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Germany rings in 2021 with CO2 tax, coal phase-out
From January 1, 2021 the government will charge 25 euros ($30) per tonne of carbon dioxide emissions released by the transport and heating sectors
read more... 04/01/2021
Daily (24.12.2020): Carbon EUAs increased by 2.4% on Wednesday amid hopes for a Brexit conclusion before Christmas
Crude oil prices gained ground on Wednesday, supported by an unexpected drop in US crude and petroleum reserves. Despite limited gains due to the new strain of coronavirus, Brent oil ended 2.2% up at $51.20 a barrel, while WTI crude traded 2.3% higher at $48.12 a barrel.
read more... 24/12/2020
China Must Close Coal Power Plants By 2045 To Meet Climate Goal
China must shut down by 2045 at the latest all coal power plants operating without carbon capture if Beijing is to meet its goal to become “carbon neutral” by 2060, researchers said on Thursday.
read more... 11/12/2020
UK airport capacity must be limited for net zero
The UK government must implement airport capacity restrictions in order to achieve net zero by 2050, the UK's Climate Change Committee (CCC) said today in its advice on the country's sixth carbon budget.
read more... 10/12/2020
German EWE eyes carbon neutrality by 2035
German utility EWE has announced plans to be carbon neutral by 2035 and aims to close its hard coal-fired units by the mid-20s at the latest.
read more... 09/12/2020