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Study finds methane emissions from coal mines ~50% higher than previously thought

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The amount of methane released into the atmosphere as a result of coal mining is likely approximately 50% higher than previously estimated, according to research presented at the recent annual meeting of the American Geophysical Union. The authors point out that less coal production doesn’t translate to less methane.

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Global Carbon Budget 2022: Global fossil CO2 emissions expected to grow 1.0% in 2022

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Growth in oil use, particularly aviation, and coal use are behind most of the increase in 2022. CO 2 emissions from coal use are expected to grow 1.0% [0.2% While the data indicates that coal use has plateaued in the last 10 years, there remains considerable uncertainty on when it will start to decline. increase in 2021.

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The Top 12 Climate Developments of 2022

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The past year saw amazing developments in climate, energy, and more that will make a difference for years to come. The past year might unfortunately be remembered as the year that Russia invaded Ukraine — or for some even stranger events such as the Oscar slap, Musk’s Twitter chaos, or Taylor Swift ticket mayhem.

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Global CO2 emissions stalled for the third year in a row

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Also in Eurasia emissions grew in Turkey (5%) and Ukraine (8%). CH 4 is mainly generated by agricultural activities, the production of coal and gas, as well as waste treatment and disposal. Emissions are increasing in other developing countries: 6% for Indonesia and Malaysia; 9% for Pakistan and 12% for the Philippines.

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We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

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Manufacturing an EV battery using coal-based electricity results in more than three times the greenhouse-gas emissions of manufacturing a battery with electricity from renewable sources. 70 percent of lithium-ion batteries are produced in China, which derived 64 percent of its electricity from coal in 2020.