Sentences with phrase «warming potential reduction»

Since the fuel is derived from natural gas, and requires a lot of electricity to compress, store, and dispense, the net global warming potential reduction for the fuel is modest compared to hybrids like the Prius, let alone BEVs.

Not exact matches

«A modest reduction in flows at Hinckley right now will alleviate any further threat from current low levels and the potential impact of the warm - weather months to come.

«(VII) standards for practices and materials to achieve cool roofs in residential buildings, taking into consideration reduced air conditioning energy use as a function of cool roofs, the potential reduction in global warming from increased solar reflectance from buildings, and cool roofs criteria in State and local building codes and in national and local voluntary programs, without reduction of otherwise applicable ceiling insulation standards; and

Pierrehumbert said Howarth uses the figure for methane's 20 - year global warming potential — 86 times that of carbon dioxide — without seriously discussing the magnitude of warming caused by those methane emissions compared to warming prevented by the reduction in carbon dioxide emissions.

Noting the large emissions reductions that would be needed to control global warming, Dr. Dietz and his colleagues concluded that «the potential for household action deserves greater policy attention.»

The total energy reduction of the atmosphere (potential and heat) is equal to the energy transferred to the surface as a result of global warming.

Considering the difference in potential impacts between 1.5 C and 2C of warming, using SRM for a relatively small reduction in temperatures would still have clear benefits, the paper notes.

«(VII) standards for practices and materials to achieve cool roofs in commercial buildings, taking into consideration reduced air conditioning energy use as a function of cool roofs, the potential reduction in global warming from increased solar reflectance from buildings, and cool roofs criteria in State and local building codes and in national and local voluntary programs, without reduction of otherwise applicable ceiling insulation standards.

A global phase - down could avoid 1.1 — 1.7 billion metric tons CO2 equivalent (CO2 equivalent is a measure used to compare impacts of greenhouse gases based on their global warming potential in relation to CO2) of GHG emissions per year by 2030, with cumulative emission reductions of nearly 100 billion metric tons CO2 equivalent by 2050.

Now it seems «natural variability» is at least as strong, thus significantly increasing its potential role in the warming with concomitant reduction in anthropogenic contribution.

While an expanded RGGI can not serve as a direct compliance option for the Massachusetts Global Warming Solutions Act in and of itself, there is great potential for it to help Massachusetts meets its carbon dioxide reduction mandate.

Doing so would represent a fairer share of global emission reductions, ensure the country takes full advantage of its mitigation potential, and increase the chance of limiting warming to below 2 degrees C, to help avoid the most extreme climate change impacts.

Yet, unless the ethical and justice issues raised by climate change are seriously considered by nations when they formulate their international emissions reductions commitments under the UNFCCC, the international community is not likely to find a global solution to prevent potential enormous damages from human - induced warming (See, On The Practical Need To Examine Climate Change Policy Issues Through An Ethical Lens)

Nevertheless, it seems likely that a CO2 concentration in the range 500 to 900 ppm might produce a temperature rise of at least 2 °C from the late 19th century that could be problematic for humankind; (7) The potential negative impact on humanity has been exaggerated; (8) The only alternative to rising greenhouse gas concentrations is to immediately and sharply reduce CO2 emissions — whether this averts a «pending disaster» is not well understood; (9) Even with such draconian CO2 reductions, the CO2 concentration is likely to reach at least 450 to 500 ppm by 2100 probably resulting in some warming; (10) Such reductions in CO2 emissions are neither technically feasible nor economically affordable, and would necessitate inadequate energy supply to a growing world population that is increasingly industrializing, leading to worldwide depression.

The EPRI - NRDC study represents the most comprehensive analysis of the potential reductions of global warming and other emissions from wide - scale introduction of PHEVs over time.

To illustrate the potential for stabilizing climate change at less than 2 °C above pre-industrial levels, Climate Interactive has created a scenario of greenhouse gas emissions reductions that only results in an expected warming of 1.8 °C.

If the energy required for the extra evaporation does all or mostly come from the water then as I have explained it has the potential to more than offset the expected reduction in energy flow that would otherwise be caused by a warmer topmost few microns according to Fourier's Law.

Certified Emission Reduction Unit (CER)- Equal to one metric ton (~ 2,205 pounds) of CO2 - equivalent emissions reduced or sequestered through a Clean Development Mechanism project, calculated using Global Warming Potentials..

on ExxonMobil CEO says global warming poses significant potential risks, emissions reductions needed

There is a potential for further CO2 reduction when the heat content of the lower layers of the atmosphere or of naturally warmed water are used as the heat source.

New research published in the journal Science shows that coordinated international reductions of greenhouse gases over time have the strong potential to reduce the highest levels of global warming.

The potential for further reductions in warming, both up to 2100 and beyond, through non-CO2 gases, depends on whether, in more comprehensive scenarios (when such become available), their stabilisation levels are less than the levels assumed here.

«Our results suggest that the decline of the world's grasslands may result in large part from positive feedback between warming - associated drought events and reductions in grasslands» potential production,» said George Hendrey of City University of New York.