Principles and guidelines for preparing GHG emissions inventories, focusing on organizational boundaries, operational boundaries, tracking emissions over time, calculating emissions, and reporting GHG emissions. It emphasizes relevance, completeness, consistency, transparency, and accuracy in accoun

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This training curriculum covers principles of GHG accounting, organizational boundaries, setting operational boundaries, tracking emissions over time, calculating emissions, and reporting GHG emissions. It emphasizes the importance of determining which company operations and emissions sources to inc

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Sustainable development aims to meet present needs without compromising future generations. Zero carbon emissions in buildings play a crucial role in combating climate change. This article explores the pillars of sustainability, greenhouse gases, global emissions, and steps towards achieving net zer

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Understanding the significance of carbon markets, this content delves into the interplay between economic growth and environmental sustainability, emphasizing the urgency to limit unsustainable practices. It explores mechanisms such as carbon pricing and cap-and-trade systems in the context of clima

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The overview of carbon pricing inside the EU highlights key aspects such as the EU Green Deal, revision of the EU ETS, and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. The EU aims for carbon neutrality by 2050 with a 55% reduction target. The Fit for 55 initiative emphasizes relevance for the Energy Comm

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Consumption-Based Emissions Inventories (CBEIs) play a crucial role in assessing greenhouse gas emissions linked to local consumption patterns. By calculating emissions associated with products and services used by a community, CBEIs reveal significant gaps in traditional emissions tracking, emphasi

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Earth's carbon cycle plays a crucial role in sustaining life, with carbon moving through various reservoirs and processes. This cycle involves short-term terrestrial and marine cycles, as well as long-term cycles influenced by volcanic activity and rock weathering. Understanding carbon reservoir dyn

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As the global community grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, the urgency to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions has never been greater. One of the most promising solutions to mitigate climate change is Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology. CCS involves capturing CO2 emiss

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Carbon-based nanomaterials, including fullerenes and carbon nanotubes, have revolutionized various industries with their unique properties. These materials, classified based on their geometrical structure, have applications in fields such as electronics, gas storage, biotechnology, and more. Fullere

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Climate change concerns have elevated the need for assessing carbon footprints. The EFFC/FPS members must account for carbon emissions to understand impacts, reduce energy dependence, quantify innovative techniques, and showcase environmental advantages. The introduction of a carbon calculator tool

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The report highlights how 1,750 communities globally have adopted Climate Emergency declarations to accelerate progress towards carbon neutrality. It showcases cities like Barcelona, Bristol, and Copenhagen leading the way with innovative strategies to reduce emissions and enhance decarbonization ca

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Fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas are non-renewable energy sources that release heat energy when burned, but also contribute to pollution when not burned completely. This leads to the release of harmful pollutants like carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon particu

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The Carbon Scenario Tool (CST) is a valuable resource developed by the University of Edinburgh and the Scottish Funding Council to manage, report, and forecast carbon emissions for university estates and operations. It enables the calculation of the impact of carbon reduction projects and the develo

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The European Commission's proposal for a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism aims to address carbon leakage and reduce emissions through a comprehensive industrial policy known as the European Green Deal. The Fit For 55 Package under the EU Climate Law sets ambitious targets for emission reduction an

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Explore the intricate processes of carbon movement in the biosphere, atmosphere, oceans, and geosphere. Learn how plants absorb carbon dioxide, animals utilize carbon for tissue building, and the impacts of human activities like burning fossil fuels on carbon distribution. Discover the critical role

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Kirsten Beddows, Head of Agriculture Transformation, shares an updated Climate Change Plan focused on reducing emissions, achieving net-zero by 2045, and creating sustainable farming practices. The plan includes over a hundred new policies targeting emissions reduction, land use optimization, and ca

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The EU fisheries sector is making strides towards carbon neutrality, with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adopting energy-efficient technologies. Efforts include decreasing CO2 emissions from fishing fleets, implementing regulations for vessel capacity, and exploring innovative equi

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The biological pump in the ocean involves photosynthesis by phytoplankton, which removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and respiration, where some CO2 is released back. Phytoplankton are crucial in the ocean's carbon cycle, with primary consumers like zooplankton depending on them for energy.

