Tags: Electric (Battery) Europe Fuel Cells Land use Policy Sustainability. Towards a Zero Carbon Vision for UK Transport.

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Study Finds That CO2 Standards for Vehicles Can Reduce Price of Oil

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APRIL 10, 2009

T&E said it opted for Enerdata because the POLES model developed and run by this institute is the only public model available in Europe they knew of that is capable of calculating oil prices as an output of supply and demand, rather than as an input. The impact of lower oil consumption in Europe on world oil prices (Enerdata 2009).

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Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

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JULY 8, 2015

Geely Auto has invested significant resources in the development and promotion of methanol-fueled engines and vehicles over a long period and has already made progress with this technology in China. It will also allow us to promote advanced methanol technology in Europe. I’m excited to be working with them. and Gong, H.

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Study Finds Ozone, Nitrogen Change the Way Rising CO2 Affects Earths Water

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JULY 10, 2009

The researchers concluded that models of climate change may be underestimating how much water is likely to run off the land and back into the sea as atmospheric chemistry changes. Either way, water resource managers need more accurate runoff estimates to plan better for the changes. Credit: NASA. Click to enlarge.

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US and Swiss researchers model two very high carbon emissions scenarios

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JULY 6, 2011

US and Swiss researchers have modeled two climate scenarios with very high carbon emissions—above the A1F1 scenario, currently representing the upper bound of predicted carbon emissions in the IPCC work—to investigate the resulting climate change implications. —Sanderson et al. Benjamin M Sanderson et al.

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UK Department For Transport Study on Light Goods Vehicle CO2 Concludes that Potential CO2 Reduction from Low-Carbon Technologies Within 5 Years is Quite Low, But Much Larger by 2020

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JUNE 2, 2010

Tags: Climate Change Emissions Europe Fleets.

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Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

“ One Agreement, Two Steps ” Expectations for Copenhagen quickly became complicated after Danish Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen boarded an overnight flight to Singapore to address an impromptu breakfast forum on climate change at the Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) summit on 15 November. by Jack Rosebro.

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ICCT study finds that transitioning to low-GWP MAC refrigerants in China could avoid up to US$150B in costs

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

Among the findings of the report, “HFC-134a phase-out in the Chinese light-duty motor vehicle sector”, was that, considering the social cost of CO 2 e, up to 1 trillion RMB in costs (US$150 billion) required to address climate change could be avoided through 2050 by transitioning to low-GWP alternative MACs. Background.

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IEA technology and policy reports outline paths to halving fuel used for combustion-engined road transport in less than 40 years

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Important complementary policies include fuel economy labeling, fuel economy or CO2-adjusted vehicle tax systems (such as “feebates”), and fuel taxes. Europe, South Asia, South America, etc.). Lower costs are ultimately passed on to consumers and reduce the overall cost of achieving energy security and climate change goals.

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IEA World Energy Outlook 2013 sees CO2 emissions rising by 20% to 2035; oil use on upward trend

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013

The US moves steadily towards meeting all of its energy needs from domestic resources by 2035. Together, these changes represent a re-orientation of energy trade from the Atlantic basin to the Asia-Pacific region, according to the report’s scenario. Africa today is home to nearly half of the 1.3 Source: IEA. Click to enlarge.

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Study finds removing corn residue for biofuel production can decrease soil organic carbon and increase CO2 emissions; may miss mandated 60% GHG reduction

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APRIL 21, 2014

Using corn crop residue to make ethanol and other biofuels reduces soil carbon and under some conditions can generate more greenhouse gases than gasoline, according to a major, multi-year study by a University of Nebraska-Lincoln team of researchers published in the journal Nature Climate Change. Pelton, Xiao X.

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Volkswagen to use CO2 as refrigerant for future air conditioning systems

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MARCH 8, 2013

The performance-based standards for low GWP refrigerants in Europe and the United States allow automakers to choose a replacement for HFC-134a. HFC-152a, HFO-1234yf, and carbon dioxide are alternatives that may substantially reduce climate impacts and meet safety standards.A transition to a new refrigerant is not easy.

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Growing Number of EU Countries Levying CO2 Taxes on Cars and Incentivizing Plug-ins

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APRIL 21, 2010

Tags: Climate Change Emissions Europe Plug-ins Policy.

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New Study Finds Flaw in Carbon Accounting for Bioenergy, Another Contends That Indirect Land Use Change Emissions for Biofuels Will Be Up To Twice Direct Land Use Change Emissions

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OCTOBER 24, 2009

Neither the Kyoto Protocol, nor the existing or proposed climate legislation in Europe and the United States, currently applies limits to emissions from land use such as deforestation. There is undeniable evidence that the climate concerns we face have been caused in large measure by the reckless use of finite fossil fuel resources.

