Sentences with phrase «substantial emission reductions by»

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

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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.»

There are multiple mitigation pathways to achieve the substantial emissions reductions over the next few decades necessary to limit, with a greater than 66 % chance, the warming to 2 degrees C — the goal set by governments.

«Natural gas truly is a bridge to a low - carbon future and could enable very substantial reductions in carbon emissions — as much as 50 percent by 2050,» he says.

Taking into account the scientific knowledge as represented in the recent IPCC reports, global greenhouse gas emissions must stop rising, followed by substantial global emission reductions.

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.

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).

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.

The measures announced by Obama, including vehicle emissions standards and restrictions on coal - fired power stations appear set to achieve further substantial reductions, again while yielding net economic 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.

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

«We conclude that the Greenland ice sheet is likely to be eliminated by anthropogenic climate change unless much more substantial emission reductions are made than those envisaged by the [Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change],» say the authors.

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.

In 2018, strengthened INDCs would need to include (1) deeper emission reductions by 2030, (2) longer term targets with substantial cuts in emissions, and (3) participation by all nations.

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.

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.

We can also get substantial reductions by reducing methane emissions.