CO2, Global and Pollution

Low-lying and other vulnerable countries calling for fast action on non-CO2 global warming pollutants

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Led by the tiny Pacific island of the Federated States of Micronesia, a growing group of low-lying islands and other vulnerable countries are calling for fast action on the approximately 50% of global warming that is caused by pollutants other than carbon dioxide (CO 2 ).

Micronesia

Micronesia Pollution Ozone Global

Planet-Warming Texas Oil Refineries Embrace Communist Chinese Stance on Cutting Greenhouse Gas Emissions. CO2-Belching Texas Polluters Pony Up Millions To Overturn California’s AB 32

Creative Greenius

MARCH 4, 2010

The negotiators also warned that rich and developing countries have little hope of overcoming key disagreements over how to fight global warming. And now they don’t want to have to pay the price for the carbon they burn or for the impacts their CO2 emissions cause. They want to take the money and run.

Texas

Texas Pollution Climate Change CO2

CICERO team finds global temperature will respond slowly to emissions cuts

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2020

Although large emissions cuts are urgently needed to achieve global climate goals, it may take decades before we can measure the effect of the reductions on global temperature evolution, according to a new study by researchers at Norway’s CICERO Center for International Climate Research. Samset, Jan S. Fuglestvedt and Marianne T.

Emissions

Emissions Global Climate 2020

GCP Carbon Budget Finds Anthropogenic CO2 Emissions Rose 2% in 2008 Despite Global Financial Crisis; Natural Sinks Not Keeping Pace With Increasing Emissions

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Despite the economic effects of the global financial crisis (GFC), carbon dioxide emissions from human activities rose 2% in 2008 to an all-time high of 1.3 The global financial crisis had a small but discernible impact on emissions growth in 2008—with the 2% increase compared with an average 3.6% over the previous seven years.

2008

2008 Emissions Carbon Climate Change

IEA finds CO2 emissions flat for third straight year even as global economy grew in 2016

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2017

Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions were flat for a third straight year in 2016 even as the global economy grew, according to the International Energy Agency. Global emissions from the energy sector stood at 32.1 The data signal a continuing decoupling of emissions and economic activity.

Economy

Economy 2016 Emissions Global

US and China jointly announce GHG reduction targets; US to cut net GHG 26-28% by 2025, China to peak CO2 by ~2030

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Together, the US and China account for more than one third of global greenhouse gas emissions. The Administration expects that China will succeed in peaking its emissions before 2030 based on its broad economic reform program, plans to address air pollution, and implementation of President Xi’s call for an energy revolution.

China

China CO2 Climate Change United States

Cutting Non-CO2 Pollutants Can Delay Abrupt Climate Change; The Fast Action Climate Agenda

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2009

By 2050, HFC emissions could equal up to 19% of global CO 2 emissions under business-as-usual scenarios. With indoor air pollution killing 1.6 million people a year, global action to cut soot emissions would reap major benefits for both public health and climate. Ramanathan. Tropospheric ozone. It also lowers crop yields.

Climate Change

Climate Change Climate Pollution Ozone

Global CO2 emissions stalled for the third year in a row

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2017

The annual assessment of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by the JRC and the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) confirms that CO 2 emissions have stalled for the third year in a row. Emissions from international transport (aviation and shipping) contribute another 3% to the total global GHG emissions.

Emissions

Emissions Global CO2 Russia

Worlds Coral Reefs Began Decline At 320 ppm Atmospheric CO2

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2009

In addition to temperature-induced bleaching, coral reefs in many parts of the world are under stress from overfishing, destructive fishing, coastal pollution, and sedimentation. The Earth’s atmospheric concentrations of CO2 reached 320 ppm in the mid-1960s, and 360ppm in the mid-1990s.

CO2

CO2 Mariner Climate Change London

Mantra Venture Group and KC Cottrell Sign LOI for CO2 Electroreduction Reactor; CO2 to Products

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

KC Cottrell), a global leader in air pollution control based out of Seoul, Korea. Mantra Venture Group Ltd. signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with KC Cottrell Co.,

CO2

CO2 Production Power Grid 2007

Emissions Analytics: mass adoption of hybrids, rather than low-volume BEVs most effective for cutting CO2 now, meeting 2030 targets; best use of limited resource

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2019

The results indicated that mild hybrids are the most efficient way to reduce CO 2 , given limited global battery capacity. Existing technology is more than capable of bringing European cities within compliance, the primary polluters being vehicles with older internal combustion engine technology. With a reduction of 73.9g/km/kWh,

Emissions

Emissions Hybrid CO2 Gasoline-Electric

Global CO2 emissions remain at record levels

Innovation News Network

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

According to the Global Carbon Project, there is no sign of the urgently needed decrease in CO2 emissions to limit warming to 1.5°C. The post Global CO2 emissions remain at record levels appeared first on Innovation News Network.

