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UNEP study: small number of measures targeting black carbon and tropospheric ozone could yield immediate climate benefits

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FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Global benefits from full implementation of the identified measures in 2030 compared to the reference scenario. Black carbon and tropospheric ozone are harmful air pollutants that also contribute to climate change. The climate change benefit is estimated for 2050 and human health and crop benefits are for 2030 and beyond.

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Ozone Climate Carbon Climate Change

International study identifies 14 key measures to reduce methane and black carbon emissions; reduction in projected global mean warming of ~0.5 °C by 2050

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JANUARY 13, 2012

National benefits of the CH 4 plus BC measures versus the reference scenario. Methane is both a potent greenhouse gas and an important precursor to ground-level ozone. Ozone, a key component of smog and also a greenhouse gas, damages crops and human health. Source: Shindell et al. Click to enlarge. —Shindell et al.

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Carbon Ozone Emissions International

Fast action on black carbon, ozone and methane could help limit global temperature rise to 2 degrees C

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JUNE 15, 2011

Global benefits from full implementation of the identified measures in 2030 compared to the reference scenario. Fast action on pollutants such as black carbon, ground-level ozone and methane may help limit near term global temperature rise and significantly increase the chances of keeping temperature rise below 2 °C (3.6 °F)—and

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Ozone Carbon Climate Change Global

New international Climate and Clean Air Coalition to focus on reduction of short-lived climate pollutants

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FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Global benefits from full implementation of measures for reduction of short-lived climate pollutants in 2030 compared to the reference scenario. The United States is already actively engaged in efforts to reduce these pollutants on the national and international levels. for 2030 and beyond. Source: UNEP. Click to enlarge.

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Climate Pollution Clean Cleaning

Colorado approves goal to make 82% of car sales electric by 2032

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

In the release, Colorado clarifies that it includes battery-electric, plug-in hybrid electric and fuel cell electric as what it refers to as zero-emission options. Notably, the release says that the standard does not prohibit the sale or use of non-electric vehicles with internal combustion engines (ICEs).

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Colorado Sale Tax Credit Tax

Renault makes public its lifecycle study of Fluence ICE vs Fluence EV

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JULY 11, 2013

Renault recently made public the findings of an internal study, published first in October 2011, detailing and comparing the lifecycle assessments (LCAs) of the battery-electric and two internal combustion engined versions (gasoline and diesel) of the Renault Fluence. Photochemical Ozone Creation Potential (kg Ethene equivalent).

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Li-ion Gasoline-Electric Ozone Diesel

Using ozone injection to control HCCI combustion

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AUGUST 28, 2013

In-cylinder pressure (on the left) and heat release rate (on the right) as a function of the CAD and ozone concentration injected in the intake of the engine for PRF40. The results show that ozone seeding improves combustion and advances phasing. Ozone was produced with an ozone generator. Credit: ACS, Masurier et al.

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Ozone France Engine Fuel

Cutting Non-CO2 Pollutants Can Delay Abrupt Climate Change; The Fast Action Climate Agenda

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OCTOBER 14, 2009

Noting the references in scientific and policy literature to the need for fast-action mitigation to help avoid DAI and abrupt climate changes, the authors define “fast-action” to include regulatory measures that can begin within 2–3 years, be substantially implemented in 5–10 years, and produce a climate response within decades. Ramanathan.

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Climate Change Climate Pollution Ozone

Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

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JANUARY 28, 2014

Compared to the 2010 “Business as Usual” scenario—which includes all adopted emission control measures for the South Coast—NO x levels must be reduced by 65% and by 75% to meet the 2023 and 2032 ozone standards, respectively. An 80% reduction of GHG emissions is targeted for 2050, relative to 1990 levels. Hybridization.

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Climate Gas Emissions California

PNNL team finds correlation between reaction mechanism for zeolite SCR catalyst for NOx aftertreatment and bacterial enzyme catalysis

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

A paper on their work is published in the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition. Recently, researchers have produced a new zeolite that is surprisingly stable and makes very little nitrous oxide from nitric oxide, a chemical that depletes ozone. Chemists refer to this orientation as “side-on”. Burton, Andrew S.

