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ICCT study finds LH2-powered combustion aircraft can play an important role in meeting aviations 2050 climate goals

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FEBRUARY 7, 2022

A new study from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has found that although liquid-hydrogen- (LH 2 )-combustion aircraft do not perform as well as their jet fuel counterparts, they can still play an important role in meeting aviation’s 2050 climate goals. Mukhopadhaya and Rutherford (2022).

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Study finds climate impact of hydropower varies widely

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NOVEMBER 14, 2019

earlier post ), a new study by a team at Environmental Defense Fund finds that the climate impact of hydropower facilities varies widely throughout the world and over time, with some facilities emitting more greenhouse gases than those burning fossil fuels. They also estimated emissions caused by flooding the reservoir.

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ArcelorMittal publishes concept for global low-carbon emissions physical steel standard

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JUNE 22, 2022

ArcelorMittal published a concept for a low-carbon emissions steel standard to help incentivize the decarbonization of steelmaking globally and support the creation of market demand for physical steel products which would be classified as lower, and ultimately near-zero, carbon emissions steel. Dual scoring system.

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New model framework for improving predictions of black carbon’s radiative effect on climate

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MARCH 2, 2020

For years, scientists have known that these particles are affecting Earth’s warming climate, but measuring their exact effect has proved elusive. Absorption by black carbon strongly affects regional and global climate. Black carbon particles absorb heat in the atmosphere. —Fierce et al. —Laura Fierce, lead author.

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MIT team finds aviation emissions’ impacts on air quality larger than on climate

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NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Researchers at MIT have determined that growth in aviation causes twice as much damage to air quality as to the climate. Aviation emissions are an increasingly significant contributor to anthropogenic climate change. Aviation emissions are an increasingly significant contributor to anthropogenic climate change.

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IEEE Young Professionals Take On Climate Change

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OCTOBER 25, 2023

Developing technology to address the causes of climate change, mitigate its impact, and adapt to the crisis is one of IEEE’s top priorities. To assist with that effort, the IEEE Young Professionals group this year launched its Climate and Sustainability Task Force. Partnering with IRENA, the U.N.,

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Cambridge study finds globalized economy making water, energy and land insecurity worse

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OCTOBER 26, 2020

The first large-scale study of the risks that countries face from dependence on water, energy and land resources has found that globalization may be decreasing, rather than increasing, the security of global supply chains. As a result, countries place pressures on natural resources both within and beyond their borders.

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Summit Nanotech closes $50M Series A2 for direct lithium extraction technology

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JANUARY 22, 2023

The Series A2 round was led by Evok Innovations and BDC Capital’s Climate Tech Fund alongside participation from previous investors including Xora Innovation and Capricorn Investment Group. Summit also welcomes a consortium of new climate-focused funds: Volta Energy Technologies, NGP, Helios Climate Ventures, and The Grantham Foundation.

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Trinity, TOTAL researchers design new molecules that boost fuel efficiency

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DECEMBER 23, 2020

Researchers from Trinity College Dublin’s and TOTAL have designed , synthesized and tested new additives that increase fuel efficiency. The research was funded by TOTAL Marketing Services and supported by MaREI, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine. Interaction of the additives with OH ?

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Bank of America joins Stanford’s Global Climate & Energy Project

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OCTOBER 10, 2013

Bank of America has joined Stanford University’s Global Climate & Energy Project (GCEP), a collaboration of academic and business experts that identifies and supports new avenues of research to make environmentally sustainable, low-cost energy available to everyone.

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UNEP and partners launch Global Initiative for Resource-Efficient Cities; role of public transport

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JUNE 26, 2012

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and partners have launched a new initiative that aims to reduce pollution levels, improve resource efficiency and reduce infrastructure costs in cities across the world. Up to 80% of the world population is expected to reside in cities by 2050.

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DOE launches major 10-year project to use high performance computing for climate change research; ACME

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AUGUST 24, 2014

The project, called Accelerated Climate Modeling for Energy ( ACME ), is designed to accelerate the development and application of fully coupled, state-of-the-science Earth system models for scientific and energy applications. Biogeochemistry: How do biogeochemical cycles interact with global climate change?

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Group of 285 global investors with more than $20T in assets under management calls for urgent action on investment-grade climate change and energy policies; guidelines for governments

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OCTOBER 24, 2011

Saying that “ investment-grade climate change and clean energy policy is required to shift private sector investment from high-carbon to low-carbon assets ”, a group of 285 investors has urged governments and international policy makers to take new and meaningful steps in the fight against climate change.

