Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2013

Unintentional emission sectors: Coal burning, ferrous- and non-ferrous (Au, Cu, Hg, Pb, Zn) metal production, cement production. The session is expected to culminate in the adoption of a new convention by the 147 states attending the session to reduce mercury emissions and releases to the air, water and land. Source: UNEP.

Mercury 262

Mercury Emissions 2013 Global 262

Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2018

To work with international partners to research and develop new standards for tires and brakes to address toxic non-exhaust emissions of micro plastics from vehicles which can pollute air and water. New legislation enabling the Transport Secretary to compel manufacturers to recall vehicles and machinery for any failures.

Clean 186

Clean Cleaning Diesel Gasoline 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2015

In December 2014, Böhni submitted a motion for consideration by the National Council (Nationalrat) that would create the legal basis for importers and manufacturers of vehicles that run on CO 2 -neutral synthetic fuels made in Switzerland to receive credit for the corresponding reduction in CO 2 emissions under fleet emission rules.

Diesel 150

Diesel Switzerland Audi Solar 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Methanol, like ethanol, is an alcohol with inherent issues such as its solubility in water and corrosiveness. About two-thirds of China’s methanol feedstock is produced from coal and the remainder from coking gas (a by-product of steel production) and natural gas. Methanol in China.

2000 150

2000 2016 Fuel China 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2010

Some offset projects may provide further benefits, such as: (a) the promotion of sustainable development; (b) improvements in air or water quality; (c) the creation of new domestic and international economic opportunities; and (d) the incentivization of innovation as parties seek new methods of generating offsets. CONCERNS REGARDING OFFSETS.

Climate Change 218

Climate Change Climate Emissions 2008 218

Creative Greenius

MAY 14, 2009

It’s also got a state of the art in-wall vacuuming system but it’s got no solar panels or solar hot water because that wasn’t part of the builders vision for their “dream house.&#. I said I would consider it, but that I was really hoping to establish a precedent, legally speaking, beyond Torrance.

Solar 210

Solar Installation California Building 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2010

The measurement of reductions is relatively straightforward, based on readings from meters installed at regulated power stations and manufacturing facilities. But Kyoto also allows companies to purchase “offsets”: credits from emissions-reducing projects in developing countries. 100% for some agricultural processes.

Carbon 255

Carbon Climate Change Climate Emissions 255