Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

The energy companies also agreed to encourage others across the natural gas value chain—from production to the final consumer—to do the same. Numerous studies have shown the importance of quickly reducing methane emissions if we’re to meet growing energy demand and multiple environmental goals.

Gas 170

Gas Emissions Industrial Industry 170

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2022

As much as skeptics insist that the internal combustion engine (ICE) is dead and hydrogen is a non-starter, it appears that significant research and development is being conducted into the technology across geographies. —Kiran Raj, Practice Head of Disruptive Tech at GlobalData. China Yuchai.

Hydrogen 304

Hydrogen China Engine Commercial 304

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2011

Illustration of the steps in an iterative risk management approach for addressing climate change. From: America’s Climate Choices. This trend cannot be explained by natural factors such as internal climate variability or changes in incoming energy from the sun. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

Climate Change 199

Climate Change Climate America Los Angeles 199

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. 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. Source: “Assessing the costs.”

Climate Change 252

Climate Change Climate Cost Of London 252

Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change , approximately 15 percent of net anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions come from the transportation sector. To meet global climate targets, we must devise ways to get people and goods from point A to point B without burning fossil fuels.

Transportation 94

Transportation Green Climate Change Climate 94

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2010

However, slower population growth in developed countries will matter to emissions, too, because of higher per capita energy use. Scientists have long known that changes in population will have some effect on greenhouse gas emissions, but there has been debate on how large that effect might be. —Shonali Pachauri.

Climate Change 218

Climate Change Climate Emissions India 218

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2018

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) reports that the Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a resolution codifying an initial greenhouse gas (GHG) strategy for international shipping.

International 170

International Climate Mariner 2018 170

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2017

A large part of this potential comes from six relatively standardized categories: solar and wind energy; efficient appliances; efficient passenger cars; afforestation and stopping deforestation. The report also covers an assessment of the potential contribution from reductions in short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs).

Environment 150

Environment Climate Change Coal Climate 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2009

The European Commission has published a white paper—“ Adapting to climate change: Towards a European framework for action ”—outlining the framework of a two-phase strategic approach to help the EU cope with the impacts of climate change. European Commissioner for the Environment Stavros Dimas.

Climate Change 150

Climate Change Climate 2013 2012 150

Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

I also want the organization to be globally recognized as a force for change. This year, I chartered four ad hoc committees: climate change, innovative funding models, president-elect campaign pilot program, and multimedia-based digital reality technologies. For example, IEEE is now engaged closely with the U.N.

United Arab Emirates 77

United Arab Emirates Climate Change Climate Green 77

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Global benefits from full implementation of measures for reduction of short-lived climate pollutants in 2030 compared to the reference scenario. The climate change benefit is estimated for a given year (2050) and human health and crop benefits are. for 2030 and beyond. Source: UNEP. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

Climate 210

Climate Pollution Clean Cleaning 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

Significant climate anomalies 2008/2009. Source: Climate Change Compendium. The growth in carbon dioxide emissions from energy and industry has exceeded even the most fossil-fuel intensive scenario developed by the IPCC at the end of the 1990s. Climate Change Science Compendium 2009. Click to enlarge.

Climate Change 259

Climate Change Climate 2007 Ozone 259

Setec Powerr

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Our principal goal should be to mitigate problems that are global in scale, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, virus transmission, and invasive species. In any case, when we switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy, we reduce but do not eliminate environmental damage. The current technologies work but have limits.

Renewable 98

Renewable Energy Fuel New York City 98

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

A new Ford Motor Company-sponsored poll of 6,000 people across Europe found that most Europeans remain committed to car ownership, but have growing concerns about traffic congestion, the cost of driving and the environment. 53% say climate change is the world’s biggest problem. Earlier post.).

Environment 319

Environment Cost Of Ford Cars 319

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2011

While many over time have grown dismissive of radical new engine ideas, remember that they have the opportunity to change the dynamic.we David Greene of Oak Ridge National Laboratory put the importance of improving efficiency in the transportation sector in the broader context of an ultimate transition to a different form of energy—i.e.,

International 265

International Future Engine EPA 265

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Europe’s transport sector is making only mixed progress in meeting its environment, health and climate policy targets, according to the latest European Environment Agency (EEA) assessment which tracks the short and long-term environmental performance of this key economic sector across the European Union. Source: EEA.

Environment 150

Environment Transportation Emissions Climate 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

New WHO has issued new Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs) that reduce levels of key air pollutants, some of which also contribute to climate change. PM is primarily generated by fuel combustion in different sectors, including transport, energy, households, industry, and from agriculture. WHO global air quality guidelines.

Pollution 435

Pollution Global 2005 Ozone 435

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2017

Toyota established the annual program in 2000 in commemoration of Toyota’s receipt of the Global 500 Award in 1999 from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP); this year marks the program’s 18 th year. This year’s theme will be “Biodiversity Conservation” or “Climate Change”. Climate Change. Organization.

Grant 150

Grant Toyota Myanmar 2017 150

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 19, 2023

The Importance of Electrifying Municipal Vehicles City Cleanup Can Begin on Wheels Electrifying police cars, street sweepers, refuse trucks and other municipal vehicles does more than just help the environment—it also saves money and makes urban areas a safer, more peaceful place to live. EVs even improve energy security.

