Greenhouse gases, reduction

A study on the GHG emissions reductions predicted for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in the United States was conducted, with the finding that 50% reduction was achievable for fuel cells when using natural gas feedstock, compared to comparable gasoline vehicles. These reductions are lower for hydrogen delivery by truck, or if produced by electrolysis using grid power [4]. 

An analysis of two important early markets, forklift propulsion systems and distributed power generation, was conducted at Argonne National Laboratory [5] to compare the potential energy and environmental implications of fuel cell systems to incumbent teclmologies. The study results indicated lower GHG emissions compared to those associated with the 

The analysis for distributed power generation indicates that fuel cell technologies will produce lower GHG emissions than those produced by the U.S. grid mix of technologies and all other distributed generation technologies. This reduction in lower pollutant emissions than combustion generators, combined with the opportunity for reduced dependence on petroleum oil, indicates the potential for fuel cells to readily penetrate the distributed electricity market. 

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Chianese, D. S., Rotz, C. A., and Richard, T. L. (2009b). Simulation of carbon dioxide emissions from dairy farms to assess greenhouse gas reduction strategies. Trans. ASABE 52,1301-1312. 

Herzog, H., CO, sequestration. Proc. Greenhouse Gas Reduction Programs and Technologies Symp., Dedham, MA, 2002. 

Hydrogen fuel-based technologies hold great promise in reducing carbon dioxide and toxic air emissions from mobile sources in meeting current clean air standards and proposed greenhouse gas reductions. 

Biofuels offer a number of technical and enviromnental benefits over conventional fossil fuels, which make them attractive as alternatives for the transport sector. The benefits include greenhouse gas reductions including reduced carbon dioxide emissions, which will contribute to domestic and international targets, the diversification of the fuel sector, biodegradability, sustainability, and an additional market for agricultural products. Biofuels help to protect and create jobs. Table 3.1 shows the major benefits of biofuels. 

In the future, biomass has the potential to provide a cost-effective and sustainable supply of energy, while at the same time aiding countries in meeting their greenhouse gas reduction targets. By the year 2050, it is estimated that 90% of the world population will live in developing countries. 

M. Dyck, M. Fairlie, R. S. Me Millan, and V. Scepanovic, Hydrogen Systems A Canadian Opportunity for Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Economic Growth . Paper presented at the EIC Climate Change Technology Conference, Ottawa, Canada, May (2006). 

Greenhouse Friendly . This is a product certification programme where the company needs to demonstrate how all emissions from the production and use of the product have been offset by other greenhouse gas reduction programmes being conducted by the company. A full life cycle assessment of all greenhouse gas emissions associated with the product needs to be conducted. 

Hoffman, A. (2005). Climate change strategy The business logic behind voluntary greenhouse gas reductions. California Management Review, 47(3), 21-46. 

Margolick, M. and Russell, D. (2001). Corporate Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets, Pew Center on Global Climate Change Washington, DC. 

British Columbia, Legislative Assembly, 2008, Bill 18-2008 Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Cap and Trade) Act, 3 April, Victoria, Canada [available at www.leg.bc.ca/38th4th/lst read/govl8-l.htm]. 

Midwestern Greenhouse Gas Reduction Accord (MGGA), 2008, Preliminary Recommendations of the Advisory Group, 11/1/08 Draft [available at www.midwestemaccord.org/News%20Page/Accord%20Draft%20Recs%201 l%201%2008.doc]. 

Clean Development Mechanism, an arrangement under the Kyoto Protocol allowing industrialised countries with a greenhouse gas reduction commitment to invest in projects that reduce emissions in developing countries as an alternative to more expensive emission reductions in their own countries Conseil Europeen des Federations de I Industrie Chimique... 

Langan J, Maroulis J, Ridgeway R. Strategies for greenhouse gas reduction. Solid State Technol. 1996 39 115 22. 

Have you set pubhcly available greenhouse gas reduction targets ... 

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