emissions standard Articles
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California’s denied greenhouse gas waiver has ripple effect across nation
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Febuary 29 denied California’s waiver request for its greenhouse gas (GHG) program for new motor vehicles (California Greenhouse — Gas Waiver Request). That decision has broad national implications which include the chemical industry. Denial brings disappaintmentClean Air Act ((AA) Section 209(b) ptohibits states from adopting emissions control ...
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Protectionism under a green label: analysis in light of the waxman-markey climate change bill of 2009
This research article analyzes and evaluates the key provisions of the Waxman-Markey Climate Change Bill, which was introduced to establish an aggressive cap-and-trade programme aimed at promoting renewable energy, energy efficiency, and reducing global warming pollution. However, the bill became controversial and was opposed by various countries as the provisions of the bill are against rules of ...
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Reducing European CO2 emissions from cars
The Council held a policy debate on a draft regulation aimed at setting emission performance standards for new passenger cars as part of the Community's integrated approach to reduce CO2 emissions from light-duty vehicles. The Council acknowledged the progress achieved during the first six months of 2008, as a solid basis for further work. It also underlined the importance of this proposal in ...
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Air Pollution and Traffic: Monitoring Strategies for Reducing Emissions in Big Cities
TL;DR - Vehicle emissions comprise a significant portion of global air pollution, with vehicles responsible for a wide range of pollutants known to be harmful to human and environmental health - including particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, volatile organic compounds, and ground-level ozone. Traffic-related pollution is made worse by idling and traffic congestion, which causes a build-up of ...
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Building international climate cooperation: lessons from the weapons and trade regimes for achieving international climate goals
Tackling global climate change requires countries across the world to engage in multigenerational cooperation (referred to herein as “collective action”) to advance a transition to a near-zero-carbon economy by 2050, in order to keep global average temperature increase below 1.5–2 degrees Celsius in comparison with preindustrial levels. No one country can achieve the necessary ...
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EPA proposes new greenhouse gas emission standard under the Clean Air Act
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently proposed a new GHG emissions program designed to further regulate the amount of greenhouse gas produced in the US. The proposed Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule would require large facilities to obtain operating permits for their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Large facilities are defined as ...
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Common and coordinated policies and measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union
This paper discusses whether the emissions of greenhouse gases in the European Union can be cut substantially, by 8% or 15%, which are the outcome of the Kyoto summit on climate and the EU negotiating position for this meeting, respectively. The Council of Ministers of the EU have defined a range of common and coordinated policies and measures that can help in reaching this target. Important ...
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States can take action now to meet future power plant emissions standards
As part of his recently released Climate Action Plan, President Obama directed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set carbon pollution standards for existing power plants. While these federal standards are a critical component of the U.S. plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and curb climate change, the responsibility to actually implement them will fall to individual states. The ...
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Environmental Protection Advancements: The Role of Self-Loading Concrete Mixers in Sustainable Construction
In an era where environmental consciousness is increasingly becoming a priority, innovations in the construction industry are aligning with sustainable practices. The self-loading concrete mixer has emerged as a technological marvel not only for its efficiency but also for its positive impact on environmental protection. This article explores how self-loading concrete mixers contribute to ...
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After State of the Union Address, U.S. Should Pursue Ambitious Power Plant Emissions Standards
In the State of the Union address last night, President Obama called to make this “a year of action.” Addressing climate change will require his administration to make that call a reality. The President noted that “the debate is settled. Climate change is a fact.” With that in mind, this year will be key for turning climate commitments into tangible action. The most ...
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Legal lookout: epa grants california ghg waiver request
EPA's decision to grant California's request for a waiver, thus allowing the state to set separate air quality standards, should indicate plans for more such movements in the future. Oh what a difference a new administration makes! On June 30, 2009, EPA reversed its controversial Feb. 29, 2008, denial of California’s waiver request for its greenhouse gas (GHG) program for new motor vehicles.[1] ...
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Greenhouse Gas: You can`t manage what you can`t measure
The world is readying itself for greenhouse gas (GHG) regulation coming with the next US administration. Because GHGs have so far not been regulated, the imposition of restrictions on emissions has the potential to drive a fundamental restructuring of our carbon-based economy. If analysts are correct, the “right” to emit GHGs, which today is “free” in the United States, could cost industry up to ...
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Greenhouse gas protocol corporate value chain (Scope 3) accounting and reporting standard
The primary goal of this standard is to provide a standardized step-by-step approach to help companies understand their full value chain emissions impact in order to focus company efforts on the greatest GHG reduction opportunities, leading to more sustainable decisions about companies’ activities and the products they buy, sell, and produce. The standard was developed with the following ...
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5 Ways Illinois Can Reduce Power Plant Emissions
As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) moves forward with standards to reduce power plant emissions—which are due to be finalized in June 2015—many states are wondering how they will comply. WRI’s fact sheet series, Power Sector Opportunities for Reducing Carbon Dioxide Emissions, examines the policies and pathways various states can use to cost-effectively meet or ...
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Electric driverless vehicles could reduce decarbonisation gap by third
Autonomous Electric Vehicles (A-EVs) could bridge approximately one-third of the gap between current decarbonisation rates and those needed to limit global warming to 2˚C. That is according to a new report from PwC, which also reveals that A-EVs are likely to cause a reduction in oil demand relative to current trends, and have a noticeable impact on global carbon intensity. ...
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5 Ways Minnesota Can Reduce its Power Plant Emissions
As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) moves forward with standards to reduce emissions from existing power plants—which are due to be finalized in June 2015—many states are wondering how they will comply. WRI’s fact sheet series, Power Sector Opportunities for Reducing Carbon Dioxide Emissions, examines the policies and pathways various states can use to ...
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5 Ways Wisconsin Can Reduce Power Plant Emissions
As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) moves forward with standards to reduce power plant emissions—which are due to be finalized in June 2015—many states are wondering how they will comply. WRI’s fact sheet series, Power Sector Opportunities for Reducing Carbon Dioxide Emissions, examines the policies and pathways various states can use to cost-effectively meet or ...
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5 Ways Pennsylvania can reduce power plant emissions
As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) moves forward with standards to reduce power plant emissions—which are due to be finalized in June 2015—many states are wondering how they will comply. WRI’s fact sheet series, Power Sector Opportunities for Reducing Carbon Dioxide Emissions, examines the policies and pathways various states can use to cost-effectively meet or ...
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Sustainability done right doesn’t cost-it pays!
All across North America, cities and governmental entities are working on sustainability plans like never before. This is because hundreds of them have committed to meet Paris Accord carbon emission standards. Many corporations have also initiated plans to reduce their carbon footprint. This makes much sense because in a recent Yale University and George Mason University poll, 69% of Americans ...
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How Gas Analyzers Can Benefit the Automotive Industry
Emissions standards imposed upon auto engineering firms in the US could be set to change, as the Environmental Protection Agency reviews the current standards which have been in place since 2012. The EPA are considering redressing the greenhouse gas emissions standards for light-duty vehicles due for production in the model years 2022—2025, citing changing economic circumstances as the ...
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