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NRC report finds that large-scale production of algal biofuels poses sustainability concerns; not a definitive barrier

Green Car Congress

However, these concerns are not a definitive barrier for future production, the report says; innovations that would require research and development could help realize algal biofuels’ full potential. The committee is not aware of any published studies that include measured emissions of air pollutants from open-pond cultivation.

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There’s Only One Kind Of “Just” Transition I Want To See

Creative Greenius

The kind of justice I believe in does not give “them that’s got” an uninterrupted pipeline to keep profiting from pollution. Every fossil fuel-related union has fought against a far less “just” offer and definition of Just Transition that put them first in the new clean energy economy. That ain’t justice. Talk about real justice.

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ICCT study examines current & projected use of heavy fuel oil in Arctic shipping; growth in BC emissions points to need for policies

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A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) estimates heavy fuel oil (HFO) use, HFO carriage, the use and carriage of other fuels, black carbon (BC) emissions, and emissions of other air and climate pollutants for the year 2015, with projections to 2020 and 2025. —Comer et al.

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What we don’t admit about carbon dioxide

Electric Auto Association

The fundamental green attribute of an EV is its ability to provide personal mobility without producing tailpipe emissions, delivering an unprecedented climate benefit even after accounting for all of its life-cycle emissions. When we think about air pollution, we think about toxic laboratory chemicals with long scary names.

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Six refineries in $425M settlement with EPA and DOJ over emissions violations

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and Par Hawaii Refining that resolves alleged Clean Air Act violations and protects public health by reducing air pollution at six refineries. Strict internal leak definitions: 500 ppm for valves and 2000 ppm for pumps. Refineries also emit greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change, as well as fugitive VOCs.

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EPA Issues Final Endangerment Finding for Greenhouse Gases

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EPA’s final findings respond to the 2007 US Supreme Court decision that GHGs fit within the Clean Air Act definition of air pollutants. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Policy. EPA also finds that GHG emissions from on-road vehicles contribute to that threat. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Feature: Going Green on Car Care, Repair and Insurance

Clean Fleet Report

The higher the percentage of EVs on the road, the lower the air pollution. Using less fuel definitely contributes to reaching the goals of going green enthusiasts. Choosing eco-friendly biodegradable soaps is an essential step if you want to take care of the environment. It leaves zero emissions on the roadways.

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