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Study finds limited evidence that carbon tax rebates have increased public support for carbon pricing

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

In a study published in Nature Climate Change , an international research team reports finding limited evidence that individual or household rebates have increased public support for carbon taxes in Canada and Switzerland.

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Heat Pumps Take on Cold Climates

Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Twenty homes scattered across Canada and the northern United States are keeping warm this winter using prototypes of the latest iteration in residential heating systems: cold climate heat pumps. To prove it, eight manufacturers are publicly testing their prototypes in the Cold-Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge , hosted by the U.S.

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New bipartisan bill in US Congress to expand EV and hydrogen fuel cell tax credits

Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2019

US Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Gary Peters (D-MI), and Susan Collins (R-ME) along with Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) introduced the Driving America Forward Act, bipartisan legislation to expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credits. ITC Holdings Corp., ITC Holdings Corp.,

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MIT report finds China’s actions on climate change crucial; argues for global economy-wide greenhouse gas tax

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2012

The report—titled “The Role of China in Mitigating Climate Change” and published in the journal Energy Economics , compares the impact of a stringent emissions reduction policy with and without China’s participation. The researchers argue for a global economy-wide greenhouse gas tax that spreads the burden of responsibility.

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NTSB Chair questions safety impact of heavy EVs

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2023

We do have a climate crisis that needs to be addressed. The researchers suggested that taxing heavy cars could be part of a solution, along with driving less, and other technology-based weight reductions efforts. Ultimately, to manage climate change, the world needs to stop emitting greenhouse gases from vehicles and power plants.

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Biofuel and Ag organizations call for accountable life cycle analysis for SAF tax credits, DOE to lead

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2021

In an effort to decarbonize transportation and reduce aviation emissions, Congress is considering new legislation to establish a tax credit to promote and develop robust domestic SAF production. Across our federal government, DOE has the best resources, expertise, and current ability to assess lifecycle emissions fairly and scientifically.

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BC government unveils climate plan

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2016

The government of British Columbia recently unveiled its Climate Leadership Plan , targeting the reduction of net annual greenhouse gas emissions by up to 25 million tonnes below current forecasts by 2050 and the creation of up to 66,000 jobs over the next ten years. BC’s target is to reduce 2050 emissions 80% below 2007 levels.

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Next 10-UC Berkeley study suggests additional tax revenue or income-based rate structure to make electricity more affordable for Californians

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

We’re proposing solutions that would recover system costs through sales or income taxes, or an income-based fixed charge, which would pay for long-term capital costs while ensuring all those who use the system—and specifically, wealthier households—contribute equitably. —En Banc White Paper.

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CMU study finds taxes on emissions would result in more rapid electrification by ridesharing companies

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

When life cycle air pollution and greenhouse gas emission externalities are internalized via a Pigovian tax, fleet electrification increases and externalities decrease, suggesting a role for policy. —Bruchon et al. Private and external costs of energy inputs vary across cities. Source: Bruchon et al. Bruchon, Jeremy J. 0c05141.

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Driving Green Initiatives: Direct Pay Tax Incentives for Local Governments

Blink Charging

AUGUST 11, 2023

Cities and local governments are on the front lines responding to climate change, but high costs have slowed the progress of some sustainable energy projects. Once the project is completed and in operation, note the relevant tax year. Then, complete the IRS pre-filing registration before the relevant due date for your tax return.

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U of Toronto study finds US electrification of LDV fleet not a silver bullet for tackling climate change in vehicle sector

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2020

The paper is published in the journal Nature Climate Change. A lot of people think that a large-scale shift to EVs will mostly solve our climate problems in the passenger vehicle sector. Tackling climate change is not a one-country, one-sector or one-technology job. The team developed a two-staged scenario-based assessment.

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Study finds higher gasoline taxes do not disproportionately impact the poor, especially in developing countries

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. —Thomas Sterner.

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Tesla Model S Plaid goes up for grabs in fight for climate change policies

Teslarati

JULY 4, 2021

Our friends at the Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) Action Fund continue to make remarkable progress in public climate change policies at the local, state, and national levels thanks to the help of its supporters through fund-raising efforts. . At its price of $130,000, the Model S Plaid is pretty much a class of one. .

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Georgia Tech study projects potential mixed impacts of climate change policies on air quality

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2015

They used the EPA US 9-region national database (EPAUS9r) with the MARKet Allocation (MARKAL) energy system model to develop emissions scenarios and spectral nudging to downscale global climate to the regional scale over the US. The GISS ModelE2 provides the initial and boundary conditions to a regional climate model for the years 2006?2010

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UNEP and partners launch Global Initiative for Resource-Efficient Cities; role of public transport

Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2012

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and partners have launched a new initiative that aims to reduce pollution levels, improve resource efficiency and reduce infrastructure costs in cities across the world. Up to 80% of the world population is expected to reside in cities by 2050.

