Climate Change, Light, Ozone and Production

Study finds anthropogenic PM and dust undercutting global solar energy production

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JUNE 27, 2017

Percent reduction in visible solar energy due to ambient PM (plus a small contribution from ozone) (A), only dust PM deposition (B) deposition of all PM components (C), and atmospheric and deposited combined (D; note change in scale). Credit: ACS, Bergin et al. Click to enlarge. —Michael Bergin. 7b00197.

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Solar Energy Global Production

US and UK researchers report direct measurement of key atmospheric reactant; more rapid formation of secondary aerosols

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JANUARY 16, 2012

The researchers believe the measurements will substantially impact the understanding of atmospheric chemistry mechanisms—in particular, in the more rapid formation of secondary aerosols, important in the formation of local smog as well as in global climate change. Carl Percival. —Welz et al.

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Ozone Climate Change Climate 2012

ICCT study finds that transitioning to low-GWP MAC refrigerants in China could avoid up to US$150B in costs

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

Among the findings of the report, “HFC-134a phase-out in the Chinese light-duty motor vehicle sector”, was that, considering the social cost of CO 2 e, up to 1 trillion RMB in costs (US$150 billion) required to address climate change could be avoided through 2050 by transitioning to low-GWP alternative MACs. Background.

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HALO research aircraft measuring the emissions of megacities in EmeRGe project

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MARCH 22, 2018

The transport and transformation of plumes from selected European and Asian major population centers (MPCs) will now be investigated with special focus on the rate of formation of ozone and aerosols. A total of approximately 100 flight hours are planned for the measurement flights in the emission plumes of Asian cities, said John P.

Emissions

Emissions Taiwan Asia Ozone

IPCC: GHG emissions accelerating despite mitigation efforts; major institutional and technological change required to keep the heat down

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APRIL 13, 2014

Decomposition of the decadal change in total global CO 2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion by four driving factors; population, income (GDP) per capita, energy intensity of GDP and carbon intensity of energy. Scenarios reaching higher concentrations include similar changes, but on a slower timescale. Click to enlarge.

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NASA GISS Study Finds That Methane Has an Elevated Warming Effect Due to Interactions With Aerosols

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OCTOBER 30, 2009

Our results suggest that gas-aerosol interactions play an important role in methane’s GWP, and hence our larger value would allow better optimization of climate change mitigation policies. Methane’s GWP may also change with time as air quality regulations alter the background state of tropospheric chemistry. Shindell et al.

Climate Change

Climate Change Climate Ozone Pollution

Study Finds Traveling by Car Increases Global Temperatures More than Traveling by Plane In the Long Term

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AUGUST 4, 2010

An unambiguous ranking of the specific climate impact can be established for freight transportation, with shipping and rail having lowest and light trucks and air transport having highest specific impact for all cases calculated. Tags: Aviation Climate Change Emissions. Jens Borken-Kleefeld. Technol. ,

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Global Climate Change Climate 2000

Calif. ARB releases GHG scoping plan update; more ZEVs, “LEV IV”, MD and HD regulations; ZEV for trucks; more LCFS

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Many of the strategies employed to reduce GHG emissions will also work to meet the national ambient air quality standard for ozone in 2032. However, to achieve the needed transportation GHG reductions and the corresponding 2032 ozone standards, the market uptake of advanced technologies will need to be accelerated.

Transportation

Transportation Emissions California Ozone

Study Finds Controlling Soot May Be Fastest Method to Reduce Arctic Ice Loss and Global Warming; Second-Leading Cause of Global Warming After CO2

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JULY 29, 2010

Black carbon can also absorb light reflecting from the surface, which helps make it such a potent warming agent. 1990; Anisimov, 2007] and chemical production of ozone in already-polluted locations [Jacobson, 2008b]. 1990; Anisimov, 2007] and chemical production of ozone in already-polluted locations [Jacobson, 2008b].

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Global Ozone CO2 Pollution

Study Finds Current Swedish Biofuels Offer Major Climate Benefits; Biogas from Manure the Best

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MAY 25, 2010

The fuels studied were: biogas from sugar beet, ley crops, maize and waste products in the form of household waste, industrial waste and manure; biodiesel from rapeseed; ethanol from wheat and sugar beet; and ethanol from Brazilian sugar cane. Co-production of biogas and ethanol from wheat was also analyzed. A hat-tip to John!).

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Climate Waste Climate Change Sweden

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.

Gas

Gas Climate Emissions California

California ARB soliciting research suggestions for FY 2012-2013 plan; sustainable communities, behavior, pollutant exposure, air pollution science, GHG targets

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DECEMBER 25, 2011

Development of sustainable communities strategies can also provide an opportunity for associated criteria pollutant emission reductions that will be needed to attain air quality standards for ozone and particulate matter as well as reduce near-roadway exposures.

