Climate Change, International and Reviews

Garnaut Climate Change Review issues first of 8 update papers in 2011; reaffirms decision-making framework and need for mitigation efforts

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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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Final report of Garnaut Review Update recommends carbon pricing scheme for Australia to do its fair share on climate change

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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. Garnaut Review 2011.

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PCAST suggests 6 key components for climate change strategy to President Obama; adaptation and mitigation

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MARCH 23, 2013

The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) released a letter to President Obama describing six key components the advisory group believes should be central to the Administration’s strategy for addressing climate change. Improving coordination and support for research efforts on climate change preparedness.

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Five Canadian and developing country teams awarded total of C$12.5M to study climate change adaptation

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JUNE 6, 2011

The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) together with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) announced that five research teams have been awarded a total of C$12.5

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Government of Canada releases framework for ending fossil fuel subsidies

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JULY 30, 2023

The Assessment Framework builds on Canada’s commitment under the 2021 Glasgow statement to end new direct public support for the international unabated fossil fuel energy sector. The Guidelines can be updated at any point to better reflect new policy developments and enable increased stringency and may be formally reviewed periodically.

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UN Review of Recent Climate Research Concludes That Impacts Of Climate Change Coming Faster Than Anticipated

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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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Black carbon is a much larger cause of climate change than previously assessed; about twice previous estimates, and 2/3 the effect of CO2

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JANUARY 16, 2013

Black carbon (BC) is the second largest man-made contributor to global warming and its influence on climate has been greatly underestimated, according to the first quantitative and comprehensive analysis of this pollutant’s climate impact. In a special comment on the significance of the Bond et al.

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US National Research Council reiterates need for action in US to limit magnitude of climate change; final volume in Americas Climate Choices

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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.).

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UK Royal Society Publishes New Short Guide to Science of Climate Change

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

The Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of science, has published a new short guide to the science of climate change. The guide summarizes the evidence and clarifies the levels of confidence associated with the current scientific understanding of climate change. Future climate change.

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State Department issues Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on Keystone XL Pipeline: climate change impacts

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MARCH 2, 2013

The document is a detailed draft technical review of potential environmental impacts associated with the segment of the pipeline in the US, including: impacts from construction, impacts from potential spills, impacts related to climate change, and economic impacts. What Keystone XL would carry. —Draft SEIS. Background.

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Kia EV6 achieves product carbon footprint certification from the Carbon Trust

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AUGUST 12, 2021

Kia EV6 ( earlier post )has achieved product carbon footprint certification and ‘ Carbon Measured ’ label from the global climate change and sustainability consultancy the Carbon Trust, becoming the first Korean vehicle manufacturer to achieve the certificate. —Sangdae Kim, Head of Strategic Business Planning Division at Kia.

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New Report Concludes That Real Costs of Adapting to Climate Change Will Likely Be At Least 2-3X Greater Than Current Estimates

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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.”

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Bloom Energy receives DNV AiP for initial design for SOFC-powered LNG carrier; ABS verification as alternative power source

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AUGUST 1, 2021

In conjunction with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), the companies’ initial design for an engineless, fuel-cell-powered liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV, a premier international maritime classification society. We will lead the international standardization of fuel cell propulsion systems.

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ICCT: IMO committee agrees to establish first climate framework for international shipping

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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.

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National Science Foundation review exonerates climate scientist

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AUGUST 24, 2011

The National Science Foundation’s Office of Inspector General has completed its review of allegations of research misconduct against Penn State Professor of Meteorology Michael Mann, and has found no direct evidence to support such allegations. The Office of Inspector General’s review can be downloaded as a pdf at [link] online.

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Copenhagen Diagnosis Released, Detailing Accelerating Indicators of Climate Change In Last Three Years

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NOVEMBER 25, 2009

A team of 26 climate scientists from Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States have published the “Copenhagen Diagnosis”, an interim synthesis report on developments in climate change science from mid-2006 to the present day. “The 2007 IPCC Assessment.

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Rapid Ecosystem Changes in Arctic Associated with Climate Change May Foreshadow Global Environment of the Future

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

The rapid recent climate change in the Arctic has “ severely perturbed ” Arctic ecosystems and the trophic relationships that structure them, according to a paper published 11 September in the journal Science by an international team of 25 scientists. Heterogeneity as a buffer against climate change in the Arctic.

