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Study Finds that US Subsidies for Fossil Fuels Are Almost 2.5x Those for Renewables

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US subsidies for fuels and renewable energy, 2002-2008. The study, “Estimating US Government Subsidies to Energy Sources: 2002-2008”, found that fossil fuels benefited from approximately $72 billion over the seven-year period, while subsidies for renewable fuels totaled $29 billion. More than half the subsidies for renewables—$16.8

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Electric vehicles score big with enhanced savings over petrol

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In direct comparison, filling up the tank of a petrol vehicle to the same level would set you back by an astonishing £46.40 – that’s 13.85p per mile! commented Jordan Brompton, co-founder and CMO of myenergi. Jordan continued: “More than 80% of EV owners charge up at home, making the falling energy price cap so important.

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The #1 working mum’s guide to buying the perfect electric car

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Not yet an owner of such a vehicle, I decided to interview none other than ‘self-confessed Tesla fan girl’ Jordan Brompton; a hardworking mum, successful businesswoman, founder of myenergi and owner of a Tesla Model X SUV. So Jordan, juggling business, mummy duties and EV’s tell me more…. Is this how it works when mummy owns a Tesla?

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Extreme E – Greenland Glacier – Legacy Programme

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By comparison, popular TV shows ‘Love Island’ gets 201,000 searches per month and ‘Gogglebox’ 110,000 searches per month. However, Extreme E, its drivers and partners go one further and actively seek to leave a positive legacy in the areas they visit, from implementing renewable infrastructure to mass beach cleans.