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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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BMW Group makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction

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I firmly believe the fight against climate change and how we use resources will decide the future of our society—and of the BMW Group. This new strategic direction will be anchored in all divisions—from administration and purchasing to development and production, all the way to sales. —Oliver Zipse.

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CCEMC launches $35M international challenge to find useful applications for carbon

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Alberta-based Climate Change and Emissions Management Corporation (CCEMC) ( earlier post ) has issued a $35-million open innovation international challenge to create new, carbon-based products and markets. —CCEMC Chair Eric Newell. million cars off the road.

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Eliminate fuel vehicles in the UK to enlarge the move

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It is part of the “green revolution” and the transition of the UK economy to clean energy. In 2008, the United Kingdom formally promulgated the Climate Change Act, becoming the first country in the world to clarify medium- and long-term emission reduction targets in legal form. million charging stations.

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Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

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Although most countries have already revealed their opening emissions reduction proposals, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Yvo de Boer pointed out Thursday that “ we still await clarity from industrialized nations on the provision of large-scale finance to developing countries for immediate and long-term climate action. by Jack Rosebro.

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Earth Day 2024: each day is about reducing emissions | Autocar Professional

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Industry belched out smoke and sludge with little fear of legal consequences or bad press. Yet, we have brought chaos to the natural world: poisoning our planet with pollution, wiping out species and ecosystems with abandon, and destabilising our climate with greenhouse gas emissions. These actions harm nature, and they harm humanity.

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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. The legal position on shipping emissions. The scope of this commitment is set out in the EU’s climate and energy legislation.

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