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UK Government Holds its Nerve on Heat Pumps as Clean Heat Policy Confirmed

DeSmogBlog

In his comments, Callanan praised a July 2023 investigation by DeSmog, which revealed the UK’s largest gas boiler trade association, the Energy and Utilities Association (EUA), had paid a PR company to “spark outrage” about heat pumps in hundreds of articles and media appearances.

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Reducing The Risk Of Investing In Electric Vehicles For Low-Income Consumers

Energy Innovation

In a recent article in Business Insider , the authors note that Hertz is scaling back its EV rental fleet due to high repair costs. In addition, 52 percent of those surveyed reported a negative effect on their quality of life. A 2023 Consumer Reports poll found that EVs are less reliable overall, compared to combustion engine vehicles.

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What Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Gets Wrong About Heat Pumps

DeSmogBlog

Smith’s comments were made in the context of home heating costs within a wider discussion concerning carbon taxes and the affordability crisis. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a three-year “carbon price carve out” for home heating oil in October 2023. The most extreme reaction was from Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe.

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Sustainability Guide For Commercial Landscaping And Lawncare Businesses

Green Business Bureau

This article is a guide on how landscaping and/or lawn care businesses can become more environmentally friendly and reap the benefits of being a sustainable business. How Do Landscapers Negatively Impact the Environment. Harmful Carbon Emissions from Equipment and Vehicles . Negative Impact on Ecosystem.

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Adidas Outdoor line furthers brand’s push for sustainability

AGreenLiving

In a bold move last January, Adidas acknowledged its contribution to plastic waste, noting the waste’s negative impacts on the world’s oceans. As stated in an article from January 2020, Adidas plans to reduce its carbon footprint by 30% by 2030 and be climate neutral by 2050.

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Do Climate Commitment Act allowance prices get passed through to the pump?

Low Carbon Prosperity

In this article, we present our findings of an average $0.27/gallon Unlike a carbon tax, the cap is carried out in four-year windows known as compliance periods rather than as payment due in close alignment with consumption or delivery of fuel. Consumer cost impacts are, therefore, most likely to show up at the gas pump. Why is this?

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Do Climate Commitment Act allowance prices get passed through to the pump?

Low Carbon Prosperity

In this article, we present our findings of an average $0.27/gallon Unlike a carbon tax, the cap is carried out in four-year windows known as compliance periods rather than as payment due in close alignment with consumption or delivery of fuel. Consumer cost impacts are, therefore, most likely to show up at the gas pump. Why is this?