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Europe Is Subsidizing Its Way Into Electric Vehicle Leadership
As Europe looks to lead the world in electric vehicle (EV) uptake, many governments are incentivizing the switch from traditionally-fuelled cars to electric alternatives, hoping to end the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles and get on the path to net-zero carbon emissions over the next decade. As major automotive manufacturers catch up with niche EV brands such as Tesla, Europe is ready to build up its EV market through incentives such as subsidies, free electric charging options, tax breaks, and a wide variety of EV options for consumers. Several European countries are now leading the way for EV promotion, racing to get ahead of rich Asian nations and North American competitors also looking to make the shift.
read more... 09/09/2021
The EU’s Carbon Border Tax Could Deal A Devastating Blow To Russia’s Economy
The European Union's carbon border tax, to enter into effect in five years, was conceived with the idea of leveling the playing field for European industrial producers and importers who manufacture their goods in much laxer emissions-related regulatory frameworks. But the border tax could have a welcomed side effect for Brussels: it could have a more devastating effect on Russia's economy than sanctions.
read more... 31/08/2021
Global emissions can decline 10% this decade if refineries clean up their act
Global cumulative emissions could be reduced by 10 per cent during 2020-2030, if refineries adopted low carbon measures, according to the global inventory of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions published recently in One Earth.
read more... 24/08/2021
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EU and Spain wants a shift to wind power by 2030
The EU and Spain wants a shift to wind power by 2030 and European Commission has tabled the Fit-for-55 package, a series of legislative proposals to deliver the EU’s increased climate target of 55 per cent emissions reduction by the end of the decade. The package includes a higher renewables target and new rules to support the expansion of renewables and is in line with Spain’s green ambitions.
read more... 17/08/2021
Blue hydrogen 20% worse for GHG emissions than natural gas in heating
Burning low-carbon hydrogen for heating is significantly worse for the environment than using natural gas or diesel, a scientific study published Aug. 12 has found.
read more... 12/08/2021