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3 Oil Companies & 3 Polluting Carmakers Among Top 10 Recipients of Green Funds! WTH?

July 1, 2024 admin airbus, clean transport, climate change, Electric vehicles, equinor, EU, Europe, European Union, Fossil Fuels, green economy, HEALTH, investment, mercedes, natural gas, Oil, policy & politics, policy research, research, shell, stellantis, totalenergies, toyota

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2024 19:47:54 +0000

Well, this was a shocker. I just saw word from Transport & Environment thanks to one of our news aggregators here that three “polluting carmakers” were among the 10 companies to receive the most European Union “green funds” investments. But even more shocking than that, another three of the top … [continued]

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More Bad News For Fossil Fuels: Locomotives To Run On Green Hydrogen, Not Diesel

June 27, 2024 admin California, clean power, clean transport, decarbonization, electric locomotives, electric trains, Electric vehicles, Europe, GERMANY, green hydrogen, hydrogen, hydrogen fuel cell trains, lhyfe, locomotives, mass transit / public transit, siemens, trains / rail, usa

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2024 16:25:04 +0000

A new, quick-and-nimble fueling system will deploy green hydrogen and mobile “smart” technology for fuel cell electric trains.

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12 EU Countries Will Fail to Comply With 2030 National Climate Targets — New Study

June 26, 2024 admin clean transport, climate change, Electric vehicles, EU, Europe, Fossil Fuels, GERMANY, Greece, Italy, Poland, policy & politics, research, Spain, te, transport & environment (t&e)

Credit to Author: Transport & Environment (T&E)| Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2024 01:04:40 +0000

Germany and Italy are currently on course to miss targets by such a large gap that they would eat up all available surplus left for other countries. But there is still time for governments to change course before 2030. Without immediate action, twelve EU countries will miss their national climate … [continued]

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EU & China Holding Talks On Electric Car Tariffs Ahead Of November Deadline

June 26, 2024 admin China, china tariffs, Electric vehicles, EU, eu tariffs, Europe, European Union, policy & politics

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Sun, 23 Jun 2024 19:46:40 +0000

The EU and China are prepared to enter into negotiations over electric car tariffs in an effort to find common ground going forward.

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Canada Follows Europe, China, & USA With Anti-Greenwashing Provisions, Oil & Gas Industry Freaks Out

June 25, 2024 admin air quality, Canada, carbon emissions, China, clean power, climate change, Coal, Europe, Fossil Fuels, greenwashing, HEALTH, Media, natural gas, Oil, policy & politics, usa

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2024 21:39:34 +0000

You might be surprised to know that the oil, gas, and coal industries make claims that aren’t completely aligned with reality, and indeed often make claims that have no discernible relationship to it. I know, I know, it’s a shocking revelation. That’s why Canadian firms in the sector are leading … [continued]

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Green Hydrogen To Rescue “Stranded” Offshore Wind Resources

June 23, 2024 admin clean power, Europe, green economy, green hydrogen, grid, hydrogen, offshore wind energy, offshore wind farms, renault, scotland, uk, wind energy

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Thu, 20 Jun 2024 16:10:24 +0000

Offshore wind farms don’t require an onshore grid connection, if they can produce green hydrogen efficiently and economically.

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The Actual Benefit of High Tariffs on Chinese Electric Cars in Europe & USA

June 23, 2024 admin africa, China, clean transport, electric cars, Electric vehicles, eu tariffs, Europe, ev revolution, policy & politics, tariffs, US, us tariffs

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Thu, 20 Jun 2024 13:08:56 +0000

There has been a vast amount of discussion on Chinese electric cars making their way to European and US markets, and the European Union and USA putting high tariffs on these electric cars based on the assumption that production of these electric cars is being unfairly subsidized, overproduced, and then … [continued]

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BYD Tries To Conquer Europeans via Their Hearts — The Euros

June 21, 2024 admin byd, byd seal, clean transport, electric cars, Electric vehicles, Europe, events, soccer

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2024 18:36:21 +0000

I’m in Europe right now, and like many here, I’m enjoying the Euros. For those not following the sport, this is like the World Cup but just for Europe. Considering that many of the best teams in the world are in Europe, considering how much neighborly rivalry there often is … [continued]

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Cement Is One Of Few Industries Where Carbon Capture May Be Competitive In Niches

June 19, 2024 admin buildings, California, cap and trade, carbon emissions, carbon pricing, carbon tax, cement, China, clean power, climate change, concrete, Construction, Energy, EU, Europe, Fossil Fuels, green economy, India, investment, Manufacturing, policy & politics, renewable energy, subsidies, usa

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Sun, 16 Jun 2024 18:49:50 +0000

As concrete month draws nearer to a close, it’s time to look at an option not previously explored, continuing to use limestone but bolting on carbon capture and paying for waste disposal in permanent sequestration sites. After fifteen years of assessing carbon capture technologies, pilots and proposals, this is one … [continued]

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Two Threads Converge To Alleviate Climate & Steel Inequity Concerns

June 16, 2024 admin buildings, carbon emissions, China, climate change, decarbonization, Europe, green economy, India, investment, Manufacturing, steel, usa

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:01:13 +0000

How much steel does a person need to have a “first world” standard of living? Most people in the developed world never think of this question. They just get up from their beds held together with steel screws and bolts, stand on their floors which are held up with steel … [continued]

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