DeSmogBlog

JANUARY 25, 2022

This science-based threshold — considered necessary to achieve emissions targets by 2050 — excluded all fossil fuels from being in the taxonomy. However, the taxonomy legally requires so-called technological neutrality, the equal treatment of every technology. And that is exactly what is happening for fossil gas.”.

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GreenTechMedia

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

California regulators have allocated $45 million to incentives for heat pump water heaters through 2025, in another step on the path toward the state's 2045 carbon neutrality goal. Around 90 percent (PDF) of the furnaces and water heaters in California are fueled by natural gas or propane. million in total.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2021

Many celebrated with their CSOs on meeting ambitious corporate targets for 2020, while setting audacious new goals for 2025, 2030 and 2050. Now, in its eventual internal-combustion phaseout, GM can’t seem to make EVs fast enough, and 30 new models are lined up for the market for 2025. million in Neighborhood Grants.

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Climate Tech VC

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Additionally, Anglo American, a key copper producer, plans to reduce its output in 2024 and 2025 to decrease costs. The EU announced its goals to cut emissions by 90% by 2040 as a stepping stone to its carbon neutrality goal in 2050. The law that would mandate more supply chain monitoring and emissions tracking. 

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Business Green

JANUARY 24, 2020

The state estimates that the additional $2bn investment will save consumers more than $13bn on utility bills through 2025. In total, the state's earmarked funds for electrification and efficiency is a whopping $6.8bn through 2025. This opt-in system means customers are incentivized to go electric, but the choice is theirs.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Whilst the EU has made a commitment to 'carbon neutral, energy efficient and sustainable' data centres by 2030 , the emphasis is very much on efficiency, renewable energy and circular economies. This means that since 2014, UK based data centres have been delivering energy reductions in return for a carbon tax break.

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DeSmogBlog

AUGUST 13, 2021

Under growing pressure to rein in greenhouse gas emissions, developers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are turning to questionable claims about “carbon neutrality,” “net-zero,” or “green LNG,” in order to pass muster with governments, investors, and society, who are becoming increasingly anxious about the climate crisis. While the U.S.

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Business Green

JANUARY 16, 2023

Forty-two months ago, I was sitting back in Cabinet as then-Energy Minister, when we agreed to become the first G7 country to sign a net zero commitment into law. I took the legislation through the House of Commons, and on 24 June 2019, signed net zero into law. If the UK is unwilling to lead, the only other option is to follow.

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Mr. Sustainability

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Several promising carbon reduction measures are combined which are technically viable and based on matured technology, although scaling of existing technologies and cooperation with key partners is required. It originates from Heerema’s ambition to become a carbon neutral offshore contractor.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 11, 2021

Many celebrated with their CSOs on meeting ambitious corporate targets for 2020, while setting audacious new goals for 2025, 2030 and 2050. Now, in its eventual internal-combustion phaseout, GM can’t seem to make EVs fast enough, and 30 new models are lined up for the market for 2025. and globally by 2040.

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38 North Solutions

AUGUST 17, 2022

On August 17, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 into law, the largest investment in the clean energy transition in the history of the U.S. 2023-2025 Timeline. The post The Inflation Reduction Act is now Law: What Next? [Our summary of the IRA is here.]. appeared first on 38 North Solutions.

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DeSmogBlog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) was high on the agenda at New York Climate Week last week, where critics of the technology raised concerns it would be used to extend the life of the fossil fuel industry. The data showed us that their carbon capture plans are not working at scale.” What CCS Projects Promise.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The findings, taken from the IEA's An Energy Sector Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality in China report, suggests Beijing's existing policies will also give the country the capacity to accelerate its transition to clean energy sources and reach carbon neutrality before 2060. Sri Lanka to cease new coal power projects.

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GreenBiz

MAY 17, 2021

Badalian received an environmental law degree from Lewis & Clark Law School, which helped shape his policy work, he says. Most recently, Barudin led a tribal task force with the nonprofit group Vote Solar to support New Mexico's new law enabling tribes and pueblos to access community solar programs.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 17, 2021

Badalian received an environmental law degree from Lewis & Clark Law School, which helped shape his policy work, he says. Most recently, Barudin led a tribal task force with the nonprofit group Vote Solar to support New Mexico’s new law enabling tribes and pueblos to access community solar programs.

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Business Green

JULY 3, 2020

Ireland's new coalition government has vowed to drastically strengthen the country's climate plans, promising to pass a new net zero emissions law within 100 days and deliver an ambitious green recovery plan. By 2040, we will be carbon neutral. New Irish government to step up climate ambitions. complete renewables mega-deal.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The long-awaited document contained few surprises, but the plans did put President Xi Jinping's pledge to deliver a 'carbon neutral' economy by 2060 on a formal footing. Beijing needs to come up with stronger implementation plans to ensure an emission peak before 2025.

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GreenTechMedia

AUGUST 7, 2020

New Mexico has passed a key threshold in its transition away from fossil fuels. electric utility companies have charted courses to carbon-free or carbon-neutral power by mid-century. Some states passed laws that set a target for achieving clean electricity. Over the last couple of years, many major U.S.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 8, 2021

Drawing on that mandate, Ardern declared a "climate emergency" and set the wheels in motion for New Zealand’s public sector to become carbon neutral by 2025. She passed a Zero Carbon Bill during her first term that mandates net-zero emissions by 2050 and campaigned on tougher action this term. . percent of its GDP.

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GreenTechMedia

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has rejected the latest proposal from New York's grid operator to allow renewable energy and batteries to compete against fossil fuels in its wholesale capacity market. fossil fuels] independent of cost.” FERC's rejection.

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Andrew Winston

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Building New Renewables Is Cheaper Than Burning Fossil Fuels… here. Alibaba Group Announces Carbon Neutrality Goal by 2030… here. Maersk Seeks $150-a-Ton Carbon Tax on Shipping Fuel… here. MLB moving 2021 All-Star Game from Atlanta over Georgia voting law… here.

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GreenTechMedia

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Xcel Energy, the state’s largest investor-owned utility, was the first utility of its kind to establish a carbon-free by 2050 target. Turning that target into state policy would enshrine that voluntary pledge in law. Tucson Electric Power has said it will reach 70 percent renewables, supported by storage, by 2035.

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Business Green

AUGUST 8, 2022

The landmark legislation's climate provisions could unlock billions of dollars of low carbon investment and millions of green jobs - but it also paves the way for new fossil fuel infrastructure. The US is set to get its first ever carbon equivalent tax - on methane. temperature goal is to be kept alive.

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