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U Chicago, MIT study suggests ongoing use of fossil fuels absent new carbon taxes

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

A paper by a team from the University of Chicago and MIT suggests that technology-driven cost reductions in fossil fuels will lead to the continued use of fossil fuels—oil, gas, and coal—unless governments pass new taxes on carbon emissions. We need both a policy like a carbon tax and to put more R&D money into renewables.

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Lung Association report highlights health and climate costs of petroleum-based transportation and the benefits of shifting to ZEVs

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2016

The report, Clean Air Future: Health and Climate Benefits of Zero Emission Vehicles , was produced by the American Lung Association in California. Under this scenario, the estimated total health and climate change costs associated with passenger vehicle fleet pollution drops from to $37 billion annually to $15.7 billion by 2050.

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Study concludes a shift from gasoline to diesel engines is consistent with long-term climate mitigation efforts

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2012

A shift from gasoline to diesel engines following previous and upcoming European emission standards is consistent with long-term climate mitigation efforts, according to a new analysis by researchers from CICERO (Center for International Climate and Environmental Research, Norway), the University of Oslo and ETH Zurich.

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California Air Resources Board approves updated environmental analysis of state climate plan, re-approves AB 32 Scoping Plan; cap-and-trade back in motion

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2011

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) approved an updated environmental analysis of the Scoping Plan. California Air Resources Board, et al., Approval of the updated environmental analysis (known as the Functional Equivalent Document, FED) was also accompanied by a vote to re-approve the AB 32 Scoping Plan.

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Researchers say fuel market rebound effect can result in increased GHG emissions under RFS2; suggest taxes over mandates

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2016

This “fuel market rebound effect” can undermine climate change mitigation strategies, even to the point where efforts to reduce GHG emissions by increasing the supply of low-carbon fuels may actually result in increased GHG emissions. Only cellulosic biofuels with a carbon intensity 60% lower than gasoline reduces net GHG emissions.

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MIT study finds fuel economy standards are 6-14 times less cost effective than fuel tax for reducing gasoline use

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

In a study published in the journal Energy Economics , MIT researchers have found that a fuel economy standard is at least six to fourteen times less cost effective than a fuel tax when targeting an identical reduction in cumulative gasoline use (20% by 2050). Implications for energy and climate policy in the United States Karplus, V.J.,

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Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

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.).

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ICCT report finds expected surge in renewable diesel production could have damaging environmental impacts due to feedstock demand

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2022

The United States currently supports renewable diesel supply through the federal Renewable Fuel Standard; a biomass-based diesel blenders tax credit; and state level policies—all contributing to numerous announcements of new projects. It may be appropriate for state programs to consider limiting the contribution from renewable diesel.

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Australia PM Gillard announces carbon pricing plan; transport fuels exempt, but lowered fuel tax credits to bring carbon price to some businesses

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. Increasing the tax-free threshold and cutting taxes also boosts incentives to work.

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Researchers develop titanium and copper heterostructured photocatalyst for conversion of CO2 into CH4

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The escalating carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and the consequent acceleration of climate change are alarming, and it has proven challenging to find feasible ways to actively reduce the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere. —Prof In. 2020.119344.

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Final report of Garnaut Review Update recommends carbon pricing scheme for Australia to do its fair share on climate change

Green Car Congress

MAY 31, 2011

It will be much harder and more expensive for Australia to do its fair share on climate change without a carbon pricing scheme, according to the final report of the Garnaut Climate Change Review – Update 2011, Australia in the Global Response to Climate Change. Earlier post.) Garnaut Review 2011.

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California Energy Commission awards nearly $70M to replace diesel school buses with electric school buses throughout state

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2019

The California Energy Commission approved nearly $70 million in funding to replace more than 200 old diesel school buses with all-electric buses that will reduce school children’s exposure to harmful emissions and help the state reach its climate and air quality goals. School buses are by far the safest way for kids to get to school.

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Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2018

Encouraging the use of low-carbon alternatives is an essential part of meeting climate change targets as well as improving local air quality and health. Global, economy-wide carbon pricing is assumed as climate policy in both scenarios after 2020 (100 US$ per tCO 2 held constant over time). McCollum et al. Click to enlarge.

