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Discussion Paper Suggests Mechanisms for Addressing Biofuel GHG Emissions Under Cap-and-Trade Schemes; Avoiding the Renewability Shortcut and Moving Toward Carbon Management for All Transportation Fuels

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Address market-mediated impacts (indirect GHG emissions versus those in the direct supply chain) through a Land Protection Fund (LPF) for purchasing international forest carbon offsets commensurate with induced fuels-related GHG emissions not otherwise accounted for. “ The “renewability shortcut ”. DeCicco (2009). DeCicco (2009).

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Senators Sanders, Boxer propose legislation to institute GHG price on large stationary sources and remove support for fossil fuel industries

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The proposal was drafted as two measures, the Climate Protection Act —which sets the carbon price and finance programs for sustainable technologies—and the Sustainable Energy Act —which ends federal support for fossil fuel companies and research and extends tax incentives for renewables.

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DeCicco: Transportation GHG reduction policy should focus upstream on fuel supply rather than downstream on choice of fuels in vehicles

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More specifically, he suggests that other than supporting fundamental R&D, programs to promote alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) “ are not currently warranted for climate protection. A final implication is that, beyond fundamental R&D in hope of breakthroughs, policies to promote AFVs are not currently warranted for climate protection.

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DLR and partners inaugurate largest solar-thermochemical H2 production plant

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Hydrogen has the potential to increase the proportion of renewable energies used, particularly in the transport and heating sectors. Hydrogen generated using renewable energies can thus significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the transport and heating sectors. Resources. Cotelli, A. Houaijia, M. Wullenkord, C. 2016.05.059.

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Lillian Light Is No Lightweight - The Environmental Lioness of the South Bay is Fired Up, Ready To Go!

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Patriotism is Conservation - 2005. Climate Change: The State of Current Knowledge - 2005. Dangers of Nuclear Energy - 2005. Mayors’ Climate Protection Agreement. Diesel Fuel Emissions: A Public Forum - 2003. Public Policy Conference on Clean Air - 2004. Earth - Environment - Economic - Election - 2004.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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The legislation would also provide new incentives for domestic oil and gas drilling, nuclear power plant construction, carbon capture and storage, and renewable energy sources like wind and solar. The program will reduce emissions fifteen percent below 2005 levels by 2020. TLC and Equity Capital.

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