Climate, Cost, Ozone and Standards

Study Concludes Warming Climate Will Increase Ozone Levels in Major California Air Basins; Climate Change and Regional Air Quality Are Intertwined Problems

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2010

Illustration of projected ozone changes in the South Coast region due to climate change in 2050. Areas in orange and red could see ozone concentrations elevated by 9 to 18 parts per billion. We already know that climate change will bring us increased forest fires, shorter winters, hotter summers and impact our water supply.

Climate Change

Climate Change Ozone Climate California

Study: surface ozone in India in 2005 damaged 6M tonnes of crops, enough to feed 94M people in poverty

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Ozone, the main component of smog, is a plant-damaging pollutant formed by emissions from vehicles, cooking stoves and other sources. New research shows that ozone pollution damaged millions of tons of wheat, rice, soybean and cotton crops in India in 2005. Surface ozone pollution in India damaged 6 million metric tons (6.7

Ozone

Ozone 2005 India Pollution

EPA proposes stringent new emissions standards for light-, medium-, heavy-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and beyond

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APRIL 13, 2023

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two new proposed federal emissions standards spanning light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles for model year 2027 and beyond. Together, the proposals would reduce oil imports by approximately 20 billion barrels.

EPA

EPA Light Standards Emissions

UN report projects that increasing use of HFCs likely to have a significant climate impact by 2050; equivalent to current total annual emissions from transport

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

The decrease in CO 2 equivalent emissions of ODSs (ozone-depleting substances: CFCs, halons, HCFCs, and others) may be offset by the projected increase in their non-ozone depleting substitutes (HFCs) (lines designated as HFC scenarios). The contribution of HFCs to climate forcing is currently less than 1% of all greenhouse gases.

Climate

Climate Ozone Emissions Transportation

MIT study finds air quality co-benefits of US carbon policies can significantly offset costs, depending upon the policy

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AUGUST 25, 2014

The human health benefits associated with improvements in air quality related to the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions improvements can offset 26–1,050% of the cost of US carbon policies, depending upon the type of policy, according to a new study by a team from MIT. times the cost of implementing a cap-and-trade program.

MIT

MIT Carbon Climate Climate Change

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. California’s Climate Protection Strategies do not help meet NAAQS Standards.

Gas

Gas Climate Emissions California

Study suggests cap and trade programs do not provide sufficient incentives for energy technology innovation; implications for climate policy

Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2012

Policies incentivizing the private sector to push to develop innovative “clean” technologies are likely to play a key role in achieving climate stabilization. Respectively, Title IV of the 1990 Clean Air Act and the Ozone Transport Commission/NO x Budget Program.). emissions standards and public R&D support, respectively).

Climate

Climate Energy Clean Cleaning

EPA issues final approval for HFO-1234yf refrigerant for mobile AC systems

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

The chemical, which does not deplete the ozone layer, may now be used in air conditioning for new cars and light trucks. Prior to HFC-134a, car air conditioners generally used CFC-12, a potent greenhouse gas and ozone-depleting substance. less than the current chemical (HFC-134a) used in most car air conditioners.

EPA

EPA Ozone Light Climate

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

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2009

Markey of the Energy and Environment Subcommittee on Tuesday released a draft of far-reaching energy and climate legislation that targets job creation, promotes renewables and energy efficiency, and places limits on emissions of greenhouse gases. Any Federal vehicle standards are to achieve at least the results of the California standards.

Climate

Climate Standards Carbon California

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

The update identifies eight key sectors for ongoing action: Energy; Transportation, fuels, land use and infrastructure; Agriculture; Water; Waste management; Natural lands; Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (such as methane and black carbon); and Green Buildings. Background. —Draft Scoping Plan Update.

Transportation

Transportation Emissions California Ozone

Royal Society Report Concludes Geoengineering and its Consequences May be the Price for Failure to Act on Climate Change; Recommendations for Plan B

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

From: Geoengineering the Climate (2009) Click to enlarge. Geoengineering is defined as the deliberate large-scale intervention in the Earth’s climate system in order to moderate global warming. However, the report identified major uncertainties regarding their effectiveness, costs and environmental impacts.

Climate Change

Climate Change Climate Price International

California Air Resources Board adopts GHG cap-and-trade program; first auctions slated for Aug/Nov 2012

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2011

The cap-and-trade joins a suite of other major climate program measures including standards for ultra-clean cars (Advanced Clean Cars, earlier post ), low-carbon fuels (Low Carbon Fuel Standard, earlier post ) and renewable electricity. the destruction of existing stores of ozone-depleting substances in the U.S.

2012

2012 California Climate Change Climate

California ARB greenlights states GHG cap-and-trade program

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2010

The program is designed to provide covered entities the flexibility to seek out and implement the lowest-cost options to reduce emissions. Each year, the total number of allowances issued in the state drops, requiring companies to find the most cost-effective and efficient approaches to reducing their emissions.

