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Study finds global emissions of several banned ozone-destroying CFCs are increasing

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APRIL 10, 2023

But because they’re potent greenhouse gases, they still affect the climate. Combined, their emissions are equal to the CO 2 emissions in 2020 for a smaller developed country like Switzerland. According to the researchers, emissions from these CFCs currently do not significantly threaten ozone recovery.

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T&E: Rising use of private jets sends CO2 emissions soaring

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MAY 28, 2021

And yet, super-rich super polluters are flying around like there’s no climate crisis. The report also finds: Seven of the 10 most polluting routes taken by private aircraft within Europe lie on the UK-France-Switzerland-Italy axis. One operator reported an 11.3% increase in private flight sales in July 2020 alone.

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MUCHACHAS study finds aging of organic aerosols is caused by OH radicals; climate models need to be updated

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OCTOBER 5, 2012

An international team of researchers has discovered that chemical aging determines to a major extent the concentration and the characteristics of organic aerosol particles, which have a significant effect on climate. To date, this aspect has not been accounted for in regional and global climate models.

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Discovery of mechanism for atmospheric particle formation suggests need for ammonia emission regulations

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MAY 23, 2022

An international team of researchers has shed light on one way new particles are forming in the upper troposphere. To analyze this, Wang headed to Switzerland as a member of the CLOUD collaboration to test his experiment at the European Council for Research Nuclear (CERN). After learning about the former study, Mingyi Wang, a Ph.D.

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Climate Disclosure Standards Board Proposes New Framework for Data Reporting at World Business Summit

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MAY 25, 2009

The Climate Disclosure Standards Board ( CDSB ) introduced for public consultation a set of proposals designed to assist directors in the inclusion of climate change-related information in companies’ annual reports. There is no scarcity of warnings of the risk of irreversible climatic damage to the environment.

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EU and China to collaborate on low-carbon city projects

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NOVEMBER 25, 2013

The European Union’s climate innovation initiative, Climate-KIC , and the fourth largest city of China, Tianjin, have agreed to collaborate on the JiefangNan Rd New Meijiang pilot, a low-carbon city project. It is the first time that local and regional authorities will play a leading role in such international relations.

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Member of Swiss National Councils fills up with sunfire solar diesel to call attention to need for regulatory reform

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JUNE 25, 2015

In an event in Bern, Switzerland, Swiss National Council member and president of the Clean Fuel Now initiative Thomas Böhni filled up his Audi A2 with 100% synthetic diesel (Audi e-diesel) produced by sunfire GmbH to draw attention to the need to remove what he terms unjustified Swiss restrictions on synthetic fuels. Earlier post.).

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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MAY 26, 2022

Achates Power is backed by the Oil and Gas Climate Investments and other investors. The University’s International Center for Automotive Research brings together world class faculty, state-of-the art facilities, and graduate students to lead basic and translational research with an emphasis on industry relevance. Aramco Americas.

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Climeworks launches world’s first commercial plant to capture CO2 from air; potential for CO2-neutral fuels

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JUNE 9, 2017

Switzerland-based Climeworks, a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH), recently launched the world’s first commercial plant that captures atmospheric CO 2 for supply and sale to a customer. Switzerland moving to accept CO 2 -neutral synthetic fuels to reduce fleet emissions.

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Applications open for the fifth Volkswagen and BASF “Science Award Electrochemistry”; new special award for applied research

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APRIL 19, 2016

The BASF and Volkswagen international “ Science Award Electrochemistry ” is now in its fifth year ( earlier post ) and has opened the application period for this year’s award. Applications are due by 12 August 2016. The award ceremony takes place in Berlin on 21 November 2016. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). 2013: Dr.

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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. —ARB Chairman Mary D.

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Volkswagen & BASF “Science Award Electrochemistry” to Dr. William Chueh from Stanford; special prize to Dr. Martin Ebner from ETH University Zurich

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016

The Volkswagen and BASF international “Science Award Electrochemistry 2016” goes to Dr. William Chueh from Stanford University. Without these technologies, it is not possible to provide climate and resource-saving power supplies using regenerative energy or to achieve future drive concepts such as electric mobility. Dr. William C.

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ICCT analysis finds real-world vehicle fuel consumption gap in Europe at all-time high of 42%

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NOVEMBER 6, 2017

The average gap between official fuel consumption figures and actual fuel use for new cars in the EU has reached 42%, according to the latest update by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) to its on-going research into vehicle fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. com (Spain); and the car club TCS (Switzerland).

