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Researchers measure actual CO2 emissions from fossil fuel use and compare to reported levels

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The team of researchers, led by researchers from Imperial College London (ICL), developed a technique to estimate CO 2 emissions from fossil fuels using atmospheric measurements, then tested the technique over three months in California. This is the first time fossil fuel emissions have been independently checked for such a large area.

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Separate MIT, IEA reports both outline major expansion in role of natural gas; caution on climate benefits

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The new report, part of the World Energy Outlook (WEO) 2011 series, examines the key factors that could result in a more prominent role for natural gas in the global energy mix, and the implications for other fuels, energy security and climate change. World primary energy demand by fuel in the IEA high gas scenario. Source: IEA.

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

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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. cited one study showing that the full lifecycle (well-to-wheel) CO 2 emissions from M85 (with coal-derived methanol) are 2.5 and Gong, H.

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Europe/US team: transitioning to a low-carbon world will create new rivalries, winners and losers

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For example, rich countries such as Germany can throw billions of dollars at their coal sector to ease their transition pain, offering generous financial aid to lignite-producing regions. This scenario assumes a full global consensus for action on climate change. Nigeria or Algeria cannot do the same for their oil industry.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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How does the US deal with local and state economies with high carbon economies and little renewable resources? Climate change projects had always had a stronger appeal to international investors than US investors. The LIBOR is the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate and is an industry benchmark interest rate.

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

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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. “To survive, you have to get closer to your customers, so you can keep up with their changing expectations,&# he added.

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Battery metal price plunge is closing mines and stalling deals – ET Auto

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Chemaf Resources Ltd. said last week it would halt mining operations at its Grants open pit mine until conditions improve, warning of a writedown, while nickel miner Panoramic Resources Ltd. Australia’s Core Lithium Ltd. Battery metals have been a bright spot for the mining industry in recent years. Sigma Lithium Corp.

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