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European Commission outlines comprehensive Transport 2050 plan to increase mobility while cutting transport CO2 emissions 60%; phasing out conventionally-fueled (non-hybrid) cars in cities by 2050

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MARCH 28, 2011

The proposals are also intended to reduce Europe’s dependence on imported oil and cut carbon emissions in transport by 60% by 2050. Achieving this will require a transformation in Europe’s current transport system, the white paper notes. By 2050, key goals will include no more conventionally-fuelled cars—i.e.,

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IEA World Energy Outlook view on the transport sector to 2035; passenger car fleet doubling to almost 1.7B units, driving oil demand up to 99 mb/d; reconfirming the end of cheap oil

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NOVEMBER 13, 2011

In the 450 Scenario, oil demand falls between 2010 and 2035 as a result of strong policy action to limit carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions; oil demand peaks before 2020 at just below 90 mb/d and declines to 78 mb/d by the end of the projection period, over 8 mb/d, or almost 10%, below 2010 levels. —WEO 2011. World Energy Outlook.

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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APRIL 16, 2009

An embryonic movement is growing in Europe to build “smart cities&# that will challenge the status quo. The vision is fuelled by the fear of climate change and the need to find green alternatives to dirty coal, unpopular nuclear power and unreliable gas imports from Russia. . There are only 3 or 4 countries with lithium.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", There are also plans to conduct public-road tests of the TOYOTA Plug-in HV in the United States and in Europe.

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Study: 2/3 of aviation climate impact due to emissions other than CO2

Study: Fossil fuel CO2 emissions reached max daily decline of 17% in April

Black carbon is a much larger cause of climate change than previously assessed; about twice previous estimates, and 2/3 the effect of CO2

Study: countries seeking to cut CO2 emissions must get a handle on city-level emissions

EEA says industrial air pollution cost Europe up to €169 billion in 2009; some 37% attributed to CO2

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, IVECO and ENGIE collaborating to promote natural gas in Europe starting from Belgium

Ford researchers: global light-duty CO2 regulatory targets broadly consistent with 450 ppm stabilization

Euro Parliament committee approves new 95 g/km CO2 target for cars; super credits and a switch to WLTP

EIA: world energy consumption to grow 56% 2010-2040, CO2 up 46%; use of liquid fuels in transportation up 38%

IEA working paper highlights potential role of natural gas in reducing global road transport CO2

Study finds technology cost of achieving European 2020 LDV CO2 targets more than offset by resultant fuel savings

EEA data show most automakers must reduce emissions to meet European 2015 CO2 regulations

EC proposes 95 grams CO2/km target for new cars by 2020, 147 grams for light vans; super credits for cars below 35g

Study using paleoclimate data suggests climate sensitivity to CO2 doubling may be less severe than projected

ITF launches global initiative to decarbonize transport

UK Government Launches 250M 5-Year Plan for Cutting CO2 from Road Transport; Includes Incentives for Purchase of PHEVs and EVs

New Study Outlines Pathway to 76% Reduction in UK Transport Sector CO2 Emissions By 2050; Road Transport Becomes Carbon Neutral

Study Finds That CO2 Standards for Vehicles Can Reduce Price of Oil

Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

Study Finds Ozone, Nitrogen Change the Way Rising CO2 Affects Earths Water

US and Swiss researchers model two very high carbon emissions scenarios

UK Department For Transport Study on Light Goods Vehicle CO2 Concludes that Potential CO2 Reduction from Low-Carbon Technologies Within 5 Years is Quite Low, But Much Larger by 2020

Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

ICCT study finds that transitioning to low-GWP MAC refrigerants in China could avoid up to US$150B in costs

IEA technology and policy reports outline paths to halving fuel used for combustion-engined road transport in less than 40 years

IEA World Energy Outlook 2013 sees CO2 emissions rising by 20% to 2035; oil use on upward trend

Study finds removing corn residue for biofuel production can decrease soil organic carbon and increase CO2 emissions; may miss mandated 60% GHG reduction

Volkswagen to use CO2 as refrigerant for future air conditioning systems

Growing Number of EU Countries Levying CO2 Taxes on Cars and Incentivizing Plug-ins

New Study Finds Flaw in Carbon Accounting for Bioenergy, Another Contends That Indirect Land Use Change Emissions for Biofuels Will Be Up To Twice Direct Land Use Change Emissions

European Commission outlines comprehensive Transport 2050 plan to increase mobility while cutting transport CO2 emissions 60%; phasing out conventionally-fueled (non-hybrid) cars in cities by 2050

IEA World Energy Outlook view on the transport sector to 2035; passenger car fleet doubling to almost 1.7B units, driving oil demand up to 99 mb/d; reconfirming the end of cheap oil

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