Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2016

The Globe and Mail obtained a copy of the currently confidential 57-page Climate Change Action Plan, which lays out a strategy from 2017 to 2021. The strategy is scheduled to be further reviewed by cabinet ministers and fine-tuned, sources told the Globe and Mail , with public release slated for June.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2017

in environmental impact: energy -23.5%; CO 2 - 28.6%; waste -58.6%; water -27.5%; and solvent emissions -7.6%. In future, not only compressed air systems, cold networks and cooling towers but also ventilation and lighting systems are to be reviewed at all locations with a view to achieving further savings.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

In addition to the consistent electrification of our product portfolio, we also look at the supply chain to realize our long-term objective of climate neutrality: part of the battery cells for the next vehicle generation of our EQ product and technology brand will be produced using 100% electricity from renewable energies.

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EV Adoption

MARCH 3, 2021

Fossil fuel cars make ‘hundreds of times’ more waste than electric cars – Fossil fuel cars waste hundreds of times more raw material than their battery electric equivalents, according to a study that adds to evidence that the move away from petrol and diesel cars will bring large net environmental benefits.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2016

As one of the outcomes of the “Three Amigos” meeting in Ottawa, Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, US President Barack Obama, and Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto committed to an “ambitious and enduring” North American Climate, Clean Energy, and Environment Partnership. Short-lived climate pollutants. 50% clean power target.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 31, 2021

Many of the reviewed projects have been researching production methods of second-generation biofuels (or advanced biofuels) which are manufactured from non-food related biomass. Moreover, many projects investigate the potential use of waste as feedstock.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 16, 2024

illustrates broadening tension in the country, as resistance to living near a mine clashes with the potential of EVs to mitigate climate change. Brown said he was open to meeting with Piedmont, but that the board would not consider the zoning variance until July at the earliest due to the county’s annual budget review process.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 11, 2024

But these ships have been in short supply in recent years, with older vessels being retired and new ship orders down due to both the 2008 financial crisis and the industry upgrade to less-polluting fuels, reports MIT Technology Review.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Still, a tentative tone… De Meo added that the industry has invested billions in electrification, which all would be a waste if regulations switched gears. He added that the upcoming ban target of 2035 “is potentially feasible, but the right conditions must be put in place.” There is no way the industry can go back to square one.

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Solar Auto Industry Auto Installation 52

Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2011

Up to 77% of the world’s energy supply could be met by six key renewables by mid-century under the most optimistic scenario if backed by the right enabling public policies, according to a new report by more than 120 researchers working with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2012

Launched at the Rio+20 summit in Brazil, the Global Initiative for Resource-Efficient Cities is intended to work with local and national governments, the private sector and civil society groups to promote energy efficient buildings, efficient water use, sustainable waste management and other activities.

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Green Car Congress

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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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2012

This is to stimulate the development of alternative, second-generation biofuels from non-food feedstock, such as waste or straw, which emit substantially less greenhouse gases than fossil fuels and do not directly interfere with global food production. For biofuels to help us combat climate change, we must use truly sustainable biofuels.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2010

The MOU covers efforts in the areas of energy efficiency, renewable energy, water efficiency, fossil fuels, alternative fuels, efficient transportation technologies and fueling infrastructure, grid security, smart grid, storage, waste-to-energy, basic science research, mobile/deployable power, small modular reactor nuclear energy, and related areas.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2017

This is followed by an analysis of innovation efforts in manufacturing in the field of combustion engines and alternative technologies and then a review of the environmental impact of a ban. Preventing competition among environmental protection technologies with bans is a waste of resources and does a disservice to climate protection.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2010

The findings, published in the 21 September issue of Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics , are generally consistent with official Chinese government statistics and could bolster their credibility as international negotiations proceed on commitments of China and other nations to combat climate change. Munger, J. McElroy, M.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Other measures include sectoral improvements ranging from increased penetration of public transport and more fuel efficient vehicles to ones in areas such as, agriculture and waste management. Specifically, the study reviewed 13 scenarios from nine different scientific groups. Waste: about 0.8 Bridging the gap. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

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. —Draft Scoping Plan Update. Vehicle technology.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2016

Implementation of a detailed plan for reducing waste gas to flares. combustion efficiency at all times when waste gases are vented. Refineries also emit greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change, as well as fugitive VOCs. Installation of flare gas recovery systems. A refinery-wide flare cap.

