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

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The recognized benefits of industrial facilities, including manufacturing products, employment and tax revenues, are not addressed in the report. The report does not assess whether the emissions from industrial facilities are consistent with the legal permitting conditions for the operation of these plants.

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‘Discriminatory’ EV tax credit could bring Mexico-imposed tariffs

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The $12,500 electric vehicle tax credit proposed in President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan is being labeled as “discriminatory” by Mexican Economy Minister Tatiana Clouthier, who said the country is analyzing legal recourse and other actions, including potential tariffs against the United States.