Sentences with phrase «lower emission economy»

This is why all solar radiation management schemes are a temporary solution while a transfer to a lower emission economy takes place.»

While the transition to a low emissions economy is often framed in terms of cost, this transition will also create demand for new products and services both in Australia and in export markets.

Though it allows each country to decide on their own course of action, it «solidifies international cooperation for climate change» and «sends a powerful signal to markets that now is the time to invest in the low emission economy».

Launched in 1998, the mission of the GHG Protocol is to develop internationally accepted GHG accounting and reporting standards and tools, and to promote their adoption in order to achieve a low emissions economy worldwide.

Calling for a low emission economy which ensures a just transition and the creation of good quality, decent jobs was long ago agreed as part of the text also referring to gender, indigenous peoples» rights and other important elements of an overarching climate effort.

Not exact matches

If your condition for GHG policy is that you must impose the same price on all sectors of the economy because you want to be cost - effective, that rules out higher prices on some sectors where deep emissions reductions are possible, or lower prices in more politically sensitive areas to ensure you get a policy in place at all.

The findings «don't necessarily suggest future emissions will generally be higher or lower than current projections, but they suggest that this will depend more sensitively on how exactly economies grow (or shrink),» he said.

C40 cites a recent report by the New Climate Economy, a research organization, which estimates there is a $ 17 trillion opportunity worldwide by 2050 from investments in smarter, low - emission cities.

If lower oil prices are as bad for Canada's economy as rate - cutting Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz insists, the central bank might consider assessing the risks to the economy in a world where constraining carbon emissions becomes less of an abstract notion and more of a daily reality.

Our analysis shows the overall economy improves, taxes are lower and pollution emissions are reduced,» said John M. Reilly, co-director of MIT's Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change.

Funding delayed (p. 126 and 150): Last year, Ottawa promise $ 2 billion over two years, starting this year, for a Low Carbon Economy Fund to support emission reductions efforts by provinces and territories.

Increasingly, companies across sectors and geographies are turning to an internal carbon price as one tool to help them reduce carbon emissions, mitigate climate - related business risks, and identify opportunities in the transition to a low - carbon economy.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterated Friday during a tour of eastern Ontario that he wants climate change, reducing emissions and moving to a low - carbon economy to be written into the new NAFTA when Canada, the U.S. and Mexico begin renegotiating the deal later this month.

The government allocated C$ 1 billion over four years to support clean technology development and established the C$ 2 billion Low Carbon Economy Fund to support activities at both the provincial and federal levels to curb carbon emissions.

Last week's New Climate Economy report was a good example of giving a sober assessment of the challenges (rapid urbanisation, growing populations, resource constraints, climate change), accompanied by a positive story that cutting greenhouse emissions can be low cost and improve people's lives.

If delivered in full and on time, the strategy will support deeper emissions cuts and the shift towards a low - carbon economy.

Faso said» «the U.S. must continue to work to lower greenhouse gas emissions while balancing the needs of our economy.»

These funds will allow LIPA to re-open its solar rebate program and serve as supplemental funds to support LIPA's continued investment in solar energy thereby helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, helping customers to lower their bills, and stimulating the economy through the creation of new clean energy jobs.»

This comes as automakers from around the world are struggling to make low - emissions vehicles scale up in China, the United States and other markets where programs and regulations are calling for massive gains in fuel economy over the next 10 to 15 years.

«Engine developers can use this information to validate computer models and design advanced engine combustion strategies that will improve fuel economy for consumers while also lowering tailpipe pollutant emissions.»

The increased particulate matter can be attributed to the adoption of a gasoline direct - injection fuel system, which results in improved fuel economy and therefore lower carbon dioxide emission per mile driven.

Carbon dioxide emissions from energy production in the United States fell to 5.29 billion metric tons in 2012 - its lowest level since 1994 - despite a growing economy and rising population, according to government data released on Monday.

Can the world economy use four times more primary energy while lowering emissions by one third?