Pollution

Pollution 2012 California 2013

House Chairmen Waxman, Markey Release Draft of Energy and Climate Legislation; Among the Many Provisions Are Cap-and-Trade, Harmonization of CAFE and California Vehicle Regulations, and Low Carbon Fuel Standard

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APRIL 1, 2009

The bill also directs the President to work with the relevant Federal agencies and California to harmonize, to the maximum extent possible, the federal fuel economy standards, any emission standards promulgated by EPA, and the California standards for light-duty vehicles. light duty vehicles—e.g., Appliance Energy Efficiency.

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SCOPE Biofuels Project Releases Assessment on Environmental Effects of Biofuel Technologies

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APRIL 3, 2009

Careful attention to maintaining the longterm productivity of these systems through nutrient additions (particularly potassium) is required. On the production side, options exist for improving technologies in terms of new feedstocks and conversion technologies as well as more efficient use of biomass.

Conversion

Conversion Water Emissions 2009

National Academies Report Examines Hidden Cost of Energy Production and Use in US; Estimates $120B in 2005

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OCTOBER 22, 2009

Health and other non-climate damages by life-cycle component for different combinations of fuels and light-duty automobiles in 2005 (top) and 2030 (bottom). GHG emissions (grams CO 2 -eq)/VMT by life-cycle component for different combinations of fuels and light-duty automobiles in 2005 (top) and 2030 (bottom). Click to enlarge.

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2005 Cost Of Energy Coal

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

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

As we confront the enormous challenge of climate change, we should take inspiration from even the most unlikely sources. 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.

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Climate Climate Change Solar Mariner

California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan for 2013-2014 for green vehicles and fuels

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MAY 9, 2013

Funding priorities through the ARFVT Program support fuel and vehicle development to help attain the state’s climate change policies. 5 million for light-duty plug-in electric vehicle rebates to meet high demand for the Clean Vehicle Rebate Program, administered by the California Air Resources Board. $5

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Green Vehicles California 2014 2013

NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory 2 reaches orbit

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JULY 2, 2014

Carbon dioxide and molecular oxygen molecules in the atmosphere absorb light energy at very specific colors or wavelengths. The OCO-2 instrument uses diffraction grating to separate the inbound light energy into a spectrum of multiple component colors. Climate Change Emissions Research'

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Carbon Aura Solar Climate Change

Volkswagen to use CO2 as refrigerant for future air conditioning systems

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MARCH 8, 2013

While last year it appeared that the auto industry as a whole would shift to R-1234yf, in September 2012, Daimler said that internal testing had identified safety (flammability) issues under certain conditions, and that it would not use R-1234yf in its products. BMW and Volkswagen followed suit. —Minjares, ICCT Working paper.

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Future CO2 Climate 2009

EV Driven

Study finds anthropogenic PM and dust undercutting global solar energy production

US and UK researchers report direct measurement of key atmospheric reactant; more rapid formation of secondary aerosols

ICCT study finds that transitioning to low-GWP MAC refrigerants in China could avoid up to US$150B in costs

HALO research aircraft measuring the emissions of megacities in EmeRGe project

IPCC: GHG emissions accelerating despite mitigation efforts; major institutional and technological change required to keep the heat down

NASA GISS Study Finds That Methane Has an Elevated Warming Effect Due to Interactions With Aerosols

Study Finds Traveling by Car Increases Global Temperatures More than Traveling by Plane In the Long Term

Calif. ARB releases GHG scoping plan update; more ZEVs, “LEV IV”, MD and HD regulations; ZEV for trucks; more LCFS

Study Finds Controlling Soot May Be Fastest Method to Reduce Arctic Ice Loss and Global Warming; Second-Leading Cause of Global Warming After CO2

Study Finds Current Swedish Biofuels Offer Major Climate Benefits; Biogas from Manure the Best

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

California ARB soliciting research suggestions for FY 2012-2013 plan; sustainable communities, behavior, pollutant exposure, air pollution science, GHG targets

House Chairmen Waxman, Markey Release Draft of Energy and Climate Legislation; Among the Many Provisions Are Cap-and-Trade, Harmonization of CAFE and California Vehicle Regulations, and Low Carbon Fuel Standard

SCOPE Biofuels Project Releases Assessment on Environmental Effects of Biofuel Technologies

National Academies Report Examines Hidden Cost of Energy Production and Use in US; Estimates $120B in 2005

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

California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan for 2013-2014 for green vehicles and fuels

NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory 2 reaches orbit

Volkswagen to use CO2 as refrigerant for future air conditioning systems

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