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Li-ion Diesel 2013 Water

CRC Releases Summary of Status of 8 Projects Investigating Effects of Mid-Level Ethanol Blends on Non-FFV Highway Vehicles

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MAY 6, 2010

Some automakers have done internal testing and have found sensitivity to intermediate ethanol blend levels for non-FFV vehicles. Base refers to the actual machinery as opposed to the sensors, controls and the like). The auto industry knows what is required to upgrade engine components for E22, E85 and E100. A-67 / A-73).

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Vehicles Emissions 2010 Australia

UN Review of Recent Climate Research Concludes That Impacts Of Climate Change Coming Faster Than Anticipated

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

For 30 reference glaciers in nine mountain ranges tracked by the World Glacier Monitoring Service, the mean rate of loss since 2000 has roughly doubled since the rate during the previous two decades. The hole in the ozone layer has had a cooling effect on Antarctica, and is partly responsible for masking expected warming on the continent.

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Climate Change Climate 2007 Ozone

Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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AUGUST 30, 2009

When the car is filled at the pump, an internal system analyses the mix of the two fuel types and adjusts accordingly. The distilleries were referred to as “stills” and the alcohol became known during the Prohibition period as “moonshine.” During the early 1900s, a distillery was a standard piece of farm equipment. 40 CFR § 80.27

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Transportation Fuel Renewable Gasoline-Electric

SCOPE Biofuels Project Releases Assessment on Environmental Effects of Biofuel Technologies

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APRIL 3, 2009

The SCOPE (Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment) International Biofuels Project, has published the full proceedings of its Rapid Assessment workshop on the environmental effects of biofuel technologies, 22-25 September 2008. SCOPE is part of the International Council for Science. Menichetti and Otto.

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Conversion Water Emissions 2009

NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory 2 reaches orbit

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JULY 2, 2014

The Afternoon Constellation, so named because it crosses the equator at approximately 1:30 PM local time every day, consists of five existing satellites in tight formation, collecting simultaneous data on aerosols, clouds, cloud ice, carbon sinks, carbon sources, ozone, particulates, and atmospheric water vapor.

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Carbon Aura Solar Climate Change

Here’s How We Could Brighten Clouds to Cool the Earth

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Take, for example, the tens of thousands of fossil-fueled ships that chug across the ocean, spewing plumes of pollutants that contribute to acid rain, ozone depletion, respiratory ailments, and global warming. Coauthor Gary Cooper and intern Jessica Medrado test the effervescent nozzle inside the tent. Kate Murphy. Kate Murphy.

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Climate Climate Change Solar Mariner

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UNEP study: small number of measures targeting black carbon and tropospheric ozone could yield immediate climate benefits

International study identifies 14 key measures to reduce methane and black carbon emissions; reduction in projected global mean warming of ~0.5 °C by 2050

Fast action on black carbon, ozone and methane could help limit global temperature rise to 2 degrees C

New international Climate and Clean Air Coalition to focus on reduction of short-lived climate pollutants

Colorado approves goal to make 82% of car sales electric by 2032

Renault makes public its lifecycle study of Fluence ICE vs Fluence EV

Using ozone injection to control HCCI combustion

Cutting Non-CO2 Pollutants Can Delay Abrupt Climate Change; The Fast Action Climate Agenda

Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

PNNL team finds correlation between reaction mechanism for zeolite SCR catalyst for NOx aftertreatment and bacterial enzyme catalysis

CRC Releases Summary of Status of 8 Projects Investigating Effects of Mid-Level Ethanol Blends on Non-FFV Highway Vehicles

UN Review of Recent Climate Research Concludes That Impacts Of Climate Change Coming Faster Than Anticipated

Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

SCOPE Biofuels Project Releases Assessment on Environmental Effects of Biofuel Technologies

NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory 2 reaches orbit

Here’s How We Could Brighten Clouds to Cool the Earth

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