Theoretically, they can be an effective way to lower emissions, since they can allow a nation to grow its economy and gradually cut the fraction of carbon intensive emitters (say, by building wind farms instead of new coal plants)

In the latter case, the hybrid had a 27 percent lower emissions impact than the natural - gas version, due to its better fuel economy.

The regulations that set fuel - economy and greenhouse - gas emission goals for cars and trucks have lower costs and higher benefits than previous analyses report, a new Carnegie Mellon University study shows.

«In particular, Mexico's target to peak its emissions by 2026 and drive them down thereafter is a landmark step in the global transition to a low - carbon economy,» the White House said in a statement.

One goal of DOE research efforts, he said, should be to develop the technologies needed to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy use, and to help «create a low carbon economy.»

In 2009, at the United Nations climate conference in Copenhagen, China vowed to reduce the carbon dependence of its economy by lowering CO2 emissions per unit of gross domestic product from 2010 levels by 17 percent by 2015.

With the global economy in recession, fuel prices still high and ever - tighter emissions laws ahead, you might imagine that they too would be heading at full tilt towards an economical, low - carbon future.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and the National Energy Technology Laboratory serve as the principal leads on this initiative, which could ultimately lower emissions, reduce fuel and maintenance costs across the economy, and save millions of dollars.

Business analysts welcomed «Copenhagen Accord» — a climate deal involving all the major economies for the first time in making commitments to curb emissions, cementing a global shift to a low - carbon world.

In fact, the four biggest economies in the world all have fuel efficiency standards that will converge by 2025, encouraging research and development of lower emission vehicles on an international scale.

Electric power - assisted steering (EPAS) is a plague that's spread across an industry in search of improved fuel economy and lower emissions.

Where it edges them out is in the MPG and CO2 arms race, with emissions as low as 120g / km and combined economy from 54.3 mpg.

The Cooper D oil - burner has more low - down torque while serving up 74mpg fuel economy and zero road tax and congestion charge thanks to its 99g / km CO2 emissions.

Though zero emission buses are proven to have lower maintenance costs and better fuel economy that reduces costs over the long term, transit agencies have expressed concern over the high capital costs.

With two sources of power, impressive fuel economy and lower emissions, hybrid vehicles are just one of many ways Honda is creating more sustainable transportation.

Having an expert inspect, clean, repair or replace anything that needs it can lower emissions, increase fuel economy and improve the long - term health of your car, all of which can actually save you money down the road.

The quest for improved fuel economy and lower emissions continues to push powertrain technology and advancements.

Currently the PDK represents a # 125 VED saving with the manual and PDK sitting a tax bracket apart due to its higher economy and lower CO2, but after April 1st, both will fall into the same emissions bracket.

They both offer improved fuel economy and lower emissions.

This Z4's economy figures — 41.5 mpg and 159g / km of CO2 emissions — are actually identical to the Z4 in 181bhp Z4 sDrive20i and 242bhp sDrive28i form; the 18i's appeal is a lower insurance group (33) and its price, which is # 2k cheaper than the 20i, and around # 6500 less than the 28i.

Although the main intention is to boost economy and lower emissions, BMW say that the electric motor is also used during acceleration, giving a 0 - 62mph time of under 7.0 secs.

Good fuel economy, performance and low emissions are all effects of an efficiently - operating engine.

Any global engine needs to be very good, and a measure of the effort behind the motor is that Honda has exceeded the current PGM - FI 125 in all the important aspects - cost - to - run, fuel economy and low emissions.

Add great fuel economy, ultra low emissions and a solid reliability reputation, and you can hardly go wrong.

It's highly efficient too, achieving excellent fuel economy and low CO2 emissions.

According to Ford, the concept's shape is meant to help gain class - leading fuel economy and low CO2 emission and would be at least five percent more aerodynamically efficient than the current Ford Escape.

Designed and manufactured in - house, this all - aluminum 2.0 - litre four produces 180 hp and 317 pound - feet of torque; delivering strong acceleration while achieving excellent fuel economy and low emissions.