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New misguided interpretations of the greenhouse effect from William Kininmonth

Real Climate

Another clue is William Kininmonth’s ‘rethink’ on the greenhouse effect for The Global Warming Policy Foundation. When looking at the effect of changes in greenhouse gases, one must look at how their forcing corresponds to the energy balance at the top of the atmosphere. 2015) , and this is also applies to Kininmonth’s calculations.

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Nucor Boasts Superior Greenhouse Gas Reductions for Steel Operations

Environment + Energy Leader

Nucro's greenhouse gas emissions from steel mills are 25%-%33 of the global average, and it has committed to an additional 35% combined reduction in steel mill scopes 1 scope 2 greenhouse gas intensity by 2030 using the 2015 baseline. That is 77% less than the global average.

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DCNR: Since 2015 Green Energy, Sustainability Initiatives Will Save $30 Million, Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions By 5,110 Tons A Year

PA Environment Daily

On October 19, DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn joined state park and other DCNR officials in a visit to Colonel Denning State Park in Cumberland County to highlight a new initiative to move to battery-powered tools at 20 state parks. “We

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Using social media to turn people on to physics, vacuum supplier sets science-based targets for greenhouse gas reductions

Physics World

She explains why the company has set science-based targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions that are in line with the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change – and how the firm is meeting those goals. She also explains how the company is helping its customers to reduce their emissions.

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Just 25 mega-cities produce 52% of the world’s urban greenhouse gas emissions

Frontiers

New research published by the open access publisher Frontiers inventories greenhouse gas emissions of 167 globally distributed cities. The study shows that just 25 mega-cities produce 52% of the greenhouse gas emissions from the studied cities. The authors propose three key policy recommendations.

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Two Dozen Large Cities Produce 52 Percent of Urban Carbon Emissions

Yale E360

Just 25 cities globally are responsible for 52 percent of urban greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new study that highlights the role that cities must play in reaching the goals of the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement. Read more on E360 ?.

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California’s Climate Leadership: A Timeline

Legal Planet

Required the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to set standards for greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) new vehicles. 2015 SB350. California established first renewable portfolio standard (20% from renewables by 2010). AB 1493 (Pavley Act). 2006 AB 32. 2009 CARB established Low Carbon Fuel Standard for vehicles. 2016 SB 32.