CO2

CO2 Global Emissions Carbon

Study finds that replacement programs that reduce vehicle lifetime can result in increased lifecycle CO2 emissions

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

They also found that extending the lifetime of a vehicle contributed to a moderate increase in emissions of criteria pollutants (NO x , HC, and CO) during the use phase of the vehicle. —Kagawa et al.

Emissions

Emissions CO2 2000 Vehicles

Air Products, ACWA Power and NEOM sign agreement for $5B production facility for production and export of green ammonia to global markets for H2 delivery

Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2020

The project, which will be equally owned by the three partners, will be sited in NEOM , a new model for sustainable living located in the north west corner of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and will produce green ammonia for export to global markets. million tons per year of green ammonia using Haldor Topsoe technology.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Production Green Global

Report Finds That Urgent Changes in Transport Financing Required to Enable More Sustainable Transportation Globally

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2010

trillion is spent annually on transport globally, mostly in ways that exacerbate rather than solve the problems associated with traffic growth, including congestion, health-harming air pollution, accidents, energy insecurity, and climate change. Transportation is central to the social and economic activity of people across the world.

Sustainable Transportation

Sustainable Transportation Financing Transportation Global

Study on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Global Cities Highlights Importance of Geophysical and Technical Factors

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

An international study of 10 global cities found that a balance of geophysical factors (climate, access to resources, and gateway status) and technical factors (power generation, urban design, and waste processing) determine the greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) attributable to cities. t e CO2/cap.) Tonnes CO 2 e/capita. Kennedy et al.

Emissions

Emissions Global Gas Los Angeles

Shipboard Technology for Scrubbing CO2 and Criteria Pollutants from Exhaust Gas

Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2009

Singapore-based Ecospec Global Technology Pte Ltd, earlier this year unveiled CSNOx, a single system it claims can reduce NO x , SO 2 , CO 2 and PM emissions from ships. efficiency for scrubbing SO 2 , NO x and CO 2 respectively.

Exhaust

Exhaust Gas Pollution CO2

Ford 1L EcoBoost engine named International Engine of the Year 2012

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2012

3-cylinder EcoBoost was designed at Ford’s Dunton Technical Centre in the US, the company’s global center of excellence for small-capacity engines. The new 1.0L liter range extender engine for the Chevrolet Volt and Opel Ampera picked up the award for Green Engine.

International

International Engine 2012 Ford

Black carbon is a much larger cause of climate change than previously assessed; about twice previous estimates, and 2/3 the effect of CO2

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2013

Black carbon (BC) is the second largest man-made contributor to global warming and its influence on climate has been greatly underestimated, according to the first quantitative and comprehensive analysis of this pollutant’s climate impact. Schematic overview of the primary black-carbon emission sources and the processes that control.

Climate Change

Climate Change Climate Carbon CO2

Study Finds Doubling of Atmospheric CO2 from Pre-Industrial Levels Could Result in Dissolution of Coral Reefs

Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2009

In the absence of strong policy, atmospheric CO2 will reach 550 ppm in several decades. They input the field data to a model to calculate global seawater temperature and chemistry at different atmospheric levels of CO 2 ranging from the pre-industrial value of 280 ppm (parts per million) to 750 ppm. Click to enlarge.

CO2

CO2 Industrial Industry Carbon

Study: expanding Brazilian sugarcane for ethanol could reduce global CO2 emissions by up to 5.6%

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Vastly expanding sugarcane production in Brazil for conversion to ethanol could reduce current global CO 2 emissions by as much as 5.6%, according to a new study by an international team led by researchers from the University of Illinois. of net CO 2 emission globally relative to data for 2014. Gigatons yr −1. This would displace 3.8–13.7%

Brazil

Brazil Emissions Global Climate Change

Exxon CEO says no new gas cars globally by 2040, goes wolf-in-sheep’s-clothing about CO2

Electrek

JUNE 26, 2022

The interview also covered the company’s climate ambitions, putting a flashy coat of paint on an organization that is the world’s 5th largest historical polluter and has pushed climate denial at a high level for half a century.

