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WEF launches First Movers Coalition to drive demand for zero carbon tech

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Seven of these sectors—steel, cement, aluminum, chemicals, shipping, aviation, and trucking—account for more than a third of global carbon emissions, but do not have cost-competitive clean energy alternatives to fossil fuels. Trucking: Members commit to purchase or contract zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles by 2030.

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UC Davis report finds LCFS compliance costs may rise rapidly; recommends offsetting measures

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Both proposals have the additional advantage of generating funds which may be used to increase investments in low CI fuel technologies. The LCFS program calls for a 10% reduction in the carbon intensity of fuel sold in California over the next decade. The program is agnostic as to which fuels can be used to meet the Standard.

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