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WHO issues new, lower Global Air Quality Guidelines for classical pollutants

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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. In 2013, outdoor air pollution and particulate matter were classified as carcinogenic by WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Resources.

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BNEF report: EV sales headed for 5.6M in 2021 as automakers target 40M per year by 2030

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NOVEMBER 10, 2021

in 2019, the year of the last UN Climate Change Conference. A review of industry outlooks finds that zero-emission vehicle forecasts have been raised across the board. Sales of internal combustion engine vehicles need to stop around 2035 to get global road transport to net zero by 2050. This compares with just 2.6%

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InterAcademy Council to Conduct Independent Review of the UN IPCC’s Processes and Procedures at Request of United Nations and IPCC

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MARCH 10, 2010

The United Nations Secretary General and the Chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) announced have asked the InterAcademy Council (IAC) to conduct an independent review of the IPCC’s processes and procedures to further strengthen the quality of the Panel’s reports on climate change.

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CSIRO/BOM: Australias Mean Temperature has Risen 0.7 C Since 1960, Climate Change is Real

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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.

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Study finds GHG emissions from corn ethanol now 46% lower than gasoline

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JANUARY 27, 2021

Reliable estimates of greenhouse gas emissions for corn ethanol are important since these values help determine significant policy and market decisions on state, national, and international levels.

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Joint Review Panel Gives Go-Ahead to Mackenzie Gas Project in Canada

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JANUARY 4, 2010

Those developments would require regulatory review and approvals in the future. Concerns were also expressed about the end use of the gas: first, that it would be used as a fuel source in Alberta oil sands developments, and secondly that it would increase global outputs of GHGs and contribute to climate change. Click to enlarge.

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Volkswagen Group selected as new Industry Group Leader in Dow Jones Sustainability Index

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

RobecoSAM AG has listed Volkswagen AG as the Industry Group Leader in the Automobiles and Components sector in this year’s review of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI). The report analyzes the initiatives of the world’s largest listed companies in addressing countermeasures against climate change.

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Climate Expert: Don't Call It Geoengineering

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NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The leaders of the world have just returned from the UN's latest climate change summit, COP26 , in which the countries that have signed on to the Paris Agreement upped their commitments to fight climate change. IEEE Spectrum : What role does Silver Lining play in climate research or advocacy? In 2015, the U.S.

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Smith School report recommends individual governments take more national and bi-lateral actions to curb greenhouse gas emissions

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JULY 24, 2011

International climate negotiations can only go so far. Systems such as pledge-and-review set up in Copenhagen and Cancun are a useful way forward in the absence of an internationally legally-binding agreement, but individual Governments must provide urgent political leadership—that is not happening at present.

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EPA issues endangerment finding on aircraft GHG emissions; opens door to regulation

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JULY 25, 2016

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a determination under the Clean Air Act that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from certain types of aircraft engines contribute to the pollution that causes climate change and endangers Americans’ health and the environment.

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ICAO agrees to market-based measure to address aviation CO2

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OCTOBER 7, 2016

The UN International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has agreed to recommend adoption of a final Resolution text on a new global market-based measure (GMBM) to control CO 2 emissions from international aviation. outside of the international aviation sector—using the concept of “emissions units”. degrees Celsius.

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ITF launches global initiative to decarbonize transport

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MAY 19, 2016

The International Transport Forum (ITF) at the OECD has launched a major global initiative towards carbon-free transport. The work will be completed by 2018/19, in time for the first round of reviews of the COP21 decarbonization targets in 2020.

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SAE CRP1234-4 analysis of R-1234yf nears completion; finding refrigerant safe and effective in automotive applications

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APRIL 23, 2013

The SAE International Cooperative Research Project (CRP1234-4) team, formed last year to perform an updated engineering safety analysis of the low global warming potential (GWP) R-1234yf refrigerant ( earlier post ), met during the SAE World Congress in Detroit. Climate Change Emissions Safety Vehicle Systems'

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Auto Alliance urges EPA to withdraw premature Final Determination on light-duty GHG regulations, resume Midterm Evaluation process with NHTSA

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FEBRUARY 23, 2017

This request by the Alliance echoes a similar, earlier request by Global Automakers, the trade association representing the US divisions of 12 international automakers (Aston Martin, Ferrari, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Kia, Maserati, McLaren, Nissan, Subaru, Suzuki and Toyota). Earlier post.). Background.

