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China, US, India push world carbon emissions up
2014-09-21 17:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Associated Press: Spurred chiefly by China, the United States and India, the world spewed far more carbon pollution into the air last year than ever before, scientists announced Sunday as world leaders gather to discuss how to reduce heat-trapping gases. The world pumped an estimated 39.8 billion tons (36.1 billion metric tons) of carbon dioxide into the air last year by burning coal, oil and gas. That is 778 million tons (706 metric tons) or 2.3 percent more than the previous year. "It's in the wrong direction,"...
In Overhaul, New York Vows to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Its Buildings
2014-09-21 03:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
New York Times: In a sweeping effort to reduce its environmental impact, New York City is planning to overhaul the energy-efficiency standards of all its public buildings and to pressure private landlords to make similar improvements. The initiative is part of a pledge, to be announced before the start of the United Nations Climate Summit on Tuesday , to decrease greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2050 from 2005 levels. The United Nations has pointed to that rate of decrease as a desired target for developed...
Gov: Montana can cut carbon emissions without closing power plants
2014-09-20 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Missoulian: The Bullock administration Friday unveiled five options for how Montana can meet proposed federal rules to combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and none includes shutting down or curtailing existing coal-fired power plants. The options, in an analysis prepared by the state Department of Environmental Quality, include developing more renewable power, increasing the efficiency of existing coal-fired plants or capturing some carbon emissions from those plants. In a letter...
Marrero oil recycler cited for excessive emissions, odors
2014-09-20 06:26:00| Waste Management - Topix.net
Vertex Refining has been directed by the state Department of Environmental Quality to comply with air quality regulations at its Omega site on River Road in Marrero or face monetary fines. (Andrea Shaw, NOLA.com A used-oil recycling business in Marrero has been cited by state environmental regulators for excessive pollution.
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Australia's emissions pledge is getting easier to achieve, new figures show
2014-09-20 01:59:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: Australias international greenhouse pledge is getting easier to reach, with new calculations obtained by Guardian Australia showing it may now require less than a third of the emissions reductions envisaged despite both major parties insisting it was a substantial commitment. The new figures may explain why the Abbott government remains confident it can meet the target even though it has repealed the carbon tax, has as yet no legislated alternative policy and is contemplating reducing or closing...
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