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GODI India gets LFP BIS Certification for indigenous Li-ion cells – ET Auto

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JANUARY 19, 2024

We are already in discussion with several domestic and international OEMs. As a proud signatory to The Climate Pledge by Amazon, GODI is actively pursuing solvent-free and dry electrode coating processes, aiming to reduce the cost per kWh by over 5%.

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Volta Trucks reveals purpose-built full-electric large commercial vehicle for inner city freight distribution: Volta Zero

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

The removal of the traditional internal combustion engine enabled the designers and engineers of the Volta Zero to rethink how a truck has always been designed. The central display conveys critical information while touch screens on each side are used for lights, climate control, navigation and trip planning, communication, and in-cab media.

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Study Finds Unexpected Decadal Decline in Global Evapotranspiration, Links It to Moisture Limitation in Southern Hemisphere

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OCTOBER 11, 2010

Most climate models have suggested that evapotranspiration, which is the movement of water from the land to the atmosphere, would increase with global warming because of increased evaporation of water from the ocean and more precipitation overall. —Jung et al. millimeters per year per decade. Jung et al.

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Could the next James Bond be driving an EV powered by Lucid Motors?

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JANUARY 26, 2024

As the vehicle of choice in more than half of the 25 existing Bond films, Aston Martin is undoubtedly the brand associated with the international super spy. Now, with the help of Lucid and its Sapphire powertrain technology, we could very well see James Bond in an all-electric Aston Martin taking on a real-life villain – climate change.

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Study Concludes That to Limit Global Warming to 2 °C, Less Than 25% of Proven Fossil Fuel Reserves Can be Burnt Between Now and 2050

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APRIL 29, 2009

The theme of the current issue of Nature is that the climate situation may be even worse than you think. Two possible futures: One in which no climate policies are implemented (red), and one with strong action to mitigate emissions (blue). Without climate policies, global warming will cross 2 °C by the middle of the century.

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CMU/DAI study finds shutting down US nuclear plants would have significant negative economic and environmental consequences

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JUNE 18, 2011

The recent earthquake and tsunami that destroyed the nuclear power plants in Fukushima, Japan has led to an international reevaluation of policies related to nuclear power. Germany has decided to shutdown all nine of its nuclear power plants by 2022, and Switzerland will shutdown all five of its plants by 2032. —Paul Fischbeck.

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ICCT: gap between official and real-world fuel economy figures in Europe reaches ~38%; call to implement WLTP ASAP

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

The gap between official and real-world fuel-economy figures in Europe has risen to about 38%, according to a new report published by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). United Kingdom); and the car club TCS (Switzerland). Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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“Energiewende” in a tank; Audi e-fuels targeting carbon-neutral driving with synthetic fuels from renewables, H2O and CO2; Swiss policy test case

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JUNE 12, 2015

—Rupert Stadler, Audi CEO, at the International Vienna Motor Symposium in 2014. We are trying to build awareness that you can make a climate impact with existing cars. The policy side; test case in Switzerland. The key technology for splitting CO 2 from ambient air at reasonable cost was developed in Switzerland.

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Researchers contend that large-scale forest bioenergy is neither sustainable nor greenhouse-gas neutral

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APRIL 21, 2012

Large-scale bioenergy production from forest biomass is unsustainable and will increase greenhouse gas emissions, according to a group of international researchers in an invited analysis in the journal Global Change Biology/Bioenergy. Schulze et al. Click to enlarge. —Schulze et al. Ernst-Detlef Schulze, Christian Körner, Beverly E.

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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. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Europe Policy. Professor Jacqueline McGlade, Executive Director of EEA. On the other hand, implementing such changes will require a paradigm shift in planning approaches.

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IEEE Discusses 6 Simple Solutions to Climate Change at COP27

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JANUARY 26, 2023

Simple, effective solutions that can help lessen the impact of climate change already exist. Rahman, a power expert and professor of electrical and computer engineering at Virginia Tech , is the former chair of the IEEE ad hoc committee on climate change. France sells energy to Italy, Spain, and Switzerland,” Rahman said.

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Study Finds That CO2 Standards for Vehicles Can Reduce Price of Oil

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APRIL 10, 2009

120 g/km by 2012, decreasing to 80 g/km by 2020 and 60 g/km by 2025, in the EU27 plus the EFTA countries Norway and Switzerland. It does not consider potential diffusion of the standards to other regions, which, “ would certainly lead to a different outcome on international markets, particularly with respect to the price of oil.”

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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). Transport at a crossroads. EEA Report No 3/2009 ).