California

California Climate Climate Change Gas-Electric

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

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 25, 2011

Sustainable Communities : The Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act of 2008 (SB 375) directs California’s metropolitan planning organizations to develop sustainable communities strategies that meet regional greenhouse gas reduction targets through integrated land use, housing and transportation planning.

Pollution

Pollution 2012 California 2013

What is the Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) Scheme?

Green Charging

MARCH 15, 2021

The 12 dealerships were awarded the accolade because they met EVA standards and are now trusted, dealers. Global warming plays a role in thinning the ozone layer, thus permitting harmful rays’ penetration to the earth. Address climate emergency- the climate is changing rapidly.

Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles Vehicles Dealers Electrical

The New Supersonic Boom

Cars That Think

AUGUST 16, 2021

Today's airliners travel no faster than their counterparts of 60 years ago—indeed, they tend to fly somewhat slower to reduce fuel costs. The 1964 Oklahoma City tests involved more than 1,000 flights, which sparked more than 15,000 complaints, as documented in a 1971 report prepared by the National Bureau of Standards. two decades ago.

Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City Ozone Oklahoma Fuel

EPA proposes new standards to reduce methane and VOCs emissions from oil and gas industry

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AUGUST 18, 2015

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its latest set of proposed standards to reduce emissions of methane and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the oil and natural gas industry. The draft CTGs include information on cost-effective control technologies to help states in making their RACT determinations.

EPA

EPA Oil Gas Industrial

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

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

It is possible to use gasoline C made with hydrated ethanol (AEHC) with minimum risk of phase separation due to Brazilian climate conditions. However, since the cost of the hydrous ethanol is significantly lower, hydrous ethanol will provide a lower cost per mile travelled, assuming the processing cost savings is passed on to the consumer.

Transportation

Transportation Fuel Renewable Gasoline-Electric

Up close and personal with Volkswagen’s e-Golf carbon offset project: Garcia River Forest

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JUNE 8, 2015

Emission reductions produced by the project are verified by an approved third party and registered with the Climate Action Reserve (Project ID CAR102 ). The new non-erosive structure cost about $400,000. TDI (diesel), both in the basic versions with standard equipment. ozone depletion potential (ODP). Click to enlarge.

Carbon

Carbon Personal Store Emissions

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). Source: “Hidden Costs of Energy”. The report estimates dollar values for several major components of these costs. Source: “Hidden Costs of Energy”. Click to enlarge.

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2005 Cost Of Energy Coal

Volkswagen to use CO2 as refrigerant for future air conditioning systems

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2013

(R134a replaced CFC-12 as the MAC refrigerant in the early 1990s due to the negative impact of CFCs on the Earth’s ozone layer. With its GWP of 1, it is also the refrigerant that has the least impact on climate. It has a high cooling capacity and is available worldwide at low cost in the required qualities.

Future

Future CO2 Climate 2009

SCOPE Biofuels Project Releases Assessment on Environmental Effects of Biofuel Technologies

Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2009

The utility of guidelines for sustainable biofuel production and certification programs may be reduced if they are based only on product life-cycle and farming standards, as these cannot address the difficult issue of indirect land use resulting from growing demand. Lifecycle analysis. However very few studies include water use impacts.

Conversion

Conversion Water Emissions 2009

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

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2013

Funding priorities through the ARFVT Program support fuel and vehicle development to help attain the state’s climate change policies. These incentives help to pay the difference between the cost of alternative-fuel vehicles and conventional vehicles. million ZEVs on the state’s roads. 12 million for natural gas vehicle incentives.

Green Vehicles

Green Vehicles California 2014 2013

EV Driven

Study Concludes Warming Climate Will Increase Ozone Levels in Major California Air Basins; Climate Change and Regional Air Quality Are Intertwined Problems

Study: surface ozone in India in 2005 damaged 6M tonnes of crops, enough to feed 94M people in poverty

EPA proposes stringent new emissions standards for light-, medium-, heavy-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and beyond

UN report projects that increasing use of HFCs likely to have a significant climate impact by 2050; equivalent to current total annual emissions from transport

MIT study finds air quality co-benefits of US carbon policies can significantly offset costs, depending upon the policy

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

Study suggests cap and trade programs do not provide sufficient incentives for energy technology innovation; implications for climate policy

EPA issues final approval for HFO-1234yf refrigerant for mobile AC systems

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

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

Royal Society Report Concludes Geoengineering and its Consequences May be the Price for Failure to Act on Climate Change; Recommendations for Plan B

California Air Resources Board adopts GHG cap-and-trade program; first auctions slated for Aug/Nov 2012

California ARB greenlights states GHG cap-and-trade program

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

What is the Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) Scheme?

The New Supersonic Boom

EPA proposes new standards to reduce methane and VOCs emissions from oil and gas industry

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

Up close and personal with Volkswagen’s e-Golf carbon offset project: Garcia River Forest

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

Volkswagen to use CO2 as refrigerant for future air conditioning systems

SCOPE Biofuels Project Releases Assessment on Environmental Effects of Biofuel Technologies

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

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