The Global Fossil Fuel Divestment and Clean Energy - Divest
... $329 billion in 2015,4 and several divesting institutions have made explicit commitments to increase their investments in clean energy. Institutions and individuals that have pledged to both divest and invest in clean energy and climate solutions5 collectively hold $1.3 trillion in assets.6 Several ...
... $329 billion in 2015,4 and several divesting institutions have made explicit commitments to increase their investments in clean energy. Institutions and individuals that have pledged to both divest and invest in clean energy and climate solutions5 collectively hold $1.3 trillion in assets.6 Several ...
Creighton University`s Climate Action Plan
... ‘apples-to-apples’ comparison of annual GHG inventories moving forward, all utility data (natural gas, electricity, steam, and chilled water) associated with facilities no longer associated with Creighton as a result of the acquisition were removed from the FY’10 baseline inventory resulting in a de ...
... ‘apples-to-apples’ comparison of annual GHG inventories moving forward, all utility data (natural gas, electricity, steam, and chilled water) associated with facilities no longer associated with Creighton as a result of the acquisition were removed from the FY’10 baseline inventory resulting in a de ...
ZERO CARBON EVOLUTION Getting on track to a carbon neutral
... for climate change action in Moreland through the Zero Carbon Evolution Strategy (20142020). The Strategy builds on Moreland’s strong history and proud reputation of local action to mitigate the effects of climate change, including achieving carbon neutrality for Council operations in 2012. The Stra ...
... for climate change action in Moreland through the Zero Carbon Evolution Strategy (20142020). The Strategy builds on Moreland’s strong history and proud reputation of local action to mitigate the effects of climate change, including achieving carbon neutrality for Council operations in 2012. The Stra ...
Executive Summary
... As stated in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 4th Assessment Report, warming of the climate system is unequivocal (IPCC 2007). Most of the observed increase in global average temperatures since the mid-20th century is very likely due to the observed increase in atmospheric greenh ...
... As stated in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 4th Assessment Report, warming of the climate system is unequivocal (IPCC 2007). Most of the observed increase in global average temperatures since the mid-20th century is very likely due to the observed increase in atmospheric greenh ...
Greenhouse Gas Reduction: Cap-and-Trade Bills in the 110 Congress
... accompany exports to the United States of any covered greenhouse intensive goods and primary products. H.R. 620, introduced February 7, 2007, by Representative Olver, is a substantially modified version of S. 280. Using the same basic structure as S. 280, the emission caps under H.R. 620 are more st ...
... accompany exports to the United States of any covered greenhouse intensive goods and primary products. H.R. 620, introduced February 7, 2007, by Representative Olver, is a substantially modified version of S. 280. Using the same basic structure as S. 280, the emission caps under H.R. 620 are more st ...
A Research on the Low-carbon Economy and Low-carbon Tourism
... 2 The Interpretation and Birth of a Low Carbon Economy 2.1 The Birth of the Concept of the Low- carbon economy In 1972 the Rome Club published "The Limits to Growth", the first time to think about the high energy consumption and high pollution traditional industrial civilization and the development ...
... 2 The Interpretation and Birth of a Low Carbon Economy 2.1 The Birth of the Concept of the Low- carbon economy In 1972 the Rome Club published "The Limits to Growth", the first time to think about the high energy consumption and high pollution traditional industrial civilization and the development ...
Four Futures for Energy Markets and Climate Change
... the best guess. The latter value is adopted in this analysis. ...
... the best guess. The latter value is adopted in this analysis. ...
1 Meeting the targets or re-imagining society? An empirical study
... scenario. CCS could even be seen as a more general effort to reduce human pollution of natural environments. We argue that whilst some publics and stakeholders with different standpoints can coalesce around CCS as necessary in the immediate future to respond to energy and climate challenges, others ...
... scenario. CCS could even be seen as a more general effort to reduce human pollution of natural environments. We argue that whilst some publics and stakeholders with different standpoints can coalesce around CCS as necessary in the immediate future to respond to energy and climate challenges, others ...
