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Volkswagen brand intends to almost halve environmental impact of production by 2025 vs. 2010 baseline

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We are on the way to the resource-optimized factory at all the locations of the brand. 5,300 measures to reduce emissions and use resources more efficiently have been implemented. 5,300 measures to reduce emissions and use resources more efficiently have been implemented. With Think Blue.

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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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In Germany, legislation banning permits for new cars and light trucks with internal combustion engines as of 2030 is currently under consideration. 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.

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Discussion Paper Suggests Mechanisms for Addressing Biofuel GHG Emissions Under Cap-and-Trade Schemes; Avoiding the Renewability Shortcut and Moving Toward Carbon Management for All Transportation Fuels

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Including biofuels under a cap-and-trade scheme could create a more complete carbon management framework for the transportation fuels sector, according to a new peer-reviewed discussion paper by Dr. John DeCicco. Tags: Biomass Climate Change Emissions Fuels Land use Lifecycle analysis Policy. DeCicco (2009).

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

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Each and every allowance auction under RGGI undergoes a rigorous third party verification process that reviews the administration of the auctions and monitors the conduct of market players. Support for this use of allowance value stems from the idea that the climate-regulating services of the atmosphere are a common property resource.

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