Sentences with phrase «of substantial emission reduction»

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Additional action to achieve the 2025 target represents a substantial acceleration of the current pace of greenhouse gas emission reductions.

Achieving the 2025 target will require a further emission reduction of 9 - 11 % beyond our 2020 target compared to the 2005 baseline and a substantial acceleration of the 2005 - 2020 annual pace of reduction, to 2.3 - 2.8 percent per year, or an approximate doubling;» Substantial global emission reductions are needed to keep the global temperature rise below 2 degrees Celsius, and the 2025 target is consistent with a path to deep decarsubstantial acceleration of the 2005 - 2020 annual pace of reduction, to 2.3 - 2.8 percent per year, or an approximate doubling;» Substantial global emission reductions are needed to keep the global temperature rise below 2 degrees Celsius, and the 2025 target is consistent with a path to deep decarSubstantial global emission reductions are needed to keep the global temperature rise below 2 degrees Celsius, and the 2025 target is consistent with a path to deep decarbonization.

Noting that the United States is already on a path to cutting emissions 17 percent below 2005 levels by 2020, the plan argues that additional action «represents a substantial acceleration of the current pace of greenhouse gas reductions.»

«The Commission is concerned that over-reliance on international offsets — given the practical difficulty of assuring that emissions reductions claimed in other countries are real, permanent, additional, and verifiable — could undermine program goals and political support, especially if substantial U.S. funds are leaving the country to support abatement efforts abroad rather than at home,» it states.

«Substantial reductions in emissions are possible for both the U.S. and the rest of the world, but it will take herculean efforts and transforming the global energy system into one that does not use the sky as a waste dump,» Caldeira said.

With a sustained national commitment, the United States could obtain substantial energy - efficiency improvements, new sources of energy, and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions through the accelerated deployment of existing and emerging energy technologies, according to the prepublication copy of the capstone report of the America's Energy Future project of the National Research Council, the operating arm of the National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Engineering.

Substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from the electricity sector are achievable over the next two to three decades through a portfolio approach involving the widespread deployment of energy efficiency technologies; renewable energy; coal, natural gas, and biomass with carbon capture and storage; and nuclear technologies.

Limiting climate change will require substantial and sustained reductions of greenhouse gas emissions.

Any agreement coming out of Copenhagen that does not commit the parties to continuing, substantial emissions reductions through 2050 can not claim to have succeeded in putting the world on a path limiting expected warming to 2 degrees C.

Natural ventilation is achieved through openings in the external timber cladding of the venue resulting in substantial carbon emission reductions.

And they confirm my conviction that's no prospect of the world coming to an agreement to make the substantial CO2 emission reductions that many scientists say are essential.

Sofidel Group (known in Italy mainly for its Regina brand) is re-launching its commitment to the environment by broadening its agreement with WWF's Climate Savers, based on the voluntary definition of substantial reduction plans for carbon dioxide emissions through the implementation of innovative strategies and technologies.

But rather than ask for an equitable distribution of the pain that goes with substantial across - the - board reductions in carbon emissions, what the Obama Administration did instead was to bundle GHG reductions with reductions in other kinds of pollutants such as mercury and sulfur into a single plan targeted mostly at the coal industry — thus guaranteeing that their plan would be highly vulnerable to lawsuits of the kind that Lawrence Tribe is now leading.

Perhaps you prefer to think their emissions reductions are just an aspect of energy planning; but then it would be very hard to explain why they state that their emissions targets (which are substantial, given their emissions) are related to climate change initiatives and mitigation.

It is being pointed out to you that the department's planning and programming policy commits the department to leadership in substantial emissions reductions to «reduce greenhouse gas emissions in support of U.S. climate change initiatives» and «to foster efforts to assess, adapt to, and mitigate the impacts of climate change».

Projections for regionally averaged temperature increases by the middle of the century (2046 - 2065) relative to 1979 - 2000 are approximately 3.8 °F for a scenario with substantial emissions reductions (B1) and 4.9 °F with continued growth in global emissions (A2).

Increased efficiency is achieved by means of a longer trading period (8 years instead of 5 years), a robust and annually declining emissions cap (21 % reduction in 2020 compared to 2005) and a substantial increase in the amount of auctioning (from less than 4 % in phase 2 to more than half in phase 3).

• Solar generating capacity continues to be rolled out, as costs decline expanding to supply the seasonal maximum of daily average, with pumped hydro to provide daily balancing until superior technologies come on - line, and open - cycle gas turbines shifting to a purely back - up function, with consequent substantial reductions in overall fossil CO2 emissions.

Compared to coal, the use of natural gas for power generation emits 50 percent fewer emissions of carbon dioxide, and even more substantial reductions in traditional air pollutants.

I forget if it was the IPCC third or fourth assessment, but there was mention that even a few percent penetration of bicycle travel can make fairly substantial reductions in GHG emissions in a developed country.

This technical document provides the following information: - An update of global greenhouse gas emission estimates, based on a number of different authoritative scientific sources; - An overview of national emission levels, both current (2010) and projected (2020) consistent with current pledges and other commitments; - An estimate of the level of global emissions consistent with the two degree target in 2020, 2030 and 2050; - An update of the assessment of the «emissions gap» for 2020; - A review of selected examples of the rapid progress being made in different parts of the world to implement policies already leading to substantial emission reductions and how they can be scaled up and replicated in other countries, with the view to bridging the emissions gap.

The report shows that introduction of Alternative Wetting and Drying in irrigated rice fields could achieve substantial emission reductions by 2020.