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EU new-car market suffers worst performance in over two years

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Expanding this to the UK and the European Free Trade Association regions of Iceland, Norway and Switzerland, only five out of 31 countries enjoyed an increase in deliveries. Puzzling Petrol Petrol did not fare much better than its internal combustion engine (ICE) counterpart in August. million registrations. ‘The

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Study finds limited evidence that carbon tax rebates have increased public support for carbon pricing

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FEBRUARY 10, 2022

In a study published in Nature Climate Change , an international research team reports finding limited evidence that individual or household rebates have increased public support for carbon taxes in Canada and Switzerland. Background. Mildenberger, M., Lachapelle, E., Harrison, K.

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Copenhagen Diagnosis Released, Detailing Accelerating Indicators of Climate Change In Last Three Years

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NOVEMBER 25, 2009

A team of 26 climate scientists from Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States have published the “Copenhagen Diagnosis”, an interim synthesis report on developments in climate change science from mid-2006 to the present day.

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Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

Although most countries have already revealed their opening emissions reduction proposals, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Yvo de Boer pointed out Thursday that “ we still await clarity from industrialized nations on the provision of large-scale finance to developing countries for immediate and long-term climate action. by Jack Rosebro.

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Volkswagen’s first two production battery-electric vehicles debut at Frankfurt

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Using the e-manager, drivers can pre-program the charge start time and climate control pre-conditioning (switching on the parking heater in winter or parking air conditioning in summer for up to 30 minutes; if not plugged into a charger for up to 10 minutes). Among the other maps + more functions and displays specific to the e-up!

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Plug In America joins global alliance

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JUNE 10, 2021

We are so excited to be joining with our international colleagues in the Global EV Drivers’ Alliance,” said Joel Levin, executive director of Plug In America. The Alliance released this video to promote awareness of the Alliance. “We We hope to see other countries join us! This is just the beginning for GEVA!

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2018 Environmental Performance Index: Air quality top public health threat

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JANUARY 24, 2018

Switzerland leads the world in sustainability, followed by France, Denmark, Malta, and Sweden. Switzerland’s top ranking reflects strong performance across most issues, especially air quality and climate protection. Disability-Adjusted Life Years lost due to PM 2.5. Source: EPI. Click to enlarge. 2018 EPI Trends.

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Study finds global emissions of several banned ozone-destroying CFCs are increasing

T&E: Rising use of private jets sends CO2 emissions soaring

MUCHACHAS study finds aging of organic aerosols is caused by OH radicals; climate models need to be updated

Discovery of mechanism for atmospheric particle formation suggests need for ammonia emission regulations

Climate Disclosure Standards Board Proposes New Framework for Data Reporting at World Business Summit

EU and China to collaborate on low-carbon city projects

Member of Swiss National Councils fills up with sunfire solar diesel to call attention to need for regulatory reform

Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

Climeworks launches world’s first commercial plant to capture CO2 from air; potential for CO2-neutral fuels

Applications open for the fifth Volkswagen and BASF “Science Award Electrochemistry”; new special award for applied research

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

Volkswagen & BASF “Science Award Electrochemistry” to Dr. William Chueh from Stanford; special prize to Dr. Martin Ebner from ETH University Zurich

ICCT analysis finds real-world vehicle fuel consumption gap in Europe at all-time high of 42%

GODI India gets LFP BIS Certification for indigenous Li-ion cells – ET Auto

Volta Trucks reveals purpose-built full-electric large commercial vehicle for inner city freight distribution: Volta Zero

Study Finds Unexpected Decadal Decline in Global Evapotranspiration, Links It to Moisture Limitation in Southern Hemisphere

Could the next James Bond be driving an EV powered by Lucid Motors?

Study Concludes That to Limit Global Warming to 2 °C, Less Than 25% of Proven Fossil Fuel Reserves Can be Burnt Between Now and 2050

CMU/DAI study finds shutting down US nuclear plants would have significant negative economic and environmental consequences

ICCT: gap between official and real-world fuel economy figures in Europe reaches ~38%; call to implement WLTP ASAP

“Energiewende” in a tank; Audi e-fuels targeting carbon-neutral driving with synthetic fuels from renewables, H2O and CO2; Swiss policy test case

Researchers contend that large-scale forest bioenergy is neither sustainable nor greenhouse-gas neutral

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

IEEE Discusses 6 Simple Solutions to Climate Change at COP27

Study Finds That CO2 Standards for Vehicles Can Reduce Price of Oil

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

EU new-car market suffers worst performance in over two years

Study finds limited evidence that carbon tax rebates have increased public support for carbon pricing

Copenhagen Diagnosis Released, Detailing Accelerating Indicators of Climate Change In Last Three Years

Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

Volkswagen’s first two production battery-electric vehicles debut at Frankfurt

Plug In America joins global alliance

2018 Environmental Performance Index: Air quality top public health threat

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