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Perspective: The Role of Offsets in Climate Change Legislation

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This article shows that including offsets in climate change legislation would likely make an emissions program more cost-effective by: (a) providing an incentive for non-regulated sources to generate emission reductions; and (b) expanding emission compliance opportunities for regulated entities. Assuming the offset is legitimate—i.e.,

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Summary of decisions from Durban climate conference

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Governments at the COP17 meeting decided to adopt some form of a universal legal agreement on climate change as soon. as possible, but not later than 2015. markets all remain in action as effective tools to leverage global climate action and as models to inform. existing climate change. Adaptation.

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Climate Talks End In Copenhagen Accord; Countries Settle On Non- Binding 2 ºC Warming Limit

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Developed countries would reach agreement with emerging economies such as Brazil, China, and India as to whether or not emerging economies should set emissions reduction targets. All agreements would be legally binding, and would be subject to independent verification. by Jack Rosebro.

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New Joint Research Centre Reference Report sets out options for reducing emissions from shipping

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At present, around 50,000 merchant ships transport 90% of global goods and make maritime transport indispensable for the world economy. of Sulphur content by 2015, as is already the case in the EU ports due to EU legislation. The legal position on shipping emissions.

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ITF: measures to decrease road freight CO2 emissions

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Furthermore, road freight activity is set to more than double from 2015 to 2050. However, achieving climate change targets will also require the widespread adoption of solutions that are not yet fully developed, whether in logistics or technology. Trucks represent the fastest growing source of global oil demand.

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What is COP26?

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For more than a quarter of a century the United Nations (UN) have been bringing together most of the earth’s countries for global climate summits, also known as Conference of the Parties (COPs). The annual event brings together almost two-hundred world leaders to discuss the world’s commitment to climate change. degrees Celsius.

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What is COP26?

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For more than a quarter of a century the United Nations (UN) have been bringing together most of the earth’s countries for global climate summits, also known as Conference of the Parties (COPs). The annual event brings together almost two-hundred world leaders to discuss the world’s commitment to climate change. degrees Celsius.