Technological Research Project carried out by Christophe Martz at ENSAIS and supported at the end of January 2001. This is a study on the congestion of urban centers and making an inventory of the different technological solutions that could improve air quality and traffic conditions in urban centers. Unanimous conclusion: the organization and behavior of […]
Category: Global warming
Global warming, climate change, the effect and greenhouse gases ...
Global energy consumption
What is the global consumption of primary energy, its evolution since the beginning of the industrial era and the different sources of energy used by humanity? The answers to these 3 questions are in the graph below (click on the image to enlarge): Evolution of “commercial” energy consumption in millions of tonnes of oil equivalent. Sources: Schilling & […]
Meat, CO2 and greenhouse effect
QUESTION: How much does the piece of meat I have on my plate cost, in terms of greenhouse effect? ANSWER: According to Jean-Marc Jancovici, the kg of veal is equivalent to a car journey of 220 km! Suckling lamb: 180 km! The ox: 70 km! The pig: 30 km! Eat veal […]
Permafrost or permafrost
Warming: Permafrost at Risk Up to 90% of the permafrost in the polar regions of Canada, Russia and Alaska could disappear by 2100 due to global warming, much sooner, in fact, than the researchers have so far predicted. This is what a study by the American research center reveals […]
Nuclear power plants, warming and heat wave
Or how EdF manages to lobby to counter the standards concerning the temperature of the cooling water of its atomic power stations. Introduction The heat wave of 2003 revealed it, the heat wave of 2006 confirmed it: nuclear power plants are very sensitive to an ambient temperature above average! Reason: […]
Sudden change in climate
Climate can change abruptly due to natural or man-made forces Keywords: climate change, temperature, biosphere, glaciers, studies. Results of a study on ice cores taken from tropical areas For the first time, glaciologists have compared elements found in ice cores taken from the Andes […]
The GulfStream on France2
Report from FR2 News "Is the GulfStream going to disappear?" »Broadcast on France 2 news on December 6, 2005 The Gulf Stream has a thermal power of around 1 nuclear reactors. Recent studies and information on the Gulf Stream
The greenhouse effect, probable consequences?
Keywords: warming, climate, human activities, consequences, temperatures, ecosystem, global. Read part 1: definition of the greenhouse effect Role of human activity in the greenhouse effect Most greenhouse gases (GHGs) are of natural origin. But some of them are solely due to human activity or else see their […]
The greenhouse effect, definition and main responsible gases
Definition and actors of the greenhouse effect Key words: definition, warming, climate, climatic, albedo, GWP, carbon equivalent, Earth, ecosystem, global… Definition: what is the greenhouse effect? The greenhouse effect is a natural process of climate warming which intervenes in the radiative and thermal balance of the Earth. It is […]
Download: EducAuto, Road Transport and Global Warming and Greenhouse Effect
According to the vast majority of experts, the increase in greenhouse gases makes global warming inevitable. After a presentation of the greenhouse effect, this document addresses the responsibility linked to road transport and the need for a profound change in this sector. PDF document, 20 pages, 1,1 Mb. Visit the EducAuto.org website and […]
Financial incentives for the purchase of vehicles emitting less CO2
To reduce national oil consumption and France's energy dependence and fight against climate change, the Government has put in place various measures to promote more energy-efficient vehicles: energy label, strengthening of the vehicle tax credit individuals, registration tax and tax on […]
CO2 Capture Castor Project
On March 15, Denmark launched the first installation in the world to eliminate carbon dioxide from the fumes escaping from a coal-fired power station. Perhaps a significant advance in the fight against greenhouse gases. The Castor CO2 Capture Project
Ecological impact of transport in France
Transport in France: some aspects and key figures Keywords: transport, road, heavy goods vehicles, impact, ADEME, environment Introduction In a context where climate change and rising energy prices have become realities, the transport sector is must initiate reflection and concrete actions to guarantee the competitiveness of […]
capturing beaver project CO2
The largest project in the world to capture carbon dioxide Keywords: Castor, CO2, sequestration, capture, capture, capture, reduction, optimization, clean plant, greenhouse effect, control Find out more: - Summary document on capture of CO2 - Castor landfill project on forums: debates, ideas, economic viability? Bigger […]
The Greenhouse Effect: Are we going to change the climate?
by Hervé Le Treut, Jean-Marc Jancovici Flammarion, 2004 Summary: Since the appearance of life, man is the first species able to upset the climatic conditions reigning on Earth. In less than a century, the increase in the greenhouse effect, a consequence of the increasing use of energy, is likely to cause unprecedented warming of […]
The explosion of global warming in France2
Online posting of a report broadcast on the 13pm newscast of France2 on November 30, 2005. The report evokes the worrying release of CO2 by peatlands. Indeed; a study showed that the soil currently emits twice as much CO2 as it did 25 years ago. In other words: the soil absorbs […]
Runaway warming
Report broadcast on the 13pm news from France2 on November 30, 2005. Keywords: global warming, consequence, soils, environment, runaway The report evokes the worrying release of CO2 by peatlands. Indeed; a study showed that the soil currently emits twice as much CO2 as it did 25 years ago. In other words […]
The ecosystems and global warming
The sensitivity of ecosystems to global change Key words: climate change, biodiversity, species, threat, studies A study carried out by several European laboratories, including the Alpine Ecology Laboratory (CNRS - Université Grenoble 1 - Université Chambery), shows that the sensitivity of ecosystems to global changes could increase the vulnerability of certain European regions by […]
Earth, end of game?
The second edition of “Earth, end of the game? Is now available as a printed book. This is a summary book and the analysis and forecasting method used has been tested with - unfortunately, because this is not good news - a total success this summer. As I had calculated a few months more […]
CITEPA: inventory of emissions by large combustion plants in France
Inventory of Large Combustion Installations in France in application of directives 88/609 / EEC and 2001/80 / EC - Presentation and summary of results. This report presents a reminder of the definitions used in the inventory of Large Combustion Installations, as well as detailed results by region, by sector of activity and by fuel category. Download the file (one […]
CITEPA: atmospheric pollution by department in France
Departmental inventory of atmospheric pollutant emissions in France by CITEPA. This report presents the departmental inventory of atmospheric emissions for metropolitan France. The programs are presented by department and region. They are also related to the population and the area, in the form of tables and maps. This document therefore comprises […]
CITEPA: inventory of greenhouse gas emissions in France under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Inventory of greenhouse gas emissions in France under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change by CITEPA, December 2007. The data presented apply to the geographic, temporal and sectoral fields defined specifically in this framework and may therefore differ from those corresponding to other established definitions […]
The Kyoto Protocol: the complete and complete text
Here is the full text of the Kyoto Protocol. Keywords: kyoto protocol, text, full, emission level, CO2 KYOTO PROTOCOL TO THE UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE The Parties to this Protocol, Being Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on climate change (hereinafter referred to as the “Convention”), Desirous of achieving […]
Methane hydrates
Energy bonanza or hell bomb? The “burning ice” bet Keywords: energy, resources, gas hydrate, methane hydrates, environment, greenhouse effect, runaway Billions of cubic meters of gas have been found at the bottom of the oceans. Enough to solve all energy problems. The risk: making global warming […]
The slowdown of the gulf Stream?
The two Arctic engines powering the Gulf Stream are showing signs of weakness. A heating failure in Europe is therefore becoming clearer, despite global warming. "The chimneys have almost all disappeared!" With the face of an old sea bass, Peter Wadhams certainly had to face serious issues during his existence […]