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Hadley Centre: Average 4 C Warming Could Happen Within a Human Lifetime, With Even Greater Warming in Many Regions

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

The conference, attended by 130 international scientists and policy specialists, is the first to consider the global consequences of climate change beyond 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 °F). 4 degrees of warming averaged over the globe translates into even greater warming in many regions, along with major changes in rainfall.

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BOEMRE releases study on incorporating climate effects into oil-spill risk analysis for Arctic

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AUGUST 30, 2011

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) released a new report evaluating how climate change may affect the environmental conditions measured and used in mathematical modeling for oil-spill trajectory analysis in the Arctic region. —BOEMRE Director Michael R. Click to enlarge.

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Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

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JUNE 25, 2013

Preparing the US for the impacts of climate change. Leading international efforts for GHG emission reductions and adaptation. A Federal Quadrennial Energy Review. Preparing the US for the impacts of climate change. Providing a toolkit for climate resilience.

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IMO Environment Committee approves draft mandatory regulations to cut ship carbon intensity; technical and operational

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NOVEMBER 21, 2020

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) has approved draft new mandatory regulations to cut the carbon intensity of existing ships. This builds on current mandatory energy efficiency requirements to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping.

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InterAcademy Council Report Terms UN IPCC Process a Success Overall, Calls for Reform in Management Structure

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AUGUST 31, 2010

The IPCC should encourage Review Editors to fully exercise their authority to ensure that reviewers’ comments are adequately considered by the authors and that genuine controversies are adequately reflected in the report. The IPCC should adopt a more targeted and effective process for responding to reviewer comments.

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Inaugural Quadrennial Technology Review report concludes DOE is underinvested in transport; greatest efforts to go to electrification

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

The US Department of Energy released its inaugural Quadrennial Technology Review report (DOE-QTR)—an assessment of the Department’s energy technology research and development portfolios. Report on the First Quadrennial Technology Review. The QTR frames 6 strategies to adress US energy challenges. Source: QTR. Click to enlarge.

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Studying Climate Change with an Ice Radar Drone

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AUGUST 5, 2023

Although neither ice sheet is expected to melt completely anytime soon, their incredible scale makes even small changes consequential for the future of our planet. And the data that Peregrine will gather will help scientists to understand how these critical areas will respond to climate change.

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KPMG study identifies 10 sustainability “megaforces” with accelerating impacts on business; imperative of sustainability changing the automotive business radically

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012

KPMG developed 3 nexuses linked by climate change to represent the challenges of sustainable growth. In a new study, KPMG International has identified 10 “megaforces” that will significantly affect corporate growth globally over the next two decades. —“Expect the Unexpected: Building Business Value in a Changing World”.

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Oxford team suggests realizing EV revolution will require much better understanding of consumer behavior, policy and industry support

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MAY 1, 2012

Martino Tran and his colleagues reviewed the literature on electric vehicles, with a focus on market diffusion of full battery electric vehicles (BEVs). In their review, they assessed the key interactions between technology and behavior across different scales: system level, local level and consumer adoption. —Tran et al.

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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

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MARCH 3, 2021

“There is no long-term future for cars with an internal combustion engine. The contract, which could be worth more than $6 billion in total, allows for delivery of between 50,000 to 165,000 of the vehicles over 10 years that will be a mix of internal combustion-powered and battery-electric vehicles. – March 1, via Reuters.

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UK proposes Fourth Carbon Budget for 2023-2027; emissions to be cut by 50% from 1990 levels; indicative target of 60% reduction by 2030; >1% of GDP

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MAY 17, 2011

The proposal, set out by Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne, is in line with advice from the independent Committee on Climate Change and sets a fourth carbon budget of 1950 MtCO 2 e for the period; this level would represent a 50% reduction from 1990 levels. —Fourth Carbon Budget. Click to enlarge.

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EPA takes first steps toward regulating commercial aviation GHGs with endangerment finding under CAA

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JUNE 11, 2015

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to find under section 231(a) of the Clean Air Act that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from commercial aircraft engines endanger the health and welfare of Americans by contributing to climate change. The appropriate stringency levels for the CO 2 standard. Background.

