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Live Queries: Emissions in the News Search trade journals and published sources for information on Emissions Search the Business Web™ for information on Emissions Key News about Emissions top Proposed Bill Aims to Cut Truck Idling Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, October 10, 2005 An estimated 500,000 heavy-duty trucks haul freight across the country, according to a vehicle inventory by the Census Bureau. Federal regulators estimate that these trucks idle for as long as eight hours a day, as many as 300 days a year, and generate nearly 200,000 tons of ozone-producing emissions. Ford Introduces New Clean Emissions Vehicles Auto.2456.com, October 6, 2005 With the characteristics of low emissions and fuel economy, the new Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and the 2006 Ford Explorer are in the "green spotlight" at the California International Auto Show. Envoy Says U.S. Greenhouse Gas Growth Slowing Environmental News Network, October 6, 2005 Business as usual allows the United States to release into the air each year about 6.6 million tons of carbon dioxide, methane and other gases scientists blame for heating the atmosphere like a greenhouse -- a quarter of the world's total emissions. Fluor to Install Emissions Control Equipment for Kentucky Utilities Company M2 Communications, October 5, 2005 Fluor Corporation today announced it has been selected by the Kentucky Utilities Company to install new air emissions control equipment at two of the utility's power plants. Fluor will provide engineering, procurement and construction services for the installation of four new flue gas desulfurization systems at KU's Ghent and E.W. Brown plants in northern and central Kentucky. Japanese Automakers Submitting More Fuel Cell Patents Asia Pulse, October 5, 2005 Electronic equipment makers have traditionally been the main filers of patents for fuel cell technologies, but now automakers are coming on strong. Administrative Reporting Exemption for Certain Air Releases of NO[X] (NO and NO2 ) Federal Register, October 4, 2005 This notice of proposed rulemaking provides notice of, and requests comments, including any relevant data, on a proposed new administrative exemption from certain notification requirements under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, and the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, also known as Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act. South Carolina Set to Unveil Fuel Cell Strategy Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, October 4, 2005 A 20-year strategy to make South Carolina a leader in the emerging hydrogen and fuel cell economy relies heavily on regional cooperation. Carbon Emissions 'Still Rising' BBC News, October 3, 2005 The Welsh Assembly Government has failed to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide - the main greenhouse gas - Friends of the Earth Cymru has claimed. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Secondary Aluminum Production Federal Register, October 1, 2005 On March 23, 2000, EPA promulgated national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for secondary aluminum production under section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA), and on December 30, 2002, we published final amendments to the standards based on two separate settlement agreements. EPA Preserves Program to Minimize Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides US Newswire, September 29, 2005 Following an evaluation of the current program to minimize the impact of nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions and prevent significant declines in air quality, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has found that the program is working and that no change is necessary. GM Continues Its Drive Toward Hydrogen in 2005 California Fuel Cell Partnership Road Rally PR Newswire, September 28, 2005 Hydrogen-powered fuel cell technologies designed for consumer use, and for U.S. military non-tactical vehicle applications, will be demonstrated by General Motors Corp. and the U.S. Army as part of a rolling fuel cell vehicle convoy featured during the 2005 California Fuel Cell Partnership Road Rally, Sept. 29 - Oct. 1. Nuclear Power 'Will Help Combat Global Warming' Independent Online, September 27, 2005 Malcolm Wicks, the Energy minister, said yesterday that it would be "more difficult" for Britain to meet its targets on cutting carbon emissions without nuclear power. New York Bus Firms Approve Clean Air Pact Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, September 27, 2005 Students may breathe easier now, as state Attorney General Eliot Spitzer announced yesterday that five school bus companies have agreed to reduce air pollution. The agreement, which calls for a "no idle" policy near schools and a monitoring program to enforce it, will affect more than 1,700 buses throughout the metropolitan area. Brussels to force EU airlines to join carbon emissions scheme Independent Online, September 26, 2005 Controversial moves to add airlines to