Sentences with phrase «by additional carbon»

This is complemented by additional carbon elements as well as pedals and door locking pins in aluminum.

The rear wing is complemented by additional carbon - fiber flics on the front skirt, which further increase downforce at the front axle, as opposed to the more inward - lying standard carbon - fiber flics, which optimize airflow into the cooling modules.

Not exact matches

The floor price, which begins this year at C$ 10 per tonne and increases to $ 50 by 2022, will cost the country's economy about $ 2 billion, or 0.1 % — before factoring in «the prospect of additional growth that could result from clean technology investments spurred on by a higher price on carbon,» The Canadian Press notes.

Between 2010 and 2014, carbon pollution in British Columbia increased by two million tonnes — roughly the same as adding half a million additional vehicles to the roads.

With savings of 7,792 kg CO2 per year in carbon savings, the homeowner could realize an additional $ 25.50 to $ 85.80 per year in carbon credit income just by living in a hempcrete home.

«The additional carbon footprint created by the longer supply chain is the enemy of food production.

The ability to buy additional glass inserts reduces the carbon footprint on the environment by using less plastic.

«The strategy to encourage charging at home during the night is entirely consistent with the campaign to reduce carbon emissions and, by providing additional night time load on the grid, will make it more attractive to invest in renewable energy technologies.

If the bulbs were adopted worldwide, that single measure could meet 70 percent of the additional carbon reductions promised by industrialized nations in the Kyoto Protocol, according to Paul Waide, a senior policy analyst at the International Energy Agency.

Global simulations conducted by the team found that microbial responses to enhanced root activity under rising CO2, while depending on plant species, climate and soil mineralogy, led to a loss of global soil carbon stocks that counteracted the additional carbon storage resulting from increased plant growth in many regions of the world.

Using technology developed at Cornell University, Novomer gets additional funding to develop a plastic - manufacturing process that requires less oil by folding in carbon dioxide

As some of the incentives for fracking come from the lower carbon emissions produced by gas - fired power stations, a key question is whether the extraction of shale gas has an additional impact on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

In the past, some people have argued that the increase in carbon dioxide (CO2) in the air would be partially offset by an increase in plant growth, caused by that additional (CO2): increased CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere should work like extra fertilizer and lead to increased plant growth.

They implicitly assume that it all results from additional plant growth when in fact it often occurs by displacing stored carbon, such as forests.

So bioenergy only reduces greenhouse gases if it results from additional plant growth or in some other way uses carbon that would not otherwise be stored (for example, by using the waste material left after timber harvest that would decompose rapidly anyway).

That fast - spreading development is creating additional water stress while simultaneously damaging the ecosystem's ability to absorb carbon dioxide and store or «fix» it in plants, according to the research — a study led by scientists at the University of Montana and published in the journal Science.

Extending current energy and efficiency laws past their sunset dates could reduce U.S. carbon emissions by an additional 5 billion metric tons by 2040.

In fact food scientists can tell or could tell if allegedly pure maple syrup had been doctored with additional sweeteners by measuring the carbon - isotope ratios, but what's now an environmentally changed isotope ratio could make it harder to see if maple syrup or other foods are being altered before being sold.

The genes introduced by the German group encode enzymes that add carbon double bonds to the precursors and tack on additional carbon atoms, creating a range of omega - 3 and other fatty acids.

«The computer model predicts that by altering this system by up - regulating some genes and down - regulating others, a 60 percent improvement could be achieved without any additional resource — so 60 percent more carbon could be assimilated for no more nitrogen,» Long said.

Mexico has been working to protect their forests from deforestation since the 1990s, but additional success came from the Payment for Environmental Services program, which aimed to transition payments for environmental services, such as clean water and carbon mitigation, into services paid for by markets.

By 2030, the figure could grow to 14 percent of capacity, a level that would be met with «minimal» additional investments in power transmission and storage, while significantly cutting carbon dioxide emissions from power plants, the draft asserted.

«The additional removal of carbon by the ash - stimulated phytoplankton was therefore only 15 percent to 20 percent higher than in other years, making for a significant but short - lived change to the biogeochemistry of the Iceland Basin.»

