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MARCH 15, 2010

C (1.26 °F) since 1960 and other observed changes in rainfall, sea level rise, ocean acidification and atmospheric CO 2 concentration show that “ climate change is real ”, according to a joint CSIRO/Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) statement and snapshot of the state of the country’s climate. F] by 2030. to 9 °F] by 2070.

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JANUARY 5, 2010

Global GHG mitigation potential from aviation and marine transportation. Aviation and marine transportation combined are responsible for approximately 5% of total GHG emissions in the United States and 3% globally and are among the fastest growing modes in the transportation sector. Source: McCollum et al. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 30, 2009

Red areas are those where waters are under-saturated in aragonite and so hostile to shell formation by marine organisms, with darker color indicating greater under-saturation. James Orr, Marine Environment Laboratories (MEL-IAEA) and chairman of the symposium. Source: ACECRC. Click to enlarge. Surface ocean pH has already dropped by 0.1

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Water covers 72 percent of the Earth’s surface, its volumes host 80 percent of biodiversity and play a pivotal role in global phenomena, such as climate change. Pioneering underwater network technology There are a few marine research stations scattered around the globe (like needles in algal stacks).

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DECEMBER 3, 2019

Ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 25) in Madrid and as part of the Group’s commitment to further reduce carbon emissions along the entire value chain, the BMW Group has joined the “ Getting to Zero Coalition ”. The objective of this initiative is to use zero-emission cargo vessels from 2030.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2012

But when the particles form in the presence of pollutants, which is what likely happens in nature, the longer-lasting particles enable the long-range transport of the pollutants (bottom). This synergy between PAHs and SOA particles has important implications not only for human health but also for climate change.

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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.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

The report— Turn Down the Heat —attempts to outline a range of risks, focusing on developing countries and especially the poor. The World Bank report focused on developing countries, while recognizing that developed countries are also vulnerable and at serious risk of major damages from climate change.

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APRIL 21, 2010

This pre-competitive consortium will investigate energy management of marine propulsion and auxiliary power systems and identify potential technology solutions appropriate for the requirements of applications including cruise liners, ro-ro ferries, tankers, bulk carriers, container ships, and offshore facility supply and navy vessels.

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OCTOBER 30, 2022

Electric & Hybrid Marine - In the commercial marine sector, batteries are starting to saturate early adopter segments, such as ferries, and reach their limitations in others, such as the short and deep-sea vessels (which produce the majority of the sector’s emissions). MW and some potential supplier order pipelines reaching 200 MW.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012

KPMG developed 3 nexuses linked by climate change to represent the challenges of sustainable growth. The 10 global sustainability megaforces that may impact business over the next two decades are: Climate Change: This may be the one global megaforce that directly impacts all others. Source: KPMG. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

An international study of 10 global cities found that a balance of geophysical factors (climate, access to resources, and gateway status) and technical factors (power generation, urban design, and waste processing) determine the greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) attributable to cities. 2009) Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Global Cities.

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

Although maritime transport has the lowest ratio of CO 2 emissions per ton-kilometer transported compared to other modes of transport, its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are expected to increase from the current level of around 1 gigatonne per year, by an estimated 150-200% over the next four decades. The legal position on shipping emissions.

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MAY 10, 2011

Ranges of global technical potentials of renewable energy sources derived from studies analyzed in SRREN report. Note that the figure is presented in logarithmic scale due to the wide range of assessed data. These four were chosen in order to represent the full range. Source: SRREN. Click to enlarge. Source: SRREN.

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JANUARY 29, 2014

Well-to-Propeller GHG emissions results for marine alternative fuels. These fuels are: liquefied natural gas (LNG); liquefied petroleum gas (LPG); methanol and ethanol; di-methyl ether (DME); synthetic fuels (Fischer-Tropsch); biodiesel; biogas; use of electricity for charging batteries and cold ironing; hydrogen; and nuclear.

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MAY 24, 2009

Shipping—responsible for almost 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions but not so far covered by any emissions reduction agreements—could reduce its climate impact by at least one-fifth at a negative cost to the industry, a new International Maritime Organization (IMO) report has concluded.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Implementing these approaches, the report finds, would reduce greenhouse gas and other harmful emissions from diesel-powered ships, trucks and other port equipment.

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OCTOBER 2, 2013

The Scoping Plan describes the comprehensive range of efforts California must take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 and meet the state’s long-term goals to combat climate change. Earlier post.) AB 32 requires the Scoping Plan to be updated every five years.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2015

A new Conference Board of Canada report finds that Canada is unlikely to achieve an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels by 2050. Further adoption of alternative vehicle technologies, such as hybrids, plug-in electric, natural gas and biofuels. —“A Long Hard Road”.

