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CICERO-led study finds global warming effect of leaked hydrogen almost 12x stronger than CO2

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A study led by Norwegian climate center CICERO has found that the global warming effect of leaked hydrogen is almost 12 times stronger than that of CO 2. Unlike exhaust from burning coal and gas that contains CO 2 , burning hydrogen emits only water vapor and oxygen. —Dr Sand The GWP100 of hydrogen.

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PSI team develops web tool for consumers to compare environmental impact of passenger cars in detail

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The system will graph lifecycle impact for a range of specified powertrains, for a large number of impact categories: Climate change [kg CO 2 -eq.]. Depletion of fresh water reserves [m 3 ]. Deterioration of the ozone layer [kg CFC-11-eq.]. Depletion of fossil energy resources [kg oil-eq.]. Terrestrial toxicity [kg 1,4-DC.-eq.].

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German-Chilean consortium investigating new ways of reducing arsenic in copper concentrates: ReAK

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Previously, the fact that these compounds are water-soluble never presented any problems since the Atacama Desert is one of the driest regions in the world. However, climate change has caused an increase in rainfall in recent years, which now raises the issue of environmental contamination. —Anna-Lisa Bachmann.

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Test of Planet-Cooling Scheme Could Start in 2022

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Up there, 10 to 50 kilometers above the Earth’s surface, ozone molecules absorb the sun’s ultraviolet light, protecting life far below. Even less is understood about the potential risks to people and the environment—could the particles deplete the ozone layer, for example, or significantly alter the weather? Research takes a long time.

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Study Finds Asian Monsoon Carries Pollution Into the Stratosphere

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Time average mixing ratio (ppbv) of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) near 13.5 This could explain satellite measurements showing high levels of stratospheric ozone, water vapor and other chemicals over Asia during summer. km during boreal summer (June- August) derived from satellite instrument observations. Source: Randel et al.,

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Calif. ARB releases GHG scoping plan update; more ZEVs, “LEV IV”, MD and HD regulations; ZEV for trucks; more LCFS

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The update identifies eight key sectors for ongoing action: Energy; Transportation, fuels, land use and infrastructure; Agriculture; Water; Waste management; Natural lands; Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (such as methane and black carbon); and Green Buildings. Transportation.

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NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory 2 reaches orbit

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A 35 Ah nickel-hydrogen battery will provide power when the sun is eclipsed from the spacecraft. The instruments on these precisely engineered satellites make almost simultaneous measurements of clouds, aerosols, atmospheric chemistry, and other elements critical to understanding Earth’s changing climate.

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