greenhouse gas source Articles
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Voluntary greenhouse gas reduction programs have limited potential
The set of voluntary GHG programs we reviewed use outreach efforts to recruit program partners and reduce GHG emissions. We found the greatest barriers to participation were the perceived emission reduction costs and reporting requirements. We also found that it is unlikely these voluntary programs can reduce more than 19 percent of the projected 2010 GHG emissions for their industry sectors. ...
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How to compile a greenhouse gas emissions registry
With the federal government debating the best way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on a national scale, policymakers must also address the need to collect the emissions data necessary to ensure the success of US climate change policies. The first step in reducing emissions is to measure them. Without accurate and complete data on the sources of emissions and the amount they emit, the success of ...
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Greenhouse gas reporting in the ethylene manufacturing sector
Abstract The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Mandatory Reporting Rule (MRR), codified in Part 98 of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, requires numerous manufacturing sectors including ethylene manufacturing plants in the U.S. to report actual GHG emissions from applicable facilities starting with reporting year 2010. This paper describes the types of GHG emission sources at ethylene plants that ...
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A structural decomposition analysis of air pollution from fossil fuel combustion in India
During the last decade, there has been worldwide concern with global climate change, which has been induced by greenhouse gases (GHGs) due to the use of fossil fuels. The CO2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion have been identified as the single most significant source of GHG emissions into the atmosphere. Realising the need to control and regulate emissions of pollutants, the objective of the ...
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SEC’s Proposal has Implications for Climate-related Disclosures for ESG: Real Time Data?
On March 21, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) released proposed rules on climate disclosures for publicly traded companies entitled “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors.” This sets the stage to require more companies to collect and validate their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data. The SEC has cautioned ...
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The changing picture of greenhouse gas reporting for landfills
With the implementation of Federal Mandatory Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reporting in 2010, landfill owners can find themselves subject to GHG reporting regulations at the federal level, and in some cases, also at the state or local level. This article will review the Federal Mandatory Reporting Rule (MRR) requirements for municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills subject to mandatory reporting under 40 ...
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A look inside Facebook’s carbon footprint
Facebook, a business that relies so heavily on people’s willingness to share information, took an important step recently by sharing some details of its own. The social networking company has, for the first time, released information about its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Facebook used the GHG Protocol’s Corporate Standard for reporting emissions, categorizing them into Scope 1 ...
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LG Sonic in the Fight Against Climate Change: How Lakes Contribute to GHG-Emissions and How Sustainable Technologies Can Help Reduce CO2
As heatwaves and storms intensify, it becomes evident how threatening climate change is for our planet. Surprisingly, algal blooms exacerbate its effects, emphasizing the need to tackle this hidden problem. When they affect water bodies, algal blooms unexpectedly transform them into a source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and therefore an environmental threat. LG Sonic, based in the ...
By LG Sonic
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Methodology for the assessment of the greenhouse gas impact of wastewater sludge treatment
Nitrous oxide (N2O) and methane (CH4) emissions from the wastewater sector represent the second largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of the waste sector. A protocol has been developed to measure GHG from sewage sludge treatment. GHG measurements were performed on two industrial sewage sludge composting plants. Measurement campaigns showed GHG emissions range between 0.18 to 3.40 ...
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Climate and energy country profiles – Key facts and figures for EEA member countries
Definitions and sources Data on greenhouse gas emissions Total GHG emissions (UNFCCC, Kyoto Protocol) 1990-to-2011 GHG emissions: total emissions as reported in 2013 national inventories under the UNFCCC, excluding net effects of land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF) and excluding emissions from international aviation and maritime transport. This scope is consistent with the Kyoto ...
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Going organic for the climate
Also in the world of climate change, organic is the way to go. I am not writing about organic food here, despite my personal interest in the topic, but about peatlands, which are soils with a substantial layer of organic matter at or near the surface. Well, they are the way to go for the climate as long as you treat them well. If not, they become a vigorous source of greenhouse gas emissions. I ...
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Different emission estimates by EU bodies
EU GHG inventory submission to UNFCCC (EEA and DG Climate Action) The European Union (EU), as a party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), reports annually on greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories for the years 1990 to X-2 (i.e. two years before the current year1) and within the area covered by its Member States. The legal basis for the compilation of the EU GHG ...
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Prepare to report climate risks - Pressure mounts on companies to increase required disclosures.
Publicly traded companies are required, under Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations, to disclose known and contingent material liabilities to ensure investors have reliable information on which to base their investment decisions. Increasingly, investor groups, nongovernment organizations (NGO), and others demand companies assess and disclose their financial risks from climate ...
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How best to address aviation`s full climate impact?
International regulation does not address non-CO2 emissions from aviation, despite their climate-warming effects. This study reports the findings of the AviClim research project, which investigated the feasibility of including CO2 and non-CO2 species in international protocols. Of several trading scenarios assessed, the authors found that a global emissions trading scheme for both kinds of ...
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How do you incorporate considerations surrounding carbon emissions into your ‘green’ ICT Strategy?”
There are increasing drivers on business to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. Regulation and taxation will increasingly apply direct costs on organisations based on their carbon emissions, while customers are increasingly factoring in considerations surrounding sustainability performance and carbon emissions into the supplier selection process. Responsibility in reducing carbon ...
By Greenstone+
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Benefits of Air Quality Monitoring
The air we breathe has an immeasurable impact on our lives. It’s not just a matter of sustenance, health, and well-being. As urbanisation and industrialisation continue to surge, the need for robust air quality monitoring becomes more pressing. Today, air quality monitoring isn’t merely a trend; it’s a necessity. Real-time air quality monitors have revolutionised the ...
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8 steps to managing your organisation`s Scope 3 carbon emissions
Scope 3 emissions, or 'value chain emissions', represent all the indirect impacts upstream and downstream of an organisation, not already captured by the GHG Protocol's Scope 1 and 2 reporting. These often represent the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions and in some cases can account for up to 90% of the total carbon impact. The international Scope 3 Standard categorises emissions across ...
By Carbon Trust
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New study sheds light on methane leakage from natural gas
Natural gas wells represent a significant source of U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, as many of them leak methane, which is more than 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide. But while scientists know that “fugitive methane” is a concern, there’s much uncertainty about the full extent of the problem. A new study from the University of Texas—developed in partnership ...
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Different emission estimates produced by EU bodies/institutions
EU GHG inventory submission to UNFCCC (EEA and DG Climate Action) The European Union (EU), as a party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), reports annually on greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories for the years 1990 to X-2 (i.e. two years before the current year1) and within the area covered by its Member States. The legal basis for the compilation of the EU GHG ...
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