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Making Information Tech Greener Can Help Address the Climate Crisis

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OCTOBER 7, 2021

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change delivered its starkest warning ever. At the same time, it noted, there is still a window in which humans can alter Earth's climate path. The actions we take to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases can impact the future climate, the report emphasizes.

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California and China expand partnership on climate change

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

and China’s top climate official, National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) Vice Chairman Xie Zhenhua, signed an agreement on climate change—the first between the NDRC and a subnational entity. The NDRC oversees China’s efforts to address climate change and much of the government’s economic strategy.

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Summary of decisions from Durban climate conference

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DECEMBER 11, 2011

Governments at the COP17 meeting decided to adopt some form of a universal legal agreement on climate change as soon. markets all remain in action as effective tools to leverage global climate action and as models to inform. Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Green Climate Fund.

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How Engineers Can Help Protect Earth From Worsening Climate Change

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APRIL 21, 2022

The day reminds us of the need to protect our planet and its ecosystems against the worsening climate crisis. The climate crisis is threatening people across the world, as well as every species of animal and plant life. Climate change is a global societal crisis that is causing devastating consequences.

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California introduces first-in-nation rules to reduce climate “super pollutants” from commercial refrigeration, air conditioning equipment

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DECEMBER 14, 2020

The California Air Resources Board recently approved first-in-the-nation rules to curb the impact of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants. HFCs are synthetic gases that are used in a variety of applications, but mainly to replace ozone-depleting substances in aerosols, foams, refrigeration and air-conditioning.

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Study calls for reduction in car ownership, battery size and vehicle dependency to limit environmental impact of surging lithium demand

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JANUARY 25, 2023

The report says that reordering the US transportation system through policy and spending shifts to prioritize public and active transit while reducing car dependency can also ensure transit equity, protect ecosystems, respect Indigenous rights, and meet the demands of global justice. Resources Thea Riofrancos, Alissa Kendall, Kristi K.

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CARB: clean fuels replaced more than 50% of diesel used in California in Q1 2023

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AUGUST 24, 2023

Clean fuels replaced more than 50% of the diesel used in the state in the first quarter of 2023, according to the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The LCFS is one of several programs developed under AB 32 (the 2006 Global Warming Solutions Act) to cut California’s emissions of climate warming greenhouse gas.

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Canada launches Hydrogen Strategy

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

The Government of Canada has launched its Hydrogen Strategy , a framework that seeks to position Canada as a global hydrogen leader, cementing this low-carbon and zero-emission fuel technology as a key part of a path to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The Strategy is underpinned by a federal investment of $1.5

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California and Shenzhen, China, sign agreement to cooperate on fighting climate change

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JUNE 19, 2013

Moving to further strengthen California’s ties with China, California Air Resources Board Chairman Mary Nichols and Director of the Shenzhen Development and Reform Commission Xu Anliang signed a memorandum of understanding in Shenzhen that will expand cooperation at the subnational level to tackle global climate change.

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MIT study concludes that absent climate policy, coal-to-liquids could account for around a third of global liquid fuels by 2050

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JUNE 9, 2011

The top graph depicts CTL in a no policy scenario; the bottom graph, for CTL in a world climate policy scenario. However, the viability of CTL becomes quite limited in regions with climate policy due to the high conversion cost and huge carbon footprint. of global electricity demand. Credit: Chen et al., 2011 Click to enlarge.

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Novel adaptation for existing blast furnaces could reduce steelmaking emissions by 88%; closed-loop carbon recycling

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JANUARY 26, 2023

Researchers from the University of Birmingham have designed a novel adaptation for existing blast furnaces that could reduce CO 2 emissions from the steelmaking industry by nearly 90%. Iron and steelmaking is the biggest emitter of CO 2 of all foundation industrial sectors, accounting for 9% of global emissions. —Kildahl et al.

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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

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) released proposed regulations to link its cap-and-trade program to Québec’s to form a joint carbon market to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Air Resources Board will consider the proposed regulations at its regular meeting on 28 June 2012. Earlier post.). —ARB Chairman Mary D.

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Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

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JUNE 25, 2013

Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Preparing the US for the impacts of climate change. Earlier post.).

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Commission on the Future of Mobility announces initial 5 primary research focus areas

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FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Former chair of the California Air Resources Board (CARB), Mary Nichols, has been named co-chair of CFM. These leaders in global mobility include: Bhavish Aggarwal, Chairman and Group CEO of Ola Cabs; Jacques Aschenbroich, Chairman and CEO of Valeo, Inc.; Data Stewardship: Leveraging data thoughtfully to power connected mobility.

