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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

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Transport fuels will be excluded from the carbon pricing mechanism. However, where applicable, an equivalent carbon price will be applied through changes in fuel tax credits or excise. A carbon price will be applied to domestic aviation, domestic shipping, rail transport, and non-transport use of fuels.

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Switching to electric cars ‘could increase emissions’

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The idea that a wholesale switch to electric cars would automatically reduce CO2 emissions and dependence on oil is one of a number of myths dispelled by a major new report conducted on behalf of the Environmental Transport Association (ETA). On-board metering of electricity use would be a key requirement. CO2 emissions. Popularity.

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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

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Burning natural gas is about one-half as carbon-intensive as coal, which can make it a “bridge fuel” for many countries as the world transitions to even cleaner sources of energy. Going forward, the Administration will continue to use these bilateral and multilateral efforts to promote advanced coal technologies.

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We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

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With all this, consumers and policymakers alike are hopeful that society will soon greatly reduce its carbon emissions by replacing today’s cars with electric vehicles. Indeed, adopting electric vehicles will go a long way in helping to improve environmental outcomes. You also must consider the electricity that charges the vehicle.