Innovation News Network

APRIL 15, 2024

New efficiency standards will save on household energy bills, significantly cut energy waste, and slash harmful greenhouse gas pollution. The post Lightbulb efficiency standards: Saving billions on household energy bills appeared first on Innovation News Network.

Standards 63

Standards Energy Waste Pollution 63

Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2020

For example, in Europe and North America, temperate crops, such as wheat, can be obtained mostly within a radius of 500 kilometers. Increasing the share of effectively managed domestic production would probably reduce both food waste and greenhouse gas emissions. In comparison, the global average is about 3,800 kilometers.

Universal 307

Universal Global Waste North America 307

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2011

Recent reports from China ( earlier post ) cited local environmental officials suggesting that battery maker Johnson Controls was the source of lead in a pollution incident in Shanghai affecting some 21 children. Johnson Controls has now issued a statement saying that it has “ no reason to believe we are the source of the issue.”

Pollution 210

Pollution 2005 North America Chinese 210

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.

Mexico 199

Mexico Canada Standards Light 199

Teslarati

DECEMBER 5, 2022

During their presentation, Tesla representatives said that the facility would not produce lithium batteries the conventional way to limit waste production and pollution. The facility Tesla plans to build in Nueces County will handle battery-grade lithium hydroxide refining processes for battery production in North America.

Water 108

Water Supplies Tesla North America 108

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2017

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) released the proposed scoping plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% below 1990 levels by 2030—the most ambitious target in North America. Short-Lived Climate Pollutant (SLCP) Reduction Strategy. Earlier post.)

California 150

California Cleaner Emissions Pollution 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2016

The two ships, with a length of 200 m and a capacity of about 4,500 vehicles, are to be used for vehicle shipment between Europe and North America. Apart from chemicals and waste disposal, the assessment criteria also include emissions of carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate emissions and sulfur oxides.

Fuel 210

Fuel Mariner Cars North America 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2016

This could reduce the mining of ore which reduces costs, greenhouse gas emissions and waste. This technology could cut energy usage by 85 billion BTUs/year, waste generation by 8.5 Nutrient pollution is one of America’s most widespread, costly and challenging environmental problems. million kg/year.

2016 150

2016 EPA Green Indianapolis 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2010

The team analyzed sand and seawater from more than 200 sites in 20 countries, mainly in Southeast Asia and North America. He said that waste plastics are finding their way into the environment through littering, and also may be carried by water into the oceans, spreading this pollution widely. Katsuhiko Saido.

San Francisco 231

San Francisco Mariner Waste Hawaii 231

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2017

The machine can deliver up to a 50% improvement in fuel efficiency, as well as significant reductions in emissions and noise pollution compared to its conventional counterparts. It is currently being field tested in the US by Volvo CE’s customer Waste Management—the largest environmental services and recycling company in North America.

Volvo 150

Volvo Concept Sweden Electric 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2009

US Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has cited BP Products North America Inc. EPA alleges that for calendar years 2003 through 2008 BP failed to manage and treat benzene waste from the facility as required by the national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants. These are preliminary findings of violations.

EPA 150

EPA Clean Cleaning 2008 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

BP Products North America Inc. has agreed to spend more than $161 million on pollution controls, enhanced maintenance and monitoring, and improved internal management practices to resolve Clean Air Act violations at its Texas City, Texas refinery. The company will also pay a $12 million civil penalty.

Texas 150

Texas Ozone Diesel Parts 150

Plug In India

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Have you ever heard of a similar effort to take the exhaust smoke from pollution cars and then try to create petrol? The majority of li-ion batteries recycled in North America today come to Redwood, from large EV packs to small consumer devices. And we are glad JB left Tesla to start this important company. We have great news!

India 40

India Lithium Ion Batteries Battery 40

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2009

An added benefit of the conversion program is that it not only reduces pollution but also extends the life of the vehicles, helping to eliminate waste production and creating a reduce-and-reuse program. The standard FedEx trucks used in the retrofit program were 2000 or 2001 models with 300,000 to 500,000 miles driven.

Convert 170

Convert Fleet Hybrid Eaton 170

Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2011

The awards recognize pioneering chemical technologies developed by leading researchers and industrial innovators who are making significant contributions to pollution prevention in the United States. Oil-based alkyd paints have high levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that become air pollutants as the paint dries.

Green 236

Green Market 2011 2020 236

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2013

Volkswagen inaugurated its largest solar facility in the world—also the largest solar facility operated by an automaker in the US—at its plant in Chattanooga, TN, which produces the Passat model for North America. 25% less energy and water consumption, waste and emissions. T5 fluorescents are use don the inside.).

Solar 268

Solar Phoenix 2012 Power 268

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2021

The report details the ten stages when plastics emit significant greenhouse gases (GHG), measured here in 100-year carbon dioxide equivalent weights: Hydrofracking of plastics feedstock releases methane, a powerful climate change pollutant. Transporting and Processing Fracked Gases emits an estimated 4.8 million tons of GHG each year.

Coal 236

Coal Industrial Industry Climate Change 236

Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2011

However, if environmental impacts such as emissions of pollutants and greenhouse gases were monetized and included in energy prices, more renewable energy technologies may become economically attractive. The review shows a high expansion rate in Europe, North America and, more recently, in China and India. 50 Exajoules per year.

Renewable 218

Renewable Supplies Global Energy 218

Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2013

At an event in Sacramento, California, Volvo Trucks announced that it will commercialize dimethyl ether (DME)-powered heavy-duty commercial vehicles in North America, with limited production beginning in 2015. Oberon Fuels is the first company to announce plans to commercialize DME fuel production in North America.

Volvo 270

Volvo 2015 Production North America 270

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2013

Intentional-use sectors: Disposal and incineration of product waste, cremation emissions, chlor-alkali industry. Apart from contaminated sites, the mercury pollution detected today is often found in locations very far away from its original source. Source: UNEP. Click to enlarge.

Mercury 262

Mercury Emissions 2013 Global 262

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2011

Three out of four global consumers rated air pollution (77%) and water pollution (75%) as top concerns, both increasing six percentage points compared to 2009. Portugal and Mexico were also the world’s most concerned countries about water shortages and air and water pollution. Click to enlarge.

Climate Change 246

Climate Change Climate Water Pollution 246