Final Text: The headline message to the section states that continued GHG emissions will cause further warming and changes in all components of the climate system, and that limiting climate change will require substantial and sustained reductions of GHG emissions.

We find that across - the - board emissions reductions in domestic fuel burning in developing Asia and in surface transportation in North America are likely to offer the greatest potential for substantial, simultaneous improvement in local air quality and near - term mitigation of global climate change.

These flexibility needs are rapidly expanding as a result of numerous industry trends: (a) recognition by policymakers that renewable energy resources are needed to meet long - term emissions reductions goals; (b) customers» increasing desire to voluntarily procure renewable energy or generate electricity on - site; and (c) substantial technological improvements that have driven down the cost of renewable resources to the point where, even before accounting for tax incentives, they are the lowest - cost option for new generating plants in some regions of the country.

It has become obvious that all the green energy plans mandated to reduce EU emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) will not achieve substantial reductions.

Maps show projected change in average surface air temperature in the later part of this century (2071 - 2099) relative to the later part of the last century (1970 - 1999) under a scenario that assumes substantial reductions in heat trapping gases (B1) and a higher emissions scenario that assumes continued increases in global emissions (A2).

(2) The country has developed a nationally appropriate mitigation strategy that seeks to achieve substantial reductions, sequestration, or avoidance of greenhouse gas emissions, relative to business - as - usual levels.

(4) an assessment of the success of the assistance provided under this subtitle to improving the technical and institutional capacity to implement substantial emissions reductions;

At ClimateCare we are focused on robust and measurable outcomes, and always work to make the most effective use of our clients» budget, to deliver programmes that generate substantial emission reductions, alongside health, economic and social benefits.»

Natural gas is a foundation fuel and has been the key to unlocking the most substantial greenhouse gas emissions reductions in the nation's history by reducing the use of coal for making electricity and facilitating growth in renewables.

(06/10/2010) The E.U. today moved to establish environmental standards for biofuels used in Europe, requiring biofuels to deliver «substantial reductions» in greenhouse gas emissions and not result in conversion of forests or wetlands, according to a statement from the European Commission.

It is the second stage rulemaking however, where CARB's promise to lead the way forward and deliver on substantial emission reductions in the next decade will face the test of reality.

Such scenarios enable the investigation of climate impacts that would be avoided by deliberate, substantial reductions in heat - trapping gas emissions.

Figure 16.2: Projected number of days per year with a maximum temperature greater than 90 °F averaged between 2041 and 2070, compared to 1971 - 2000, assuming continued increases in global emissions (A2) and substantial reductions in future emissions (B1).

It is conceivable that such enhanced actions, repeated across willing states and cities across the U.S., and with support from independent consumers in non-participating states, could achieve substantial reductions of emissions, particularly within the electricity and transportation sectors.

By diversifying the thermal energy sector to increase use of low - carbon renewable heating and cooling technologies (e.g., air source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps, wood pellet heating, solar thermal), Rhode Island can make significant strides toward achieving greenhouse gas emission reduction goals while producing substantial economic benefits for the state.

While it highlights the importance of a quantitative target for transportation sector emissions, the bill sets no national reduction goal for the sector, has no substantial enforcement, and dedicates no carbon revenues to get the job done.

The most noteworthy of the Obama administration rulemakings that focused on baseload power production was the Clean Power Plan (CPP), a substantial rule designed to impose global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction requirements on the existing fleet of fossil fuel power generators.

The fact that around 26 % of South Australia's power was produced by wind farms in 2011, and greenhouse emissions from power generation in SA declined by about 20 % from 2005 to 2010, with no reduction in power reliability, proves that renewable energy can provide a substantial part of Australia's electricity needs and produce a positive contribution to the climate change crisis.

For example, according to the conventional wisdom, «climate change will be worse for the poor», and this forms a substantial part of the argument for emissions reduction.

The central, endlessly repeated lie upon which the wind industry seeks to «justify» the colossal and endless subsidies upon which it critically depends; the destruction of wind farm neighbours» health, wealth and happiness; and the slaughter of millions of birds and bats, is that wind power causes substantial reductions of CO2 emissions in the electricity sector.

Any serious effort to achieve a substantial reduction of GHG emissions in California can't use EMV numbers applied to renewable energy investments as a measure of success or failure.

The Gyapa project not only generates substantial emission reductions, but also delivers health, economic and social benefits to some of the world's poorest families», commented Edward Hanrahan, CEO of ClimateCare.

We see solutions proposed requiring substantial reductions in fossil fuel emissions which, even though they may be insufficient, are in the opposite direction of the global ~ 5 % increase we are seeing now.

They also estimate the saving of up to 7 million lives in the next four decades, along with substantial reductions in carbon emissions, were nuclear power to replace fossil fuel usage on a large scale.

The use of biodiesel in a conventional diesel engine results in substantial reduction of unburned hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter compared to emissions from diesel fuel.

If, controary to my strong suspicion, what are currently called «renewables» can do an adequate job at acceptable cost on an aggressive timeline for emissions reductions without the substantial support of fossil fuels or nuclear power, then that would be marvellous.

The achievement of substantial CO2 emission reductions by locally - manufactured stoves demonstrates the potential for private - sector led climate mitigation action and local economic development.

The target is intended as an essential first step in demonstrating substantial, sector - wide emissions reductions and operating cost savings, while taking full advantage of incentives and getting in front of potential regulations, says REALpac.