the EU's emissions trading scheme will be approved by the European Commission today in a move designed to force the aviation sector and its customers to pay more for the pollution that is generated. EU Expected to Include Aviation Industry in Emissions Trading System M2 Airlines, September 26, 2005 The European Commission is expected to agree to a proposal to include aircraft in the European Union's emissions trading system. DOE Releases Draft Strategic Plan for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions through Deployment of Advanced Technology FIND Government Information, September 23, 2005 The Department of Energy today released for public review and comment a plan for accelerating the development and reducing the cost of new and advanced technologies that avoid, reduce, or capture and store greenhouse gas emissions - the technology component of a comprehensive U.S. approach to climate change. The technologies developed under the Climate Change Technology program will be used and deployed among the United States' partners in the Asia-Pacific Partnership for Clean Development that was announced earlier this year. Note: Read the full report in the Feature Industry Resources section of this Intelligence Center's Home page Energy Department Proposes Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gases FIND Government Information, September 24, 2005 The U.S. Department of Energy released for public review and comment September 22 a plan to accelerate the development and lessen the cost of advanced technologies that reduce or capture and store greenhouse gas emissions. The plan, according to a DOE press release, describes the technology component of a comprehensive U.S. approach to climate change. Note: Read the full report in the Feature Industry Resources section of this Intelligence Center's Home page Shipments of Low-pollution Vehicles Rise in Japan Asia In Focus, September 22, 2005 Shipments of hybrid automobiles, electric cars and other low-pollution vehicles in Japan rose 4.7 per cent to 4.2 million units in fiscal 2004, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) reported Wednesday. Northeast Business Leaders Unite to Oppose Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Proposal Business Wire, September 22, 2005 Concerned that a proposal by northeast state officials to control greenhouse gas emissions in the region will drive up electricity costs, The New England Council, leading an effort among the largest state business and industry organizations from the northeast, submitted a letter outlining their objections to the governors of the nine states affected by the plan. FirstEnergy to Install Leading-Edge Emission Control Technology at Bay Shore Plant PR Newswire, September 22, 2005 FirstEnergy Corp. announced today that FirstEnergy Generation Corp. plans to install an Electro-Catalytic Oxidation system on the 215-megawatt Unit 4 of its Bay Shore Plant, in Oregon, Ohio. Maine, 8 Other States, to Set Carbon Dioxide Pollution Limits from Power Plants Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, September 21, 2005 Maine and eight other northeastern states are on the brink of setting the nation's first limits on carbon dioxide pollution from power plants. EU Tackles Air Pollution in Multi-billion Euro Plan Reuters, September 21, 2005 Wide-ranging proposals to clean up Europe's polluted air won approval from the European Commission on Wednesday after a debate over the package's multi-billion euro price tag threatened to scupper it. Japan Struggling to Meet Goal to Cut Greenhouse Gases Kyodo, September 20, 2005 Japan may well have difficulty meeting a goal set under an international pact to cut greenhouse gas emissions if its economy grows at a pace of around 1 percent annually, according to a recent study by a team of environment experts from Japan and Britain. Diesel to Capitalise on EU Plans for New Emissions Sensors Platinum Today, September 20, 2005 The diesel market in Europe could be set to see major benefits from a new scheme to reduce emissions. Canada-wide Promotions Encourage Energy Efficiency in the Home Canada Newswire, September 19, 2005 This fall, retailers, utilities, suppliers and manufacturers are making it easier than ever for Canadians to take action around the home to help meet the One-Tonne Challenge and reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that lead to climate change. Oregon Cars to Start Tattling on Emissions The Olympian, September 19, 2005 Starting next year, self-service kiosks and a dashboard device that sends auto emissions data to the state will allow drivers in the Portland and Medford areas to avoid long lines at testing stations. Coal-fired Carbon Dioxide Emissions Seen as More Complicated Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, September 16, 2005 While capturing and reusing carbon dioxide from fertilizer plants is believed to improve both oil production and the environment, a far greater benefit would be felt if emissions could be recycled from coal-fired power plants, researches say. Biomass Power Could Replace Two Nuke Plants, Meet