CO2 emissions

Carbon sinks, Issues, markets, policy

harminka — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:02:23 -0500

With reducing carbon emissions on the national agenda, a group of expert panelists will discuss methods, markets, testing and policy issues on how carbon sinks or carbon sequestration may be used to reduce atmospheric CO2.

Nissan applies Breakthrough technologies in manufacturing paintshops

harminka — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:24:52 -0500

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. will apply a series of breakthrough technologies in its manufacturing paintshops worldwide. This will translate to a lower impact on the environment through reduced energy consumption, CO2 emission and waste-solvents (VOC) compared to existing methods.

Adding lime to seawater to reverse CO2 in atmosphere

harminka — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:31:35 -0500

Scientists say they have found a workable way of reducing CO2 levels in the atmosphere by adding lime to seawater. And they think it has the potential to dramatically reverse CO2 accumulation in the atmosphere, reports Cath O'Driscoll in SCI's Chemistry & Industry magazine published today.

Portugal and Renault-Nissan To Parner For Zero Emission Mobility

harminka — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:29:22 -0500

The Government of Portugal and the Renault Nissan Alliance today announced a partnership to promote zero-emission mobility across that country. The partnership was launched today in Lisbon, in the presence of Mr. José Sócrates, the Prime Minister of Portugal, and Mr. Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO of Renault and President and CEO of Nissan.

CO2 increase in the atmosphere augments tolerance of barley to salinity

harminka — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:30:00 -0500

In future, climate change will bring an increase in salty surfaces on the Earth and in the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere. However, this higher CO2 has some positive effects on the physiology of barley plants and increases its tolerance to salinity.

European system for cutting CO2 emissions is working well

harminka — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:58:27 -0500

For the past three years, the European Union has been operating the world's largest emissions trading system and the first system to limit and to trade carbon dioxide emissions.

Dell Sets New Energy-Efficiency Computing Standard

harminka — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:53:30 -0500

Dell today announced aggressive plans to further reduce the energy consumption of its products, avoid millions of tons of CO2 emissions worldwide and drive unprecedented customer value.

How Green is My Driving?

admin_huliq — Tue, 13 May 2008 20:40:06 -0500

Around 400 Denver residents, including the city's mayor, are part of an experiment called "Driving Change." The program has been running since mid-March, and on Monday participants were able to check their "scores" online for the first time.

University research contributes to global warming

harminka — Fri, 09 May 2008 03:24:43 -0500

Add university research to the long list of human activities contributing to global warming.

Finding the real potential of no-till farming for sequestering carbon

harminka — Wed, 07 May 2008 08:23:19 -0500

The potential of no-tillage (NT) soils for increasing the soil organic carbon (SOC) pool must be critically and objectively assessed. Most of the previous studies about SOC accrual in NT soils have primarily focused on the surface layer (<20-cm soil depth), and not for the whole soil profile. The lack of adequate data on the SOC profile is a hindrance to conclusively ascertain the effects of NT farming on SOC sequestration and off-setting CO2 emissions.

Pricing can cut CO2 emissions from electric generators

harminka — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:20:32 -0500

Levying a price on carbon dioxide released by electric generators could considerably reduce greenhouse gas emissions — even before the deployment of any environmentally friendly technology — according to scientists in Pennsylvania. Their report is scheduled for the May 1 issue of ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology, a semi-monthly journal.

Technological breakthrough in fight to cut greenhouse gases

harminka — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:58:28 -0500

Scientists at Newcastle University have pioneered breakthrough technology in the fight to cut greenhouse gases.