And that additional water vapour would in turn cause further warming - this being a positive feedback, in which carbon dioxide acts as a direct regulator of temperature, and is then joined in that role by more water vapour as temperatures increase.

Consequently, an international team of researchers led by Markus Reichstein, director at the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry in Jena, Germany, investigated the influence of extreme climate events on the carbon cycle of land ecosystems and if the resulting additional CO2 emissions feedback on climate change.

-LSB-...] The CAA as amended in 1990 does mention «carbon dioxide» and» global warming potential,» but only once, in the context of non-regulatory provisions, and each time followed by a caveat admonishing EPA not to infer authority for «pollution control requirements» or «additional regulation.»

The carbon cycle defines the fate of CO2 injected into the air by fossil fuel burning [1], [168] as the additional CO2 distributes itself over time among surface carbon reservoirs: the atmosphere, ocean, soil, and biosphere.

Chronic water stress could potentially reduce the carbon sink of deciduous forests in the U.S. by as much as 17 percent in coming decades, leading to a decrease in carbon capture that translates to an additional one to three days of global carbon emissions from fossil fuel burning each year, according to the paper, «Chronic water stress reduces tree growth and the carbon sink of deciduous hardwood forests.»

Aluminum - intensive vehicles would have to be driven 32 - 38 years to compensate for the additional volume of carbon dioxide (CO2) generated by producing the metal vs. ultra-light steel, according to a new Massachusetts Institute of Technology study released at the American Iron and Steel Institute's annual meeting in New York last week.

For use on the racetrack, the already good aerodynamic attributes of the four - door high - performance coupé are further optimised by the newly developed carbon - fibre components: the front apron with a front splitter ensures additional downforce, as do the rear diffuser with three fins and the adjustable rear aerofoil.

Additional features of the Inspiration Series LC include unique carbon fiber scuff plate, bespoke white interior, 21 inch forged alloy wheels, Signature Barneys sommelier set, a limited - edition collection of barware inspired by the vehicle's design.

Additional dash enhancements installed by Prefix include special color - matching and leather - trimmed mats, carbon - fiber wing and winglets, and door jamb chrome enhancements, including a separate Mopar ECU for track use.

Cruise control + speed limiter, Door / boot open warning light, Exterior temperature gauge, Low fuel level warning light, Oil level gauge, R - Link Multimedia system with 7» touch screen, Tom Tom Navigation and Voice recognition, Rear parking camera, Rear parking sensor, Rev counter, Service indicator, Trip computer, Variable PAS, 4 speakers, 4x20W radio / CD / MP3 with Bluetooth hands free, Aux - in socket, Fingertip controls for audio system, USB connection, «Guide me home» headlamps, «Smart» windscreen wipers, Automatic headlights and windscreen wipers, Black rear diffuser, Body colour door handles, Body coloured bumpers with gloss black front centre section, Driver's blind spot eliminating mirror, Electric adjustable door mirrors, Electric front windows + drivers one touch, Electrochrome rear view mirror, Enlarged Sports rear spoiler, Extra tinted glass in rear windows and tailgate, Front and rear towing rings, Gloss black door mirrors, Heated door mirrors, Heated rear windscreen, Integrated fuel filler cap, LED daytime running lights, Rear wiper, Side protection mouldings, Tinted glass including windscreen, Wheel arch extensions, 12V socket in centre console and luggage area, 3 height adjustable rear headrests, 60/40 split folding rear seat, Accessory power point, Additional storage compartment in boot, Adjustable dashboard illumination, Air recirculation system, Boot lashing points, Centre console storage, Cigarette lighter, Delay courtesy light function, Drilled aluminium pedals, Driver's seat with lumbar adjustment, Driver / passenger reading lights, Driver / passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors, Dual zone automatic climate control, Footwell illumination, Front centre armrest with storage, Front door storage bins with bottle holder, Height adjustable front headrests, Height adjustable passenger seat, Height / reach adjust steering wheel, Illuminated boot, Illuminated glovebox, Interior courtesy light operated by all doors, Isofix system on outer rear seats, Leather door panels in carbon effect finish, Pollen filter, Rear courtesy lights, Rear door pockets with can holders, Rear passenger heating ducts, Reclining front seats, Renaultsport leather steering wheel with stitched centre band, Underfloor storage for driver + front passenger, ABS / EBD, Brake assist, Driver / passenger 2 stage auto adaptive airbags, ESP + ASR traction control + CSV understeer control, Front and rear curtain airbags, Front and rear outer seat belt pre-tensioners, Front lateral airbags, Height adjustable front seatbelts, Passenger airbag deactivation system, Seatbelt warning, Three 3 point rear seatbelts, Tyre pressure monitor, Anti-drill door locks / ignition barrel, Deadlocks, Hands free Renault card, Insurance approved Cat 1 alarm system, Insurance Approved Immobiliser, Keyless entry, Radio frequency remote central locking, RAID (Renault Anti-Intruder Device)

