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... engage the US and other large-emitters fast-growing countries, has led some economists to suggest a global carbon tax as a possible way around the impasse (see, for example, Stiglitz, 2006). For this reason, we elaborate upon existing work analysing climate change policy instruments under uncertaint ...
... engage the US and other large-emitters fast-growing countries, has led some economists to suggest a global carbon tax as a possible way around the impasse (see, for example, Stiglitz, 2006). For this reason, we elaborate upon existing work analysing climate change policy instruments under uncertaint ...
Overview of IACCF
... both published by the International Energy Agency in its World Energy Outlook (WEO) in November 2007. These scenarios have been chosen because they combine the robustness of IPCC climate change scenarios (which include the potential impact of differing atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations on gl ...
... both published by the International Energy Agency in its World Energy Outlook (WEO) in November 2007. These scenarios have been chosen because they combine the robustness of IPCC climate change scenarios (which include the potential impact of differing atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations on gl ...
Draft Cars Model Story Line - Tufts Office of Sustainability
... atmosphere to stabilize under 450 ppm? How to get the blue line to fall to here? ...
... atmosphere to stabilize under 450 ppm? How to get the blue line to fall to here? ...
hot air - United Nations Interpreters
... remaining within their emissions limit have a choice between reducing their emissions, buying the extra allowances they need at the market rate, or a combination of the two. The biogeographic zone made up of slopes above timberline and characterized by the presence of rosette-forming herbaceous plan ...
... remaining within their emissions limit have a choice between reducing their emissions, buying the extra allowances they need at the market rate, or a combination of the two. The biogeographic zone made up of slopes above timberline and characterized by the presence of rosette-forming herbaceous plan ...
first biennial report of the united states of america
... In 2009, the United States made a commitment to reduce U.S. GHG emissions in the range of 17 percent below 2005 levels by 2020. The President remains firmly committed to that ambitious goal and to building on the progress of his first term to help put the nation and the world on a sustainable long-t ...
... In 2009, the United States made a commitment to reduce U.S. GHG emissions in the range of 17 percent below 2005 levels by 2020. The President remains firmly committed to that ambitious goal and to building on the progress of his first term to help put the nation and the world on a sustainable long-t ...
LCC/2014/0101Roseacre Wood , Roseacre and Wharles, Fylde
... associated with the project, and whether or not they are direct or indirect, is included in Table 8.2 of the ES. The average volume of direct emissions is 114,009 tCO2e. The average volume of indirect emissions is 7,401 tCO2e. The project’s carbon footprint is 118,419 to 124,369 tCOe. This is made u ...
... associated with the project, and whether or not they are direct or indirect, is included in Table 8.2 of the ES. The average volume of direct emissions is 114,009 tCO2e. The average volume of indirect emissions is 7,401 tCO2e. The project’s carbon footprint is 118,419 to 124,369 tCOe. This is made u ...
III. harmonization of carbon footprint related standards
... GHG emissions of goods and services. Implementing the standard might also support additional business goals, namely the identification of the GHG reduction opportunities within a product supply chain, the engagement of the supply chain in order to obtain better quality data, and product differentiat ...
... GHG emissions of goods and services. Implementing the standard might also support additional business goals, namely the identification of the GHG reduction opportunities within a product supply chain, the engagement of the supply chain in order to obtain better quality data, and product differentiat ...
AIR POLLUTION CLIMATE CHANGE
... 2020 (compared to 1990) will protect an additional 60,000 km2 of ecosystems in Europe against acidification compared to a business-asusual scenario, which will leave about 160,000 km2 with acid deposition above critical loads (Figure 8.6). Benefits on eutrophication are smaller, since co-control of ...
... 2020 (compared to 1990) will protect an additional 60,000 km2 of ecosystems in Europe against acidification compared to a business-asusual scenario, which will leave about 160,000 km2 with acid deposition above critical loads (Figure 8.6). Benefits on eutrophication are smaller, since co-control of ...
Thailand_1 - Georgia Institute of Technology
... • Increases in ground-level ozone concentrations are expected in the future due to higher temperatures and more frequent stagnation events. • Ozone-related health effects are also anticipated to be more significant. • Both ozone and PM2.5 (particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter less than 2.5 m ...
... • Increases in ground-level ozone concentrations are expected in the future due to higher temperatures and more frequent stagnation events. • Ozone-related health effects are also anticipated to be more significant. • Both ozone and PM2.5 (particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter less than 2.5 m ...
The Design of a Carbon Neutral Airport
... CO2 emissions (IPCC, 2004). While this is a small percentage of the GHG emissions globally, the emissions from aviation related activities has a direct impact into the atmosphere and are concentrated in high traffic area. Political and community concerns have grown in response to these studies. Inte ...
... CO2 emissions (IPCC, 2004). While this is a small percentage of the GHG emissions globally, the emissions from aviation related activities has a direct impact into the atmosphere and are concentrated in high traffic area. Political and community concerns have grown in response to these studies. Inte ...
carbon dioxide emission and maximum warming
... If the time-horizon of the analysis is limited to 100 years (as in R&C), the maximum warming occurs at year 11, in agreement with the median of R&C. For pulse emissions of 1000 GtC, the double-peak shape remains but is less pronounced and the maximum warming occurs 31 years after the emission. For v ...
