Climate Change, Iceland and International

Researchers confirm existence of North Icelandic Jet current; implications for ocean response to climate change

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AUGUST 22, 2011

An international team of researchers has confirmed the presence of a deep-reaching ocean circulation system off Iceland—the North Icelandic Jet (NIJ)—that could significantly influence the ocean’s response to climate change in previously unforeseen ways. Credit: WHOI. Click to enlarge.

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California Air Resources Board releases draft regulations for cap-and-trade program linkage with Québec

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MAY 10, 2012

Linking with Québec is a significant advance in California’s efforts to fight climate change and steer our economy toward a clean energy future. Climate change is a global issue that must be addressed by all levels of government. Just last month Mexico also passed climate change legislation.

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Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

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JULY 23, 2018

More than 90% of such vehicles are powered by internal combustion engines burning oil-derived fuels. Encouraging the use of low-carbon alternatives is an essential part of meeting climate change targets as well as improving local air quality and health.

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ICCT study examines current & projected use of heavy fuel oil in Arctic shipping; growth in BC emissions points to need for policies

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MAY 8, 2017

A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) estimates heavy fuel oil (HFO) use, HFO carriage, the use and carriage of other fuels, black carbon (BC) emissions, and emissions of other air and climate pollutants for the year 2015, with projections to 2020 and 2025. —Comer et al.

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Deadline for applying for Keeling Curve Prize is 10 Feb; $250K for 10 projects

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JANUARY 20, 2021

Previous winners have fixed carbon into stone in Iceland, produced biofuels in Kenya, and helped corporations around the world set and achieve emissions goals. of the International Institute for Environment and Development; Dr. Brenda Ekwurzel, Ph.D., The competition is open until 10 Feb to applicants from around the world.

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Kenya Iceland Carbon Financing

Studying Climate Change with an Ice Radar Drone

Cars That Think

AUGUST 5, 2023

Although neither ice sheet is expected to melt completely anytime soon, their incredible scale makes even small changes consequential for the future of our planet. And the data that Peregrine will gather will help scientists to understand how these critical areas will respond to climate change.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric NZ

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

In New Zealand’s fight against climate change, e-mobility is a low-hanging fruit, especially given our supply of renewable energy. . Moving to zero emissions vehicles, as the cliche goes, is the low hanging fruit in the fight against climate change. . We also don’t need to ‘reinvent the wheel’. Japan has a 2035 deadline.

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India, China, Brazil, Japan, other non-Arctic countries want a voice on Arctic Council; interest in climate change impact and access to resources

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JANUARY 16, 2012

Full members of the Arctic Council are Canada, Russia, the United States, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Iceland and Denmark (Greenland): the eight countries with Arctic territory. The Arctic Council is the only international organization that gives indigenous peoples a formal place at the table.

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COP26 declaration on accelerating the transition to 100% zero emission cars and vans

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NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Signatories by category: Governments: Austria; Azerbaijan; Cambodia; Canada; Cape Verde; Chile; Croatia; Cyprus; Denmark; El Salvador; Finland; Iceland; Ireland; Israel; Lithuania; Luxembourg; Netherlands; New Zealand; Norway; Poland; Slovenia; Sweden; United Kingdom. —COP 26 Declaration.

Dominican Republic

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Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

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JULY 8, 2015

million in Carbon Recycling International (CRI). CRI, founded in 2006 in Reykjavik, Iceland, is developing technology to produce renewable methanol from clean energy and recycled CO 2 emissions. Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Group) will invest a total of US$45.5

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How Will EV Charging Powered by Renewable Energy Create a Greener World

Driivz

MARCH 31, 2021

With the increasing threat of climate change, renewable energy has slowly but surely regained is prominence. Iceland, Norway, Canada, Sweden, New Zealand, and Austria were the global leaders in hydroelectric as of 2019. Ultimately, charging electric vehicles with renewable energy creates a “one-two punch” against climate change.

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EEA TERM Report Finds Efficiency Gains of Clean Vehicle Technology Being Offset By Ongoing Increases in Travel

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APRIL 28, 2010

Transport, including international aviation and maritime transport, accounts for around a quarter of total EU greenhouse gas emissions. On the other hand, implementing such changes will require a paradigm shift in planning approaches. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Europe Policy.

Czech Republic

Czech Republic 2007 Clean Cleaning

Are EVs Really Greener? A Look at Their Carbon Footprint

Baua Electric

MARCH 3, 2025

A study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) found that EV production generates 50-100% more emissions than gasoline vehicle production, primarily due to battery manufacturing ( ICCT, 2021 ). Sources: International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT): Life-cycle emissions study U.S.

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EEA Report: Trends in European Transport Are Heading in the Wrong Direction

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APRIL 5, 2009

Emissions of GHG have increased by 26% (EU-15) or 180 million tonnes between 1990 and 2006, excluding international aviation and marine transport—an amount larger than the entire annual national emissions for 2006 from Belgium (132 million tonnes) or Romania (157 million tonnes). TERM reports have been published since 2000.

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CRI awarded €1.8M EU grant to scale CO2-to-methanol technology

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APRIL 11, 2019

Carbon Recycling International has been awarded a €1.8-million CRI developed the ETL technology to produce low-carbon intensity methanol from CO 2 and hydrogen and operates the first production facility of its kind in Iceland. million (US$2.0-million)

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China and Norway Lead the World’s EV Switchover

Cars That Think

MARCH 16, 2024

However, according to the World Resources Institute , “EVs need to account for 75 percent to 95 percent of passenger vehicle sales by 2030 in order to meet international climate goals aimed at keeping global warming to 1.5 degrees C (2.7 degrees F).”

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Researchers confirm existence of North Icelandic Jet current; implications for ocean response to climate change

California Air Resources Board releases draft regulations for cap-and-trade program linkage with Québec

Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

ICCT study examines current & projected use of heavy fuel oil in Arctic shipping; growth in BC emissions points to need for policies

Deadline for applying for Keeling Curve Prize is 10 Feb; $250K for 10 projects

Studying Climate Change with an Ice Radar Drone

Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

India, China, Brazil, Japan, other non-Arctic countries want a voice on Arctic Council; interest in climate change impact and access to resources

COP26 declaration on accelerating the transition to 100% zero emission cars and vans

Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

How Will EV Charging Powered by Renewable Energy Create a Greener World

EEA TERM Report Finds Efficiency Gains of Clean Vehicle Technology Being Offset By Ongoing Increases in Travel

Are EVs Really Greener? A Look at Their Carbon Footprint

EEA Report: Trends in European Transport Are Heading in the Wrong Direction

CRI awarded €1.8M EU grant to scale CO2-to-methanol technology

China and Norway Lead the World’s EV Switchover

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