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Garnaut Climate Change Review issues first of 8 update papers in 2011; reaffirms decision-making framework and need for mitigation efforts

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FEBRUARY 5, 2011

As commissioned by the Australian Government in 2010, the Garnaut Climate Change Review, led by Professor Ross Garnaut, has issued the first of a series of papers scheduled for this month and next updating the 2008 Climate Change Review. —2008 Climate Change Review. Earlier post.) The conclusions will only be.

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Iron ore leader Fortescue pushing green hydrogen, ammonia and electricity projects

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APRIL 10, 2021

We have joined the global battle to defeat climate change. We are trialing and demonstrating green hydrogen technologies in global-scale commercial environments, while also rapidly evolving into a green hydrogen and electricity producer of similar scale. —Dr Andrew Forrest, Chairman of Fortescue Metals Group.

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World Bank Group: mineral production to soar as demand for clean energy increases

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MAY 12, 2020

Source: “Minerals for Climate Action: The Mineral Intensity of the Clean Energy Transition”. Because of the material intensity of low-carbon technologies, any potential shortages in mineral supply could impact the speed and scale at which certain technologies may be deployed globally.

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California ARB approves 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan; requires doubling the rate of GHG cuts

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DECEMBER 15, 2017

The California Air Resources Board unanimously approved the 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan , which sets the state on an aggressive course to reduce greenhouse gas emissions an additional 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 under SB 32. This will require California to double the rate at which it has been cutting GHGs. Earlier post.).

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Monash study on solar-driven electrolysis for green hydrogen production cautions on life-cycle emissions and EROI

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AUGUST 23, 2021

An important consideration of solar-electrolysis in the context of climate mitigation is the enormity of upscaling required—both at the global scale with respect to the investment, land area, materials, and embodied energy; and at the project scale with respect to the potential localised impacts of gigawatt scale plants.

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U-Mich researcher’s first-principles analysis challenges conventional carbon accounting for biofuels; implications for climate policy

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

In a paper that could have a significant impact on climate policies for transportation fuels, Dr. John M. Thus, policies have been designed under the assumption that carbon accounting need only address production-related, fossil-derived CO 2 and other GHGs while excluding biogenic CO 2 emissions throughout the fuel cycle. DeCicco 2013.

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All-in-one solar-powered tower makes carbon-neutral kerosene in the field at pilot-scale

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JULY 21, 2022

Researchers in Europe led by a team from ETH Zurich have designed a fuel production system that uses water, CO 2 , and sunlight to produce aviation fuel. The aviation sector is responsible for about 5% of global anthropogenic emissions causing climate change. An open-access paper on the work is published in the journal Joule.

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World Bank report examines likely impacts and risks associated with a 4 °C global warming within this century

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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

A new report commissioned by the World Bank, and prepared by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and Climate Analytics, provides a snapshot of recent scientific literature and new analyses of likely impacts and risks that would be associated with a 4 °C global warming within this century.

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Study projects thermoelectric power in Europe and US vulnerable to climate change due to lower summer river flows and higher river water temperatures

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JUNE 3, 2012

A study published in Nature Climate Change suggests that thermoelectric power plants (i.e., nuclear and fossil-fueled generating units) in Europe and the United States are vulnerable to climate change due to the combined impacts of lower summer river flows and higher river water temperatures. Source: van Vliet et al. in the US).

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Global companies form below50 to scale up low-carbon sustainable fuels; Audi in from automotive sector

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JUNE 6, 2016

A key outcome of the Low Carbon Technology Partnerships initiative ( LCTPi ), below50 is intended to grow a global corporate market for sustainable low-carbon transport fuels (LCTFs). The initiative was launched last week at the LCTPi5 global roundtable in San Francisco. —Rob van Leen, Chief Innovation Officer of Royal DSM.

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U Toronto team assess the climate trade-off between reduced CO2 and increased Black Carbon from GDI engines

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JULY 14, 2016

is black carbon (BC)—a pollutant with large positive radiative forcing on the climate due to its ability to absorb incoming sunlight and reduce surface albedo on snow. A new study by a team at the University of Toronto has made a preliminary assessment of the climate trade-off (i.e., A significant fraction of the GDI PM 2.5

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Improved measurements of sun to advance understanding of climate change

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JANUARY 14, 2011

Scientists have taken a major step toward accurately determining the amount of energy that the sun provides to Earth, and how variations in that energy may contribute to climate change. W m -2 established in the 1990s, which energy balance calculations and climate models currently use.