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Berkeley Law’s CLEE report provides policy options for phasing out oil and gas production in California

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2020

These resources are responsible for billions of dollars in state and local revenue and other economic activity each year. Tasking the California Air Resources Board with devising and implementing a comprehensive plan for a phase-out of all in-state oil and gas production by a date that tracks with overall climate goals.

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Washington Governor and Legislators Introduce Climate Action Plan; $419M for Transportation Projects

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2009

Washington Governor Chris Gregoire and legislative leaders have introduced a Green Jobs and Climate Action legislative package that proposes investments totaling $455 million in the next biennium for energy-reducing transportation projects, energy efficiency projects, green buildings and clean-energy technology.

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Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The TCO of a vehicle includes not just additional upfront costs, such as customized accessories, upgraded power systems to extend vehicle range, taxes, and other fees, but also longer-term operating costs, including fuel, maintenance, repairs, and insurance. Refueling patterns based on driver time valuation. Anticipated driving patterns.

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UK Government Pre-Budget Report Offers Tax Exemptions for EVs, £30M in Additional Support for Low-Carbon Vehicles; Annual Fuel Tax Increases and End of Duty Differential for Biofuels

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2009

In the Pre-Budget Report (PBR) released on 9 December, UK Chancellor Alistair Darling announced that all electric cars will be exempt from Company Car Tax (CCT) for 5 years and electric vans will be exempt from Van Benefit Charge (VBC) for the same period. The PBR also has news of an additional £30 million (US$48.5 Earlier post.).

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Belfer Center Study Concludes Reducing Car and Truck GHG Emissions Will Require Substantially Higher Fuel Prices; Income Tax Credits for Advanced Alt Fuel Vehicles Are Essentially Ineffective at Reducing Sector Emissions

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2010

Direct transportation (fuel) taxes generate the greatest reductions in CO 2 emission from transportation, achieving CO 2 emissions at 86% of 2005 levels by about 2025. The largest reductions in GHG emissions from transportation are obtained by increasing the cost of driving with fuel taxes, resulting in lower emissions in 2030 than in 2010.

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

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

billion—are attributable to corn-based ethanol, the climate effects of which are disputed. Most of the largest subsidies to fossil fuels were written into the US Tax Code as permanent provisions. The vast majority of subsidy dollars to fossil fuels can be attributed to just a handful of tax breaks, such as the Foreign Tax Credit ($15.3

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Study finds shifts to renewable energy can drive up energy poverty

Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2019

McGee said that in nations such as the United States where fossil fuel energy is substituted for renewable energy as a way to reduce carbon emissions, it comes at the cost of increased inequality because the shift to renewable energy is done through incentives such as tax subsidies. —Julius McGee. 2019.05.024.

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State Auditor says California may not meet 2030 GHG reduction goal; says aspects of CARB efforts lacking

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

To help the California Air Resources Board (ARB)—the state’s key organization in this area—to fight climate change by reducing GHG emissions, the Legislature has allocated more than $2 billion from the State’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (cap? Cap-and-trade revenue unpredictable. California’s cap?and?trade

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T&E study finds plug-in hybrids show higher CO2 emissions than claimed

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

T&E said governments should therefore end the purchase subsidies and tax breaks for plug-in hybrids. Plug-in hybrids are fake electric cars, built for lab tests and tax breaks, not real driving. Our tests show that even in optimal conditions, with a full battery, the cars pollute more than advertised. Transport & Environment (2020). ?

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Guide to California EV Incentives

EV Life

APRIL 14, 2023

It’s no secret that motor vehicle emissions are one of the main sources of pollution in the state of California and one of the leading causes of climate change in the country. The only way to avoid more expensive and disruptive climate changes is to significantly reduce these emissions.

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California Tax Credit Climate Change Grant

LEED Certification and EV Charging Stations: What you need to know

Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

But, even better, you will be taking concrete action in the fight against climate catastrophe and showing the world you want to do your part to cut harmful emissions and make the earth more livable for today and future generations. LEED’s stated goal is to help create buildings that: Reduce contribution to global climate change.

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Charging Climate Change Tax Building

Senators Sanders, Boxer propose legislation to institute GHG price on large stationary sources and remove support for fossil fuel industries

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

The proposal was drafted as two measures, the Climate Protection Act —which sets the carbon price and finance programs for sustainable technologies—and the Sustainable Energy Act —which ends federal support for fossil fuel companies and research and extends tax incentives for renewables. International sources.

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Baker Institute expert: crude-oil production increase a risky strategy for Saudi Arabia

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

This glut could be exacerbated by future carbon taxes and other policy restrictions on fossil fuels, he said. The Saudi government has announced plans to diversify its economy, thereby reducing its exposure to climate risk, by selling a 5% portion of Saudi Aramco, via an initial public offering (IPO) of ownership shares.