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AUGUST 29, 2009

The funding from A*STAR’s Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC) will support research teams from A*STAR research institutes and local institutes of higher learning to develop solutions to manage environmental deterioration, pressures on natural resources and climate change brought on by rapid growth and urbanization.

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JULY 3, 2015

An 80% reduction in US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 has been generally established as the de facto required domestic contribution to stabilizing global concentrations at low to medium levels, that is, 450 and 550 ppm carbon dioxide equivalent (CO 2 -equiv). Renewable and nuclear electricity supply technologies are available today.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Finally, DOE will support development of domestically produced, infrastructure-compatible biofuels to reduce carbon emissions from liquid transportation fuels where electrification is not viable (heavy-duty vehicles, marine, and air). Those technical barriers contribute to the primary market barriers for EVs: vehicle cost and range anxiety.

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OCTOBER 13, 2011

Pike projects that by 2021, the production of biofuels derived from a range of feedstocks will reach 65.7 Multiple aims include the reduction of dependence on imported oil, mitigation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and driving economic development. Pike forecasts that the global market for biofuels will increase from $82.7

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JULY 26, 2013

A new study by an expert working group at the UK’s Royal Academy of Engineering examines a wide range of possibilities for future, lower-emitting and cost-effective ship powering options. This integrated approach must embrace all of the elements of naval architecture, marine and control engineering alongside operation practices.

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MAY 5, 2009

The revised statutory requirements for RFS2 also include new definitions and criteria for both renewable fuels and the feedstocks used to produce them, including new greenhouse gas emission (GHG) thresholds for renewable fuels and the incorporation of indirect land use change effects. EPA Administrator Jackson. Preamble to the NPRM.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

As we confront the enormous challenge of climate change, we should take inspiration from even the most unlikely sources. Marine Cloud Brightening (MCB) Project intends to answer. The aim of the MCB Project is to consider whether deliberately adding more sea salt CCN to low marine clouds would cool the planet.

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MAY 23, 2012

The latest North Sea licensing round for oil and gas drilling has broken all previous records for the number of applications received by the UK Government. The UK’s oil and gas sector still provides almost half of the country’s energy and is by far the largest single industrial UK investor.

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JANUARY 13, 2013

Despite recent progress in improving the available knowledge base, the report notes, the emissions estimate still has large associated uncertainties, giving a range of 1,010-4,070 tonnes. However, modeling results continue to indicate that East Asia is the dominant source region for long-range airborne mercury transport worldwide.

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JUNE 27, 2009

Thus, the DOD has a vested interest in maintaining this supply by supporting the development of synthetic hydrocarbon fuel from the vast natural resources, such as coal, shale, gas hydrates, and CO 2 , available in the United States. HC with increasing TOS, irrespective of the feed gas ratio. Dorner et al. Williams, Burtron H.

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MAY 20, 2009

A new comprehensive MIT study of the probabilistic projections of climate change in this century found that absent aggressive intervention, warming will likely be about twice as severe as previously estimated by the MIT model six years ago. C by 2100, with a 90% probability range of 3.5 Sokolov et al. Kicklighter, B.

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MARCH 26, 2023

Can advanced semiconductors cut emissions of greenhouse gases enough to make a difference in the struggle to halt climate change? Such a change is actually well underway. When the device is on (when 6 V are applied to the gate), electrons flow from the drain to the source in a flat region called a two-dimensional electron gas.

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OCTOBER 27, 2013

Based on the interim results of a new study, MIT researchers are warning smaller nations to proceed with caution in pursuing the development of their natural gas resources. The interim report analyzed the economics of natural gas project development options in Cyprus with a focus on exports. (The —Sergey Paltsev. Background.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

The rightful backlash to his “Let’s Just Roll Over & Play Deal On Climate” came from many quarters, but the most searing and right-on takes came from climate and gender journalist Amy Westervelt ; Climate scientist, Kate Marvel ; and Climate Justice Advocate and Essayist, Mary Annaise Hegler.

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APRIL 30, 2009

Gregg Small, executive director of environmental nonprofit Climate Solutions , said electric cars could be a big part of achieving energy independence and addressing climate change, if done in conjunction with energy conservation. "If These public charging stations are really the pill to solve the disease we call range anxiety."

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DECEMBER 20, 2009

Oceans, already expanding from warmth and melting glaciers, would rise, increasing coastal flooding; a chain reaction of climate changes is projected to lead to harsher, more widespread droughts and more powerful storms. Reductions in Emissions. C to 2 °C above pre-Industrial Revolution levels.

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