International cooperation in the field of CCS - Approaches and implementation
... Introduce financial support mechanisms for demonstration and early deployment of CCS to drive private financing of projects. Implement policies that encourage storage exploration, characterization and development for CCS projects. Develop national laws and regulations as well as provisions for multi ...
... Introduce financial support mechanisms for demonstration and early deployment of CCS to drive private financing of projects. Implement policies that encourage storage exploration, characterization and development for CCS projects. Develop national laws and regulations as well as provisions for multi ...
Living within a Carbon Budget
... 2.3.1 The need for an inclusive inventory ...............................................................................17 Table 2.1: 2004 energy-related carbon emissions .....................................................18 2.3.2 What emissions reductions are necessary & over what time frame ? . ...
... 2.3.1 The need for an inclusive inventory ...............................................................................17 Table 2.1: 2004 energy-related carbon emissions .....................................................18 2.3.2 What emissions reductions are necessary & over what time frame ? . ...
publication - International Energy Agency
... Generation of electricity and heat worldwide relies heavily on coal, the most carbon-intensive fossil fuel. Countries such as Australia, China, India, Poland and South Africa produce over two-thirds of their electricity and heat through the combustion of coal. Between 2013 and 2014, CO2 emissions fr ...
... Generation of electricity and heat worldwide relies heavily on coal, the most carbon-intensive fossil fuel. Countries such as Australia, China, India, Poland and South Africa produce over two-thirds of their electricity and heat through the combustion of coal. Between 2013 and 2014, CO2 emissions fr ...
URN:NBN:fi:jyu-20
... The topic of the climate change has been a burning question in the international arena over two decades. According to Yamin and Depledge (2004, 1) the matter of climate change is one of the most important and challenging areas of the global concern. They are claiming that the climate system is a res ...
... The topic of the climate change has been a burning question in the international arena over two decades. According to Yamin and Depledge (2004, 1) the matter of climate change is one of the most important and challenging areas of the global concern. They are claiming that the climate system is a res ...
Great Expectations for Geothermal to 2100 – Messages for Now
... Geothermal energy systems: have a modest environmental footprint; will not be impacted by climate change; and have potential to become the world’s lowest cost source of sustainable renewable thermal fuel for zero-emission, base-load direct use and power generation. Displacement of more emissive foss ...
... Geothermal energy systems: have a modest environmental footprint; will not be impacted by climate change; and have potential to become the world’s lowest cost source of sustainable renewable thermal fuel for zero-emission, base-load direct use and power generation. Displacement of more emissive foss ...
A Review of the Green Deal
... reduce CO2 emissions (DECC 2010). To enter into the Green Deal, firstly consumers need to arrange a Green Deal assessment with an accredited Green Deal Assessor to assess the eligibility of the property for the Green Deal scheme. If the property qualifies, the applicant then contacts an accredited G ...
... reduce CO2 emissions (DECC 2010). To enter into the Green Deal, firstly consumers need to arrange a Green Deal assessment with an accredited Green Deal Assessor to assess the eligibility of the property for the Green Deal scheme. If the property qualifies, the applicant then contacts an accredited G ...
paper - user"s empty page at IIASA / 2013
... use of fossil fuel in industry, residential and commercial sectors. There are a number of options for reducing energy-related CO2 emissions in the long term. These include switching from fossil fuels to renewable or nuclear power; efficiency improvements; fuel shifting (from coal to gas); and carbon ...
... use of fossil fuel in industry, residential and commercial sectors. There are a number of options for reducing energy-related CO2 emissions in the long term. These include switching from fossil fuels to renewable or nuclear power; efficiency improvements; fuel shifting (from coal to gas); and carbon ...
canadian pulp and paper association
... while pulp and paper production increased by 12%. Consequently, the 1995 GHG emissions (from fossil fuel combustion) have been reduced from 13,720 to 11,000 kilotonnes CO2 per year, 20% lower than 1990 levels. The total energy consumption of CPPA's member companies rose 4% relative to 1990 levels. P ...
... while pulp and paper production increased by 12%. Consequently, the 1995 GHG emissions (from fossil fuel combustion) have been reduced from 13,720 to 11,000 kilotonnes CO2 per year, 20% lower than 1990 levels. The total energy consumption of CPPA's member companies rose 4% relative to 1990 levels. P ...
