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Measurements of CO2 and CO in China’s Air Indicate Sharply Improved Combustion Efficiency

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Inefficient processes like wood- and coal-burning in domestic stoves convert less than 90 percent of the carbon fuel to CO 2 , releasing the remainder as CO and wasting some of the energy. CO2 and its correlation with CO at a rural site near Beijing: implications for combustion efficiency in China, Atmos. Munger, J. McElroy, M.

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UK study finds Bio-SNG could offer 90% reduction in lifecycle CO2; lower cost of carbon abatement than electrical solutions for transport applications

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via the gasification of biomass waste—into methane. Feedstocks can include more durable material such as woody biomass and wastes that are not broken down in traditional anaerobic digester plants. Implementation of Bio-SNG will only take place with the appropriate tax, incentive and legislative environment. Feedstocks.

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EEA says industrial air pollution cost Europe up to €169 billion in 2009; some 37% attributed to CO2

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Air pollution from the 10,000 largest polluting facilities in Europe cost citizens between €102–169 billion (US$135–224 billion) in 2009, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) which analyzed the costs of harm to health and the environment caused by air pollution. Log scale) Source: EEA.

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MIT researchers advancing development of supercritical water upgrading of heavy crude; lower cost, energy use and CO2

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Near and supercritical water (SCW), collectively termed hydrothermal water (HTW) in this review, have been successfully used for carbonization, gasification, liquefaction and upgrading of hydrocarbon resources including crude oils (with a specific emphasis on heavy oils and heavy fractions), microalgae, lignocellulosic biomasses, and wastes.

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New UNEP report says bridging emissions gap to meet 2-degree target doable, outlines pathways to 2020

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Cutting emissions by 2020 to a level that could keep a global 21 st century temperature rise below 2 °C is technologically and economically feasible, according to a new study released by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). Specifically, the study reviewed 13 scenarios from nine different scientific groups. Waste: about 0.8

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Study on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Global Cities Highlights Importance of Geophysical and Technical Factors

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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. t e CO2/cap.)

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The Dirty Truth of Petrol & Diesel Vehicles

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Shipping is responsible for an estimated 100 crore tonnes of CO2 per year, and 10% of that is shipping oil. 70% of the energy from burning fossil fuel is wasted as heat, while only 30% goes to turn your wheels. of electricity comes from sources that emit no CO2. In India 39.1% In Europe it is even better at 56%.

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