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Emissions EPA Pollution Hawaii 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

Understanding is most advanced in evaluating the health impacts of the major regional air pollutants, and builds on previous peer-reviewed analysis such as that undertaken to inform the CAFE Programme. Estimating the magnitude of costs associated with future climate change impacts is very uncertain.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

The BMW Group and Toyota are consistent industry leaders, creating extremely positive Sustainable Value over the entire review period—i.e., Both companies consistently create positive Sustainable Value over the entire review period, and use their economic, environmental and social resources in a value-creating way. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2016

Improve collection, storage, densification, pretreatment, and transportation of municipal solid waste to the conversion facility. CAAFI participated in the survey and review process and provided input to the strategy during the initial stakeholder discussions held in January 2014. Fuel Conversion and Scale-Up. —FAJFS.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

The University of Leicester researchers carried out the first comprehensive literature review of the scale of greenhouse gas emissions from oil palm plantations on tropical peatland in Southeast Asia. Bioethanol or biodiesel from waste cooking oil, on the other hand, could still offer carbon savings. Southeast Asia. Morrison, R.,

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Oil Carbon Emissions Europe 239

Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2018

In some regions, sand and desert dust, waste burning and deforestation are additional sources of air pollution. This year WHO will convene the first Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health (30 October – 1 November 2018) to bring governments and partners together in a global effort to improve air quality and combat climate change.

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Green Car Congress

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. Reviews by Decker et al. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2014

WHO notes that the results for the 851 cities are to be interpreted with caution, as yearly variations due, for example, to climatic changes can be important and 3?year In the absence of data from the previous sources, data from: (a) UN agencies; (b) Development agencies; and (c) articles from peer-reviewed journals were used.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2009

The workshop, which will also provide access via Webex and conference call, will provide information on the grant solicitation process, including required proposal information, review and scoring criteria, project selection and award, terms and conditions, and timeline. The three solicitations include: Biomethane Production.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2010

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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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2018

It would be wasteful to discard those consumer savings, but EPA now appears poised to do just that.”. Since then, the auto industry and other stakeholders sought a reinstatement of the original MTE timeline of a completed MTE by 1 April 2018, so that the Agency could review the latest information. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2016

Recycling Technologies is industrializing a process—originally developed at the University of Warwick (UK)—to convert residual plastic waste into a low-sulfur hydrocarbon compound called Plaxx. Plaxx is created from residual mixed plastic waste that is not amenable to direct recycling and would otherwise go to landfill.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

The 4-wheel anti-lock brakes with ventilated discs were part of the regenerative charging system, an energy recovery process taking the usually wasted friction and heat from braking or coasting, and converting kinetic energy into stored energy. Stopping was straight, with strong brakes and excellent pedal feel. You will not be disappointed.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Halophytes thrive in arid land and can be irrigated with seawater waste streams from aquaculture, making halophytes potentially suitable for biofuels development in arid ecosystems with little competing land use potential. Halophytic plants, which can be highly productive sources of biomass energy, will be the first research target.

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EV Info

AUGUST 13, 2021

Clueless ministers are scrambling to shore up a key part of the country’s net zero carbon strategy after the findings in a peer-reviewed study suggested that even hydrogen produced using allegedly low-emission methods can be more polluting than gas or coal.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2009

Regulators expect the new generation of fuels to come from the development of technology that uses algae, wood, agricultural waste such as straw, common invasive weeds such as switchgrass, and even from municipal solid waste. LCFS Peer Review website. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Fuels Policy.

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Creative Greenius

MARCH 6, 2009

That’s also the best way to describe the Commissioners’ review of the presentations they’ll each be giving next Tuesday night in their joint session with the Torrance City Council. But we ARE in a serious climate crisis and we have made those commitments.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2019

announced its next environmental sustainability strategy—PLANET 2050—which includes science-based goals that meet or exceed the goals in the United Nations Paris agreement on climate change. Generate 25% less waste in facilities and operations as a percent of revenue. Cummins Inc.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2023

Renewable natural gas made from organic waste is not a fossil fuel and does not involve drilling, making it appealing. It fits perfectly with the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 as it addresses climate warming. SiiriusXM channel 160 begins its broadcast at 11 a.m. Story by John Faulkner. Photos courtesy of Capstone Green Energy.

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