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Saudi Arabia Oil Production Climate

State Department issues Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on Keystone XL Pipeline: climate change impacts

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2013

The document is a detailed draft technical review of potential environmental impacts associated with the segment of the pipeline in the US, including: impacts from construction, impacts from potential spills, impacts related to climate change, and economic impacts. What Keystone XL would carry. Draft SEIS.

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Perspective: The Role of Offsets in Climate Change Legislation

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. Assuming the offset is legitimate—i.e.,

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing a Chevrolet Bolt EUV

EV Life

AUGUST 4, 2023

We’ll also explore the best ways to save money on the purchase of a Bolt EUV by taking advantage of available EV incentives with an EV Climate Loan through EV Life. Federal, State, and Local EV Incentives Federal Tax Credit. Colorado Electric Vehicle Tax Credit. Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP).

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Study finds limited evidence that carbon tax rebates have increased public support for carbon pricing

Heat Pumps Take on Cold Climates

New bipartisan bill in US Congress to expand EV and hydrogen fuel cell tax credits

MIT report finds China’s actions on climate change crucial; argues for global economy-wide greenhouse gas tax

NTSB Chair questions safety impact of heavy EVs

Biofuel and Ag organizations call for accountable life cycle analysis for SAF tax credits, DOE to lead

BC government unveils climate plan

Next 10-UC Berkeley study suggests additional tax revenue or income-based rate structure to make electricity more affordable for Californians

CMU study finds taxes on emissions would result in more rapid electrification by ridesharing companies

Driving Green Initiatives: Direct Pay Tax Incentives for Local Governments

U of Toronto study finds US electrification of LDV fleet not a silver bullet for tackling climate change in vehicle sector

Study finds higher gasoline taxes do not disproportionately impact the poor, especially in developing countries

Tesla Model S Plaid goes up for grabs in fight for climate change policies

Georgia Tech study projects potential mixed impacts of climate change policies on air quality

UNEP and partners launch Global Initiative for Resource-Efficient Cities; role of public transport

U Chicago, MIT study suggests ongoing use of fossil fuels absent new carbon taxes

Lung Association report highlights health and climate costs of petroleum-based transportation and the benefits of shifting to ZEVs

Study concludes a shift from gasoline to diesel engines is consistent with long-term climate mitigation efforts

California Air Resources Board approves updated environmental analysis of state climate plan, re-approves AB 32 Scoping Plan; cap-and-trade back in motion

Researchers say fuel market rebound effect can result in increased GHG emissions under RFS2; suggest taxes over mandates

MIT study finds fuel economy standards are 6-14 times less cost effective than fuel tax for reducing gasoline use

Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

ICCT report finds expected surge in renewable diesel production could have damaging environmental impacts due to feedstock demand

Australia PM Gillard announces carbon pricing plan; transport fuels exempt, but lowered fuel tax credits to bring carbon price to some businesses

Researchers develop titanium and copper heterostructured photocatalyst for conversion of CO2 into CH4

Final report of Garnaut Review Update recommends carbon pricing scheme for Australia to do its fair share on climate change

California Energy Commission awards nearly $70M to replace diesel school buses with electric school buses throughout state

Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

Berkeley Law’s CLEE report provides policy options for phasing out oil and gas production in California

Washington Governor and Legislators Introduce Climate Action Plan; $419M for Transportation Projects

Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

UK Government Pre-Budget Report Offers Tax Exemptions for EVs, £30M in Additional Support for Low-Carbon Vehicles; Annual Fuel Tax Increases and End of Duty Differential for Biofuels

Belfer Center Study Concludes Reducing Car and Truck GHG Emissions Will Require Substantially Higher Fuel Prices; Income Tax Credits for Advanced Alt Fuel Vehicles Are Essentially Ineffective at Reducing Sector Emissions

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

Study finds shifts to renewable energy can drive up energy poverty

State Auditor says California may not meet 2030 GHG reduction goal; says aspects of CARB efforts lacking

T&E study finds plug-in hybrids show higher CO2 emissions than claimed

Guide to California EV Incentives

LEED Certification and EV Charging Stations: What you need to know

Senators Sanders, Boxer propose legislation to institute GHG price on large stationary sources and remove support for fossil fuel industries

Baker Institute expert: crude-oil production increase a risky strategy for Saudi Arabia

State Department issues Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on Keystone XL Pipeline: climate change impacts

Perspective: The Role of Offsets in Climate Change Legislation

Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing a Chevrolet Bolt EUV

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