Sentences with phrase «reduction in greenhouse gases»

The dairy industry has set a goal of 25 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020.

The current policy works to achieve a 30 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 from 1990 levels.

This represents a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

It also highlights the need for substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

Over time, our ability to deliver permanent, measurable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions has taken root.

As a result, tackling emissions from coal - fired power plants represents our best opportunity to make sharp reductions in greenhouse gases.

These failings take a special toll on the challenges of sustainable development because there is no quick fix, for example, for the challenge of large - scale reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

Why spend a decade arguing over the odd percentage point reduction in greenhouse gas emissions?

The market will evolve, too, by requiring sensible reductions in greenhouse gases, but also by allowing full flexibility in how industry meets that requirement.

They say that by packaging reductions in greenhouse gas emissions with other environmental measures, like cutting other power plant emissions, they could win concessions on other pollution rules.

I fail to see how even a trivial reduction in greenhouse gases can be damaging and dishonest if reported accurately.

Now, a new study suggests that there may be another reason to embrace the new technology — substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

Our green fuel is: Low carbon: At least an 85 % reduction in greenhouse gas emissions vs. conventional petroleum - based fuel.

Its conclusions, as I wrote today, largely follow those of other United Nations assessments of the challenges posed by human - caused climate change — particularly the call for prompt, aggressive reductions in greenhouse gases by developed countries, along with a lot more aid for the poor countries most in harm's way.

There is no substitute for dramatic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate the negative consequences of climate change, a National Research Council committee concluded in a two - volume evaluation of proposed climate - intervention techniques.

While it may not be politically practical or desirable to abandon the Kyoto path altogether, it certainly seems prudent to open up other approaches to achieving global reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

The electric power industry can achieve deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 by building new nuclear plants, sequestering coal - plant emissions, boosting wind energy and improving efficiency, the industry's top research group said yesterday.

The reason using existing cropland for biofuels tends not to show up as yielding large reductions in greenhouse gas emissions is simply because those croplands are already absorbing large quantities of carbon.

Each Annex I country was supposed to achieve specific reductions in greenhouse gas pollution.

While not the most popular here, Paul Krugman says ``... the Chamber is telling us that we can achieve major reductions in greenhouse gases [40 % below 2005 CO2 emissions] at a cost of 0.2 percent of GDP» from now until 2030.

Dr Pearman's comments echo those of Dr James Hansen, the top climate change scientist at NASA, who says the Bush Administration had tried to stop him speaking out since he called for urgent reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

On or before 1 January 2009, ARB shall prepare and approve a scoping plan for achieving the maximum technologically feasible and cost - effective reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

«Diverting all of FitzPatrick's revenue to clean energy could result in additional reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, equivalent to a 264 MW coal plant or 330 MW combined cycle natural gas plant.»

On a lifecycle basis, biofuels made out of Miscanthus can achieve an incredible 80 - 90 % reduction in greenhouse gases compared to gasoline.

«The bottom line is that while the future is inherently uncertain, we know enough about rising greenhouse gas concentrations and their potential impact on the drying of the Amazon to warrant big reductions in greenhouse gases, to reduce the possibility that we'll have a very serious impact on the world's biggest rainforest,» Lewis said.

The massive reductions in greenhouse gas emissions needed to avoid serious disruptions to Earth's climate system are impossible without U.S. leadership, Dr. Pachauri told members of the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming.

If the sector were to adopt hydrogen or other synthetic fuels, it would need to rely heavily on the decarbonisation of the energy input required for fuel production to ensure it can deliver absolute reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

They have not been included in the Bill's target of an 80 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, however.

Now it's a different story: Merkel will no longer endeavor to contractually implement the 2 - degree target — in other words, to reach a legally binding agreement with specific reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

Still, even if a moderate reduction in greenhouse gases is achieved, the glacial melt in the Himalaya mountain range could reach 70 percent.

The commitments made by countries in Paris, on their own, did not achieve sufficient reductions in greenhouse gas emissions to meet the agreed target.

By taking on a more proactive role and delivering a progressive pledge for binding reductions in greenhouse gas emissions beyond 2020, China's leadership can catalyze further ambitions by all Parties to the Convention.

He was told by Nasa's PR officials that there would be «dire consequences» if he continued to call for rapid reductions in greenhouse gases.

The separation of the solids and aerobic decomposition largely eliminates methane gas formation, resulting in an important reduction in the greenhouse gases produced by the animal waste.

Through the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, the state will continue to drive reductions in greenhouse gases across the power sector.

From 4 - ton trucks to 40 - ton boilers, US vehicles and equipment are finding a second life in developing countries — postponing meaningful reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by inefficiently using energy or directly emitting carbon dioxide.

The administration and Congress are seeking not just a steady, independent supply of energy, but a fast and drastic reduction in the greenhouse gases associated with climate change.

It requires millions of pounds of insecticides, billions of pounds of fertilizer, vast amounts of petroleum - based energy, and billions of gallons of water — to produce a fuel that gets one - third less mileage per gallon than gasoline and achieves no overall reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

The Programme will provide cutting - edge technical support to governments whose energy policies will significantly impact the speed of a global transition toward more sustainable energy production and use, including reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and greater access to energy.