CO2

CO2 Global Gas Climate

CARB releases summary of results of first CO2 cap-and trade auction; CPUC proposes how to use the revenues

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

The auction was a success and an important milestone for California as a leader in the global clean tech market. These primary objectives are to: Preserve the carbon pollution price signal in electricity rates; Ensure that economic activity does not shift to other states and countries as a result of the. billion to $22.6 While not in.

CO2

CO2 Climate Change 2013 Gas-Electric

Dongfeng Motor Green Plan includes 20 electrified models by 2022; Nissan e-Power on core models

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2018

As part of its green production efforts, energy-saving methods will be applied to operations, and three solar power generation parks will be established, with the goal of achieving a 20% reduction in energy consumption and a CO2 emission reduction equivalent to the absorption of 200,000 mu of forest (accumulated to 2022).

Nissan

Nissan Green Motor Motoring

Study Highlights the Importance of Considering Climate Effects of Non-CO2 Emissions from Transport in Mitigation Strategies and Policies

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2009

Radiative forcing from the global and US ORT and PG sectors. The on-road transportation (ORT) and power generation (PG) sectors are major contributors to CO 2 emissions and a host of short-lived radiatively-active air pollutants, including tropospheric ozone and fine aerosol particles, that exert complex influences on global climate.

Climate

Climate Emissions Transportation Climate Change

Study Finds Ozone, Nitrogen Change the Way Rising CO2 Affects Earths Water

Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2009

Studies have shown that despite a global drop in rainfall over land in the past 50 years, runoff has actually increased. Along the way, it accumulates excess nutrients and pollutants before emptying into waterways, where it affects the health of fish, algae, and shellfish and contaminate drinking water and beaches. Cronin, J.

Ozone

Ozone Water CO2 MIT

National Research Council showcasing new algal biorefinery project to reduce CO2 emissions

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

The project uses a 25,000-liter photobioreactor within a pilot-scale algal biorefinery to recycle carbon dioxide and other airborne industrial pollutants into algal biomass that can be further converted into sustainable products, including renewable biofuels and biomaterials.

Emissions

Emissions CO2 Climate Change Cleaning

Study finds renewable diesel blends deliver fuel consumption and CO2 benefits in Euro 5 engines

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2018

The researchers recently published a detailed analysis of the correlations among HVO/HCK based premium fuel properties, engine operating conditions and global NEDC emissions in real modern automotive diesel engines. That study showed a clear positive impact of the use of HVO/HCK blends (at different blending ratios) on pollutant emissions.

Diesel

Diesel Engine Fuel CO2

Toyota develops tropospheric ozone-concentration simulator for South and East Asia

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2011

The simulator is expected to contribute with efforts to reduce energy consumption and limit emissions of the substances in South and East Asia that cause atmospheric pollution—one factor in global warming—and thereby bring about significant benefits worldwide.

Ozone

Ozone Asia Toyota India

T&E concludes that diesel cars emit more CO2 on a full lifecycle basis than gasoline cars

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Europe buys 7 out of 10 diesel cars and vans sold globally while less than 1% of new vehicles sold in the US are diesel and in China, the world’s largest vehicle market, diesel represents less than 2%. We would not design regulations to combine different environmental issues and keep CO 2 and air pollution regulations separate.

Gasoline

Gasoline Diesel CO2 Cars

Study finds plausibly high volumes of Canadian oil sands crudes in US refineries in 2025 would lead to modest increases in refinery CO2 emissions

Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2012

California’s Global Warming Solutions Act). Changes in refinery energy and CO 2 intensity do not, in themselves, imply corresponding increases in emissions of criteria air pollutants and hazardous air pollutants. —Hirshfeld and Kolb. Individual refineries are configured to process a specific type of crude oil slate.

Oil-Sands

Oil-Sands Oil Emissions CO2

International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Thirty-seven globally prominent scientists representing the International Journal of Engine Research have published an open-access editorial addressing the future of the Internal Combustion Engine, and stressing the importance for continued development of more efficient and even lower-emitting technologies. —Reitz et al. Reitz et al.

International

International Engine Exhaust Emissions

Study projects net cooling of climate from ship emissions through 2050

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

Shipping-induced global temperature change in 2050 using different parameterizations of Indirect Aerosol Effect (IAE). The O 3 precursors, SO 2 , and aerosol emissions have effects on atmospheric composition and climate and can affect human health and cause regional pollution and acidification. Credit: ACS, Lund et al.

