Green Energy Consumers
MARCH 10, 2022
Some politicians in Massachusetts and Rhode Island are calling on their state governments to reduce or eliminate the gas tax in response to rising prices since Russia invaded Ukraine a couple weeks ago. That’s an awful idea and political pandering at its worst.
Green Car Congress
MAY 29, 2012
A new report from the MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change shows the importance of all major nations taking part in global efforts to reduce emissions—and in particular, finds China’s role to be crucial. The researchers argue for a global economy-wide greenhouse gas tax that spreads the burden of responsibility.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 30, 2011
However, a new study by researchers at the University of Gothenburg (Sweden) finds that middle- and high-income earners are generally affected the most by gasoline taxes, especially in poor countries, rather than poor people. Petrol taxes are effective and actually don’t affect poor people disproportionally.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 6, 2010
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. 2) Supplementarity. 3) Measurement.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 17, 2021
Despite Musk and Sanders essentially agreeing on a number of key issues , such as the importance of addressing climate change, the US Senator has made it a point to heavily criticize the CEO for his growing net worth and his taxes. “Essentially, in the future, physical work will be a choice.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Musk noted that the idea, which essentially penalizes sustainable energy, is “insane.” Those opposed to the proposal warned that the initiative could undermine the state’s efforts to address climate change. The proposed policy changes would likely take effect after a final decision has been reached.
Blink Charging
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
LEED’s stated goal is to help create buildings that: Reduce contribution to global climate change. To that end: 35% of LEED credits are related to climate change, 20% directly impact human health, 15% impact water resources, 10% affect biodiversity, 10% relate to the green economy, 5% impact community, and.
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