Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

Aggregated damage costs by pollutant. 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.

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Pollution 2009 Europe Industrial 268

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Two French environmental NGOs—France Nature Environment (FNE) and Réseau Action Climat ( RAC )—along with European umbrella NGO Transport & Environment (T&E), have released initial test results from the Royal Commission’s inquiry into diesel engine NO x emissions in France. The Royal Commission is testing 100 vehicles.

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Emissions Diesel France Environment 150

Baua Electric

APRIL 21, 2024

Industry belched out smoke and sludge with little fear of legal consequences or bad press. Air pollution was commonly accepted as the smell of prosperity. ‘Environment’ was a word that appeared more often in spelling contests than on the evening news. All in a bid to stave off pollution and save Planet Earth.

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Emissions Pollution India Climate 52

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2012

Air pollution emitted from sources such as traffic, industry and households is still above internationally agreed limits in 12 European countries, according to newly published data. These pollutants are harmful to both people and the environment, causing respiratory illnesses, acidifying soil and surface water, and damaging vegetation.

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2010 Emissions Pollution Finland 240

Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2011

The EU-27 and its Member States must meet legally binding limits for four air pollutants set by the National Emission Ceilings Directive (NEC Directive). Most Member States also anticipate meeting their emission ceilings for these pollutants. Click to enlarge. NEC Directive status report 2010.

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Emissions Transportation Europe Pollution 210

Creative Greenius

MAY 3, 2009

Consider this fair and legal warning, world’s largest and most polluting oil company - I’m giving you 10 years to pack up and hit the road. Maybe they should just go take their lies and pollution somewhere else. It’s almost organic it’s so earthy. 2020, Exxon/Mobil. The clock is ticking.

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Pollution Gas Climate Change Carbon 292

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2016

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved mandatory requirements for ships to record and report their fuel consumption. IMO says it is the only Organization to date to have adopted energy-efficiency measures that are legally binding across an entire global industry.

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Fuel Climate Change 2013 Climate 150

Electric Auto Association

MARCH 27, 2021

The ongoing efforts of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) have been instrumental in supporting the emergence of zero emission powertrains, and these organizations will continue to play a critical role moving forward. In 2007, the U.S.

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EPA Batteries Battery Legal 62

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Paints contain volatile organic compounds and metals that easily spread and pollute wildlife and habitats. It makes work environments less hazardous for workforces and biodiversity. Powder coatings cure in cooler environments, lessening greenhouse gas emissions.

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Manufacturer Waste Maintenance Climate 55

Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2013

Scientific research: The government will conduct scientific research on non-conventional petroleum products, such as diluted bitumen, to enhance understanding of these substances and how they behave when spilled in the marine environment.

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Canada Oil Mariner Water 225

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2013

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) estimates that 1,960 tonnes of mercury arising from human activities are currently emitted annually into the atmosphere, generated mainly by artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM)—the largest single anthropogenic source globally—and coal- or lignite-fired power plants.

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Mercury Emissions 2013 Global 262

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2009

Markey of the Energy and Environment Subcommittee on Tuesday released a draft of far-reaching energy and climate legislation that targets job creation, promotes renewables and energy efficiency, and places limits on emissions of greenhouse gases. Title III, Reducing Global Warming Pollution , (the cap-and-trade title), has eight subsections.

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Climate Standards Carbon California 186

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2009

The bill is structured into four primary titles: Title I: Clean Energy; Title II: Energy Efficiency; Title III: Reducing Global Warming Pollution (the cap-and-trade bill); and Title IV: Transitioning to a Clean Energy Economy (which also includes a section on adapting to climate change). Electric Vehicle Infrastructure.

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Plug-in Plug Standards Auto Industry 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2010

Cap-and-trade was first tried on a significant scale twenty years ago under the first Bush administration as a way to address the problem of airborne sulfur dioxide pollution–widely known as acid rain–from coal-burning power plants in the eastern United States. INTRODUCTION. In fact, despite the seemingly complex task of implementing a U.S.

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Gas Climate Change Emissions Climate 244

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

The last official UNFCCC meeting prior to the 15 th Congress ended 6 November in Barcelona, and environment ministers have been shuttling in and out of Copenhagen since then to conduct ad hoc negotiations prior to the summit. “ We are not aiming to let anyone off the hook. The best we can hope for is that we are not a drag on the pack.

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Climate Climate Change 2009 Emissions 236

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2009

During the 4 th COP, developed nations began to emphasize the issue of the lack of enabling environments as a barrier to technology transfer. Other transaction costs include the search of partners, the drafting of contracts, legal assistance, etc. Scenario No. 2: Joint Venture (JV).

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Climate Change Climate Carbon Emissions 244

Charged EVs

MAY 18, 2021

Since President Nixon signed the Clean Air Act in 1963, federal regulations aimed at reducing air pollution have gradually grown stronger. Charged : The body of federal and state air pollution regulations encompasses both emissions and fuel economy standards, and generates an astounding number of acronyms.

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EPA Standards Emissions Obama 55