Carbon emissions

Extends the scope of Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 to include environmentally-hazardous substances including transportation of such dangerous goods and the control of volatile organic carbon emissions from storage and distribution of petrol. [Pg.444]

One of the main benefits from future use of biofuels would be the reduction of greenhouse gases compared to the use of fossil fuels. Carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming, is released into the air from combustion. Twenty-four percent of worldwide energy-related carbon emissions in 1997 were from the United States. Carbon... [Pg.163]

The United States is by far the most energy-intensive user. Americans consume more than twice as much energy per capita as in Europe or Japan, and are the largest emitter of CO,. Of the 6 billion metric tons of carbon emissions worldwide in 1996, the United States emitted 1.466 billion metric tons, followed by China at 805 million, Russia at 401 million, and Japan at 291 million. Although many countries consume more energy than China, China consumes... [Pg.295]

Implementation of the 1998 Kyoto Protocol, which is designed to reduce global carbon emissions, will have dramatic effects on fossil fuel usage worldwide. The Kyoto Protocol mostly affects delivered prices for coal and conversion of plants to natural gas, nuclear and/or renewable resources. However, as pointed out by the International Energy Agency, increased natural gas consumption in the United States may likely have the effect of increased reliance... [Pg.507]

The Kyoto negotiations show the tremendous friction energy issues can cause between the richest and poorest countries in the world. Addressing future energy-related conflicts— whether it be wars over oil fields or disputes over carbon emission quotas— will remain a major role of the UN. [Pg.584]

Worrell, E. Martin, N. and Price, L. (1999). Energy Efficiency and Carbon Emission Reduction Opponumties in the U.S. Iron and Steel Industry. Berkeley, CA Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. [Pg.757]

Natural gas will continue to be substituted for oil and coal as primary energy source in order to reduce emissions of noxious combustion products particulates (soot), unburned hydrocarbons, dioxins, sulfur and nitrogen oxides (sources of acid rain and snow), and toxic carbon monoxide, as well as carbon dioxide, which is believed to be the chief greenhouse gas responsible for global warming. Policy implemented to curtail carbon emissions based on the perceived threat could dramatically accelerate the switch to natural gas. [Pg.827]

The process will adversely affect air quality by releasing nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, carbon monoxides and other particulates into the atmosphere. Better control of the conversion conditions and better control of emissions can make the process cleaner, yet technology cannot do anything to curb carbon emissions. Since much of the carbon in coal is converted to carbon dioxide in the synthesis process, and is not part of the synthetic fuel itself, the amount of carbon dioxide that will be released to the environment during combustion is 50 to 100 percent more than coal, and around three times more than natural gas. [Pg.1117]

Ki ausc, F. Ilaites, E. Ilowarth, R. and Koomey, J. (1993). Cutting Carbon Emissions—Burden or Benefit The Economics of Energy-Tax and Non-Price Policies. El Cerrito, CA International Project for Sustainable Energy Paths. [Pg.1171]

On a global scale, there is little doubt that human activities associated with energy production, primarily of fossil fuels, have over the last few decades, altered the composition of atmospheric gases. World carbon emissions are expected to exceed 1990 levels by 39 percent in 2010. By 2020, this figure will be closer to 70 percent Two thirds of the total increase in carbon emissions will occur in non-industrialized countries. [Pg.54]

If a hue monetary value were established for carbon emissions, nuclear power could be the major beneficiary of an emissions credit trading market. Nuclear power advocates - and environmental advocates - need to play an active role in setting the regulatory framework that will advance our environmental interests. [Pg.55]

Similarly to other environmental taxes, carbon taxes are defined as priced-based policy instruments for the correlated effects to increase the price of certain goods and services, thereby decreasing the quantity demanded. On the other side, tradable permits are defined as quantity-based environmental policy instrument. Although both policy instruments are MB, their implementation is different carbon taxes fix the marginal cost for carbon emissions and allow quantities emitted to adjust, whereas tradable permits fix the total amount of carbon emitted and allow price levels to change according to market forces. [Pg.31]

West TO, Marland G. A Synthesis of Carbon Sequestration, Carbon Emissions and Net Carbon Flux in Agriculture Comparing Tillage Practices in the United States. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 2002 91(l-3) 217-232. Doi 10.1016/ S0167-8809(01)00233-X... [Pg.282]

The electricity supply sector is responsible for over 7,700 million tonnes of C02 emissions annually (2,100 Mt C/yr) being 37.5% of total C02 emissions [14]. The annual carbon emissions, associated with electricity generation, is projected to surpass the 4,000 Mt C level by 2020 [15]. Past and projected electricity production from fossil fuels is shown in Table 2 and also C02... [Pg.288]

Sims, R.E.H. Rogner, H.H. Gregory K. Carbon emission and mitigation cost comparisons between fossil fuel, nuclear and renewable energy resources for electricity generation. Energy Policy 2003, 31,1315-1326. [Pg.301]

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