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Nevada launches “Clean Cars Nevada” effort; adopting California LEV and ZEV

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Without taking climate action, the state will fail to make meet the necessary greenhouse gas reduction goals set forth under SB 254 and pursuant to Governor Sisolak’s Executive Order on climate change.

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Perspective: The Role of Offsets in Climate Change Legislation

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For offsets to be credible, a ton of CO 2 -equivalent emissions from an offset project should equate to a ton reduced from a covered emission source, such as a smokestack or exhaust pipe. To be credible, as noted above, an offset should equate to an emission reduction from a direct emission source, such as a smokestack or exhaust pipe.

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Australia introduces its first exhaust rule but makes all the mistakes the US did

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The US EPA has long had what is referred to as a “ footprint rule, ” which allows larger vehicles to pollute more. The post Australia introduces its first exhaust rule but makes all the mistakes the US did appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. If that sounds familiar, it’s because it is.

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ARB: carbon intensity of biomethane from wastewater sludge could be as low as -65.27 g CO2e/MJ

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In this model, the majority of the biogas is allocated to the production of renewable power using a device such as a gas-fired turbine with an exhaust heat recovery system. Heat recovered from the exhaust of the combustion gases produced by power generation sustains the mesophilic thermal requirements of the anaerobic digesters.

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DLR and Lufthansa Technik investigate aviation biofuels in large-scale test

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Using this engine, the scientists examined and compared three different fuels: pure biofuel, a blend consisting of 50% biofuel and 50% conventional fuel, as well as conventional kerosene as a reference. The exhaust gas stream enters a large tunnel behind the engine, where we installed our measuring probes to take samples.

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IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

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IDTechEx calculates that non-automotive EV sectors in 2021 demanded approximately 31 GWh globally in 2021; for reference, battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars demanded approximately 280 GWh globally in 2021. Battery Demand From Non-automotive EV Sectors in 2021. Source: IDTechEx - “Electric Vehicles: Land, Sea & Air 2022-2042”.

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Extreme E | Island X Prix – Sardinia | Your Ultimate Guide

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The purpose of the Island X Prix is to raise awareness of the continued impact of climate change on the Sardinian landscape and to demonstrate the importance of protecting the unique eco systems of smaller islands across the world. The event will especially highlight how global warming has seen the island plagued by wildfires.

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