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In organic chemistry, carbon atoms can form diverse molecules by bonding to four other atoms, leading to molecular complexity and diversity. The versatile nature of carbon allows for the formation of various carbon skeletons, contributing to the vast array of organic compounds. Hydrocarbons, consist

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This presentation by Michael Ege, an Emissions Inventory Specialist at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), focuses on improving area source oil and gas emissions estimates. It covers the methods used to estimate emissions, including the development of basin-specific equipment profi

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This presentation discusses the importance of implementing mitigation strategies in forests to reduce emissions and enhance carbon removal. It highlights the benefits of intact/restored ecosystems, carbon sequestration as an ecosystem service, and the carbon stocks in tropical forests. The focus is

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The chapter discusses the implementation of alternative carbon taxes on fossil fuels and their effects on retail prices of gasoline, coal, and natural gas. It provides insights into the impact of carbon pricing on emissions, retail prices, and consumption patterns, emphasizing the importance of carb

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Explore the intricate carbon cycle within terrestrial ecosystems, focusing on carbon storage in biomass, litter, and soil. Delve into the differences in plant characteristics among various biomes and their impact on carbon sequestration. Gain insights into the distribution of tropical rainforests an

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The presentation discusses the estimation of air emissions from shale gas development and production in North Carolina, highlighting the importance of analyzing emissions from oil and gas activities and associated truck traffic. The process involves building emissions inventory, photochemical modeli

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An advanced framework integrating terrestrial and coastal ocean observations and modeling is developed to support carbon management decisions. The study focuses on assessing the impacts of land use, human activities, and climate scenarios on the carbon cycle, particularly dissolved inorganic carbon

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The SQAS Assessor accreditation training in April 2022 focused on measuring and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in warehouse operations. The content covers emission questions, scope of emissions, energy consumption examples, disaggregation of emissions, emission intensity calculation, and strategi

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Explore the pathways to achieving UK net-zero carbon emissions through carbon capture, low-carbon alternative fuels like hydrogen and bioenergy, and sustainable bioenergy practices. Learn about the importance of zero-carbon hydrogen production and the challenges and benefits of utilizing bioenergy f

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This workshop delves into the importance of addressing consumption-based emissions, with perspectives from both Chinese and European experts. Key topics include the role of carbon pricing, inclusion of consumption in carbon pricing mechanisms, and strategies for reducing emissions from carbon-intens

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This study by Mercedes Román Dobarco et al. focuses on mapping soil organic carbon fractions across Australia, including mineral-associated organic carbon, particulate organic carbon, and pyrogenic organic carbon. The research involves prediction of soil organic carbon fractions using spectral libr

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Global carbon forestry programs like REDD aim to alleviate poverty but face challenges in empowering forest-dependent communities. The paper discusses the role of key actors in maintaining the status quo, presenting research findings from a REDD program in Nigeria. Carbon forestry involves market-ba

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Initiating efforts to reduce business carbon footprint involves identifying emission sources, analyzing energy consumption, and implementing strategies to measure and track emissions. This involves understanding where emissions originate from, gaining insights into the numbers through consumption da

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Emissions inventory plays a crucial role in monitoring air pollutant discharges and assessing air quality. This article discusses the purpose of emissions inventory, distinguishing between actual and permitted emissions, and provides guidelines for preparing and reporting minor source emissions inve

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Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) offers precise measurements to understand sources and sinks of CO2 in the atmosphere, providing valuable data on carbon uptake by plants and global carbon emissions. OCO-2's findings shed light on the impact of extreme climate events like droughts and fires on t

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This study presents real-world data on black carbon (BC) and nitrogen oxide (NO) vehicle emission factors gathered through on-road chasing campaigns. The research explores the influence of dilution and vehicle performance on emission factor calculations, with a focus on measuring emissions from vehi

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The atmospheric science community plays a crucial role in identifying, quantifying, and communicating unexpected emissions of controlled substances to support the goals of minimizing future ozone depletion and upholding the Montreal Protocol. By comparing observation-based estimates of global emissi

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Soils play a crucial role in greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sequestration. Karl Richards, Head of Soils, Environment & Land-Use Department at Teagasc, discusses the importance of managing farmland nitrogen emissions through various practices. Research focuses on reducing emissions and enhancing

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Detailed study on rice greenhouse gas emissions under varied nitrogen, variety, and water management treatments, focusing on nitrogen fertility, crop varieties, and water usage impact on methane and nitrous oxide emissions. Research examines optimal nitrogen rates for reduced global warming potentia

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Fossil fuel burning, particularly from coal and hydrocarbons, is a significant source of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, a greenhouse gas linked to global warming and climate change. This process results in the release of various byproducts into the atmosphere, including sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxi

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The study investigates the impact of seabirds on carbon burial in fjords, showcasing factors such as wind stress patterns, terrestrial vegetation biomass, and various carbon sources in the ecosystem. It delves into the distribution and fate of carbon in two fjords, Hornsund and Kongsfjorden, sheddin

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The carbon cycle involves the movement of carbon between different stores in the global system, such as the atmosphere, oceans, and biosphere. Flows, inputs, and outputs play crucial roles in this cycle, with processes like photosynthesis and respiration impacting carbon levels. Explore how mass bal

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