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Senate Democrats target climate in $3.5 trillion plan
The budget resolution, released today, would allow "the most significant investment in tackling the climate crisis in US history" and create a path to reach President Joe Biden's goal for a 50pc cut in domestic greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) wrote in a letter to his colleagues. The Senate plans to start consideration of the budget soon, after holding a final vote in the next day on a $1.5 trillion infrastructure package.
read more... 10/08/2021
UK must double hydrogen output to reach net zero carbon target
Boris Johnson must act with the dual goal of “more urgency” to produce so-called low-carbon hydrogen by 2030 in order for the UK to reach its net zero emissions target. Warns the industry group.
read more... 09/08/2021
Spain urges EU to act on soaring energy prices
Spain has called on the EU to back measures to limit surging electricity prices as controversy deepens over the cost to ordinary citizens of the bloc’s strategy to reduce carbon emissions.
read more... 04/08/2021
Major developed countries cut emissions by just 3.7 per cent in the pre-2020 climate regime
A key group of major developed countries including all G7 countries collectively saw a mere 3.7 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2019 over 1990 levels, according to a study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW).
read more... 02/08/2021
Hydrogen goes nuclear as U.K. reactor pivots toward renewables
The $28 billion Sizewell C nuclear station is touted as an anchor for Britain reaching net-zero emissions, yet its reactors will compete with wind farms over the North Sea horizon. On gusty days, where will the plant’s excess power go? Toward making hydrogen.
read more... 02/08/2021