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U-Mich researcher’s first-principles analysis challenges conventional carbon accounting for biofuels; implications for climate policy

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Such an approach can indicate policy directions consistent with fostering the conditions that comprehensive analyses imply are necessary for climate protection. Avoiding CO2 releases that would otherwise occur (use biomass wastes; REDD). as reviewed in IPCC 2011).Broadly Climactic Change doi: 10.1007/s10584-013-0927-9.

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ifo Institute study projects ban on combustion engines in 2030 would affect 600K jobs in German manufacturing

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This is followed by an analysis of innovation efforts in manufacturing in the field of combustion engines and alternative technologies and then a review of the environmental impact of a ban. Preventing competition among environmental protection technologies with bans is a waste of resources and does a disservice to climate protection.

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

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Markey of Massachusetts, both Democrats, built their climate change bill last year in large measure around it. As Senators Graham, Kerry and Lieberman try to resuscitate the climate change bill by introducing a revised bill in mid-to-late April, twenty-three U.S. Representatives Henry A. Waxman of California and Edward J.

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