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Reducing GHG Emissions with Land Use, Transit, and Auto Pricing Policies

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OCTOBER 17, 2009

A study by Dr. Caroline Rodier at UC Davis’s Institute of Transportation Studies reviewed international modeling literature on land use, transit, and auto pricing policies to suggest a range of VMT and GHG reduction that regions might achieve if such policies were implemented. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Policy.

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Garnaut Climate Change Review issues first of 8 update papers in 2011; reaffirms decision-making framework and need for mitigation efforts

Final report of Garnaut Review Update recommends carbon pricing scheme for Australia to do its fair share on climate change

PCAST suggests 6 key components for climate change strategy to President Obama; adaptation and mitigation

Five Canadian and developing country teams awarded total of C$12.5M to study climate change adaptation

Government of Canada releases framework for ending fossil fuel subsidies

UN Review of Recent Climate Research Concludes That Impacts Of Climate Change Coming Faster Than Anticipated

Black carbon is a much larger cause of climate change than previously assessed; about twice previous estimates, and 2/3 the effect of CO2

US National Research Council reiterates need for action in US to limit magnitude of climate change; final volume in Americas Climate Choices

UK Royal Society Publishes New Short Guide to Science of Climate Change

State Department issues Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on Keystone XL Pipeline: climate change impacts

Kia EV6 achieves product carbon footprint certification from the Carbon Trust

New Report Concludes That Real Costs of Adapting to Climate Change Will Likely Be At Least 2-3X Greater Than Current Estimates

Bloom Energy receives DNV AiP for initial design for SOFC-powered LNG carrier; ABS verification as alternative power source

ICCT: IMO committee agrees to establish first climate framework for international shipping

National Science Foundation review exonerates climate scientist

Copenhagen Diagnosis Released, Detailing Accelerating Indicators of Climate Change In Last Three Years

Rapid Ecosystem Changes in Arctic Associated with Climate Change May Foreshadow Global Environment of the Future

WHO issues new, lower Global Air Quality Guidelines for classical pollutants

BNEF report: EV sales headed for 5.6M in 2021 as automakers target 40M per year by 2030

InterAcademy Council to Conduct Independent Review of the UN IPCC’s Processes and Procedures at Request of United Nations and IPCC

CSIRO/BOM: Australias Mean Temperature has Risen 0.7 C Since 1960, Climate Change is Real

Study finds GHG emissions from corn ethanol now 46% lower than gasoline

Joint Review Panel Gives Go-Ahead to Mackenzie Gas Project in Canada

Volkswagen Group selected as new Industry Group Leader in Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Climate Expert: Don't Call It Geoengineering

Smith School report recommends individual governments take more national and bi-lateral actions to curb greenhouse gas emissions

EPA issues endangerment finding on aircraft GHG emissions; opens door to regulation

ICAO agrees to market-based measure to address aviation CO2

ITF launches global initiative to decarbonize transport

SAE CRP1234-4 analysis of R-1234yf nears completion; finding refrigerant safe and effective in automotive applications

Auto Alliance urges EPA to withdraw premature Final Determination on light-duty GHG regulations, resume Midterm Evaluation process with NHTSA

Hadley Centre: Average 4 C Warming Could Happen Within a Human Lifetime, With Even Greater Warming in Many Regions

BOEMRE releases study on incorporating climate effects into oil-spill risk analysis for Arctic

Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

IMO Environment Committee approves draft mandatory regulations to cut ship carbon intensity; technical and operational

InterAcademy Council Report Terms UN IPCC Process a Success Overall, Calls for Reform in Management Structure

Inaugural Quadrennial Technology Review report concludes DOE is underinvested in transport; greatest efforts to go to electrification

Studying Climate Change with an Ice Radar Drone

KPMG study identifies 10 sustainability “megaforces” with accelerating impacts on business; imperative of sustainability changing the automotive business radically

Oxford team suggests realizing EV revolution will require much better understanding of consumer behavior, policy and industry support

Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

UK proposes Fourth Carbon Budget for 2023-2027; emissions to be cut by 50% from 1990 levels; indicative target of 60% reduction by 2030; >1% of GDP

EPA takes first steps toward regulating commercial aviation GHGs with endangerment finding under CAA

Reducing GHG Emissions with Land Use, Transit, and Auto Pricing Policies

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