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U of Birmingham scientists launch project to tackle global clean cold challenge

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JANUARY 16, 2017

Scientists from the University of Birmingham launched a major research project to investigate how “clean cold” could help to achieve almost all of the United Nations’ (UN) global Sustainable Development Goals. It is now becoming clear that cooling will be critical to achieving almost all the UN’s Global Goals. It also accounts for 3.3

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Carbon Disclosure Project Report Finds Global Transportation Sector Lags Behind Global 500 in Reducing GHG Emissions and Setting Targets

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AUGUST 13, 2010

The global transportation industry firms lag behind ‘Global 500 Companies’ in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and setting reduction targets, according to a new report from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). Tags: Climate Change Emissions Sustainability. Liquid fuel consumption by end-use sector, 2006-2030. Source: CDP.

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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

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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.

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Study concludes a shift from gasoline to diesel engines is consistent with long-term climate mitigation efforts

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APRIL 13, 2012

Global-mean temperature change caused by car exhaust emitted from gasoline and diesel engines specified in the previous and upcoming European vehicle emission standards (EURO 3, 4, 5, and 6). Passenger transport affects climate through various mechanisms involving both long-lived—i.e. black carbon, BC—climate forcers.

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Dell’s Bold Idea: A Laptop You Can Actually Repair

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FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Modern laptops are notoriously difficult ( and sometimes impossible ) to repair, a problem Luna’s designers address by reducing the number of screws to four and avoiding permanent adhesives. It’s designed for on-demand production to reduce waste from unsold inventory. And climate change isn’t the only problem worth worrying about.

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ICCT study finds LH2-powered combustion aircraft can play an important role in meeting aviations 2050 climate goals

Study finds climate impact of hydropower varies widely

ArcelorMittal publishes concept for global low-carbon emissions physical steel standard

New model framework for improving predictions of black carbon’s radiative effect on climate

MIT team finds aviation emissions’ impacts on air quality larger than on climate

IEEE Young Professionals Take On Climate Change

Cambridge study finds globalized economy making water, energy and land insecurity worse

Summit Nanotech closes $50M Series A2 for direct lithium extraction technology

Trinity, TOTAL researchers design new molecules that boost fuel efficiency

Bank of America joins Stanford’s Global Climate & Energy Project

UNEP and partners launch Global Initiative for Resource-Efficient Cities; role of public transport

DOE launches major 10-year project to use high performance computing for climate change research; ACME

Group of 285 global investors with more than $20T in assets under management calls for urgent action on investment-grade climate change and energy policies; guidelines for governments

Making Information Tech Greener Can Help Address the Climate Crisis

California and China expand partnership on climate change

Summary of decisions from Durban climate conference

How Engineers Can Help Protect Earth From Worsening Climate Change

California introduces first-in-nation rules to reduce climate “super pollutants” from commercial refrigeration, air conditioning equipment

Study calls for reduction in car ownership, battery size and vehicle dependency to limit environmental impact of surging lithium demand

CARB: clean fuels replaced more than 50% of diesel used in California in Q1 2023

Canada launches Hydrogen Strategy

California and Shenzhen, China, sign agreement to cooperate on fighting climate change

MIT study concludes that absent climate policy, coal-to-liquids could account for around a third of global liquid fuels by 2050

Novel adaptation for existing blast furnaces could reduce steelmaking emissions by 88%; closed-loop carbon recycling

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

Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

Commission on the Future of Mobility announces initial 5 primary research focus areas

Garnaut Climate Change Review issues first of 8 update papers in 2011; reaffirms decision-making framework and need for mitigation efforts

Iron ore leader Fortescue pushing green hydrogen, ammonia and electricity projects

World Bank Group: mineral production to soar as demand for clean energy increases

California ARB approves 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan; requires doubling the rate of GHG cuts

Monash study on solar-driven electrolysis for green hydrogen production cautions on life-cycle emissions and EROI

U-Mich researcher’s first-principles analysis challenges conventional carbon accounting for biofuels; implications for climate policy

All-in-one solar-powered tower makes carbon-neutral kerosene in the field at pilot-scale

World Bank report examines likely impacts and risks associated with a 4 °C global warming within this century

Study projects thermoelectric power in Europe and US vulnerable to climate change due to lower summer river flows and higher river water temperatures

Global companies form below50 to scale up low-carbon sustainable fuels; Audi in from automotive sector

U Toronto team assess the climate trade-off between reduced CO2 and increased Black Carbon from GDI engines

Improved measurements of sun to advance understanding of climate change

U of Birmingham scientists launch project to tackle global clean cold challenge

Carbon Disclosure Project Report Finds Global Transportation Sector Lags Behind Global 500 in Reducing GHG Emissions and Setting Targets

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

Study concludes a shift from gasoline to diesel engines is consistent with long-term climate mitigation efforts

Dell’s Bold Idea: A Laptop You Can Actually Repair

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