Human Cost of Climate Change
Electric Cars are for Girls
OCTOBER 26, 2019
Polar bears aside, what is the human cost of climate change? Do you ever think about how climate change will affect you and me?
Are electric cars tackling climate change?
Innovation News Network
OCTOBER 28, 2022
EIP's Kate Munro discusses how the current cost-of living crisis coupled with a desire to tackle climate change, has encouraged consumers to buy and use electric cars. The post Are electric cars tackling climate change? appeared first on Innovation News Network.
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Study: 25% EV adoption would save US $17B annually from avoided climate change & pollution damages
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 18, 2020
A new study led by researchers from Northwestern University projects that if electric vehicles replaced 25% of combustion engine cars currently on the road, the United States would save approximately $17 billion annually by avoiding damages from climate change and air pollution.
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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea
Cars That Think
JANUARY 28, 2023
Behavioral change is hard How willing are people to break their car dependency and other energy-related behaviors to address climate change? In fact, some 74 percent of those polled indicated they were already “proud of what [they are] currently doing” to combat climate change. For instance, recent U.S.
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Combating climate change via carbon credits | Autocar Professional
Baua Electric
MARCH 23, 2024
In today’s world, climate change is a reality we have to contend with and among the various measures undertaken to combat it, carbon credits can prove to be an effective solution. Weaving a new framework in the climate space, carbon credits incentivize sustainable practices by assigning a financial value to reductions in GHG emissions.
IEEE’s Plan To Help Combat Climate Change
Cars That Think
MAY 5, 2022
The IEEE Board of Directors formed an ad hoc committee on climate change in February to coordinate its response to the global threat. Why should IEEE be involved in combating climate change? Why should members care about climate change? Rahman: Climate change is an existential threat to humanity.
How renewable diesel can help fight climate change
Clean Fleet Report
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
We need to make our transportation system more sustainable with today solutions as city residents, investors, employees or customers demand action on climate change. The post How renewable diesel can help fight climate change first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. Calculation method complies with the LCFS CA-GREET 3.0.
BP: world on unsustainable path; growing divergence between demands for climate change action and pace of progress
Green Car Congress
JUNE 12, 2019
This year’s edition highlights the growing divergence between demands for action on climate change and the actual pace of progress on reducing carbon emissions. BP released the 68 th annual edition of the BP Statistical Review of World Energy (BP Stats Review), a comprehensive collection and analysis of global energy data.
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Report finds says “negative emissions technologies” need to play a large role in mitigating climate change
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 29, 2018
To achieve goals for climate and economic growth, “negative emissions technologies” (NETs) that remove and sequester carbon dioxide from the air will need to play a significant role in mitigating climate change, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
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Climate Change is NSF Engineering Alliance’s Top Research Priority
Cars That Think
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Since its launch in April 2021 , the Engineering Research Visioning Alliance has convened a diverse set of experts to explore three areas in which fundamental research could have the most impact: climate change; the nexus of biology and engineering; and securing critical infrastructure against hackers.
How Engineers Can Help Protect Earth From Worsening Climate Change
Cars That Think
APRIL 21, 2022
Fortunately, we still have a narrow window of opportunity to alter the Earth’s climate path, and I believe we can do it. Climate change is a global societal crisis that is causing devastating consequences. Lives and businesses are being severely affected, and the cost of recovering after each event continues to mount.
U of Toronto study finds US electrification of LDV fleet not a silver bullet for tackling climate change in vehicle sector
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 1, 2020
The paper is published in the journal Nature Climate Change. A lot of people think that a large-scale shift to EVs will mostly solve our climate problems in the passenger vehicle sector. This will come at the cost of deploying a large amount of renewable-based electricity, ‘smart’ infrastructure and behaviors.
