Sentences with phrase «by reducing carbon emissions by»

Current strategies of a 50 % risk of 2 degrees by reducing carbon emissions by 80 % are not good enough.

Not exact matches

The state recently vowed to further slash carbon pollution by reducing emissions 40 % below 1990 levels by 2030.

«By getting active in communities, we can raise our voices to defend policies and regulations that will protect wild places and wildlife, reduce carbon emissions, build a modern energy economy based on investment in renewables, and, most crucially, ensure the United States remains fully committed to the vital goals set forth in the Paris Agreement on climate change.»

In addition, airlines are under increased pressure to reduce carbon emissions by new government mandates like the Environmental Protection Agency's new draft rules announced earlier this month.

If you are facing a carbon tax, you can reduce your tax bill by reducing emissions either through changes in actions or changes in technology.

Some of them, including Italy and Spain, will only be able to do so by buying credits to offset their own emissions, for example by investing in projects that reduce carbon emissions in developing countries.

«At over 20 GW of installed solar electric capacity, we now have enough solar in the U.S. to power 4.6 million homes, reducing harmful carbon emissions by more than 25 million metric tons a year.

But distinguished software engineer Sebastian Thrun said that the company's goal is to «help prevent traffic accidents, free up people's time, and reduce carbon emissions by fundamentally changing car use.»

That's an alluring factor for an Indian government looking to reduce carbon emissions by 33 - 35 percent within the next 13 years

Advocates also contend that using clean, renewable solar energy benefits everyone by reducing carbon emissions.

Impact on oil and gas production: compared to a carbon tax, Alberta's policy offers emitters less of an incentive to reduce production in order to cut GHGs, notes Leach: «assuming that the facility reduced production by 10 percent, and that emissions decreased proportionately (a simplifying assumption), the facility's emissions intensity would not change, so its carbon liability per barrel of oil produced would also remain constant.»

Furthermore, if Powered Scooter Share users replace trips they would otherwise have taken by automobile, they have the potential to reduce traffic congestion, parking demand, and carbon emissions.

«We can in fact help other parts of the world reduce their greenhouse gas emissions dramatically by providing them with lower - carbon fuels in other parts of the world where they are using very high - carbon fuels like coal.»

A TD - Pembina - Suzuki study released seven weeks ago projected that cutting Canadaâ $ ™ s carbon emissions by 20 % below 2006 levels, or even 25 % below 1990 levels, would only modestly reduce overall Canadian GDP.

A lovely counterpoint to last week in Canadian politics on greenhouse gas emission reductions, Kyoto and Minister Baird: Norway Plans to Go «Carbon Neutral» April 20, 2007 â $» Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday proposed to make Norway the first «carbon neutral» state by 2050 and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases by 30 percent -LSB-...]

The company «plans to reduce carbon emissions by 25 % over our entire value chain by 2025,» De Ryck said.

DUK doesn't only mention the word «cleaner» for fun; it has retired 40 older coal units, reducing their carbon dioxide emissions by 29 % since 2005.

Surrounded by coal industry workers, donned in khaki pants and polo shirts, President Trump signed an executive order in March pulling the plug on his predecessor's plan to close hundreds of coal - fired power plants to reduce carbon emissions.

Under that scenario, Duke would phase out coal completely by 2050, reducing the company's carbon emissions to nearly three - quarters below 2005 levels.

Global emissions of carbon dioxide from the use of fossil fuels are estimated to have to be reduced by 75 to 80 per cent.

On Thursday, I was part of a distinguished panel (see photo) on Agro-Ecology and Soil which described how regenerative organic agriculture can reduce emissions, while mitigating climate change through carbon capture by plants and storage by soil biological processes.

By providing mechanisms to both reduce emissions and capture carbon, these systems provide true solutions to climate change.

The Hard Rock Café in London cut its food waste disposal costs by 56 percent and reduced carbon emissions by 9.7 metric tons since installing BioHiTech's commercial food waste disposal system.

In response to its findings, Le Pain Quotidien now uses LED lighting in all 90 of its U.S. locations, which has reduced its energy consumption by 60 percent and its carbon emissions by 168 metric tons.

Certified farms must reduce their carbon footprint by providing cattle with an easy to digest diet — generating less methane emissions — treating manure and protecting the trees in pastures and neighboring forested areas.