Sustainability Plan
... This Sustainability Plan document was prepared for the Town of DeWitt by the Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board (CNY RPDB), a public agency that was established in 1966 by Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga, and Oswego Counties under the provisions of Article 12B of the New Yo ...
... This Sustainability Plan document was prepared for the Town of DeWitt by the Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board (CNY RPDB), a public agency that was established in 1966 by Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga, and Oswego Counties under the provisions of Article 12B of the New Yo ...
PDF
... The setting of our study and the model is based on an assumed introduction of a climate protection policy for the pork producing sector in Germany. This policy is implemented by using a market-based economic instrument such as a tax on GHG emissions or the required purchase of emission certificates ...
... The setting of our study and the model is based on an assumed introduction of a climate protection policy for the pork producing sector in Germany. This policy is implemented by using a market-based economic instrument such as a tax on GHG emissions or the required purchase of emission certificates ...
2012 co2 emissions overview - International Energy Agency
... The 2013 concentration of CO2 (396 ppmv) was about 40% higher than in the mid-1800s, with an average growth of 2 ppmv/year in the last ten years. Significant increases have also occurred in levels of methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O). The Fifth Assessment Report from the Intergovernmental Panel ...
... The 2013 concentration of CO2 (396 ppmv) was about 40% higher than in the mid-1800s, with an average growth of 2 ppmv/year in the last ten years. Significant increases have also occurred in levels of methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O). The Fifth Assessment Report from the Intergovernmental Panel ...
energy darwinism ii - Climate Policy Observer
... Over the years, scientists have become increasingly confident that humans are reshaping the Earth’s climate. Scientifically, much of what was needed to start worrying about global warming or climate change was known in the late 1950’s, although society generally didn’t become concerned about the top ...
... Over the years, scientists have become increasingly confident that humans are reshaping the Earth’s climate. Scientifically, much of what was needed to start worrying about global warming or climate change was known in the late 1950’s, although society generally didn’t become concerned about the top ...
20110325_Edinburgh_DeConinck_Global politics CCS_final
... End-use fuel and electricity efficiency 38% ...
... End-use fuel and electricity efficiency 38% ...
Hayward2008 - Napa Watersheds
... the United States, Professor Esty reports, audiences often ask how it is that the United States scores so poorly. Americans, after all, are used to appearing at or near the very top of all international rankings of good things. In Europe, Professor Esty says, audiences wonder how it is possible that ...
... the United States, Professor Esty reports, audiences often ask how it is that the United States scores so poorly. Americans, after all, are used to appearing at or near the very top of all international rankings of good things. In Europe, Professor Esty says, audiences wonder how it is possible that ...
Clean Energy for Development and Economic
... This paper explores the linkages between renewable energy, poverty alleviation, sustainable development, and climate change in developing countries. Our discussion includes all types of renewable energy technology, however we place special emphasis on biomass-based energy systems because biomass ene ...
... This paper explores the linkages between renewable energy, poverty alleviation, sustainable development, and climate change in developing countries. Our discussion includes all types of renewable energy technology, however we place special emphasis on biomass-based energy systems because biomass ene ...
Low Carbon Economy Index
... −− Between 2000 – 2008, global average annual improvement in energy efficiency were around 1.1%; however some countries have achieved improvements in excess of 2% per annum. −− The required level of improvement in energy efficiency will need to come from more efficient power generation, transport, i ...
... −− Between 2000 – 2008, global average annual improvement in energy efficiency were around 1.1%; however some countries have achieved improvements in excess of 2% per annum. −− The required level of improvement in energy efficiency will need to come from more efficient power generation, transport, i ...
the Point of No Return report
... much-increased implementation of energy efficiency, can provide the power needed to run the planet and avoid the risks of pushing us ever closer to catastrophic climate change. That is abundantly clear from the astounding progress in the development of renewable energy over the past decade. In 2011, ...
... much-increased implementation of energy efficiency, can provide the power needed to run the planet and avoid the risks of pushing us ever closer to catastrophic climate change. That is abundantly clear from the astounding progress in the development of renewable energy over the past decade. In 2011, ...