Emissions Goals Primezone, September 15, 2005 Two nuclear power plants, one located in Vermont, the other in New Jersey, are approaching decommissioning in 2012. The central issue is how to replace existing low emissions nuclear plants with lower emissions generated electricity under the newly agreed upon nine (9) state compact to reduce greenhouse gases. BASF 'Best in Class' in Climate Protection; BASF's Innovative Products Reduce CO2 Emissions Business Wire, September 15, 2005 BASF Aktiengesellschaft, Ludwigshafen, Germany has been honored as Best in Class in its approach to addressing the challenges of climate change by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and has again been included in the Climate Leadership Index. Mobile Fuel-Cells Market to Reach $1.6 Billion by 2010, Says New Report from NanoMarkets PR Newswire, September 15, 2005 Fuel cells have long been touted as a long-lasting power supply for mobile devices, but have proved to be a promise unfulfilled. However, according to a new report from market researchers NanoMarkets LC, based here, developments in the marketplace will make 2006 the take-off year for mobile fuel cells and by 2010 NanoMarkets projects a market worth $1.6 billion ($ US) and about $2.6 billion in 2012. More U.S. Companies Weighing Climate Risks Reuters, September 14, 2005 The United States does not regulate global warming emissions, but many U.S. companies are beginning to prepare for greenhouse gas limits, according to a study by a coalition of institutional investors. Note: Read the full report in the Featured Industry Resources section: Carbon Disclosure Project 2005 Aging Nuclear Power Plants May Affect Emissions Pact New York Times, September 14, 2005 A proposed agreement among nine Northeast states to cap greenhouse gas emissions from power plants casts a new light on arguments in New Jersey and Vermont about whether the licenses of two aging nuclear plants should be extended. Senate Maintains Mercury Emissions Rules Washington Post, September 13, 2005 The Senate narrowly turned back a challenge to the Bush administration's strategy on mercury pollution Tuesday, leaving intact federal rules that give power plants flexibility in how they reduce emissions of the dangerous toxin. Humans Have Affected Greenhouse Gases for 2,000 Years, Study Says FIND Government Information, September 13, 2005 Humans have been influencing greenhouse gas levels in Earth's atmosphere for at least 2,000 years and probably longer, say the international authors of a surprising new study of methane trapped in Antarctic ice cores. Mercedes-Benz Concept Cars "Direct Hybrid" and "BlueTec Hybrid" Look to the Future Canada Newswire, September 13, 2005 At the International Motor Show (IAA) 2005 in Frankfurt, Mercedes-Benz will be unveiling the "DIRECT HYBRID" and the "BLUETEC HYBRID," two groundbreaking concept cars. Using the new S- Class as an example, the company is exhibiting unique designs for yet again markedly improving fuel consumption and emissions in the near future - while preserving high dynamic ride comfort. Senate Vote Coming on Mercury Rules MarketWatch, September 12, 2005 The Senate could vote as early as Monday evening on whether to set aside mandatory mercury emissions cuts for power plants set in motion by the Bush administration in March. Senators Push for Vote to Nix Mercury Emissions Rules Xinhua Financial News, September 12, 2005 The Senate could vote as early as Monday evening on whether to set aside mandatory mercury emissions cuts for power plants set in motion by the Bush administration in March. Inexpensive Oxidation Catalyst Could Reduce Diesel Emissions Science Daily, September 12, 2005 It's not a new material, but a new application of silver hollandite could make a big impact in diesel emissions control. Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have developed an inexpensive method of synthesizing nano-sized silver hollandite and have found the material has unique catalytic properties that can completely oxidize nitrogens of oxide, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. BA Launches Scheme to Offset CO2 Emissions Forbes, September 12, 2005 British Airways PLC has launched a government-backed scheme that allows its customers to offset the carbon dioxide emissions from their flight by making a contribution to an environmental trust. Mercury Emissions May Increase; Senate Vote to Decide Daily Times, September 11, 2005 The results of a vote in the U.S. Senate planned for Monday could determine whether various water sources in San Juan County and the nation may be subject to increased levels of mercury contamination. The decision will dictate whether power stations around the nation should be required to monitor mercury emissions, certain amounts of which have been known to be toxic to humans and wildlife. EU Commissioner Urges U.S. Climate Change Rethink Reuters, September 10, 2005 U.S. climate change policy is not succeeding in lowering greenhouse gas emissions, the EU's environment chief said on Saturday. Feature Articles top Nitrogen Oxides Emission Control Options for Coal-Fired