It's also been calculated that the initiative will reduce our carbon dioxide emissions by 1.91 million kilograms over the next two decades.»

It's estimated that the initiative will reduce our carbon dioxide emissions by 1.91 million kilograms over the next two decades.

This environmentally responsible program improves clients» carbon footprints by reducing chemical use, volatile organic compounds, packaging waste and transportation emissions.

The goal includes an ambitious end - to - end approach to reduce its carbon footprint through actions to reduce deforestation in its agricultural supply chain as well as to cut carbon dioxide emissions from manufacturing by an absolute 15 percent, in line with science - based targets.

By 2024 the brand aims to reduce water use by 30 %, improve energy efficiency by 25 % and reduce carbon emissions by 40 By 2024 the brand aims to reduce water use by 30 %, improve energy efficiency by 25 % and reduce carbon emissions by 40 by 30 %, improve energy efficiency by 25 % and reduce carbon emissions by 40 by 25 % and reduce carbon emissions by 40 by 40 %.

In the 12 months to 2015 alone, the brand has reduced carbon emissions by 185 tonnes, saved 7,500 MWh and reduced water consumption by 9 %.

In fact, according to new research by the Center for a Livable Future at Johns Hopkins University, UN member countries can reduce their carbon emissions up to 2 % per year by implementing Meat Free Monday.

The Pulmuone Company also displayed their commitment to sustainability by not only reducing organic solvents but also cutting carbon dioxide emissions.

IRRI develops ways to add economic, nutritional, and environmental value to rice by reducing postharvest losses, improving grain quality of new rice varieties, improving value - chain linkages, investigating uses of husks and straw to produce bioenergy, cut carbon emissions, and increase carbon sequestration.

Molson Coors has reduced its carbon emissions by 6.5 % and saved more than # 750,000 from the first year of operation of its new energy centre based at its Burton Brewery site in the UK.

Between 2007 and 2012 this voluntary agreement, together with WRAP's internationally - renowned Love Food Hate Waste campaign, helped reduce packaging and food waste by more than 3 million tonnes, reducing carbon emissions by over 8 million tonnes.

«Arnott's expects they will reduce the carbon emissions intensity of the refrigeration equipment by 13 % resulting in savings of $ 50,000 in energy costs per year.»

A vegan diet can reduce your food related carbon emissions by 50 %.

Habitat's resident Nigerian Dwarf goats provide ecological care by clearing several acres of meadow land each year, reducing carbon emissions and removing invasive species.

Amid the plans for 84 new road schemes are plans to spend # 300 million on an «environmental fund to mitigate carbon emission (sic) and reduce the number of people affected by serious noise.»

Nine Mid-Atlantic and New England states have agreed to cut power plant greenhouse gas emissions across the region by 65 percent by 2030 through the nation's first cap - and - trade program to reduce carbon contributing to global climate change.

In most cases, the surcharges were initially met with hostility, but the positive effects have been hard to deny: Immediately following the initiation of zone charging, London saw congestion reduced by a quarter, average speeds increase by 30 percent, and carbon dioxide emissions decrease by 20 percent, per the Fix NYC report.

«The Clean Energy Jobs and Climate Agenda released today will continue New York's path towards a more sustainable future by reducing harmful carbon emissions, ending New York's reliance on coal, and advancing offshore wind, energy efficiency, and energy storage.

By encouraging more people to use public transport, the levels of carbon emissions will be reduced.

«By scaling up use of energy efficiency and renewable energy resources, New Yorkers can effectively limit pollution, reduce harmful carbon emissions, slash energy bills, and create new jobs.

The government has attempted to downplay provisional figures showing carbon dioxide emissions rose by 1.25 per cent last year and instead argued the rise should motivate government, business and individuals to take action on reducing emissions.

According to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation website, through the state partnership in RGGI, New York has reduced its carbon emissions by 45 percent since 2005.

«Our ambitious insulation plan will see the next Labour government take real action against fuel poverty, making homes cheaper to heat, improving people's health by improving our housing, creating new jobs and reducing carbon emissions.

And he backed it up by having his administration commit to reducing New York City's carbon emissions 80 percent from 2005 levels by 2050.

Ms Thompson branded the plans «laughably hypocritical» when considered alongside the government's plans to reduce carbon emissions by 80 per cent by 2050, while Mr McGowan added the plans would «decimate» low lying nations.