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Government of Canada releases framework for ending fossil fuel subsidies

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The Assessment Framework—the first transparently published methodology worldwide—will be used to determine which tax and non-tax measures constitute an inefficient fossil fuel subsidy. Canada is also committed to phasing out public financing of the fossil fuel sector.

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“Project Volt Gas Volt” proposes long-term financing plan to support widespread implementation of power-to-gas systems

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Project Volt Gas Volt is based on a long-term financing plan and the use of existing technologies for the large-scale conversion of surplus renewable electricity to methane, with subsequent reuse. Financing Project VGV: the Green Redemption Fund. The allocation of emissions allowances and the carbon tax, once it is in place.

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How Does the Electric Car Tax Credit Work in 2023?

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The global push towards sustainable energy and reducing carbon emissions has given rise to the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs). One such incentive is the electric car tax credit, designed to help offset the initial cost of EVs for buyers. Section 1: Overview of the Electric Car Tax Credit in 2023 1.1

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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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Australia Prime Minister Julia Gillard unveiled Australia’s carbon pricing plan—a core element in a new clean energy plan—in a short address to the nation. The Government intends to introduce legislation to underpin the carbon pricing mechanism into Parliament in the second half of 2011. Click to enlarge.

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2020 Keeling Curve Prize application period open; transportation and mobility category

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The prize is named after scientist Charles David Keeling’s iconic graph showing a sharp increase in the concentration of carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere since the 1950s. Earlier this year, the Keeling Curve showed atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide topping 415 ppm.

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Report Finds That Urgent Changes in Transport Financing Required to Enable More Sustainable Transportation Globally

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The report, A Paradigm Shift Towards Sustainable Low Carbon Transport , finds that more than $1.5 —A Paradigm Shift Towards Sustainable Low Carbon Transport. Transport is also typically responsible for around 80% of developing cities' local air pollution and more than 1.3

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First Cobalt announces positive feasibility results for Canadian cobalt refinery expansion; first NA producer of battery-grade cobalt sulfate

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. $37 million in undiscounted pre-tax free cashflow to the project forecasted during the first full year of production. 139 million after-tax net present value (NPV) using an 8% discount and 53% after-tax internal rate of return (IRR), representing a payback period of only 1.8 NPV – Pre-Tax (8% Discount Rate).

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