Climate

Climate Emissions Ozone 2007

DB Schenker expands its electric fleet with 36 new FUSO eCanter vehicles

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Together, we are taking a further step in electrifying urban logistics, contributing to decreased noise and air pollution in major cities across eleven European countries. The global FUSO eCanter fleet has now surpassed more than 2.5 million kilometers driven locally emission-free.

Fleet

Fleet Vehicles Electric Electrical

Algenol signs MOU with ZYNE to produce renewable fuels in China using industrial CO2 emissions

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Under the framework of the US-China Climate Change Working Group, there is a global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The mission highlighted Algenol’s technology as a solution for significant reduction of China’s carbon emission pollution.

Renewable

Renewable China Emissions Industrial

Shipping sector proposes US$5 billion R&D program over 10 years to cut emissions

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2019

The global maritime transport industry has submitted a proposal to the UN IMO to form the world’s first collaborative shipping R&D program to help eliminate CO 2 emissions from international shipping. The proposal includes core funding from shipping companies across the world of about US$5 billion over a 10-year period.

Emissions

Emissions Mariner International Carbon

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

Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2009

Less than a quarter of the proven fossil fuel reserves can be burnt and emitted between now and 2050, if global warming is to be limited to two degrees Celsius (2 °C), according to a new study published in the journal Nature today. Shown are fossil CO2 emissions (top panel) and corresponding global warming (bottom panel).

Climate Change

Climate Change Global Climate Fuel

ICCT: incremental technology can cut vehicle CO2 by half and increase fuel economy >60% through 2030 with ~5% increase in price

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2017

If the US wants to be a global leader, and remain a stable market for vehicle technology investments here, they will stick with the standards. The bottom line for consumers is that this technology literally pays for itself—with thousands of dollars of fuel savings per vehicle, even if gas prices stay low.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Price

European Commission outlines comprehensive Transport 2050 plan to increase mobility while cutting transport CO2 emissions 60%; phasing out conventionally-fueled (non-hybrid) cars in cities by 2050

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2011

Transport 2050 forsees the gradual phasing out of conventionally-fuelled vehicles from the urban environment as making a major contribution to significant reduction of oil dependence, greenhouse gas emissions and local air and noise pollution. In maritime, the need for a global level-playing field is equally pronounced.

Transportation

Transportation Emissions Fuel CO2

MIT study suggests carbon tax could help reduce US deficit, lower other taxes, reduce emissions

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2012

A new report from MIT’s Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change suggests that a tax on carbon emissions could help raise the money needed to reduce the US deficit, while improving the economy, lowering other taxes and reducing emissions. The third win—carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) pollution and oil imports would be reduced.

Tax

Tax MIT Carbon Emissions

A Few Words on Eco Terrorists, Cowards and Courage

Creative Greenius

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Even when we reach the limit of our carbon budget, when burning any more oil, coal or gas will push global temperatures beyond 2 degrees celsius, the E&B business model is to harvest more oil so that it can be burned as fuel. There is no limit to the amount of pollution they are willing to cause.

Climate Change

Climate Change Climate Oil Carbon

California Develops Proposal to Achieve Clean Vehicle Future

CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 7, 2021

By Simon Mui With transportation now the largest source of carbon pollution in the U.S., the state that created car culture is now driving toward eliminating tailpipe pollution. Originally published on the NRDC Expert Blog.

Cleaning

Cleaning Clean California Future

European auto industry proposes further 20% cut in passenger car CO2 by 2030 from 2021; conditional on EV uptake and infrastructure; no ZEV mandate

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

It’s also in line with what is expected of other industry sectors, as well as the EU Climate and Energy Framework and the global Paris agreement. Our industry is committed to being part of the solution when it comes to decarbonizing road transport, while at the same time reducing pollutant emissions. This is a steep reduction.

Auto Industry

Auto Industry Industry Industrial Land Rover

FISITA World Automotive Summit: Integrated Approach Needed to Reduce CO2 from Road Transportation

Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2009

The World Automotive Summit was organized by global automotive engineering association, FISITA, in association with VDI-FVT, the automotive and traffic technologies division of the German Association of Engineers. There are very great air pollution problems whose solutions in many cases help solve the fuel and CO 2 problem.