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Study finds limiting warming to 2 °C would require at least a $200/t carbon tax globally
Green Car Congress
MAY 6, 2022
Some will suffer greatly from climate change, while others may even benefit. Lloyd Distinguished Service Professor in Economics, and José-Luis Cruz of Princeton University assesses the local social cost of carbon (LSCC) and how that cost aligns with the carbon reduction pledges countries made under the Paris Agreement.
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397 New Report Concludes That Real Costs of Adapting to Climate Change Will Likely Be At Least 2-3X Greater Than Current Estimates
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 27, 2009
Representation of damage from climate change avoided by adaptation, and damage not be adapted to (‘residual damage’) over the longer term. Source: “Assessing the costs.” The amount of money on the table at Copenhagen is one of the key factors that will determine whether we achieve a climate change agreement.
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252 Group of 285 global investors with more than $20T in assets under management calls for urgent action on investment-grade climate change and energy policies; guidelines for governments
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 24, 2011
Saying that “ investment-grade climate change and clean energy policy is required to shift private sector investment from high-carbon to low-carbon assets ”, a group of 285 investors has urged governments and international policy makers to take new and meaningful steps in the fight against climate change.
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Tesla Model S Plaid goes up for grabs in fight for climate change policies
Teslarati
JULY 4, 2021
There are vehicles that can compete with the Model S Plaid, of course, but those cars typically cost several times more. Support CCAN Action Fund’s fight for more climate change policies and enter in an amazing chance to take home a Tesla Model S Plaid. . EST on the same day. . Make a difference.
Hyundai Motor to expand XCIENT fuel cell truck entry into US market
Green Car Congress
MAY 10, 2022
Our ultimate goal is to fight climate change and build a sustainable future. Fuel cell electric commercial vehicles enhance work efficiency and lower infrastructure cost compared to battery electric vehicles (BEV) by minimizing downtime with shorter refueling time. We are running out of time to limit global warming.
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OECD: governments should make better use of energy taxation to address climate change; “meaningful” increases limited to road sector
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
Tax rates were below the low-end estimate of climate costs (EUR 30/tCO 2 ) for 97% of emissions. The report found that the share of emissions taxed above climate costs increased from 46% in 2012 to 50% in 2015, and rates exceed €50 per tCO 2 for 47% of emissions in 2015, compared to 37% in 2012. of emissions.
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Australia Hosts First Climate Change Adaptation Conference
Green Car Congress
JUNE 28, 2010
The first international conference held in Australia to discuss the science and options for adapting to climate change begins in the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Center, Queensland, on 29 June. Professor Palutikof.
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Fighting Climate Change with Clean Energy
EV Match
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
That’s why we are always encouraged to learn about and partner with other companies that are identifying innovative ways to fight the growing climate crisis. Today, we’re excited to share our new partnership with Arcadia , a tech company working to stop climate change by breaking the fossil fuel monopoly. .
Garnaut Climate Change Review issues first of 8 update papers in 2011; reaffirms decision-making framework and need for mitigation efforts
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 5, 2011
As commissioned by the Australian Government in 2010, the Garnaut Climate Change Review, led by Professor Ross Garnaut, has issued the first of a series of papers scheduled for this month and next updating the 2008 Climate Change Review. —2008 Climate Change Review. Earlier post.)
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RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION: Drive Electric’s advice on the second draft of the Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030)
Drive Electric
JUNE 19, 2023
Table 1: Chapter 9 Energy and Industry Table 2: Chapter 11 Transport Table 3: Climate Change Commission Recommendations Table 4: Drive Electrics Summary Recommendations Part B: Detailed response Introduction New Zealand is on the cusp of the biggest transformation in transport in over a century. This will only intensify. 2 Transport).
Vanderbilt meeting concludes time to begin developing climate change adaptation strategies for transportation sector
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 22, 2011
It is increasingly clear that climate change will have potentially large impacts on the nation’s highways, railroads, waterways, airports and pipelines. Contributing to these costs is the problem of the nation’s aging infrastructure, which needs $2.2 Assess the cost of impacts to key infrastructure components.