... If the time-horizon of the analysis is limited to 100 years (as in R&C), the maximum warming occurs at year 11, in agreement with the median of R&C. For pulse emissions of 1000 GtC, the double-peak shape remains but is less pronounced and the maximum warming occurs 31 years after the emission. For v ...
The contribution of low-carbon cities to Brazil`s greenhouse gas
... Settlements Programme (UN–Habitat) report about Latin American and Caribbean cities. Overall, the report finds that Latin America and the Caribbean is the region with highest rate of urbanization globally. Infrastructure choices made to support urban growth could significantly affect GHG emissions. ...
... Settlements Programme (UN–Habitat) report about Latin American and Caribbean cities. Overall, the report finds that Latin America and the Caribbean is the region with highest rate of urbanization globally. Infrastructure choices made to support urban growth could significantly affect GHG emissions. ...
AerChemMIP (Aerosols and Chemistry MIP)
... nitrate and sulfate and any land-use change interacting with atmospheric changes. The forcing of climate by ozone changes results from tropospheric increases and lower stratospheric decreases, with interaction between those. They are the result of combined impacts from climate change and multiple em ...
... nitrate and sulfate and any land-use change interacting with atmospheric changes. The forcing of climate by ozone changes results from tropospheric increases and lower stratospheric decreases, with interaction between those. They are the result of combined impacts from climate change and multiple em ...
PETITION FOR RULEMAKING SEEKING THE REGULATION OF GREENHOUSE GAS
... plants due to rapidly shifting climate zones." (Id.) The Bali Action Plan adopted at the December, 2007 United Nations climate conference recognizes that "deep cuts in global emissions" will be required to avoid dangerous climate change. Specifically, it acknowledges the need for industrialized nati ...
... plants due to rapidly shifting climate zones." (Id.) The Bali Action Plan adopted at the December, 2007 United Nations climate conference recognizes that "deep cuts in global emissions" will be required to avoid dangerous climate change. Specifically, it acknowledges the need for industrialized nati ...
LCC/2014/0101Roseacre Wood, Roseacre and Wharles, Fylde
... come from burning the gas in the flare (73%). The total project GHG emissions could be between 118,418 (lower range) to 124,397 (higher range) tCOe (tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent). Both direct and indirect GHG emissions have been assessed. Direct emissions are GHGs emitted directly by activities ...
... come from burning the gas in the flare (73%). The total project GHG emissions could be between 118,418 (lower range) to 124,397 (higher range) tCOe (tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent). Both direct and indirect GHG emissions have been assessed. Direct emissions are GHGs emitted directly by activities ...
The Paris Agreement global goals: What does a fair share for G20
... The anthropogenic influence on climate through greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has been identified for decadesi. The international community has gradually taken note of these results and commissioned scientific research to assess the impacts of climate change and identify mitigation measures. The Uni ...
... The anthropogenic influence on climate through greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has been identified for decadesi. The international community has gradually taken note of these results and commissioned scientific research to assess the impacts of climate change and identify mitigation measures. The Uni ...
The Republic of China (Taiwan) Bids for
... to 2005 levels by 2020, and to 2000 levels by 2025. Taiwan also intends to improve its energy efficiency by more than 2% per year in the period 2008-2015, so as to reduce energy intensity by more than 20% in 2015 compared to 2005 levels, and by 50% in 2050. Also, Taiwan strives to reduce its GHG em ...
... to 2005 levels by 2020, and to 2000 levels by 2025. Taiwan also intends to improve its energy efficiency by more than 2% per year in the period 2008-2015, so as to reduce energy intensity by more than 20% in 2015 compared to 2005 levels, and by 50% in 2050. Also, Taiwan strives to reduce its GHG em ...
The Republic of China (Taiwan) Bids for
... to improve its energy efficiency by more than 2% per year in the period 2008-2015, so as to reduce energy intensity by more than 20% in 2015 compared to 2005 levels, and by 50% in 2050. Also, Taiwan strives to reduce its GHG emissions by at least 30% relative to the business-asusual (BAU) benchmark ...
... to improve its energy efficiency by more than 2% per year in the period 2008-2015, so as to reduce energy intensity by more than 20% in 2015 compared to 2005 levels, and by 50% in 2050. Also, Taiwan strives to reduce its GHG emissions by at least 30% relative to the business-asusual (BAU) benchmark ...
2. Taking stock of the recommendations of the 2005 Communication
... levels. To meet this objective, atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases have to remain well below 550 parts per million volume (ppmv) CO2 equivalent, requiring global emission reductions of at least 15 % but perhaps as much as 50 % by 2050 compared to 1990 levels. Industrialised countries wou ...
... levels. To meet this objective, atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases have to remain well below 550 parts per million volume (ppmv) CO2 equivalent, requiring global emission reductions of at least 15 % but perhaps as much as 50 % by 2050 compared to 1990 levels. Industrialised countries wou ...
global 500 greenhouse gases performance 2010
... Adam Baron from Thomson Reuters Content Analytics and Andre Chanavat from Thomson Reuters ESG. We would also like to thank the Resnick Sustainability Institute at Caltech for its ongoing consultation and insight while preparing this report. INTRODUCTION ...
... Adam Baron from Thomson Reuters Content Analytics and Andre Chanavat from Thomson Reuters ESG. We would also like to thank the Resnick Sustainability Institute at Caltech for its ongoing consultation and insight while preparing this report. INTRODUCTION ...