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Open Letter by Netherlands Scientists on IPCC and Errors in 2007 Climate Change Report

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In response to the ongoing discussion about the reliability of the UN IPCC and the climate reports, a group of 55 leading Dutch scientists working in the field of climate change, energy and the environment wrote an open letter. Errors in the IPCC climate change report are being seized by some to discredit climate science.

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Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

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The 15 th Congress, also known as the 15 th Conference of Parties, or COP 15, was initially intended to be a largely procedural summit, with many major negotiating points settled and most environmental ministers prepared to sign a binding emissions treaty that contained specific emissions targets as well as commitments to financing structures.

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DOE Seeking Comments on Report on Research Strategy for Developing Unconventional Fossil Energy Resources

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Administration objectives for meeting national goals include catalyzing economic growth, reducing emissions of carbon dioxide that can lead to climate change, and strengthening national security by reducing dependence on foreign energy supplies. Tags: Coal Fuels Natural Gas Oil Oil sands Oil Shale Policy Research.

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Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

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CRI is presenting at the 4 th Conference on CO 2 as Feedstock for Fuels, Chemistry and Polymers , being held at the end of September in Essen, Germany. Methanol can be produced from a range of renewable sources and fossil-fuel based feed-stocks; in practice methanol is mainly produced in coal-rich China from coal. Sileghem, L.,

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WHO: 9 out of 10 people worldwide breathe polluted air; 7M deaths per year

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Major sources of air pollution from particulate matter include the inefficient use of energy by households, industry, the agriculture and transport sectors, and coal-fired power plants. Mexico City has committed to cleaner vehicle standards, including a move to soot-free buses and a ban on private diesel cars by 2025.

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Perspective: The UN Approval Process for Carbon Offsets

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Verification of the emission reduction or carbon sequestration is critical in efforts to mitigate climate change. and (b) Could emissions credits based on faulty assumptions or inadequate review be revoked? Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Climate Change 2007: Mitigation. Lack of Additionality.

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California Air Resources Board Pushes for Restoration of DOE Funding for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles; Tackles the Four Miracles

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Commercialization of those technologies must start in the next decade, noted ARB Executive Officer Tom Cackette in a presentation at the recent Advanced Automotive Battery Conference. Source: DOE Hydrogen Program & Vehicle Technologies Program, 2009 Merit Review. Earlier post.). Earlier post. ). —Letter to Secretary Chu.

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