Vehicles 84

Vehicles Tax Credit Arizona Pollution 84

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2010

trillion by 2050, according to a new report, “An Initial Estimate of the Cost of Lost Climate Services Due to Changes in the Arctic Cryosphere”, released by the Pew Environment Group. The loss of heat-reflecting sea ice and snow results in the absorption of more solar energy leading to warming.

Environment 199

Environment Climate Climate Change Cost Of 199

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 2, 2013

kWh—approximately 2–4 times current retail costs—for emission-free alternatives to fossil fuel electricity due to the cost of health impacts from fossil fuel electricity, according to a new analysis by a pair of researchers at the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Energy and Climate Change Office, Region 9.

EPA 277

EPA Emissions Fuel Climate Change 277

Green Car Congress

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. Total CO 2 emissions of 182 Chinese cities. Shan et al.

Emissions 210

Emissions CO2 Laos Pollution 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2011

The Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at the University of Oxford recently published a report recommending that individual governments take more action to curb their own greenhouse gas emissions and put pressure on other governments to do the same. International climate negotiations can only go so far.

Emissions 210

Emissions Climate Change Gas Climate 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2016

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

Transportation 150

Transportation Global International Davis 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Since internal combustion engines will remain the primary mode of choice for mobility in the foreseeable future, both alternative (renewable) fuels and high-performance combustion concepts/ engines using fuels adapted for that purpose will be preferred for reducing the combustion impact on climate change. Kalghatgi, G.,

Transportation 255

Transportation Future Fuel Climate Change 255

Creative Greenius

OCTOBER 27, 2009

There may have been beauty queens and bikini babes galore on the beach with us for our International Day of Climate Action but I only have eyes for this girl starting the wave from the front of the line! Tags: Environmental Politics Ocean Saving Energy Sustainability Yes We Can!

Climate Change 170

Climate Change Climate California International 170

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2016

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved mandatory requirements for ships to record and report their fuel consumption. IMO said that the move sends a clear signal about its commitment to climate change mitigation.

Fuel 150

Fuel Climate Change 2013 Climate 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Signing for Québec were the Minister of International Relations, La Francophonie and External Trade, Jean-François Lisée and the Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Wildlife and Parks, Yves-François Blanchet. The sale of Québec allowances will generate at least $2.5 billion in revenue by 2020 in Quebec.

California 220

California Climate Change Climate EPA 220

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2016

Nissan Mexico’s use of renewable energy sources, including wind power energy and biomass, accounts for 50% of the energy used at the Aguascalientes plant since 2013. Improvement in sustainability reflects initiatives such as the Nissan Energy Saving Collaboration (NESCO), which measures energy loss at plants.

Nissan 150

Nissan Emissions CO2 Wind 150

Creative Greenius

APRIL 26, 2016

None of these frontline and fence line friends has to wait for the future impacts of climate change to reach their everyday lives, because they and their families have already been dealing with the consequences of living in what they knowingly call “the Sacrifice Zone” every day for a long long time now.

Los Angeles 150

Los Angeles Renewable Long Beach Climate Change 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2016

The report also identifies five ways that countries as diverse as the United States and Brazil can achieve their targets to increase energy security, foster rural economic development and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Reliable information about the actual local effects is essential, but has been lacking in food-biofuel-climate debates.

Climate Change 150

Climate Change Production Climate Africa 150

Creative Greenius

JULY 11, 2022

And It’s Not The One Which Rewards Dirty Energy Mercenaries With New Clean Energy Jobs. I want to see the residents of those communities put at the front of the line for guaranteed job training and employment in the clean energy industries. So what justice has been earned and is now deserved by the dirty energy workforce?

Coal 355

Coal Oil Clean Cleaning 355

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2021

of the International Institute for Environment and Development; Dr. Brenda Ekwurzel, Ph.D., of the Union of Concerned Scientists; Paul Holthus, World Ocean Council; Kara Hurst, Amazon; Edward Mungai, Kenya Climate Innovation Center; and Robin Newmark, National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

Kenya 210

Kenya Iceland Carbon Financing 210

Creative Greenius

OCTOBER 18, 2013

And so it is that I resigned from my position as Director of Strategic Partnerships and Public Affairs for CBS EcoMedia effective the first of this month and I will now be devoting my full time to working on climate change response with the South Bay 350 Climate Action Group, the South Bay Bicycle Coalition and 350.org.

Climate Change 358

Climate Change Climate Chevron Oil 358

Creative Greenius

OCTOBER 25, 2009

As part of the International Day of Climate Change on Saturday, participants line up and do the tidal wave for an airplane covering the event near the Manhattan Beach Pier. org Dailhy Breeze Joe Galliani Sean Hiller South Bay Los Angeles 350 Climate Action Group.

Los Angeles 170

Los Angeles Climate Change Climate Environment 170

Creative Greenius

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

That’s the banner that will be strung across Manhattan Ave in downtown Manhattan Beach next week to herald our South Bay 350 Climate Action Group event on the beach as our part of the International Day of Climate Action. That’s climate change leadership, right here, right now.

Los Angeles 170

Los Angeles Climate Climate Change Solar 170

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

The LUTZ project is being developed to explore the potential for intelligent mobility concepts within the urban environment. By 2050, very few—if any—new cars will be powered solely by the traditional internal combustion engines, so it is important that the UK car industry is at the cutting edge of low carbon technologies.

Engine 240

Engine Energy Cars Climate Change 240