Tag Archives: Carbon dioxide

The best and worst countries in the world when it comes to air pollution and electricity use

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

China steals an unsavory global spotlight for the thick, noxious smog that often chokes its mega-cities. Air pollution has become so bad in Beijing, for example, that Chinese officials aim to slash its local coal consumption by 30% in 2017. … Continue reading →

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Global Action to Advance Carbon Capture and Storage – A Focus on Industrial Applications

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Annex to Tracking Clean Energy Progress 2013 Energy‐intensive industries account for a significant part of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Industrial sectors such as cement, iron and steel, chemicals and refining represent one‐fifth of total global CO2   emissions, and the … Continue reading →

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Global Electric Vehicle Outlook – Understanding the Electric Vehicle Landscape to 2020 – A detailed report

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

By helping to diversify the fuel mix, EVs reduce dependence on petroleum and tap into a source of electricity that is often domestic and relatively inexpensive. Just as important, EVs have the potential to unlock innovation and create new advanced … Continue reading →

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