Archive for July, 2009

Why does Russia make out with emissions trading?

I read that Russia can stand to make out financially with the emissions trading component of the Kyoto treaty. Why?
The levels of emissions that Russia agreed not to exceed, are based on figures of emissions they were producing when they were economically larger then they are now. Now that they are already producing far less [...]

kia cars need advice on engine emission dash board warning?

Need more info but best bet is ur local garage for a diagnostic check.

Muscle cars and Obama’s fuel / emission standard?

What will happen to these types of cars due to Obama’s new standards?
The government owned GM will make a 4 cyl. Corvette.

How can a "greener" emission car be considered green when it takes more emissions to make the car ?

than it will produce in its lifetime?
If you’re referring to hybrids such as the Prius, you are sadly mistaken. There was one report, done by a biased marketing company that made this claim. There are multiple problems with their report, including the concept that 85% of the vehicle cost is in the production and [...]

What do you think about Obama allowing state to determine emission standard for cars?

I think it interferes with interstate commerce. While there can be a duality of regulation, generally federal law trumps. When it comes to importing vehicles and interstate commerce and transportation, I believe that determining emission standards should be a federal question not a state question. People will drive their cars; sell their cars across [...]

what environmental problems are caused by co2 emissions?

Please help me as i dont know what the answer is!
what environmental problems are caused by co2 emissions?
Thank you.
CO2 is a dangerous, hazardous and obnoxious gas that we emit into our atmosphere
Carbon dioxide emissions are directly proportional to fuel consumption. The higher the fuel consumption, and the greater the impact on climate change.
Future [...]

How to calculate the height of a chimney attached to a source where in the emission is NOx and Hydrocarbons.?

I assume you are talking about how to calculate the required elevation above the ground for an emission point in order to meet a NOx or hydrocarbon limit? Normally, this is accomplished by placing a set of assumptions into an emission model, such as SCREEN2 or BREEZE. These models will calculate the concentration [...]

How much carbon is traded on individual emissions trading schemes world wide?

What is the price of carbon?
How much does the price of carbon emissions fluxuate?
Big Al Gore’s wealth redistribution scheme at work.
Newflash" IT IS ALL ABOUT MONEY, NOT THE ENVIRONMENT

Why are diesel cars to hard to find and so expensive to buy? Any advice?

I’m looking for a used diesel car from the 1990’s to 2000’s and am shocked at how inflated the prices are. I was looking at an old diesel Volkswagen from 1991 from a private seller on Craig’s List and the owner wanted $6,400. $6,400!!! The Kelley Blue Book value was no more than $1,400 in [...]

What is the % of reduction CO2 emission using district cooling system compare to individual cooling system?

If we have multiple buildings with each Individual building cooling system consists of chillers, cooling towers, AHU etc and if we would replace all those components with district cooling plant. How much CO2 emission can we reduce yearly? If possible, please help to provide statistics for Malaysia and other countries.
I’m involved with the construction of [...]