Electric Utility Boilers Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, September 2005 Recent regulations have required reductions in emissions of nitrogen oxides from electric utility boilers. To comply with these regulatory requirements, it is increasingly important to implement state-of-the-art nitrogen oxides control technologies on coal-fired utility boilers. This paper reviews nitrogen oxides control options for these boilers. It discusses the established commercial primary and secondary control technologies and examines what is being done to use them more effectively. Carbon Trading September / October 2005 The European Union Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (EUETS) rests on a simple concept: The right to emit greenhouse gases (GHGs) can be allocated and traded. This kind of cap-and-trade system is fundamentally policy-driven -- that is, it depends entirely on the will of governments to impose emission reduction obligations, despite the possibility that these may create adverse economic effects. Bureaucracy at the United Nations and a lack of experience in this new market are limiting investment opportunities for carbon speculators. Successful implementation of the scheme, along with a demonstration of minimal cost and competitiveness effects, will fortify efforts within the European Union to guarantee a long-term continuation of the current arrangements. Whatever the outcome, the political climate in Europe is currently widely supportive of EUETS; for the most part, skepticism exists not about scientific basis but about competitiveness with nonparticipating countries. In the main, the carbon market in Europe is here to stay. Ensuring Consistent Greenhouse Gas Emissions Estimates Chemical Engineering Progress, September 26, 2005 Quantification of GHG emissions can be complicated by the wide variety of emission sources and the nature of the fuels consumed by industry. In many facilities, a very large fraction of the GHG emissions is due to burning hydrocarbon mixtures. Some of these fuels are highly variable in composition and cannot be well characterized by published emission factors. In addition, the quality of information available to characterize emissions and fuels may vary substantially among and within industry sectors. 9 States in Plan to Cut Emissions by Power Plants New York Times, August 24, 2005 Officials in New York and eight other Northeastern states have come to a preliminary agreement to freeze power plant emissions at their current levels and then reduce them by 10 percent by 2020, according to a confidential draft proposal. Evaluating Ozone Control Programs in the Eastern United States: Focus on the NOx Budget Trading Program, 2004 United States Environmental Protection Agency, August 18, 2005 The report analyzes the effectiveness of control programs designed to reduce emissions that contribute to formation of ground-level ozone. The report focuses on progress made in reducing NOx emissions in the eastern United States. Faster Carbon Dioxide Emissions Will Overwhelm Capacity of Land and Ocean to Absorb Carbon UC Berkeley News, August 8, 2005 One in a new generation of computer climate models that include the effects of Earth's carbon cycle indicates there are limits to the planet's ability to absorb increased emissions of carbon dioxide. Court Nixes Regulating Greenhouse Gases BusinessWeek Online, July 15, 2005 An effort by a dozen states and several cities to make the Environmental Protection Agency regulate heat-trapping greenhouse gases as air pollutants was rejected Friday by a federal appeals court. First-mover Disadvantage Economist, July 5, 2005 While aircraft laden with G8 leaders screech down British runways, ready for the climate-change dust-up at Gleneagles, something else is screeching up. The price of traded carbon-dioxide emission allowances in Europe—permits to pollute, if you like—has increased fourfold since January, touching €29.35 ($34.90) on Monday July 4th, a record. Zoom: 100% U.S. Emissions Inventory 2005: Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse gas Emissions and Sinks 1990-2003 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, May 2005 This report includes emissions and sinks – places in the environment where greenhouse gases collect. The inventory gives information about greenhouse gases, quantifies how much of each gas was emitted into the atmosphere and describes some of their environmental effects. 