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EIA - Emissions of Greenhouse Gases in the U.S. 2006-Carbon Dioxide Emissions
CO2 emissions increased 97 million metric tons (MMTCO2) –from 5,888 MMTCO2 in 2006 to 5,984 MMTCO2 in 2007 Natural gas emissions increased by 77 MMTCO2 (6.6 percent) and coal emissions increased by 23 MMTCO2 (1.1 percent) Petroleum emissions were down 3 MMTCO2 (-0.1 percent ...
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VMT and Vehicle Emissions - FHWA
NOx) even as vehicle miles traveled have increased by approximately 149%. NOx emissions increased between 1970 and 1999 by 16%, due mainly to emissions from light-duty trucks and heavy- ...
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions | Climate Change | U.S. EPA
The declines in methane emissions ... increased capture of methane from landfills for energy, reduced emissions from natural gas systems, and declining cattle populations. At least some of the decline in nitrous oxide emissions is due to improved emissions ...
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Mercury Policy Project
Welch said the amount of mercury has steadily increased, and reached 50 nanograms in May - the last month for which complete data is available ... with a clean-up plan. Stewart says Russia has pledged to try to cut down emissions into the arctic but is short of necessary finances and none of the other seven ...
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Climate Change
Increased agriculture, deforestation, landfills, industrial production, and mining also contribute a significant share of emissions. ... emissions control policies, carbon dioxide concentrations are projected to be 30-150% higher than today’s levels. Changing Climate Global mean surface temperatures have increased ...
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Office of Radiation Protection - Air Emissions and Defense Waste Home Page - Washington State Dept. of Health
This includes enforcing offsite dose standards and radionuclide control technology standards. Compliance ... waste processing business they have an increased possibility for radioactive air emissions to occur. In addition to UW and WSU, the Radioactive Air Emissions Program issues licenses for ...
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EIA - Emissions of Greenhouse Gases in the U.S. 2006-Overview
Methane emissions totaled 605.1 MMTCO2e in ... total, as the result of a drop in hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) emissions. Emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O), unlike the other greenhouse gases, increased by 10.6 MMTCO2e from 2005 to a 2006 total of ...
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ecoACTION - News Releases - Backgrounder - The Regulatory Framework for Air Emissions
The Regulatory Framework for Air Emissions sets overall national fixed emissions caps for air pollutants. This will lead to reductions in air pollutant emissions that cause smog and acid ... families. The costs associated with this initiative are real but manageable. This can include increased prices for consumer products such as vehicles, natural gas, electricity, and household appliances. ...
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Indians prioritise economic growth over climate change hazards - EnergyPortal.eu
Inhalt Home Newsflashes News All Newsitems Biomass Business Emissions Energy Savings Green Energy Hydro Energy Solar Energy Wind Energy Reviews All Reviews Biomass Business Emissions Energy Savings Green Energy Hydro Energy Solar ... that till 1971, the glacier was shrinking by 24 metres per year; since 1971, it increased to 34 metres. "It's getting worse now as the melt rate has gone up ...
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Kyoto: trading emissions permits
Kyoto: trading emissions permits By S.M. Enzler MSc Search: The efficiency of trading emissions permits to achieve Kyoto targets General On our Kyoto emissions reduction page a ... not very high when economic incentives are applied. Dependability of the instrument may be increased when its application is inspected. Discussion on efficiency All the above-mentioned benefits ...
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