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JUNE 19, 2023

Table 1: Chapter 9 Energy and Industry Table 2: Chapter 11 Transport Table 3: Climate Change Commission Recommendations Table 4: Drive Electrics Summary Recommendations Part B: Detailed response Introduction New Zealand is on the cusp of the biggest transformation in transport in over a century.

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Climate New Zealand Emissions 52

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JUNE 26, 2012

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and partners have launched a new initiative that aims to reduce pollution levels, improve resource efficiency and reduce infrastructure costs in cities across the world. Up to 80% of the world population is expected to reside in cities by 2050.

Transportation 236

Transportation Global Brazil Waste 236

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

The order also directs the California Air Resources Board (ARB) to push automakers to produce even more clean vehicles, and to find ways for more Californians to purchase these vehicles on the new and used markets. Truck emissions.

Climate 191

Climate California Emissions Standards 191

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

a startup developing innovative solid-state battery systems for use in future electric vehicles (EVs) that would fully charge in minutes, announced the grant of an exclusive technology license by Harvard University’s Office of Technology Development (OTD) and a seed round financing of $5.15 Adden Energy, Inc.,

Energy 186

Energy Batteries Battery Climate Change 186

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DECEMBER 11, 2011

Governments at the COP17 meeting decided to adopt some form of a universal legal agreement on climate change as soon. markets all remain in action as effective tools to leverage global climate action and as models to inform. Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). existing climate change.

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Climate Climate Change 2012 South Africa 294

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MARCH 27, 2019

An annual ' tracking the progress of California Climate Investments, released by the California Air Resources Board and the California Department of Finance, finds that nearly $1.4 billion in new funding last year went to projects across all of California’s 58 counties—almost double the $720 million spent in 2017.

Affordable 304

Affordable 2018 California San Diego 304

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OCTOBER 26, 2018

The California Air Resources Board approved a $483 million plan to fund clean car rebates, zero-emission transit and school buses, clean trucks, and other innovative, clean transportation and mobility pilot projects.

Clean 191

Clean Cleaning Transportation Climate Change 191

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MARCH 8, 2009

In a deal brokered by the city’s newly commissioned Citizens Environmental Task Force, Exxon/Mobil, owners of the Exxon/Mobil Refinery in the City of Torrance agreed today to fund a bond that will make low cost financing of solar energy systems for home and apartment owners. That’s too much democracy for Torrance.

Financing 150

Financing Solar Climate Change Re-Charge 150

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JULY 22, 2009

Green Car Congress attended the Renewable Energy Finance Forum - Wall Street (REFF-Wall Street) conference (23-24 June) sponsored by Euromoney Energy Events and the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE). How does the US deal with local and state economies with high carbon economies and little renewable resources? by Bill Cooke.

Financing 150

Financing Renewable Stimulus Package Energy 150

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Brazil’s Minister of Environment Izabella Teixeira and Brazilian National Development Bank (BNDES) President Luciano Coutinho announced the launch of a new credit line to support projects focused on greenhouse gas reduction and climate change solutions.

Environment 210

Environment Climate Change Carbon Emissions 210

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APRIL 8, 2014

Under that, the plan sketches out 3 strategic goals: Strategic Objective One: Advance the goals and objectives in the President’s Climate Action Plan by supporting prudent development, deployment, and efficient use of “all of the above” energy resources that also create new jobs and industries.

2014 225

2014 2018 Energy Climate Change 225

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012

KPMG developed 3 nexuses linked by climate change to represent the challenges of sustainable growth. The 10 global sustainability megaforces that may impact business over the next two decades are: Climate Change: This may be the one global megaforce that directly impacts all others. Source: KPMG. Click to enlarge.

Climate Change 310

Climate Change Water Climate Global 310

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JULY 25, 2015

Following a competitive proposal process, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) has offered $1.6 SB 1275 directs the Air Resources Board to establish a suite of equity programs aimed at making clean cars and trucks accessible to low- and moderate-income Californians. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

Los Angeles 150

Los Angeles California Neighborhood Climate Change 150

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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded 2015 Climate Leadership Awards to 16 organizations and one individual representing a wide array of industries from finance and manufacturing to retail and technology for showing what the agency said was exemplary corporate, organizational, and individual leadership in response to climate change.

Climate 150

Climate Chevrolet San Diego EPA 150

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

EIB said that Biochemtex’s program is eligible for financing by the EU’s bank for a number of reasons: Research into the production of second generation biofuels will help to reduce dependence on oil without using potential food resources; the resultant reduction of pollution will support the EU and EIB’s efforts to combat climate change; more than (..)

Production 199

Production Climate Change Italy Convert 199

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DECEMBER 14, 2010

emissions, according to a new analysis released by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Smart Growth America (SGA). In the 50-state assessment, no state received a higher grade than “B-,” and most states scored lower than “D,” demonstrating a lack of alignment between transportation and climate policies, according to the analysis.

Transportation 210

Transportation Climate Change Emissions Climate 210

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MARCH 5, 2021

Consistent with increasing investor focus and reliance on climate and ESG-related disclosure and investment, the Climate and ESG Task Force will develop initiatives to identify ESG-related misconduct proactively.

Climate 186

Climate Insight Financing Corporation 186

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JUNE 25, 2013

Preparing the US for the impacts of climate change. The Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service will finalize a proposed update to its Energy Efficiency and Conservation Loan Program to provide up to $250 million for rural utilities to finance efficiency investments by businesses and homeowners across rural America.

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Obama Cleaner Climate Fuel Economy 249

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APRIL 14, 2023

It’s no secret that motor vehicle emissions are one of the main sources of pollution in the state of California and one of the leading causes of climate change in the country. The only way to avoid more expensive and disruptive climate changes is to significantly reduce these emissions.

