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MIT report finds China’s actions on climate change crucial; argues for global economy-wide greenhouse gas tax

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The researchers argue for a global economy-wide greenhouse gas tax that spreads the burden of responsibility. The researchers tested various levels of emission reduction plans—a global carbon tax of $10, $30 or $50. The various taxes would slow warming to 3.5,

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U Chicago, MIT study suggests ongoing use of fossil fuels absent new carbon taxes

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A paper by a team from the University of Chicago and MIT suggests that technology-driven cost reductions in fossil fuels will lead to the continued use of fossil fuels—oil, gas, and coal—unless governments pass new taxes on carbon emissions. for oil, 24% for coal, and 20% for natural gas. —Christopher Knittel.

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Australia PM Gillard announces carbon pricing plan; transport fuels exempt, but lowered fuel tax credits to bring carbon price to some businesses

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However, where applicable, an equivalent carbon price will be applied through changes in fuel tax credits or excise. More than 50% of the funds raised from the carbon price will be used to fund tax cuts, pension increases and higher family payments. Increasing the tax-free threshold and cutting taxes also boosts incentives to work.

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

Creative Greenius

When I got back from Japan in 2000 I didn’t want to start a computer business. In 2000 there couldn’t have been too many old timers in the solar industry. You pay your taxes on-line. You pay your corporate taxes on-line. THE HOLY GRAIL OF SOLAR: $3 A WATT, CHEAPER THAN COAL. BRADLEY’S BACKGROUND IN SOLAR.

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The Most Powerful Greenius In America

Creative Greenius

Yes, even these unfortunate dimwits can still save what’s left of their retirement funds while helping out the rest of us who weren’t fooled by the right wing, unabashed carbon pimps who ran things in the US government from 2000-2008 and did more damage to our environment than any government in history. The Big Dick Cheney Effect.

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

I imagine there will be tax incentives to build green generators when were at that stage. That being said, even a car that derives its energy from coal power plants would be far more clean. 1, 2000) Sited: [link] You can google it and find it anywhere that vehicles have always placed more harmful chemicals into the air.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Engineering proptypes enjoy a tax break. Companies can not sell engineering prototypes in which the company got R&D tax breaks in developing the product. Denmark did that with Wind Power and now most of their energy comes from wind rather than oil, natural gas, or coal. But companies can not sell engineering prototypes.

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