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Perspective: The UN Approval Process for Carbon Offsets

Green Car Congress

The DOE then puts together a report that includes estimates of both existing greenhouse-gas release rates and the potential for reduction given different technological approaches. That report is then submitted to the UN Executive Board, which audits it before passing judgment. Unfortunately, it’s often a very selective judgment.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Power and Associates 2004 report ]. Despite this, a 2003 EPRI study , assuming only $2/gallon gas , zero buying incentives, and a PHEV premium of $3-$5,000 more than standard hybrids, shows that the total lifetime cost of ownership for a PHEV will be lower than that of any other vehicle type -- so the payback will be there.

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

Green Car Congress

He told reporters, “ We’re looking at a sectoral approach to replace the cap-and-trade. The WCI released a design document laying out its basic program parameters in September 2008. nationals and legal residents. Graham recently declared, “ Economy-wide cap-and-trade is dead. ” WCI covers seven U.S. Another six U.S.

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