Audi also offers optional carbon fiber - ceramic brake discs, which all together reduce weight by an additional ten kilograms (22.0 lb).

Besides the aesthetic impact, the carbon - fibre bits, according to Nissan, help reduce the car's total weight by about 65 kgs and combine to work and increase downforce, besides lowering the centre of gravity by 15 mm and generating an additional 100 kgs at 300 km / hr compared to the updated 2014 GT - R.

Over half the price difference is covered by standard ceramic brakes, while the additional carbon fibre trim doesn't come cheap on the standard car either.

Eurostar, the provider of high - speed, carbon neutral rail journeys between the UK and the Continent, is developing its Little break, Big Difference campaign by launching additional digital, social and conversation media activity.

Marriott International has launched a number of strategic energy saving initiatives in Europe to reduce carbon dioxide or C02 emissions versus annual targets by an additional seven per cent over the next three years.

Aeroplan will match the miles you redeem, plus an additional 20 %, by transferring the total amount toward carbon offsets from Offsetters.

If I understand the above calculation correctly, it would seem that, in the electricity sector, we could mostly concentrate on meeting additional demand with efficiency and carbon neutral generation (and avoid some of the fights associated with replacing existing coal generation plants); but if we need to reduce emissions by 80 % by 2050, then I am not sure whether this makes sense.

0.185 (fraction of carbon by mass) * 80 kg (average mass of a human) * 3 billion (additional humans) * 10 - 3 (conversion to GtC) / 40 years = 0.001 GtC / yr

Finally, to revisit the question originally posed @ 203: Assuming the IEO2011 Reference case of «1 trillion metric tons of additional cumulative energy - related carbon dioxide emissions between 2009 and 2035», and given that this case equates to following RCP8.5 until 2035 as previously demonstrated @ 408, what increase in average global surface temperature relative to pre-industrial would result by 2035?

Permafrost modeling studies typically indicate a potential release of in the neighborhood ~ 200 PgC as carbon dioxide equivalent by 2100, though poorly constrained, but comparable to other biogeochemical and climate - ecosystem related feedbacks, such as the additional CO2 released by the warming of terrestrial soils.

By purchasing RECs and other credible carbon offsets AFTER reducing electricity use as much as possible, consumers and corporations can support the additional development of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

It means that by 2050 all of the world's energy demand above what we use now in 2003 — an additional 16 [terawatts]-- will have to come from some new energy supply that doesn't put a single atom of carbon into the atmosphere.

My understanding was that about 60 % of the additional carbon we pump into the atmosphere each year is immediately sequestered by natural processes, presumably largely biological.

Assuming the IEO2011 Reference case of «1 trillion metric tons of additional cumulative energy - related carbon dioxide emissions between 2009 and 2035», and given that this case equates to following RCP8.5 until 2035 as previously demonstrated @ 408, what increase in average global surface temperature relative to pre-industrial would result by 2035?

A counterpoint to this argument is exemplified by Gerald Marsh in his «Global Warming Primer» (www.nationalcenter.org/NPA420.pdf) where he claims...» additional carbon dioxide does have an influence at the edges of the 14.99 micron band.

This means that the carbon debt incurred by building the structure has a relatively brief period of utility, before the structure is demolished and another structure built, incurring additional carbon debt.

The Nature commentary by Penner et al. on which this argument is based actually says that on top of the global warming caused by carbon dioxide, other short - lived pollutants (such as methane and black carbon) cause an additional warming approximately 65 % as much as CO2, and other short - lived pollutants (such as aerosols) also cause some cooling.