Credit to Author: NRDC| Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2022 16:28:09 +0000
In a set of briefs released today, modeling gives a new, in-depth look into pathways for New Mexico to cut climate-warming pollution while improving health and quality of life for its communities, particularly rural and tribal communities historically overburdened by fossil fuel development. Achieving the state’s near and long-term climate goals will depend on New […]
Credit to Author: Johnna Crider| Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:00:13 +0000
China is critical for Tesla’s mission to succeed, but many people tend to forget this. The reason it is critical is that China is the world’s largest auto market. If Tesla is to succeed, it has to have a major presence in China. That is core to its mission. So far, it is off to […]
Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2022 09:00:49 +0000
As the world marked another flopped climate conference last year — with precious chances for action racing past — many eyes drifted toward the People’s Republic of China (PRC). News sites decried Xi’s absence. Commentators suggest that if emerging East Asian economies don’t do their part, climate efforts cannot succeed. As he did in 2009 […]
Credit to Author: U.S. Energy Information Administration| Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2022 15:05:08 +0000
The most recent Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) quarterly auction (held on December 1, 2021) resulted in a clearing price of $13.00 per allowance, surpassing the previous auction’s record price of $9.30 per allowance. Each allowance represents a limited authorization for power plants to emit one short ton of CO2. The RGGI is a market-based […]
Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2022 08:00:25 +0000
T&E says gas must be removed from green investments list after expert group finds EU decision is not science based.
Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2022 12:30:21 +0000
Congress is about to hold new hearings about what oil companies knew, and when did they know it.
Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2022 12:00:15 +0000
Emissions reductions depend on constant and determined action. To succeed, policymakers across all levels of society need to continue to push forward with climate action, even if that means compromise and intermittent disappointments.
Credit to Author: NRDC| Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2022 18:00:18 +0000
By Valerie Cleland In a House Natural Resources Committee hearing this week, committee members focused on the connection between offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and U.S. climate goals. This much is clear: continuing ‘business as usual’ offshore oil and gas leasing simply does not put us on a path to meet our climate goals. Every decision our leaders […]
Credit to Author: Joe Wachunas| Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2022 17:14:33 +0000
2021 was a big year for natural gas bans as cities continue to lead the way in phasing out gas from homes and buildings. From New York City’s recent ban on gas in new construction, to Californian cities’ steady march to “cut the pipe,” to the backlash and ban on gas bans in 20 states, […]
Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2022 04:42:00 +0000
With the forthcoming EU carbon price for shipping, a legal analysis from Opportunity Green, commissioned by T&E, assesses who should take responsibility. Originally published on Transport & Environment. The European Commission has proposed adding shipping to the EU Emissions Trading System. The proposal sets the shipowner as the responsible entity, copying the arrangement in the […]