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The week ahead in climate policy

GreenBiz

A Senate hearing on community economic development; a briefing on tax credits for rural towns; DOE funding for coal communities, and a California assembly hearing on electricity regulations.

Policy 377
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Policy, not politics, will change America's meat habits

GreenBiz

Policy, not politics, will change America's meat habits. I think the meat wars are going to be worse than energy," Jennifer Jacquet, an environmental policy expert at New York University, told the HEATED newsletter. It’s true that Big Meat vs Climate Policy could, indeed, be terrible for climate progress.

Politics 450
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Lyft's 100% EV strategy requires a policy blitz

GreenBiz

Lyft's 100% EV strategy requires a policy blitz. So essentially Lyft has to act as a catalyst — using policy, economic and industry tools — to spur the broader transportation ecosystem to more rapidly adopt zero-emission vehicles. Lyft is committed to using the most powerful tool we have to fight climate change: policy influence.

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CSIRO puts cost of new nuclear plant at $8.6bn as Coalition stalls on policy details

The Guardian: Energy

The federal Coalition, which has claimed nuclear would provide cheap electricity , is still to reveal any details on its nuclear policy after initially promising it would make an announcement in time for last week’s federal budget.

Policy 127
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IMechE recommends rethink of UK waste policy

Envirotec Magazine

A radical rethink of recycling and waste policy is required to put the UK on a more sustainable path, according to a new report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Head of the IMechE’s Engineering Policy Unit, Matt Rooney said: “The UK could and should be making much better use of our waste streams.

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Cheaper and Cleaner: Electric Vehicle Owners Save Thousands

NRDC onEarth

A new study conducted by Atlas Public Policy shows that electric vehicles will save owners thousands when compared to gasoline internal combustion engine counterparts.

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Transport's top inspirations, challenges: Tesla EV policy advisor, other industry leaders weigh in

GreenBiz

GreenBiz’s Transport Advisors address the North American Charging Standard, adoption of electric trucks and more.