Transportation

Transportation CO2 Fuel Economy Fuel

Low-lying and other vulnerable countries calling for fast action on non-CO2 global warming pollutants

Planet-Warming Texas Oil Refineries Embrace Communist Chinese Stance on Cutting Greenhouse Gas Emissions. CO2-Belching Texas Polluters Pony Up Millions To Overturn California’s AB 32

CICERO team finds global temperature will respond slowly to emissions cuts

GCP Carbon Budget Finds Anthropogenic CO2 Emissions Rose 2% in 2008 Despite Global Financial Crisis; Natural Sinks Not Keeping Pace With Increasing Emissions

IEA finds CO2 emissions flat for third straight year even as global economy grew in 2016

US and China jointly announce GHG reduction targets; US to cut net GHG 26-28% by 2025, China to peak CO2 by ~2030

Cutting Non-CO2 Pollutants Can Delay Abrupt Climate Change; The Fast Action Climate Agenda

Global CO2 emissions stalled for the third year in a row

Worlds Coral Reefs Began Decline At 320 ppm Atmospheric CO2

Mantra Venture Group and KC Cottrell Sign LOI for CO2 Electroreduction Reactor; CO2 to Products

Emissions Analytics: mass adoption of hybrids, rather than low-volume BEVs most effective for cutting CO2 now, meeting 2030 targets; best use of limited resource

Global CO2 emissions remain at record levels

Study finds that replacement programs that reduce vehicle lifetime can result in increased lifecycle CO2 emissions

Air Products, ACWA Power and NEOM sign agreement for $5B production facility for production and export of green ammonia to global markets for H2 delivery

Report Finds That Urgent Changes in Transport Financing Required to Enable More Sustainable Transportation Globally

Study on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Global Cities Highlights Importance of Geophysical and Technical Factors

Shipboard Technology for Scrubbing CO2 and Criteria Pollutants from Exhaust Gas

Ford 1L EcoBoost engine named International Engine of the Year 2012

Black carbon is a much larger cause of climate change than previously assessed; about twice previous estimates, and 2/3 the effect of CO2

Study Finds Doubling of Atmospheric CO2 from Pre-Industrial Levels Could Result in Dissolution of Coral Reefs

Study: expanding Brazilian sugarcane for ethanol could reduce global CO2 emissions by up to 5.6%

Exxon CEO says no new gas cars globally by 2040, goes wolf-in-sheep’s-clothing about CO2

CARB releases summary of results of first CO2 cap-and trade auction; CPUC proposes how to use the revenues

Dongfeng Motor Green Plan includes 20 electrified models by 2022; Nissan e-Power on core models

Study Highlights the Importance of Considering Climate Effects of Non-CO2 Emissions from Transport in Mitigation Strategies and Policies

Study Finds Ozone, Nitrogen Change the Way Rising CO2 Affects Earths Water

National Research Council showcasing new algal biorefinery project to reduce CO2 emissions

Study finds renewable diesel blends deliver fuel consumption and CO2 benefits in Euro 5 engines

Toyota develops tropospheric ozone-concentration simulator for South and East Asia

T&E concludes that diesel cars emit more CO2 on a full lifecycle basis than gasoline cars

Study finds plausibly high volumes of Canadian oil sands crudes in US refineries in 2025 would lead to modest increases in refinery CO2 emissions

International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

Study projects net cooling of climate from ship emissions through 2050

DB Schenker expands its electric fleet with 36 new FUSO eCanter vehicles

Algenol signs MOU with ZYNE to produce renewable fuels in China using industrial CO2 emissions

Shipping sector proposes US$5 billion R&D program over 10 years to cut emissions

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

ICCT: incremental technology can cut vehicle CO2 by half and increase fuel economy >60% through 2030 with ~5% increase in price

European Commission outlines comprehensive Transport 2050 plan to increase mobility while cutting transport CO2 emissions 60%; phasing out conventionally-fueled (non-hybrid) cars in cities by 2050

MIT study suggests carbon tax could help reduce US deficit, lower other taxes, reduce emissions

A Few Words on Eco Terrorists, Cowards and Courage

California Develops Proposal to Achieve Clean Vehicle Future

European auto industry proposes further 20% cut in passenger car CO2 by 2030 from 2021; conditional on EV uptake and infrastructure; no ZEV mandate

FISITA World Automotive Summit: Integrated Approach Needed to Reduce CO2 from Road Transportation

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