California 52

California Tax Credit Climate Change Grant 52

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AUGUST 11, 2023

Cities and local governments are on the front lines responding to climate change, but high costs have slowed the progress of some sustainable energy projects.

Tax 52

Tax Tax Credit Green Climate Change 52

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APRIL 4, 2011

The many new and expanded strong policy initiatives and green targets in China’s 12 th Five year Plan, released on 5 March 2011, provide “ clear evidence ” that China’s low-carbon policies remain global best-in-class, according to a new report from DB Climate Change Advisors (DBCCA). —DBCCA. Source: DBCCA.

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Carbon Chinese Economy Climate Change 220

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Heightened public awareness, easy access to financing, reduced barriers to purchase, and a well-planned and maintained charging infrastructure will help the state become a leader in electric vehicle deployment by 2025. —“Electric Drive by ’25”. The author of this policy paper is Ethan N.

California 265

California Electric Vehicles Climate Change Vehicles 265

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JULY 24, 2011

Bringing developing countries into the carbon markets in order to encourage low carbon development, provide finance and make the most of mitigation opportunities. International climate negotiations can only go so far. The Green Climate Fund set up in Cancun marked one way in achieving this.

Emissions 210

Emissions Climate Change Gas Climate 210

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JUNE 6, 2016

The campaign will centralize resources and dialogue; produce a go-to resource for regulators and policymakers; create a marketplace for companies across the supply chain; and host regional road shows to engage financers, policymakers and companies, as well as explore how to regionally scale sustainable fuel technology.

Carbon 150

Carbon Global Audi Companies 150

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FEBRUARY 15, 2013

The legislation also proposes numerous actions against financing and support for fossil fuel industries. Among the financing provisions of the legislation are: Price on carbon. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) The legislation would enact a fee of $20 per ton or carbon or methane equivalent, rising at 5.6%

Industrial 259

Industrial Industry Price Fuel 259

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OCTOBER 10, 2013

Bank of America has joined Stanford University’s Global Climate & Energy Project (GCEP), a collaboration of academic and business experts that identifies and supports new avenues of research to make environmentally sustainable, low-cost energy available to everyone.

Climate 218

Climate America Global Energy 218

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MAY 25, 2009

The Climate Disclosure Standards Board ( CDSB ) introduced for public consultation a set of proposals designed to assist directors in the inclusion of climate change-related information in companies’ annual reports. —Paul Dickinson, Chief Executive of the Carbon Disclosure Project.

Climate 150

Climate Standards Climate Change Corporation 150

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

The 15 th Congress, also known as the 15 th Conference of Parties, or COP 15, was initially intended to be a largely procedural summit, with many major negotiating points settled and most environmental ministers prepared to sign a binding emissions treaty that contained specific emissions targets as well as commitments to financing structures.

Climate 236

Climate Climate Change 2009 Emissions 236

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JANUARY 29, 2009

The report’s authors, Max von Bismarck and Anuradha Gurung from the World Economic Forum, and Chris Greenwood and Michael Liebreich from New Energy Finance, argue that “ enormous investment in energy infrastructure is required to address the twin threats of energy insecurity and climate change. billion) in 2004.

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Green Stimulus Package Climate Change 2004 150

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JULY 10, 2011

We have had a long debate about climate change in this country. Most Australians now agree our climate is changing, this is caused by carbon pollution, this has harmful effects on our environment and on the economy—and the Government should act. These include implementing mandatory CO 2 standards for light vehicles.

Tax Credit 199

Tax Credit Fuel Tax Carbon Australia 199

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MAY 5, 2011

The draft report identifies six key drivers of transformation in the region: technical progress; capital accumulation; demographics and the labor force; the emerging middle class; climate change mitigation and the competition for resources; and the communications revolution. Energy consumption.

Asia 186

Asia Indonesia Financing Bangladesh 186

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JULY 5, 2011

trillion in 2010) would be required to overcome poverty; increase food production to eradicate hunger without degrading land and water resources; and avert the climate change catastrophe. The reports estimates that incremental green investment of about 3% of world gross product (WGP) (about $1.9

Global 338

Global Energy Green Coal 338

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JUNE 13, 2015

The new program will expand Stanford’s research on energy and the environment by focusing additional resources on the growing importance of natural gas. Brandt, in Energy Resources Engineering, led a national study last year on methane leaks in the US natural gas system. Earlier post.).

Gas 150

Gas Asia Mercury Chevron 150

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OCTOBER 7, 2009

Non-Annex I actions may be (partially) financed by Annex I2. Based on the Climate Security Act, the study assumes an emission cap of 0 to 3%, by 2020, below 1990 levels. Financing the reduction in emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries (UN program REDD) is meant to protect the forests.

Climate 186

Climate Netherlands Ukraine Financing 186

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AUGUST 22, 2012

Total subsidies for renewable energy stood at $66 billion in 2010 (a 10% increase from the year before); the total value of global fossil fuel subsidies is estimated at between $775 billion and more than $1 trillion in 2012, Two thirds of the renewable energy subsidies went to renewable electricity resources and the remaining third to biofuels.

Renewable 312

Renewable International Fuel Energy 312

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MAY 9, 2011

up to 45%) depending on the extent to which renewable technology costs fall and possible constraints on deployment of low-carbon alternatives, according to the newly released Renewable Energy Review by the UK Committee on Climate Change (CCC). Renewable Energy Review.

Renewable 199

Renewable Transportation Energy Climate Change 199

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JULY 9, 2012

billion) of financing for SMEs under the thematic research priorities. The calls also support the Digital Agenda’s ICT research funding targets, with almost €1.5 billion (US$1.85 billion) going to the thematic area of information and communication technologies. billion (US$1.85 There will be around €970 million (US$1.2

2013 225

2013 Climate Change Environment 2020 225