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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. billion in 2005. Source: KPMG.

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Climate Change Water Climate Global 310

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MAY 21, 2010

A new study by the Peterson Institute for International Economics concluded that the Kerry-Lieberman “American Power Act”—the energy and climate change legislation recently introduced in the Senate ( earlier post )—would reduced US oil imports by 33-40% below current levels and by 9-19% below projected business-as-usual levels by 2030.

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Oil Climate Change Oil Prices 2005 220

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JANUARY 19, 2011

Natural gas is projected to be the fastest growing fossil fuel, and coal and oil are likely to lose market share as all fossil fuels experience lower growth rates. OECD oil demand peaked in 2005 and in 2030 is projected to be roughly back at its level in 1990. The fuel mix changes over time, reflecting long asset lifetimes.

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Energy Economy Global Oil-Sands 210

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Two key drivers of EV adoption include climate concerns and oil prices. The potential for reducing carbon emissions by electrifying transportation has caught the attention of local and national government officials across Asia-Pacific due to concerns about the contribution of transportation emissions to climate change.

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Asia 2015 China Market 236

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APRIL 12, 2012

EU climate policy aims to limit the global mean temperature increase from anthropogenic climate change to below 2 °C. The EU has also made a commitment to reduce emissions in sectors outside the EU ETS, including transportation, by 10% on year-2005 levels by 2020.

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Transportation Europe Climate Change Emissions 199

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JUNE 26, 2009

In addition to high oil prices and the financial crisis, the increased use of new renewable energy sources, such as biofuels for road transport and wind energy for electricity generation, had a noticeable and mitigating impact on CO 2 emissions. Tags: Climate Change Emissions. Source: PBL. Click to enlarge.

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2008 Oil Renewable Emissions 170

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OCTOBER 15, 2009

Demand for oil in developed countries—currently 54 percent of all oil demand—has passed its peak, the latest research suggests. Industry analysts reckon oil demand in developed countries likely reached its all-time peak in 2005. million bpd of demand lost over the course of 2005 to 2009.

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Oil 2005 Alternative Fuels Transportation 36