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MIT report finds China’s actions on climate change crucial; argues for global economy-wide greenhouse gas tax
Green Car Congress
MAY 29, 2012
A new report from the MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change shows the importance of all major nations taking part in global efforts to reduce emissions—and in particular, finds China’s role to be crucial. The researchers argue for a global economy-wide greenhouse gas tax that spreads the burden of responsibility.
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Final report of Garnaut Review Update recommends carbon pricing scheme for Australia to do its fair share on climate change
Green Car Congress
MAY 31, 2011
It will be much harder and more expensive for Australia to do its fair share on climate change without a carbon pricing scheme, according to the final report of the Garnaut Climate Change Review – Update 2011, Australia in the Global Response to Climate Change. Earlier post.) —Professor Garnaut.
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Perspective: The Role of Offsets in Climate Change Legislation
Green Car Congress
MARCH 6, 2010
This article shows that including offsets in climate change legislation would likely make an emissions program more cost-effective by: (a) providing an incentive for non-regulated sources to generate emission reductions; and (b) expanding emission compliance opportunities for regulated entities. Transaction Costs.
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Hype Taxi Using Massive European Grants To Pay For Champagne-Scale Hydrogen Costs
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 19, 2024
continued] The post Hype Taxi Using Massive European Grants To Pay For Champagne-Scale Hydrogen Costs appeared first on CleanTechnica. billion that California received as a hydrogen hub which is going to go down the drain because it’s.
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Study projects thermoelectric power in Europe and US vulnerable to climate change due to lower summer river flows and higher river water temperatures
Green Car Congress
JUNE 3, 2012
Projected changes in summer mean usable capacity of power plants in the US and Europe for the SRES A2 emissions scenario for the 2040s (2031–2060) relative to the control period (1971–2000). A study published in Nature Climate Change suggests that thermoelectric power plants (i.e., Source: van Vliet et al. Click to enlarge.
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Study finds culture influences response to climate change; consumption and reproduction
Green Car Congress
JUNE 30, 2011
How people choose to consume resources and use contraception influences their responses to climate change, according to a new study by a team of psychologists. Carpool lanes decrease carbon dioxide emissions and lower costs of commuting. Howard, professor of psychology, University of Notre Dame. Swim, Janet K.;
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186 IRENA: doubling global share of renewable energy by 2030 could save trillions annually from avoided expenditures on pollution and climate change
Green Car Congress
MARCH 17, 2016
trillion annually by 2030—15 times more than the costs— according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Doubling the share of renewables in the global energy mix by 2030 can save up to US$4.2
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Green Car Congress
JULY 22, 2010
Illustration of projected ozone changes in the South Coast region due to climate change in 2050. The study also predicts that peak concentrations of dangerous airborne particles will increase in the San Joaquin Valley due to the effects of climate change on wind patterns. Click to enlarge. Kleeman, Ph.D.
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Georgia Tech study projects potential mixed impacts of climate change policies on air quality
Green Car Congress
APRIL 8, 2015
They used the EPA US 9-region national database (EPAUS9r) with the MARKet Allocation (MARKAL) energy system model to develop emissions scenarios and spectral nudging to downscale global climate to the regional scale over the US. Climate Change Emissions Health Policy' Miller, Athanasios Nenes, and Armistead G.
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Adaptation of rice shows use of symbiogenics as a new strategy for reducing impacts of climate change and catastrophes on plants
Green Car Congress
JULY 17, 2011
Rice—which provides nearly half the daily calories for the world’s population—could become better adapted to stresses resulting from climate change and some catastrophic events through what researchers are calling “symbiogenics”—symbiosis-altered gene expression. These findings, Redman et al. 0014823.
