Archive for ‘co2 emissions’
Expert says German carmakers cannot afford CO2 cuts
December 19th, 2007
Luxury automakers cannot afford to use emissions-cutting technology because their powerful cars would become impossibly expensive, an industry expert warned Wednesday.
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What Fuel Economy Increase Means For Cars, Us
December 19th, 2007
Congress passed legislation on Tuesday that will increase the fuel economy standard for U.S. automakers to 35 miles per gallon by 2020
Popularity: 6%
Persian Gulf pollution problems
December 19th, 2007
Coral reefs and dolphins are under threat from pollution in the Persian Gulf which has heavy oil tanker traffic.
Popularity: 8%
Tata’s 2,500-dollar compact car to be light and fuel efficient
December 19th, 2007
India’s Tata Motors said that its 2,530-dollar automobile, expected to roll off assembly lines by mid-2008, will get 25 kilometres per litre of petrol and be light on its tyres by using more plastic and less bolts, news reports said Wednesday.
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Ship using ’sail’ technology
December 19th, 2007
The first cargo ship to harness wind power in more than a century is to sail across the Atlantic.
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EU agrees steep fines to cut car CO2 from 2012
December 19th, 2007
The European Commission adopted fiercely contested proposed legislation on Wednesday to force down emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) from cars, with steeply rising fines on manufacturers that fail to comply.
Popularity: 4%
Hong Kong leader promises action to clean up city’s air
December 17th, 2007
Hong Kong leader Donald Tsang Monday promised a renewed push to clear up the city’s notoriously smoggy skyline as a survey revealed growing public unhappiness over air pollution.
Popularity: 5%
Hungary to sell carbon credits to Japan
December 17th, 2007
Hungary will Tuesday sign a framework agreement to sell carbon credits to Japan, Hungary’s Environment Ministry said in a statement Tuesday. Environment Minister Gabor Fodor and Japanese Ambassador to Hungary Shinichi Nabekura will sign the agreement, although it is not yet clear how many credits Japan will buy.
Popularity: 100%
After praise for Bali climate deal: the hard part
December 17th, 2007
- A “historic” Bali deal. A “Berlin Wall” dividing rich and poor nations on global warming policy falls. A “new chapter” for Washington after six years of climate disputes with many of its allies.
Popularity: 4%
Hong Kong public calls for air pollution fight
December 17th, 2007
Most Hong Kong people were willing to pay for a tougher crackdown on chronic air pollution through road pricing and other measures, a government-backed report said on Monday.
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Simple numbers to shape climate talks
December 17th, 2007
Behind the millions of words at the Bali climate conference, in documents, speeches and slick brochures, lay a set of simple numbers: 2 and 445 and “25 to 40.”
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U.S. Reversal in Global Warming Pact
December 15th, 2007
At a U.N. climate conference in Indonesia, the United States reverses its position, agreeing to join negotiations for a new global warming pact by 2009. This could determine for years to come how the world cuts greenhouse gas emissions.
Popularity: 4%
Governments pleased with “defining” climate deal
December 15th, 2007
Governments hailed a deal on Saturday to start negotiations to adopt a new climate pact, but environmental groups said the agreement lacked teeth.
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Bali climate talks reach agreement
December 15th, 2007
World leaders overcame bitter divisions Saturday and agreed to reach a new deal on fighting global warming by 2009, turning a corner in mankind’s race to stave off environmental disaster caused by rising temperatures.
Popularity: 4%
Climate Chief expresses relief
December 15th, 2007
UN Climate Chief Yvo de Boer has talked about the importance of last minute speeches in securing a deal.
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