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Factsheets, Briefings & Pamphlets
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Emission standards for light and heavy road vehicles
An overview of the EU regulations on emission requirements for road vehicles.
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Air pollution from ships
Pamphlet published jointly with five European environmental NGOs.
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Cutting SOX emissions from shipping
A briefing on the European Commission's proposal to revise the "sulphur in fuels directive" by aligning EU standards for shipping fuel with those adopted in 2008 by the International Maritime Organisation.
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For Clean Air Everywhere: what can be done in our cities to decrease air pollution?
A short guide to the effects of major air pollutants on human health, recommended guidelines and current EU standards. Followed by twelve practical steps for cleaner air in our cities.
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LULUCF Guide
The Kyoto Protocol sets out in its treaty a number of Articles related to Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF). This guide explains some of the details and the ongoing negotiations in the UN from an NGO point of view.
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Solar power from Sahara for fossil-free Europe
Solar electricity from the Sahara could supply Europe with 15 per cent of its electricity by 2050, at a price tag of 400 billion euros.
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Supergrid paves the way for wind power expansion
A supergrid connecting Scandinavia and large parts of western Europe may pave the way for an even faster expansion of off-shore windpower.
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Renewable energy can power the world by 2030
Renewable energy sources could produce all the energy the world needs in as little as 20 years from now and at a lower cost than the present energy mix, two American experts claim.
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| Factsheet no 24 |
November 2009 |
Island states demand 95 per cent emission cuts
Island states and least developed countries agree: Rich nations have caused the problem, and should cut emissions 95 per cent by 2050.
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Welcome to the world at 4°C
A new map published by the British government presents the likely effects of global warming above the +2° goal - a future that seems impossible to cope with.
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| Factsheet no 22 |
October 2009 |
Boreal forest dieback may cause runaway warming
The boreal forests, one of the largest carbon stocks on earth, will not be able to respond to global warming by migrating northwards. Massive forest dieback, causing runaway warming, is a more likely scenario.
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| Factsheet no 21 |
September 2009 |
High noon for +2°C
A new AirClim factsheet takes a close look at the +2°C target for global warming. What are the allowed emissions if it is to be met, and how should the burdens be shared?
October 2009.
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Sustainable Energy Scenarios in Sweden
Sweden can cut greenhouse gas emissions by well over 50 per cent by the year 2020, if results of recent studies for 2050 are “telescoped” into the shorter timeframe, and if the consequences of exported electricity and biomass are accounted for. This could take place without CCS and while much of the nuclear capacity is decommissioned.
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Economic Instruments in Swedish Climate Policy – a success story
In 1991 Sweden introduced a substantial CO2 tax. Though it had many exemptions and was subject to many changes over the years, it did cut emissions. During that time, Sweden also phased out two nuclear reactors.
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The Swedish Kyoto target and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions 1990 to 2012
The EU burden sharing agreement in 1997–98 allowed Sweden a plus four per cent GHG target for 1990–2010. This was motivated by Sweden’s supposed plans to phase out nuclear power by 2010, plans that were already abandoned.
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Most rich Kyoto countries off track
Many rich countries will not be able to meet their climate commitments through active policy initiatives. Only “hot air” will do the trick.
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The CAFE programme and the thematic strategy on air pollution
(November 2005 / January 2006)
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Transboundary air pollution – calls for concerted action.
Pamphlet describing the advent of the Gothenburg protocol, with its merits and shortcomings. 12 pp. November 1999.
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Critical loads
(Updated May 1998)
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Air pollution and biodiversity
(October 1997)
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| Factsheet no 6 |
April 1995 |
Crtical loads
So much and no more.
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| Factsheet no 5 |
December 1994 |
Sulphur
The 100 worst emitters in Europe.
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| Factsheet no 4 |
October 1993 |
Global warming
Scientific knowledge.
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| Factsheet no 3 |
April 1993 |
The UN ECE convention
Air pollution treaty.
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| Factsheet no 2 |
Februaty 1993 |
Critical loads
The limits of tollerance.
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| Factsheet no 1 |
Decmber 1992 |
Forest damage in Europe
The 100 worst emitters in Europe.
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15 June 2011
For Clean Air Everywhere
What can be done in our cities to decrease air pollution?
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15 June 2011
AcidNews
No. 2, June 2011, now available online.
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31 March 2011
LULUCF Guide
The Kyoto Protocol sets out in its treaty a number of Articles related to Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF)..
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31 March 2011
AcidNews
No. 1, March 2011, now available online.
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8 December 2010
Acid News
No. 4, December 2010, now available online.
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30 September 2010
Acid News
No. 3, September 2010, now available online.
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15 June 2010
Acid News
No. 2, June 2010, now available online.
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15 March 2010
Acid News
No. 1, March 2010, now available online.
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23 November 2009
Market-based instrument for NOx abatement in the Balitc Sea
Report.
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16 November 2009
Boreal Forest and Climate Change
Report
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October 2009
High noon for +2°C
Factsheet
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15 October 2008
Carbon Capture and Storage in Norway
Report.
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15 October 2008
Last Gasp of the Coal Industry
Report
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1 August 2008
Air pollution from ships
Pamphlet, 8 pages.
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21 May 2008
The Costs and Health Benefits of Reducing Emissions from Power Stations in Europe
Report.
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