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NREL’s Cost Study On Hydrogen For Heavy Vehicles Fuel Does Not Withstand Scrutiny
CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 6, 2024
What is it about hydrogen for trucking that leads researchers to deeply low-ball costs at every opportunity? continued] The post NREL’s Cost Study On Hydrogen For Heavy Vehicles Fuel Does Not Withstand Scrutiny appeared first on CleanTechnica. I’ve tried to.
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Michael Jackson Comes Back From Dead to Blast L.A. Times Climate Change Coverage
Creative Greenius
JULY 6, 2009
Times isn’t a newspaper anymore, it’s an abusepaper that is part of the climate change problem, not part of the solution, said the still world popular entertainment legend. . Maybe Jim Tankersley has friends at Exxon/Mobil too and is looking for his next job after the Times stops breathing soon.
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Study finds stabilizing warming at 1.5 ?C would result in economic hit through 2100; benefits accrue by 2300
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 12, 2020
A new study by a team from San Jose State University and Stanford University has found that—even under heightened damage estimates—the additional mitigation costs of limiting global warming to 1.5 °C C (relative to 2.0 °C) C) are higher than the additional avoided damages this century under most parameter combinations considered.
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243 Study Finds That Climate Change Mitigation in Land Transport Should Benefit Public Health Substantially
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 29, 2009
A new study by an international team of researchers using Comparative Risk Assessment methods to estimate the health effects of alternative urban land transport scenarios for two settings—London, UK, and Delhi, India—concluded that although uncertainties remain, climate change mitigation in transport should benefit public health substantially.
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225 MIT researchers conclude fundamental changes in the US energy-innovation system are needed to meet challenges of climate change and energy supply
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 22, 2011
A three-year study by a team of researchers based at MIT has concluded that fundamental changes are needed in the US energy-innovation system. The build-up of greenhouse bases in the atmosphere continues unabated, and its environmental and human costs are mounting. Innovation should become that focus. —Richard Lester.
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UN Review of Recent Climate Research Concludes That Impacts Of Climate Change Coming Faster Than Anticipated
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 25, 2009
Significant climate anomalies 2008/2009. Source: Climate Change Compendium. Since the 2007 IPCC report, wide-ranging surveys have shown changes to the seasonal behaviour and distribution of all well-studied marine, freshwater and terrestrial groups of plants and animals. Climate Change Science Compendium 2009.
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Origin Materials launches Net Zero Automotive Program with Ford; carbon-negative PET
Green Car Congress
JUNE 19, 2021
Origin Materials has developed technology which turns sustainable wood residues into cost-advantaged, carbon-negative materials that reduce the need for fossil resources. The assessment studies Origin products across four environmental criteria: climate change; ecosystem quality, resource consumption; and human health.
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Exxon/Mobil Guilty of Climate Change Coverup. Now Ordered Out of Torrance 3 Years Sooner.
Creative Greenius
JULY 1, 2009
But now that I’ve found out they’re still lying and covering up their role in climate change and the size of their own carbon footprint, I’m going to have to get tougher with them. I initially gave Exxon/Mobil till 2020 to get out of Torrance and clean up their toxic mess here in my town.
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186 ADB Study Finds Annual Economic Losses in Southeast Asia from Climate Change Could be More Than Twice the Global Average
Green Car Congress
APRIL 27, 2009
The mean cost of cost of climate change for the four countries—Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam—under a “business-as-usual” scenario and if market and non-market impacts and catastrophic risks are all considered could be equivalent to losing 6.7%
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150 Hyundai Motor and Kia to introduce blockchain-based carbon emission monitoring system
Green Car Congress
JULY 28, 2023
This solution is also expected to relieve suppliers from this time- and cost-consuming work and enable them to manage their carbon emissions with accuracy.
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Sustainable fuel production scaleup hindered by high cost and limited feedstock
Innovation News Network
MARCH 20, 2024
The EIC report has revealed that high cost and limited feedstock are key hurdles facing the scaling of global sustainable fuel production. The post Sustainable fuel production scaleup hindered by high cost and limited feedstock appeared first on Innovation News Network.
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