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Tesla’s proposed TX lithium refinery takes step forward as school district ratifies tax abatements

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During a special meeting, the Robstown Independent School District approved a taxable value limitation for Tesla’s proposed lithium refinery under Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code. million on property taxes over that period. Tesla’s proposal had polarizing reactions from the event’s attendees.

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EEA says industrial air pollution cost Europe up to €169 billion in 2009; some 37% attributed to CO2

Green Car Congress

Aggregated damage costs by pollutant. Air pollution from the 10,000 largest polluting facilities in Europe cost citizens between €102–169 billion (US$135–224 billion) in 2009, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) which analyzed the costs of harm to health and the environment caused by air pollution.

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Lancet Series Finds That Cutting Greenhouse Pollutants Will Have Major Direct Health Benefits Worldwide

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Thus, it has been called the most regressive tax in human history. Climate change due to emission of greenhouse gases from fossil fuel energy sources causes air pollution by increasing ground-level ozone and concentrations of fine particulate matter. The NIEHS is one of the key sponsors of the international event. —Kirk R.

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Progress! IRA signed into law

Electric Auto Association

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a massive climate, health care, and tax bill with the overarching goal of slowing the rise in consumer prices that have been climbing at the fastest pace in approximately 40 years. For all tax related items, consult with a tax advisor. Most comprehensive climate package in U.S.

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Ineos drives towards hydrogen car future – ET Auto

Baua Electric

The Scottish CEO called it a “pipe dream plan with no strategy around it, no idea how we’re going to get there” Responding, the Department for Transport said a number of incentives were on offer to enable the transition away from polluting vehicles. billion) a year on green infrastructure if in power.

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PCAST suggests 6 key components for climate change strategy to President Obama; adaptation and mitigation

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Focus on national preparedness for climate change, which can help decrease damage from extreme weather events now and speed recovery from future damage. The PCAST letter suggests as worthy of consideration: Leveling the playing field on access to capital through special tax benefits. —PCAST letter to the President.

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GM Q4 sales: Ultium grows, Bolt ends best year ever as GM has 3.1% EV share

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And it’s a better deal than ever now that the US EV tax credit is now easier to get for low-income buyers and available upfront as well, making it possible to get a Bolt for under $20k off the lot. So we’re here to provide a little more.

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