'Smoking Gun' on Humans and Global Warming Claimed MSNBC, April 28, 2005 According to a report released on Thursday by NASA scientists manmade greenhouse gas emissions are clearly linked to global warming. Automakers go green in Canada, curbing emissions Detroit News, April 6, 2005 Pact with government could lead to cars that are smaller, more fuel-efficient and perhaps more costly. Zoom: 100% CAR INDUSTRY CHALLENGES NEW CALIFORNIA LAW Global Info Network/Inter Press Service, March 1, 2005 A battle between car manufacturers and the government of the state of California, which is trying to sharply cut so-called greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles, could have national and even international repercussions, activists say. The U.S. transportation system alone gives off more carbon dioxide, the leading culprit behind climate change, than any other national economy, except China, according to the Pew Centre on Global Climate Change, based in the eastern state of Virginia. CLIMATE CHANGE: MOMENTUM BUILDS IN CONGRESS FOR EMISSIONS CURBS Global Information Network, February 16, 2005 The Kyoto Protocol to regulate emissions of CO2 and other so- called greenhouse gases, which takes effect Wednesday, has been dismissed by the George W. Bush administration as too pricey and damaging to the U.S. economy. By 2010, some analysts predict that global commodities trading will reach more than nine trillion dollars, driven by crude oil, natural gas, and carbon dioxide. Washington's refusal to ratify Kyoto could end up costing U.S. companies millions, they say, because U.S. industry will be mostly cut out of the potentially lucrative emissions market. New utility emissions data help frame clean-air debate The State Journal, February 4, 2005 An analysis released last week of federal Environmental Protection Agency data finds that many of West Virginia's coalfired utility power plants are emitting more pollutants in spite of Clean Air Act progress nationwide. Another view of the same data shows that, taken together, the state's coal-fired utilities are getting much cleaner. The different interpretations illustrate the national clean-air policy debate. Tampa Electric to Install $300 Million in New Emissions Controls at Big Bend Power Station PR Newswire, Janaury 13, 2005 As part of its ongoing environmental improvement program, Tampa Electric will soon begin work to install Selective Catalytic Reduction technology at its Big Bend Power Station located in Apollo Beach. Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) is a proven and effective method of reducing nitrogen oxides or NOx, which are produced when coal is burned to generate electricity. Innovative Methods for Emission Inventory Development and Evaluation: Workshop Summary Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, November 2004 Emission inventories are an essential tool for evaluating, managing, and regulating air pollution. Refinements and innovations in instruments that measure air pollutants, models that calculate emissions, and techniques for data management and uncertainty assessment are needed to enhance emission inventories. This workshop provided recommendations for improving emission factors, improving emission models, and reducing inventory uncertainty. Zoom: 200%, 400% Table 1. Atmospheric chemistry measurements from space (NASA, 2003). Web Resources top Guidelines for Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reporting (PDF) Federal Register, March 24, 2005 http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/ edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/05-5607.pdf Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association (MECA) The Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association (MECA) is a non-profit association incorporated in Washington, DC. MECA's mission is to provide technical information on emission control technology, thereby facilitating the establishment of strong and effective state, federal, and international air quality programs that promote public health, environmental quality, and industrial progress. http://www.meca.org/jahia/Jahia National Center for Vehicle Emissions Control and Safety Public access to information about NCVECS as well as topics and issues related to mobile sources emissions, including but not limited to: light duty vehicle emissions research, On-Board Diagnostics II, automotive emissions repair tips, automotive technician training issues, Basic and Enhanced I/M inspection program issues, and Federal and State legislative activities related to this area. http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/NCVECS/ncvecs1.html Platts Emissions Daily Platts Emissions Daily analyzes the market for you, providing news and features on issues that will influence both daily trading and long-term development, giving you the inside track on emissions trading around the world. http://www.platts.com/Electric%20Power/Resources/News%20Features/emissionsmarket/ US Emissions Inventory 2005 DRAFT INVENTORY OF U.S. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND SINKS: 1990-2003 The Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990- 2003 is prepared annually by the EPA, in collaboration with experts from a dozen other federal agencies, and is one of the most comprehensive analyses of greenhouse gas emissions in the world. After EPA completes a final version of the document, the Department of State will submit the Inventory to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. http://yosemite.epa.gov/oar/globalwarming.nsf/content/Resource CenterPublicationsGHGEmissionsUSEmissionsInventory2005.html       Powered by the Northern Light Enterprise Search Engine Copyright © 1996-2005 Northern Light Group, LLC. All rights reserved.