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Study Finds that US Subsidies for Fossil Fuels Are Almost 2.5x Those for Renewables

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billion went to carbon capture and storage, which is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants. With climate change and energy legislation pending on Capitol Hill, our research suggests that more attention needs to be given to the existing perverse incentives for ‘dirty’ fuels in the US Tax Code. —ELI

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Plug’n Drive launches electric vehicle (EV) education and test drive tour across Canada to increase public EV awareness and knowledge

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The tour is made possible through funding from Natural Resources Canada’s Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative (ZEVAI) , complemented by contributions from a number of generous Plug’n Drive Tour sponsors and local event sponsors, all listed below. These initiatives are key to fostering healthier communities.”

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International study identifies 14 key measures to reduce methane and black carbon emissions; reduction in projected global mean warming of ~0.5 °C by 2050

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Circle areas are proportional to values for (A and B) climate change, (C and D) human health (values for population over age 30), and (E and F) agriculture. Methane is both a potent greenhouse gas and an important precursor to ground-level ozone. National benefits of the CH 4 plus BC measures versus the reference scenario.

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Plug’n Drive and The City of Calgary Launch MEET Calgary

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Bringing electric vehicle (EV) education and test drives to Calgarians supports local and global efforts to encourage the adoption of low-carbon vehicles and transportation infrastructure to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and create healthier communities.

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Report finds Coal-to-Liquids and Oil Shale pose significant financial and environmental risks to investors

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Ceres is a national network of investors, environmental organizations and other public interest groups working with companies and investors to address sustainability challenges such as global climate change. Earlier post.). Investor risks from Development of Oil Shale and Coal-to-Liquids.

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