Climate Climate Change Financing Fuel Tax 
Green Car Congress
JUNE 25, 2013
Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Preparing the US for the impacts of climate change. Earlier post.).
Green Car Congress
JULY 10, 2011
We have had a long debate about climate change in this country. Most Australians now agree our climate is changing, this is caused by carbon pollution, this has harmful effects on our environment and on the economy—and the Government should act. Transport fuels will be excluded from the carbon pricing mechanism.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 14, 2010
In the 50-state assessment, no state received a higher grade than “B-,” and most states scored lower than “D,” demonstrating a lack of alignment between transportation and climate policies, according to the analysis. transportation, and ensure state fuel taxes can support all transportation modes.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 15, 2013
The legislation also proposes numerous actions against financing and support for fossil fuel industries. Among the financing provisions of the legislation are: Price on carbon. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) The legislation would enact a fee of $20 per ton or carbon or methane equivalent, rising at 5.6%
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 21, 2009
In spring the Chancellor presents the annual Budget statement, which includes a detailed assessment of the state of the economy and the nation’s finances. In his statement, the Chancellor may announce changes to taxes and new spending measures. HM Treasury’s Pre-Budget microsite.
Green Car Congress
JULY 1, 2013
The EU must push member states to align taxation levels of different fuels and vehicle types and stop indirect subsidies. The EU should continue to implement an ambitious differentiated co- financing rate for low-carbon TEN-T projects. Report Of The CEPS Task Force On Transport And Climate Change. June 2013).
Green Car Congress
JUNE 21, 2009
Establishing a new program to finance planning, design, and construction of high-speed rail. The Fund is replenished by revenue collected from motor fuel taxes. The existing transportation reauthorization act, which is financed by the Highway Trust Fund, expires on 30 September 2009. Highway account balance. Source: DOT.
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