A large number of different actions can be taken to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.  Policy-makers at all levels of government are contemplating and implementing action plans for reducing GHG emissions from transportation and other sectors.  But which are most effective and beneficial?  Can emission reduction targets (e.g. 1990 GHG level by 2020) be achieved with known technologies?  This research is a systematic attempt to put available technology strategies in context for regulators, researchers, and policy-makers.  Although numerous studies have been conducted in many different research areas (e.g. vehicles, power generation, appliances) to demonstrate potential climate change emission reductions from various technologies, there is little work that integrates the disparate research studies' results on an equal footing (i.e. with consistent fuel prices and economic assumptions).  This dissertation research seeks to fill this gap and help decision-makers prioritize future climate change mitigation actions.  The seminar will give a presentation of the research approach and findings.

For more information on this Seminar please contact:
Peter Mathews at (916) 323-8711 or send email to: pmathews@arb.ca.gov

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