Essays about: "CO2 abatement measures"
Found 5 essays containing the words CO2 abatement measures.
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1. Come Fly with Me (Sustainably) : Pathways to Sustainable General Aviation and Private Pilot Training
University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/MiljövetenskapAbstract : Whereas commercial aviation is attempting to achieve the reduction of its substantial carbon footprint, general aviation’s (GA) climate change contribution is negligibly small, which is why the sector is facing other sustainability challenges mainly entailing the operation of dated technology and aircraft, increasing regulatory constraints, rising costs, noise emissions, and popular discontent, as well as remaining the last mobility sector in the world to still use leaded fuels. Throughout recent years, there have been remarkable sustainability trends in GA as well as heightened efforts to improve its emissions profile (noise, pollutants, CO2) and environmental reputation, for instance by the increased use of electric aircraft, especially for private pilot training. READ MORE
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2. The cost of phasing out coal - Quantifying and comparing compensation costs of coal phase-out policies to governments
University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutetAbstract : To reach internationally agreed climate targets, it is especially important to phase out coal-powered electricity generation in favour of low-carbon technologies. Several governments have pledged to phase out coal power. However, coal phase-out is hindered by resistance of negatively affected workers, companies and regional governments. READ MORE
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3. Achieving a decarbonised European steel industry in a circular economy
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : As part of the European Union’s climate commitment including the adoption of the Paris agreement, the European commission has developed a long-term strategy with the goal to reach net zero CO2emissions in 2050. To achieve this, a transformation of the European industry is necessary, as it represents 30% of EU’s total emissions. READ MORE
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4. Carbon Capture & Storage in the Cement Industry: A viable option for Sweden?
University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutetAbstract : The Swedish government has set the goal of achieving carbon-neutrality by 2045. The production of cement currently accounts for 8% of CO2 emissions worldwide, with a similar figure also true of Sweden. A clear government strategy is therefore needed to work with and provide support to the cement industry for decarbonisation. READ MORE
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5. Energy Conservation in the Canadian Residential Sector : Revealing Potential Carbon Emission Reductions through Cost Effectiveness Analysis
University essay from IHH, NationalekonomiAbstract : The study uses Cost Effectiveness Analysis (CEA) as a method to analyse the economicand environmental impact of carbon dioxide (CO2e) emission abatement projects in theCanadian residential sector. It includes the more traditional environmental andeconomic criteria, yet it incorporates a behavioural component to the analysis. READ MORE
