Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 10, 2024

For this reason, it is important that policy makers, not only at EPA but also in California, are realistic about the sustainably available supply of oils, and implement fuel policies to avoid excessive diversion of vegetable oil into transportation fuel production. Biofuels can play a productive role when used at a sustainable level.

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Cresforum

APRIL 13, 2021

EVs will almost certainly help reduce emissions long term because the transportation sector is now the number one source of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the U.S. In fact, while emissions in other sectors like manufacturing are declining, emissions from transportation continue to rise. And that’s easier said than done.

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Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

(This post was authored by Eric Peshkin, a JD candidate at NYU School of Law and CLEE summer research assistant). Last week , global leaders announced a commitment to reducing global methane emissions. Emissions Inventorying and Baselining. Methane emission estimates can be built via either a bottom-up or top-down approach.

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Physics World

MAY 12, 2022

A talented jazz pianist, Harwood initially became a musician and composer after graduating, but looking for more stability, he started an industry-sponsored PhD a year later at the University of Manchester , where he was able to pursue his growing interest in turning ideas into practical and commercial solutions.

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Cresforum

APRIL 13, 2021

EVs will almost certainly help reduce emissions long term because the transportation sector is now the number one source of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the U.S. In fact, while emissions in other sectors like manufacturing are declining, emissions from transportation continue to rise. And that’s easier said than done.

Electricity 40

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Physics World

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The good news is that physicists have a vital part to play, being good at deconstructing problems into their essential elements and speeding up the development of solutions. °C above pre-industrial levels. But as world leaders meet on the banks of the Clyde in Glasgow for the COP26 summit , they will have to turn talk into action.

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Cooling Atmosphere Climate Change Greenhouse 133

Breezometer

JULY 27, 2021

Our atmospheric scientist Dr. Yvonne Boose recently hosted a unique webinar session to explore the air quality reporting challenges presented by wildfires, alongside practical solutions for businesses looking to protect themselves and people from wildfire impact. Video Transcription. About the Speakers. She was actually awarded for her Ph.D.

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Air Pollution Climate Change Technology Technology 98

Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Human civilization is moving and with climate change and shifting water supplies, we face the greatest migration in human history. What’s that mean for nations and communities today? Author Parag Khanna discusses his new book, Move: The Forces Uprooting Us, and four scenarios for the future. PK: Hey Carl. Great to see you again.

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Politics Climate Change Technology Technology 246

Vermont Law

MARCH 9, 2015

With plastic, perishable food could be transported and preserved longer, electronics insulated and made more efficient, and medical supplies kept sterile and disposable. It seems as though there are virtually no places left on Earth free of our rubbish. So how do we halt the spread of plastic into the sea and remove what is already there?

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